"Solid defense, huh? This shard can temporarily improve your defense on the field."
[Yes. Although temporary, it significantly improves your defensive capacity during the game. Consider it a test. If you like the result, you can turn it into a permanent skill when you reach the required Star Level].
"Okay... I was hoping for something better, but I'll keep it. Maybe it'll come in handy at the right time." He closed the screen with a gesture and sighed deeply, leaning back against the wall of the corridor where he was standing.
Suddenly, he heard heavy footsteps echoing down the corridor. Emerging from around the corner was Coach Yamamoto.
"Lucas?" Yamamoto looked surprised to see Lucas.
"Coach." Lucas straightened up, almost instinctively.
Yamamoto stopped in front of him, crossing his arms. "What are you doing here? Up at this hour?"
