Entrance to the fifth block of the Blue Lock building
Matsumae Takahiro
I stretched out opening my chest as wide as possible, and then went to the beautiful girl named Henri. Although I should address her by her last name... What was she like? She was also similar to the great soccer player of my world. I think here, he would be, too. The nametag saved me a little trouble, though.
- Teieri-san, how are you doing? - And most importantly, a big smile. That smile killed the girls in my schools, but it didn't do much for this girl. She just gave me an annoyed look.
- Okay, take your number and go to the room written on your sleeve.
- This one? - I showed her the letter "X." - Why one of the last letters of the alphabet?
- They'll explain it to you inside. Now everyone who got their uniforms and turned in their stuff can go inside.
"I was really surprised that Nagi got on the same bus as me. After all, as was shown in Nagi's Way, he stayed almost to the end. Either it's a different universe or I'm changing the future. And I tend to think only the second is true. Since, so far, everything has matched up... And Henri-san really is a beautiful girl... Eh..."
- Ah! That's right! Teieri-san! Can I keep my bracelet? I'll take it off during matches. I don't think anyone can steal it in this building.
They only stared at me for a moment, and then went back to work. How responsible she is. I like her more and more!(Explanation from the author: In order not to create confusion, I will explain it to you: the purpose of such thoughts and future dialogues, is not to create a relationship between them during his stay in the project building, but to show the respect of the main character for this woman. Also, after all, it is always with sympathy that love begins...)
- You can, but give up everything else.
- Of course. How do you get things back?
- You get them back after you leave Blue Lock. However, you can also get them for scoring goals.
- Thank you, see you soon, Teyeri-chan! - So far, I haven't even been noticed. Of course! She knows I'm only 16 years old. Teenager, what can I do?
Now all that's left is to go to my room. On the same team as Baro. Especially since my jersey number is 265. Which means I have the highest rating on the X-team. It's easy to figure out. The letter X in the English alphabet is the third from the end, which means if there are 12 people in each room from the beginning, we can make the equation: 300 - (3x12) + 1 = the number of the first one in room X. And this equation equals 265.
Ego divided all the people into teams, so that they are roughly equal in strength. Although the same Z team of the fifth unit had many hidden talents, or undiscovered talents. At the same time, there were only three of them on Team V. And you could go on and on all day long.
Also, if Ego had done things differently, there would have been no need for any teams. Although maybe a few could have been created to compete. The rest of us don't need to be here. Rin is the first in the ranking. Although the genius of Ego Jinpachi can be praised for a long time, you should stop thinking about him. Brr...
- Ha-ai! - I waved my hand for everyone in the room. - Where is everyone?! Hey!!! Room X is here! How could anyone get lost?
I decided to let everyone know where the room was after all. Now let's get changed and warm up. And then we'll start practicing. Since I know that everyone else in this team except Baro was really just a servant for the King, I won't care who gets out. The main thing is not me or Baro.
- Let's fight for heads! - And then the door opened. Why was it the moment I started yelling?! - Who is it? I'm Matsumae Takahiro.
- I'm Chihiro Ezaki. - I see. Some loser showed up. I don't even remember him. Probably the one who got kicked out in the original? It's got a memorable look.
And then people started coming in. And I was studying. And then Baro came in. I was watching his reaction. The others were watching me, so they didn't see Baro and his approval, which then turned into indifference. I was doing my 2nd round of exercises at this point, specifically now I was completing my 12th push-up. Baro, too, started warming up after he changed his clothes. Decided to show who's king here? That's interesting. But I had already finished my warm-up. Here comes the screen.
- [Have you finished dressing up, precious talents?] - It was Ego-san who began his speech. Which began exactly as it did for Team Z. I listened carefully to Ego, I wasn't interested in the reactions of the others, I just wanted to hear the speech live. And then to see the reaction to my "little" rating. - [Hi. Hi.] - Ha-ai! - [Now all those in the same room will be both comrades and rivals. Your abilities in my program have been converted into numbers, and then into a rating.] - Exactly! And I'm more suited to the position of a versatile midfielder, who can go both offensively and defensively. And very fast at that. And his program is designed to bring up a striker. Everything fell into place. Although no, wait... Hmm... Let's see. - [These are your numbers on the uniforms. It's set up so you can see who's at what level.] - Ha-ha-ha! You should have seen Baro's face when he said that. He gave me a look that made me a little afraid he was going to jump on me right there. Despite the fact that we are about the same size and build. You can see that his dominant muscles are his upper body, when mine are his legs. - [This ranking will be updated daily based on workouts and games. And the top five ranked players will be playing as forwards at the U-20 World Cup in six months] - It makes you wonder. After all, his speech wasn't word for word. Although who said the translation was right? - [And all those who lose in my draft will lose the opportunity to play for the Japanese national team - forever.]
The last words, strongly affected the mood of the room.
- [To move up in the rankings requires "Ego," and now we're going to find out your predisposition.] - I understand that an own goal is important here, even more than winning the team. Noel Noah's philosophy, here, is revealed in all its beauty. Ego makes little hints of further tests. Cantona... Pele... It all adds up. - [...ball for "catch-up."] - Shit, I missed part of the speech. Whatever. - The time limit is 136 seconds. Whoever touches the ball becomes water, whoever stays it until the end of time is gone. And hand play is prohibited... That's the end of the rules. "Catch-up" is a game that professionals use to warm up, but this version I suggested for your test of the qualities of a striker - the "Selfishness Test"]. - And he didn't say that professionals warm up before this game. I have nothing to worry about, though. I'm already ready. - [Fight readiness for consequences. It's not a simple game of catch-up.]
And just like that, the game began. And I didn't just run away from the ball. I picked it up right away, and then I waited for the last five seconds.
- What are you, sick?! It's a blowout game!
- Yeah? But don't you see? I'm waiting.
- What are you waiting for, asshole?!
- What's it got to do with you? You were last, I saved you. What are you worried about? You'd better lie down and rest.
He started walking to the far end of the room.
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And then I struck. Right in the direction of Baro. His grin came out, he could have gotten out of the way of the ball, but he realized what I wanted him to do. And shot right to the weakest man on the team.
- And it's an assist! Heh!
- Wimpy...
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[Trial completed.]