Lucas was completely drowsy as he read that email. The letters were a little blurry, but he managed to make them out and sort them out bit by bit. It took him a few seconds to open his eyes wide finally.
Lucas thought he wouldn't be surprised to pass the sieve and a part of him tried to sabotage the sense of achievement he would feel if he did, but even these two conflicting feelings couldn't keep him from being thrilled with this achievement. A movie played in his mind, a movie of practically half a lifetime.
In his other life, he had tried too hard all through high school and never managed to achieve half of what he had achieved during this summer vacation. Of course, he also never reached the level he had now, with a range of skills that included abilities to help him with dribbling, vision and defensively.
Lucas Tanaka, a few weeks ago, was known as just an employee of a small marketing agency in Tokyo. Now, he was going to live in England and play for a big club.
