-1 week later-

"How is your leg, [L/N]?"Ichinose asked in concern tone, looking at you as the others have their attention fully on you.

"It's nothing much since I can still walk but it needs time like another 2 days to heal." You laughed nervously, recalling the moment when you look at your leg that was wrapped in bandages from your feet to your knee.

"Geez, you went overboard." Kazemaru scolded you, crossing his arms and you could only say a small but a genuine 'sorry'.

A knock was heard on the door and everybody went silence when Todoroki Denjirou, chairman of the Japan Youth Soccer Association came in. You instantly went nervous.

Take a deep breath, [Y/N].

It's not like you had done something wrong.

Right?

"The Raimon Eleven are all here!"Endou announced and the man nodded his head. When he introduced himself to the others, his gaze switched on you as you flinched invisibly at his stare and swallowed the lump in your throat.

"How about your leg, [L/N]?" He asked and you smiled, bowing your head politely at the fact you are still sitting on the leather couch, "Much better than last time. Thanks for asking."

"Glad to hear that."

"Eto, Todoroki-san, could this be.." You trailed off when he look at you as if he is a hawk or something, debating whether to ask him the question or not that soon was settled with you deciding to continuing the unfinished statement, "..about the match we played with Barcelona Orb?"

There was a moment of silence which caused you to get nervous with each second passed and it feels forever for him to answer your question.

"That's right. The friendly match between you and them, that was a truly a wonderful yet meaningful match!"

Meaningful? Where? You could barely put up a fight. But you remained silent as you hear what he is talking about the weakness of Japan and about soccer on how to build a powerful Japanese Representative by being a Soccer Strengthening Committee and will be transferred to schools all over the country. But then-

"And for [L/N], you are different from the others."He said and you furrowed your eyebrows in confuse.

"Why?"

He chuckled and look at you before suddenly shoved his palm right in front of your face that caused you to reel back to avoid being hit and send him a quick irritated look, "Because you scored one point and that's unbelievable!"

You could have mention that you scored the goal only...

That's your mentally thought when he moved away from his hand from your face and your body relaxed before he continue and pointing his index finger at you, "So you will abroad to Spain and few other countries in this world to practice your soccer for 1 year."

Hearing those words escaped his lips, your eyes widened in shock including everyone else.

"EHHHH?!"

"WHAT?!"

"1 YEAR?!"

Though you still trying to recover from the shock, you decided to butt in on their conversation before they could go any further, "W-Wait. If everyone parted away, how about Raimon soccer club?"You asked, standing up from your seat as you want a confirmation from the male while the others startled at your sudden action since you still hadn't recover yet.

He closed his eyes as if he is finding words in this situation to tell you the news.

"In order to expand Ramon's genes to the whole country, the Raimon Soccer Club will be temporarily disbanded." It took a few seconds for you to process before all of you screamed simultaneously.

"Disbanded?!"

"You gotta be kidding me!"

You look at him in horror with your body froze and as if all your brain cells are still trying to working to process the words. He then landed his gaze on you, as if he could read your mind that you will refuse.

"But if you agree, you can stay at Raimon when you returned from your practice after 1 year. Please think about this decision carefully, [L/N]. Japan future soccer depends on your answer." He made another offer when you shook your head, signalling him that you refuse.

Hearing him pleading in desperate tone caused you to hung your head low with shadow casted over your eyes, hiding the beautiful hues of yours before lifted and flashed him a determine grin, "Understood. I'll do that."

He sighed in relief and smiled at you, "Thank goodness. I already informed the news to your parents and they told me the answer depends on you."He paused and take something out from his pocket blazer and handed it to you.

You stared at the item in your hands as you could feel the stares from your teammates who are seeking to look at it over your shoulder.

Opening the really thick envelope only to reveal a lot of flight tickets. You smiled awkwardly when nothing left your mouth, however, the others have their jaw dropped.

" S-Sir, I have no intention for me to be rude but don't you think this is way too much because I only scored 1 point, for god sake."You reasoned, showing the plethora of tickets but he only smiled warmly at you so you assumed he didn't hear what you said just now as you currently have to stop yourself from having your eye twitch in irritated.

Grumbling something underneath your breath, putting the tickets back in the envelope and switched your gaze on him with bored eyes.

"Your flight is next tomorrow night. Go home and pack your thing and rest because there will be a long journey for you."

"I see." An almost sarcastic smile appeared on your face as your gaze softened and bowed down politely to hide your sad smile, "Thank you so much."

***

Singing a low sigh, you walked from the school building after dealing with some crazy students when you walked out from the female toilet, for god sake!.

Lifting your gaze from the ground to your small club building, you noticed everyone circled under the tree while looking down on the ground and decided to walk over them in curious.

"Hey, hey. What is this sad aura surrounding you guys?"You asked with Kidou and Gouenji standing next to you but then you were startled by Someoka who suddenly stood up.

"I know you don't want to do this too, [L/N]!" He roared. You flinched at his sudden outburst before calming down.

"About this again?" You questioned, tilting your head a little to the side and exhaled a low sigh, "I thought we already got this over with." He could only look down back on the ground before shot his head back up to look at you when you uttered the words along with the others.

"Then make your team that you will teach get stronger so we can meet each other again in a match. That's our promise."

You grinned at the end, trying to stay positive when Endou came from behind and wrapped an arm around your shoulder,

"Yes. From now on we'll probably have to face a lot of challenge and I would be long if I said that I'm not nervous. "He admitted and walked over to the wood plank on the old building, placing his fingertips on it, "But I'm getting excited! After all, we've always overcome any obstacles we've faced before."

"That's us- Raimon Eleven."Smiling softly at his words, you have no doubt nor a question on why he is your captain.

"Right? Everyone?"

"Hai!!"

***

Tokyo International Airport,
9:42 PM

"Tokyo International Airport."Kidou read out loud the sign on the huge building as you stood in front of the trio. Ichinose and Domon already went to America.

You swallowed the lump in your yroat and let out a trembling breath as you could feel their gaze on your back so you turned around to face them, giving them a sad grin,

"I guess, this is our farewell?"You questioned, shrugging your shoulders when you didn't even sure if that's what you want to say.

They exchanged a glance with each other and when you were about to turn around and heading inside, suddenly-

"I thought we already said this." You heard Gouenji muttered with sigh soon followed. Stopping dead in your tracks, your turned your body around once again and eyes widened in shock when the trio have their fist on their heart, grinning at your direction.

"No matter where we go, "

"We'll still be linked,"

"Together." They said in order Gouenji to Endou before screaming simultaneously.

"In here!"

You had to choked back the tears, bitting your lips to prevent the whimper from coming out.

"Ne, you three." You started, flashing them a close eyes smile with tears at the corner of your eyes, "When I come back,

Issho ni sakka yarouze!"

***

Endou, Gouenji, Kidou who currently on their way back home look up at the night sky with the others see your plane in the dark horizon from their house. Knowing you are inside, they cup their hands around their mouth and scream,

"[L/N]...

[Y/N]..

Until...

We...

Meet..."

"Again!!"

Inside the plane, you threw your gaze to the window of the plane and see the Tokyo Tower shimmering brightly through the cloud of night.

A sad smile makes its way on your face when you saw Raimon school building, sending it a small wave as it starts to disappear from your sight in the cloud.

Your gaze then fell on the plethora of tickets along with letters that you received from the friend of yours but you decided to read later and start slowly closing your eyes.

-1 year later-

A figure stepped in front of the large school building, staring at it with their beautiful hues, "Woah, Raimon has drastically changed just in 1 year." They breathed out, looking at the large build in awe. And it looks like someone already waited for them in front of the gate.

"Glad to have you here again," Principal greeted as the figure took off their cap to revealed their face and smiled at the male and he finished his sentence.

"[L/N] [Y/N]."

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Issho ni sakka yarouze

= Let's play soccer together