A couple of weeks later,
The early morning air felt crisp as Sota strolled along the familiar path to school, his steps steady and purposeful. A month had passed since Seiryuu High's unexpected rise in the regional qualifiers, and in that time, they had shaken the flag football scene. Whispers of their team had spread like wildfire through local circles and even beyond; Seiryuu High, once an underdog, was now a force to be reckoned with. Sota wore that reputation with pride, but there was a quiet humility within him too—he knew their journey was far from over.
As he turned the corner onto the main street, he spotted a familiar figure walking toward him, her ponytail bobbing in rhythm with her stride. It was Aiko, the team's dedicated manager, who always seemed to radiate a quiet yet resilient energy.
