"It's the second match of the Asia prelims, Japan VS Australia! Japan defeats Korea and desires to continue their momentum upwards, but their ace striker Gouenji absent, how will this affect their chances?"

"Guys! We represent Japan! No matter what difficulties are ahead of us, we have the power to win! Got it, everyone? Let's win!"

"Yeah!"

"Japan's team looks to be in full spirits! In comparison, it's been revealed that Australia's team bears the nickname "Satan of the Sun." What on earth could that nickname mean?"

"The kickoff for the Japan VS Australia match will begin momentarily!"

Everyone got their position including Australia too, Yoshihiro knew that the captain which is Satan Gaul is one of the Disciples of Orion even (name), they will zip their mouth for not to let anyone knew about the Disciples or else Ichihoshi will lose his trust on them.

"So they're Australia" said by Inamori.

Haizaki had a devilish grin on his face "Heh! I'll crush them!"

(name) intertwines both of her hands to pray 'Please, please let us win this match...'

Haizaki kicks the ball to Kidou then to Inamori as he was heading forwards to the Australia's field, As Taroth and Sar Gatanas are aiming at Inamori trapping him on his sides as the ball disappears on his foot. Sar Gatanas got the ball and running at the opposite field with As Taroth, "Oh no! But how?" Inamori muttered to himself about the ball got stolen by them.

Inamori and Hiura are trying to catch up to steal the ball from As Taroth and Sar Gatanas, Hiura approached to Inamori "What's wrong, Asuto? Why did you pass the ball to them so easily?" He asks him "It's my fault?" "Don't lose focus, Inamori. All we have to do is retrieve the ball from them" Yoshihiro told him like a cheer up tone "Play seriously, all right?" Fudou added as Yoshihiro sweat drop "Fudou, I think you're like blaming Inamori..." "Eh?" Said by Fudou.

As Taroth and Sar Gatanas are being blocked by Shirou "You won't get pass me!" An ice appears on the ground making it like a ice rink, Shirou ice skates there and made four spins on it "Ice Ground!" Sar Gatanas raised both of his arms then collides it on his chest as it stops Shirou doing his 'Ice Ground' like something happened; now As Taroth Gatanas pass through him "A warp?"

(name) and Yoshihiro knows what the Australia do thanks to Ichihoshi, they will still pretend they didn't know that 'Just like we thought on Ichihoshi's video, it's the fake video he gave them' Yoshihiro and (name) thought the same thing.

"Something's not right. They're not doing what we're expecting from that video" Inamori said realizing it about the video "Yeah" Hiura added.

"Did Ichihoshi bring us fake info?" Mansaku asks.

"Well, they are completely different" Iwato answered him.

"They're supposed to be a team specializing in physical combat, right? This is the total opposite!" Goujin added.

(name) keep on praying as the game was getting intense about battling Australia she didn't notice her hands were trembling, Tatsuya notice it as he held her hand "Nervous?" "Y-Yeah... I'm also worried about it..." Tatsuya placed her head on his shoulder "Maybe you should calm down, you must be tired from your practice so just take some few rest while watching. I'm sure we will win."

(name) smiles a little on his words "Okay."

Sar Gatanas keep on dribbling the ball with As Taroth and Satan Gaul while Inamori, Sakanoue, Shirou, and Yoshihiro are trying to catch up to them. "Japan isn't a threat. We just have to make them fall into our trap and bury them alive!" "Yes, of course, Master Satan!" Sar Gatanas giggled evilly and agreed with Satan Ghaul.

"The Asia tournament is nothing but a checkpoint for us. What we're really after is the world, the source of our sun-" Sar Gatanas cuts off As Taroth's words "As, you're very hot-headed" "What's wrong with being hot-headed?"

"Never mind that. In any case, I wonder how far the famous Zhao Jinyun can cope with our strategies" Satan Ghaul said it to them while thinking about it.

Endou was preparing for the attack as Satan, As, and Sar are almost near to Inazuma Japan's goal net. As Taroth kicks the ball to Satan Ghaul and used his hissatsu technique "Time Trance!" Endou called out his 2 Majins who were appear beside him "Fuujin! Raijin!"

Endou along with Fuujin and Raijin tried to stop the ball at first, however it somewhat stops for a while but still spinning then got in making the Australia gain a score from Japan.

"Goal! Unbelievable! Japan's ultimate guardian, Endou Mamoru, easily concedes a goal!"

Inazuma Japan 0 - 1 Satan of the Sun

"Endou-san completely messed up on the timing for his technique. Why would he make a mistake like that?" Sakanoue said as Yoshihiro spoke up "No, you're wrong Sakanoue," Shirou, Sakanoue, Inamori, and Hiura look at him with a questioning face "Endou's timing for his technique is somewhat right to drag out the Majins, but the problem is the 'Time Trance' is more like was going to stop for awhile then 3 or 5 seconds had passed the ball will move again to get another score. It is also similar when they took the ball from us."

It hit Inamori's realization about Yoshihiro's explanation "You're right. They took the ball from me earlier without me knowing how it happen" Yoshihiro "Yeah. It was like they teleported when they are getting the ball" "I saw that too. How are they doing it?" Sakanoue added and mumbled at the part when one of the Australia players got the ball.

"Are they really devils?" [Hiura]

"Hah! Who cares! I'll just have to show them that a god's power is greater than the devil's!" [Hiroto]

"But you haven't succeeded in surpassing this devil right next to you." [Haizaki]

"Shut up!" [Hiroto]

The match resumes Satan, As, and Sar are taking the lead. Fudou, Shirou, and Hiroto block their way, Shirou was gonna used again his hissatsu as Satan was ready to use the technique to teleport until "Oops, my bad!" Hiroto got into his way which surprised Satan and Shirou successfully do his hissatsu "Ice Ground!" It froze Satan into ice.

Shirou passed the ball to Yoshihiro but 3 Midfielders of Australia got into his way. "Chōetsu senpū!" Yoshihiro lifted his right arm up then flicks his fingers with a sound, a realm appeared trapping the 3 Midfielders then a strong whirlwind came with several orbs hitting them lastly blowing all of them up in the air.

"Haizaki!" He passed it to Haizaki perfectly. Haizaki dribbles the ball to the enemy's field but Australia used their tactics "Hissatsu Tactics: Invisible!" A fog appear and Haizaki doesn't know where he is going due to the fog then he notice the ball disappeared on his foot just like it happened to Inamori.

"It vanished?" (Shirou)

"Impossible!" (Kidou)

"What are those tactics?" (Inamori)

Satan Ghaul got the ball and used his hissatsu technique again "Time Trance!" as Endou used his 'Fuujin Raijin' hissatsu but the ball went through lettimg Australia got another point.

"Goal! Australia wins another goal! Japan is behind by two points!"

Inazuma Japan 0 - 2 Satan of the Sun

"Again... How is the ball stopping in mid-air?" Endou questioned himself.

Kidou went over to him "Endou. You look as though you've been entranced by the devil."

"How the hell are they doing it?" Said by Haizaki as Hiroto heard him he started to tease Haizaki for not solving that kind of problem "When the devil in the field himself gets entranced by devils, that's pretty hopeless" Haizaki talks back to Hiroto with a glare "Shut up! It's not like you could see that either!"

Shirou spoke up to them "That moment... I was able to steal the ball from them because of Hiroto's irregular playing" it hits to Yoshihiro's realization when Shirou said that "So you're saying that Hiroto's actions interfered with their trap in some way?" Shirou nods at Yoshihiro "I think so" "You're right. Teleportation is impossible. There must be some kind of mechanism behind it" said by Kidou.

Yoshihiro pretends that he was looking onto something because he knows what will Ichihoshi do next and what is really happening as Kidou looked at him "What's the matter, Toshihara?" Yoshihiro looked at him with a serious face but still pretending "Don't you think the non-reactions from the people on the bench and the spectators is strange?" Kidou understand what Yoshihiro said and it did made him realize it too "Yeah, I thought it was odd too" "You're right. If the opponent and the ball are really vanishing in front of us, I think they'd be more surprised" Endou added.

Yoshihiro thought for a moment "But the commentator and everyone watching thinks that we got the ball taken from us in a normal fashion" "What does that mean?" Inamori asks Kidou "Put it more simply!" Haizaki added nearly shouting at Kidou.

"The only people who are able to see the opponent's 'teleportation' are those of us on the field." (Kidou)

It shocks Inamori and Haizaki on what Kidou told them. Endou grins "We're fighting with an invisible opponent, huh? This is getting interesting!" Kidou did a chuckle on what Endou say to them "You're right."

The match resumes again. Haizaki passed the ball to Hiroto and began to dribble it towards to the opponent's field as they keep on passing the ball to the other Midfielders and Defenders, but Satan, As, and Sar stole the ball from the Inazuma Japan making it impossible to retrieve back the ball.

"What do we do? We're in big trouble!" (Tsukushi)

(name) keep on praying they will win while Tatsuya is still holding her hand "It's going to be okay, (name)-chan. Everyone will find a way to score more points" Tatsuya hugged her close to him as (name) wants to be more relaxed but it won't work she hug him back. Tatsuya could feel that she was trembling but decided to ignore it and hushed her in a comforting way.

"Indeed... This is a big problem..." (Zhao Jinyun)

A figure went in front of him as everyone looked at the person as (name), Tsukushi, and Anna recognized her quickly "Who are you?" Zhao Jinyun asked her.

"Raimon Natsumi. I've been investigating overseas teams as a reinforcement committee member. I brought a souvenir" Lee Kobun stands up from his seat as he takes the souvenir from Natsumi "Thank you."

"This looks like the potential for something to happen." (Zhao Jinyun)

"Yes." (Coach Kudou)

"Natsumi-san! When did you come back?" Tsukushi asked her "Sorry for my absence" next Anna apologized to her "Nice to see you again, Natsumi" lastly (name) greeted her nicely like always.

Zhao Jinyun was surprised and went over to Natsumi "I see, you're the one! But I thought you were supposed to return before the opening ceremony?" Natsumi nods "Yes..."

Goujin, Mansaku, (name), Tatsuya, Saginuma, and Nishikage looked at Natsumi "That's the manager and reinforcement committee member, Raimon Natsumi" said by Saginuma. Goujin puts his arm on Mansaku's shoulder "She's pretty cute, huh?" Mansaku back away a little from his friend "Stop it."

Natsumi scanned the team as she saw (name) being hugged by Tatsuya "Oh? (name), is that your real boyfriend?" (name) blushed and get out of the hug "N-N-No! H-He's my friend!" Natsumi chuckled at (name)'s reaction "Really? I saw a something on the internet about you and the God Striker" Natsumi got her phone from her pockets "E-Eh?! Let me see it!" (name) stand up from her seat and quickly took Natsumi's phone.

It was written on the news article that it was posted after the match against Korea. The title was written 'The God Striker cares more about the Lightning Ace Striker, they are perfect for each other' as (name) looked at the comments:

Boy1: Woah! Can't believe that he cares about her!

Girl1: OMG! They are cute together as a couple! This is my SHIP! ♥️

Girl2: I'm already shipping this new couple! 😍

Girl3: Those two are the best Ace Strikers Couple in Inazuma Japan!

Boy2: Wow, I'm impressed that so-called God Striker worries about her than anyone!

Natsumi snickered at (name)'s blushing face even Anna and Tsukushi snicker quietly "Why didn't Inamori tell this news before?!" Tsukushi answered still controlling her laugh "Well, we decided not to say it you" Anna added "Some of the guys here couldn't believe it, but we think you're in love with someone else like that person beside you."

It caused (name) to blush a lot "I-In love?! I'm not love with someone! And like I said earlier he is just a friend!" The boys laugh at her reaction as Tatsuya stand up then went to (name)'s side to pat her back and gave her a reassuring smile "It's just a joke, (name)-chan" (name) covered her face at her palm hands feeling embarrassed.

The girls giggle and stop teasing her as Natsumi look at everyone "Anyway, the information on Australia's team is strictly controlled. Their team traits are unknown in Japan, but I have a grasp of their abilities" Zhao Jinyun looked surprised on what Natsumi told them.

Goujin notice something on the souvenir that Natsumi gave them as he opened it "Three-colored dango..." He looked at her "Didn't you say you were investigating overseas?" "I bought them on my way here. Is there a problem?" Natusumi questioned him "Um... I don't think you would call that souvenir..."

"Anyway, Natsumi-san, please tell us about their abilities." (Tatsuya)

"Who are you?" (Natsumi)

"Kiyama Tatsuya from Eisei Gakuen." (Tatsuya)

"I see." (Natsumi)

"Why is she only asking for his name?" Goujin asked himself quietly like he envy Tatsuya.

"Jealous..." Anna, Tsukushi, and (name) whispered each other with the same word.

Fudou dribbles the ball but Sar got into his way. Sar lifted his arms to his chest to make a 'X' sign in motion as Fudou was in a trance for a second then notice that the enemy had stole the ball, Kidou notice what Sar did.

Inamori walked over to him "Kidou-san, the way their arms move..." "Yeah... I thought it was just a show of intimidation, but it looks like there's something more behind it" Inamori agrees what Kidou said.

Ichihoshi walked over to them "But if they're using power from the devil, then there's nothing we can do about it" Kidou talks back to him with a little anger on his voice "There's no such thing as the devil!" Kidou remembered something last night. He accidentally heard Ichihoshi talking to himself about (name) and Yoshihiro which made him worry a lot, he can't let his friends get harmed even the girl that he loved.

Natsumi told everything the information about the Australia to everyone and looked at Zhao Jinyun with a determine look "Coach, please tell Kidou-kun and the others to close their eyes" "Oh? Close their eyes?" He said with a questionable tone as Lee Kobun's mask started to twirl and said "What?"

Tsukushi spoke up to Natsumi "Natsumi-san, they won't be able to play if they do that" "This team can, even (name)-chan had done this before" everyone was shock and looked at (name) as she replied to them "I actually don't want to play for the second match because I have my reasons, Coach understand my decision."

Zhao Jinyun smirk "Very Well."

Everyone heard a sound and looked at their wristwatch, it was a message from their Coach "Close your eyes. Kissy Face" Kidou said it loud enough to let the team hear it "Don't read the emotes out loud" Haizaki told him as his face shows like he is disgusted on the message." Kidou looked at the bench as he smiled a little "Haizaki. Coach didn't send the message" Haizaki was confused as Kidou pointed at (name) who was holding the tablet as she was using it was a cover for her blushing face.

Haizaki and Kidou receive another from (name), it was written "Coach told me to send a kissy emoji to you all and it's so embarrassing!" They both chuckled at her message which make them think it's very cute. Kidou receive another message from (name) that Natsumi came back "Natsumi has come back?"

"Hey Natsumi!" Endou greeted her loudly.

This made Kidou realize why they need to close their eyes "I see... So that's it!" Inamori kicked the ball outside the field. Everyone gathered towards to Kidou "Listen up, everyone. If the opponent shows any strange movements with their arms, close your eyes right away. Keep your eyes closed and move by using only your ears and sensing the other players' presence."

"Huh? What do you mean?" (Inamori)

"C'mon, there's no way we can play with our eyes closed." (Fudou)

"No, it's possible. I've heard that an excellent soccer player is able to hear and sense the others around them as ways of watching their surroundings. The sense of sight is just one way of obtaining information in order to make plays. You can play soccer without the use of your eyes. There's even a competitive sport known as 'blind soccer based on that." Sakanoue explained it to them.

"Play soccer without using our eyes?" (Fudou)

They thought for a moment then nod each other to close their eyes just like Natsumi's message including Sakanoue's explanation.

Inazuma Japan 1 - 2 Satan of the Sun

Kidou approached to Kazemaru "Ichihoshi is a Trojan horse that was sent by someone to make Japan lose" Kazemaru listened to him "I think they're also responsible for deliberately injuring Gouenji's leg" "I see... Anything else?" Kidou clenched his hands into a fist as he remembers what Ichihoshi said last night.

Kidou was going back to his room as he heard someone in a unused room "(name) (lastname)... You're the most one tough person unlike Toshiki Yoshihiro. If you made a wrong turn about this you'll face the consequences..."

He recognized that voice was Ichihoshi as Kidou went back quickly to his room without a single sound to be heard. Kidou could feel his anger again about Ichihoshi "Ichihoshi... If you did something bad to (name), you're the one who will face the consequences..."

Kidou looks at Kazemaru with a serious face "He is also targeting Toshiki, including (name) too" Kazemaru was shock hearing (name) was involve too "So? What are you going to do, Kidou? We can't let those two get harm" He asked him.

"I'm going to eliminate him."