The match was a really tight one, but we came out victorious. Although I was nearly scared to death.
It was only natural. We didn't get enough rest(which isn't an excuse), and Team J is pretty tough.
The first half ended with just one goal from us. Akatsuki was the one who scored the goal.
We didn't exactly relax, but Team J scored a goal late in the game. We had to go for extra time and all, and I was lucky to score one goal.
*It's my fault, I didn't really take them seriously cause I hadn't played against them, only the guys played against them,* I thought.
Nah, it didn't end there. Team J scored another goal during the second extra time, from a penalty, though.
We had no goals again until it was time for penalties.
A guy from Team J took his and scored too. Akatsuki took the first for our team one and scored too. Another guy from Team J scored yet again, and luckily, Akaji, who was the second taker, scored his.
The third taker for Team J tried scoring, but Koenji caught the ball.
*Yes! I just have to score this one.* I thought as Ryuto grabbed the ball.
"Please, let me take this one." He begged as I tried talking him out of it.
But I understood that he hadn't scored much since we began playing, so I let him.
Well, Ryuto scored. And after the whole stuff, we came out victorious.
"Yay!!" Ryuto shouted as the others ran to hug him.
*Oh my God! I was really scared for a second.* I thought, falling on my knees.
Team J were really good, especially their main striker, who was also their captain. Although he was short tempered, he was still very good. He really gave the girls a hard time.
"We get to go to the tournament, captain." The coach said, walking towards us.
"Yes! We'll be going their!" I said, standing up and smiling as the others shouted too.
"I can't wait to go back. I am really tired." I said, yawning.
"For real, I can't remember the last time I had a good rest." Yusuke said.
"Come on, Kimishita." Akatsuki called.
"You've been acting weird since, try being yourself a little bit." Akatsuki said as I looked at him.
"Don't go feeling down, Kimishita." I said.
"Hey Kimishita, you suck at finding a girlfriend." Yusuke said.
"Huh?!💢"
"Oh, he's back." Ryuto said as everyone laughed.
"W-wait, I am really sorry." He said, looking away.
"Yeah, yeah."
"How long do you intend on staying here, Mr. Itsuomi?" I asked as he smiled at me.
"I told you, I've taken a serious interest in you."
"You've been saying that from the very day you came💢."
"Okay, okay, I have serious business to get too soon, I'll be leaving." He said, raising his hands.
"Oh, that sounds great."
"And by the way, you've already learnt how to keep me from getting the ball. I'll give you one piece of advice..." He said before whispering into my ear.
"Being a little stingy won't hurt." He said as a smile crept on his face.
"Huh?!" I asked as he stood up and walked out.
"See you later, my little demon." He said before walking out.
*Stingy? Demon?! What the hell?* I thought, trying to stand as I saw a picture beside me.
"Looks like he forgot this." I said, looking at the picture.
*This picture...* I thought, looking at it.
Itsuomi-san was in the picture. There was also a young man beside him, probably his little brother. And another woman, but her face was ruined. What I meant was that they tore off her face off the picture.
Then, at the back, their were some dates their. May 29 20** and...
*12th June 20**... I wonder what these are.* I thought putting the picture back in my pocket.
I stayed in the kitchen preparing dinner for the others. Every other person sat in the sitting room telling scary stories.
Oh, I almost forgot. Akane finally woke up. She stayed for just a few days before she started joining us again. She also forgave Kimishita, so everything was going perfectly.
Then, the door opened and the coach got in.
"Oh Coach, I nearly pissed my pants." Ryuto said as the others, who were very close to running upstairs laughed before walking back to their seats.
"Kids, it's been a long day. I spent most of my time at HQ." He said.
"Welcome coach."
"Yeah, thanks. Looks like you're still cooking, thank goodness, you'll have to save up for an extra stomach." He said, looking at me.
"Your food is always here coach, no matter what, even when you leave, I'll be sure to keep some for you." I said.
"That's so sweet of you, but I wasn't referring to myself." He said.
"Huh?" We all asked as someone walked behind the coach.
The person was with a box and was looking away from us.
"Tsundere?" I asked trying to squint my eyes.
"No dumbass." The coach said as the others laughed.
"This is Takeuchi Teijiro, he'll be joining us from today." The coach said before yawning.
"Tch." The guy clicked his tongue.