Dream Shattered: Sae abandons their shared dream after playing in Spain, where he realized his limitations as a striker and switched to midfield. A bitter argument erupts when Rin refuses to accept Sae’s new goal of finding a “world-class striker” instead of becoming one
“Proof I’ve Wagered My Life” 5
Team Z secures a 2-1 victory over Team Y as Isagi uses his spatial awareness to redirect a pass, enabling Chigiri to score the winning goal. The win keeps Team Z in the First Selection, while Team Y faces elimination. Themes: clutch teamwork, leveraging individual strengths under pressure.
This chapter delves into Meguru Bachira’s backstory, revealing the origin of his “monster” — an imaginary friend he created to cope with loneliness during his childhood. Bachira’s mother, a free-spirited artist, encouraged his creativity but left him socially isolated, leading him to project his passion for soccer into this “monster” as a companion and motivator. The…
