The Fate we Choose (Inazuma Eleven GO/CS/Galaxy)

Chapter 31 Akizora Challengers

Aki: "Mhm. Endou-kun and Kidou-kun."

"Coach and Trainer Kidou-san? Waa...."

I could feel my eyes sparkling.

"It's like a class reunion for you, isn't it Aki-nee?"

Aki: "Yeah... brings back memories..."

"... U-Um, Aki-nee..."

Aki: "Hm? What is it?"

"Well..."

3rd POV

Tenma: "I'll get some Aki-nee's cookies! Excuse me!"

Endou: "Don't rush Tenma!"

Tenma: "Yes, sir!"

Tenma went down the stairs smiling but then stopped when he heard Mirai and Aki talking.

Mirai: "I'm going to quit the soccer club."

Tenma: "Wha..."

Aki looked at Mirai with serious eyes.

Aki: "Are you sure?"

Mirai: "Yes... after spending time with Tenma, Shinsuke, Aoi, Midori-san, and Shirabe... I realized I want to be at Raimon and everyone more than anything else."

Aki: "... Okay. It's your choice. When will you quit...?"

Mirai: "Probably after the match against Gassan Kunimitsu."

Aki: "I see..."

Aki smiled at Mirai and handed her a tray.

Aki: "Can you give these to Endou-kun, Kidou-kun, and Tenma upstairs?"

Mirai: "Huh? O-Okay."

Mirai took the tray and Tenma quickly ran back to Kogure's room.

Endou: "Eh? Tenma?"

Tenma had a face of sadness and sat down on the bed.

Kogure: "What's wrong?"

*Knock knock*

Kidou: "Come in."

Mirai: "Um..."

Endou: "Ah! Mirai, come in!"

Mirai: "Aki-nee told me to bring these cookies..."

Endou: "I see! Tenma is that why-"

Tenma: "Why?!"

Tenma ran up to Mirai.

Mirai: "What?"

Tenma: "Why would you quit?!"

Mirai: !

Kidou: "Quit?"

Kogure: "Quit what?"

Mirai looked away.

Mirai: "Tenma-san... did you hear Aki-nee and I talking downstairs?"

Tenma: "I did... but why! Why are you going to quit the soccer club?!"

Kogure: "Eh?!"

Mirai kept her mouth shut and had a sad look on her face. Endou got up and put his hand on Tenma's shoulder.

Endou: "Calm down, Tenma."

Tenma looked at Endou and then back a little from Mirai.

Mirai: "... Here are your cookies."

Mirai placed the cookies down on the table and walked away.

Mirai: "Excuse me."

The door closed.

Mirai POV

I quickly ran back to my room with my head down. As soon as I got into my room, I hid under the covers of my bed.

Tenma: Why are you going to quit the soccer club?!

"... I have no choice.... I'm doing this so I can be with all of you... Baka Tenma."

*Next Day*

*Knock knock*

Aki: "Mirai-chan are you sure you aren't going to go to the match against Akizora Challengers?"

The next day I stayed home. I heard about the match from Tenma this morning. But I ignored it and locked myself in my room.

"... I'm not playing in any match until we go against Gassan Kunimitsu."

Aki: "... Okay."

I could hear Aki walking away from the door. Tenma had already left to play in the match. I hug the pillow in my arms tightly.

*Ring ring*

"Eh?"

I look over to see my phone ringing. After a moment, I walked over and went to pick it up.

! "... Kazuya-nii?"

Shirabe POV

Endou: "Got it, guys? Go right for the ball today. Let's enjoy a game without worrying about anything."

Shindou: "A match without any consequences, huh."

Sangoku: "I've forgotten how that feels!"

Tenma: "This sounds like so much fun!"

Kariya: "Yeah."

Kirino went up and talked to Kariya about something. I looked to the right and left.

Aoi: "Hm? What's wrong Saegusa-senpai?"

"Where's Mirai?"

Akane: "Now that I see..."

Midori: "Oi, Coach where's Mirai?"

Endou: "Mirai?"

Coach Endou looked down before answering.

Endou: "She's a little sick, so she can't join the match today."

Midori: "Eh? That sucks."

Aoi: "I hope she's okay..."

I stared at Endou-san.

... He lied. But why?

I look to the team and noticed Tsurugi staring at Endou-san too.

Did he pick up on the lie?

A little unsure, I ended up just following the team to the riverbank.