- 1 Day before Football Frontier Opening Ceremony -

"So this is Tonegawa Tousen?"

With a small piece of paper that was filled with your scribbles of all sorts of details and pieces of information that you got from Endou of where the location of Tonegawa Tousen which is not so far from the sports equipment store with your twin.

Until he declined it at the last minute by telling you that he has some work to do. Which he doesn't have any.

That son of bi— Oh wait, you two shared the same mother.

Sighing after putting away the sheet into your pocket and walked over to where the source of agony struggling groan and tyres that were dragging against the dirt can be heard.

Standing up straight at your spot once the vision of the only this school's reinforcement member and probably the one who his name fits perfectly with the position of 'Captain' in your view.

You took another step before sliding down against the soft green grass around the soccer field instead of using stairs that were only next to you. Probably you thought this is the fastest way.

"Mamoru."

His head immediately perked up at the sound of your voice calling him which he missed dearly, turning to face with his famous grin that quickly replaced the frowning look that you had with a smile.

"[Y/N]!"

You waved with a sardonic smile that was hiding underneath the fabric of your mask which hides your lover face perfectly when he ran over to where you're standing, quickly offer help to carry the heavy plastic bag that you have been holding. You noted mentally at how he is still a gentleman despite a year,

"I bought various flavors of Gatorades for you guys. You can pick any flavor that you want."

"Thanks, [Y/N]! You're the best!"He flashed you a broad grin and replied with the same gesture, soft pink hue dusted over your cheeks at his compliment that you hadn't heard for a while,

"Aw, you're making me blush."A hand was placed against your warm cheek in an attempt to hide it before he could notice. But, you also noticed how he has grown taller than you from the corner of your eyes.

Walking alongside him to where his teammates sitting under the tree to cool themselves down due to the heat that was emitting from the sun. Your presence sure caught the attention of the boys when their captain rarely ever brings someon— wait, screw that. He never has brought anyone here so this is the first time.

"New team member?"

"Who?"

"A girl?"

Various questions were thrown over from them before Endou quickly dismissed them and gesturing a hand to you,

"So everyone! I'd like for you to meet someone special today!"

"Greetings."You casually stated with one of your palms slightly raised.

"Who are you?"

Well, you're not surprised at how they didn't recognize you because of the mask that you're currently wearing. A hand was brought up pinch the cotton cloth down to make your whole face visible but halted immediately when the boy with spiky dark red hair points his index finger at you,

"Wait— you're!"

"I am?"You questioned while lowering your hand down, couldn't hold your smile back when you found how he's trying to recall back in his memories entertaining as one of his teammates yelled out in impatient,

"C'mon, tell us who she is already, Sakanoe!"

A gasp soon left from the said male, staring at you with wide eyes while you only humming softly, anticipating for his answer,

"T-That [L/N] [Y/N]! The Soccer Empress!"

It took a while before your ears caught the loud chorused scream of 'Eh' coming from them,

"EHHHH?!"

"You mean that [L/N] [Y/N]?!"

"Oh my gosh . . ."

All heads turned over to you and you chuckled dryly with a finger lowered down the mask enough to show your face,

"I didn't remember I have that kind of nickname but correct."

"I also received the same reaction."The male next to you whispered in your ear at the behind of his palm as you leaned slightly close to him to hear his word much clearly. You mouthed 'really?' which he only replied with a nod before both of you turned your attention back to the others.

"So, do any of you want Gatorades?"

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"So [Y/N]."[ color ] eyes glanced over to the male who still has his eyes remained on his team, making sure they didn't slack off as they did on the first day. Well, except for Sakanoe.

He then offered you a delighted grin with both his eyes shut close once he turned to the side to face you,

"How is Raimon? I heard that they're now stronger with new team members as Inakuni Raimon. As expected from you to be their soccer reinforcement member."

"Feel free to praise more."A soft smile graced your lips at his compliment,

"But they're pretty well."

The orangish color now painted the horizon with the shrill cry from the crows could be heard from where you're standing which is a cue for you to head back to your dorm,

"It's getting late now, Mamoru. I'll go ahead."

"Yeah! See you at Football Frontier tomorrow!"

"Yeah, see you."Your feet move slightly in an attempt to walk away till his voice stopped you,

"Hey."

"Hm?"

"Do you think we would be against each other?"His grin was dropped and was replaced with a gentle smile. You thought for a moment before giving him an answer with your smile matches with his,

"That would be impossible, Mamoru."

"Huh? Why'd you said that? If both our team won against three matches then we get to meet!"You parted your lips slightly until he shot you a knowing smirk,

"Oya? Do you think we're going to lose in the first round? Well, you're wrong cause we aren't planning on losing!"

Oh, typically him. He didn't give you any chance for you to interrupt his words.

"By 'our team', you mean it by both Raimon and Tonegawa Tousen."

"Of course! What could it be instead of—"

"I already transferred to Outei Tsukinomiya."You bluntly cut his words off, not showing any sign of hesitation, and watch how his body froze,

"You mean . . . The one that will be against Seishou Gakuen?"

"Correct."

"I . . . I-I thought you would remain at Raimon."

"Well, it looks like you're the one who is wrong here."

"Why?"

"I . . . don't want to fight against you."With a small laugh escaped from your throat, you sheepishly rub the back of your neck with your palm and averted your gaze on the ground. You then slowly lifting your head upon hearing his reply which surprised you,

"That's a lame excuse."

He growled underneath his breath and snapped which is completely off from his usual composed self.

"Wait, what'd you me—"

"We agreed to play soccer together!"

You don't know what has gotten over you except the indignation feeling inside you,

"By what I agreed to play together is with us as a team!"You retorted back with a hiss. The two former teammates are now glaring at each other with nothing but tense air-filled between the two,

"If you love Raimon that much, then stay with them instead! Why would I remain stick to that school while all my friends left?!"

Huffing out a heavy sigh of frustration through your nose, you left him hanging by taking a step around to leave and continue walking without turning back to look at the disappointment on his face that you couldn't bear to see it.

A plethora of emotions flickered in your eyes, frown didn't show any sign of leaving your face together as your eyebrows furrowed together.

That's it, your whole mood now completely ruined.

Sorry, Seishou Gakuen. Probably, you might be taking your anger out against your opponent tomorrow.

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I think this chapter is pretty messed up—