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Raimon was practicing for their next match against Fifth Sector under the guidance of coach Endou. Tenma was running down the field, Shindou shouted to him “Tenma!” The captain sent a pass the first year. Tenma was able to receive the pass and continued down the field. He made his way up to the goal maneuvering his way around Kirio and Hayami. Sangouku clapped his hands together “Bring it Tenma!” he shouted as he got ready to catch Tenma’s shot. Tenma kicked with all his strength feeling power surge up his legs. Tenma let out a shout as he sent the ball towards the goal. Sangouku took on the shot and jumped to grab it, he was successful in catching but was nearly pushed into the goal by the force of the shot. Sangouku panted as he kneeled on a knee, ball in hand. “That was a great shot Tenma!” The first year in question looked at Sangouku’s smiling face and smiled at himself “Yes Senpai!”
The sound of the whistle sounded around the field as Endou called out to them “good job today guys, that’s it for today! I want you all to get a good night's rest for the game tomorrow!” The members that were ready to fight the Fifth sector shouted “Yes Coach!” While the rest of the members gave murmurs of acknowledgment. The team headed to their locker room to change and go home. Tenma was chatting excitedly with Shinsuke along the way. Endou was gathering up the equipment as Tsurugi came down the stairs off the field approaching him. “Endou-san,” he spoke cooly as Endou and Haruna turned around to face him. “You will be putting me in the next game,” he spoke cockily as if they had no right to defy him in any way, shape, or form. “You can’t just-” Haruna was cut off by Endou.
“Ok~ Tsurugi! You can play in tomorrow's match please don’t be late!” Endou said with a grin. This response shocked both Haruna and the seed. But En-” Haruna’s protest was cut off once more by the coach. He waved her concern off " I hope you have fun tomorrow Tsurugi,” Endou grinned even brighter at the boy. Tsurugi's response was one of shock. He got over the initial shock quickly and glared at the kind words before huffing and walking his back up the steps.
Haruna turned to Endou angrily “what are you thinking! You know he won’t just be uncooperative but will also hurt the others!” Endou kept his smile and composure despite her yelling. “I know, but I can see the burning passion and love he has for soccer, we just need to find a way to draw it out of him,” he turned and smiled confidently at her. Haruna's eyes were blown wide before her face falling into one of reminiscing “you haven’t changed a bit huh,” she whispered to herself. She was pulled out of the memories by Endou trying to get her attention “Haruna! Guess who messaged me earlier that he wanted a little reunion,” Endou smirked happily waving his phone in the air. Haruna squinted to read the message once she was able to read it her eyes widened in surprise and joy. “Endou! This is…” Endou nodded, pulling his phone back. “Yep! He wants to meet at Tobitaka’s place. So we better get a move on!” Haruna nodded excitedly and helped Endou with the equipment. Endou and Haruna walked with each other to Tobitaka’s ramen place “what do you think he wants to talk about?” Haruna turned to Endou ``I have a few theories,” Endou said mysteriously as they arrived at the meet-up spot. They entered the ramen place and the sight that was before them brought a lot of joy to their hearts.
There sitting at the counter were Kidou, Fubuki, Fudou, Kazemaru, and Sakuma. Endou grinned and rushed forward to greet them “it’s so good to see you guys! How’ve ya been?” He asked excitedly as he sat down next to Fubuki while Haruna took a seat next to her brother. Fubuki smiled “it’s good to see you again too Endou,” The others voiced similar greetings “we haven’t met up like this in a while,” Kazemaru commented “we should do it more often,” he smiled. They all knew that they each felt the same but that’s not why they were brought together today. “So Kidou, what brought you on to summon us?” Fudou questioned looking down the counter at Kidou.
“Yes we should get done to business,” Kidou stood and walked to the front of the ground of which they all promptly turned around to face him. “I’m sure we've all noticed by now the revolution Raimon has started to stir up against the Fifth sector,” Sakuma nodded and crossed his arms “yes, I’ve seen their games. They’re improving at a strong rate if they continue this momentum they’ll be an extreme threat to what Fifth sector has been trying to do,” Kidou “that is exactly why I asked you all to come here if we want them to continue this momentum I suggest we all offer some assistance to their training,” he concluded.
Though some of the others had their doubts “wouldn’t that expose us to the Fifth sector?” Fudou questioned. “I did consider that, so what I think we should do is see how they did before in their game tomorrow. If they win both their fame and the revolution that has been started will increase and it would be much harder for the Fifth sector to make any moves against them.”
“So they must win their next match or that’s it” Kazemaru confirmed and it seems everyone came to an agreement. Haruna spoke up her concern “but- what about Tsurugi?” The group turned to look at her. “Tsurugi?” Fubuki questioned. “Yes, he’s the seed that Fifth sector sent into Raimon,” Haruna explained and she then side-eyed Endou “and thanks to a certain someone he will be participating in tomorrow’s match,” everyone then turn to question the hyperactive coach who looked a bit flustered “oaky hear me out, I know he cares about soccer a lot, he’s really talented and I can see the passion he has for the game,” Haruna sighed “I know, I know it’s still extremely risky.”
Fudou learned back in his chair a bit “well, if they can’t handle him then there's no way they can take on Fifth sector,” Endou frowned “Fudou-“ Endou was cut off by Fubuki “he’s right, if Raimon is unable to overcome this obstacle then they’d never be able to continue,” Endou nodded despite himself “I have complete faith that they will overcome this with their soccer!” he smiled confidently. Sakuma spoke “then I suppose we’re all in agreement then,” they all nodded and got up from their seats. Kidou then addressed them all “be sure to show up tomorrow, it’ll be easier to discuss our plan when we’re all together there,” they all confirmed and went their separate ways.