"... you serious?! Is there no other way to secure..."

"...have any choice. We have to evacuate the..."

"I swear... I will avenge all of you someday..."

(name) woke up and touched her forehead, it was sweating probably due to the nightmare that she couldn't forget inside her own mind. She sat up and get her handkerchief beside the table near her bed to wipe off the sweat on her forehead "Same dream again... I really can't forget that..." She did a little stretch and wore her Inazuma Japan jacket then left her own room to arrive the cafeteria where the team is.

"(name)-chan! Good morning!"

This made the (hair length) (hair color) haired female fully wake up by Tsukushi's energetic voice to greet her, she didn't hate it. "Good morning, Tsukushi-chan" "Looks like you're still sleepy" Anna came out of the kitchen while holding a dish "I just stargaze for a while last night and didn't expect it was passed 12 am." Tsukushi giggled "Well make sure you'll be aware when you stargaze again" (name) just nod at her "Yeah, I know." Anna handed over (name)'s dish

"Stargaze huh? That sounds romantic if you had someone special with you" [Anna]

"I agree with that! (name)-chan, do you have a crush on someone in the team?" [Tsukushi]

The (hair length) (hair color) haired female sweat drop thinking they both have forgotten about something "Uh... You both do know that I said I don't have a crush on someone, right?" "We don't believe that. Me and Tsukushi are thinking it was your best friend" (name) cringed a bit on what Anna said "Seriously Anna-chan?! Yoshihiro is in a relationship with Nae! I really don't have a crush on someone which is the truth!"

With that (name) quickly left them and takes her seat far away from them not wanting some weird questions. "(nickname)-chan, are you okay?" She looked at the person it was Shirou "I'm fine, Shi-kun. The managers said something weird" he sat beside her "Hm? Like what?" "I think it's the best not to let you know that because it's weird..." Shirou understand her as he doesn't want to force her to say it, he ruffled her head "All right, (nickname)-chan. C'mon, let's eat now, practice will start once we're done eating our dishes."

-Outside the Campground-

Every player is now practicing, their Coach was just playing to his phone while Lee Kobun watched it, lastly the managers are fixing the water bottles and towels for Inazuma Japan. Endou on the other hand was helping the team, Ichihoshi was just staring at him on his thoughts as this made Haizaki and Hiroto notice it also knowing what Ichihoshi is planning next.

"Is he going after Endou-san next? Well, he's not gonna get away with it." [Haizaki]

(name) heard what Haizaki said as it made her frown secretly. She knows Haizaki, Hiroto, and some of the players are now suspicious to Ichihoshi "Are you okay?" Kazemaru taps her shoulder "Y-Yeah. Just a bit sleepy, that's all" "All right. Just tell me- I mean us if you're not feeling well."

"Okay, everyone! Free time is over! We'll now begin training in preparation for our next opponent!" [Zhao Jinyun]

This confuses Goujin "Huh? That was free time? But we were practicing!" Yoshihiro sighs "Just don't mind that, Goujin..." Everyone gathered in front of their coach "Your next opponents, Uzbekistan, is a team with incredible stamina. You need this training to help you face them" Kobun told them as the whole team just listen to him. "I will now announce your team breakdowns!" Zhao Jinyun said while hodling a paper in front of him.

[Note: I'm taking off Lee Kobun's position because reader/you will participate, while taking turns with Yoshihiro]

As the coach arrange the team into 4 groups while wearing something on their forehead, except Hiura because he tied his ribbon above his head. "What is this?" Tatsuya asked him "You've been divided into teams, and will now be holding a relay race."

"Relay?" [Sakanoue]

"We're not training to training to raise stamina?" [Mansaku]

"You don't necessarily need to use stamina to conquer an opponent with stamina" Zhao Jinyun told them as Hiura questioned while putting his index finger under his chin "A relay mean we'll be working on our high power output, correct?"

"Each of you will be running a distance of fifteen meters. Create a square with your team and keep handing the baton to each other." [Zhao Jinyun]

"What's the logic behind this training?" Haizaki questioned "Is it even useful?" Goujin added "I'll leave a box of tissues at the starting point at the starting point for each team. Whoever is the last runner must take one tissue from the box after handing over the baton. Keep repeating that until you've run out of tissues" This made everyone thought about it especially (name) and Yoshihiro too [except one certain person].

"Until we've run out gosu?" [Iwato/Golem]

"That's going to be quite a number of rounds, isn't it?" [Mansaku]

"Do we have the option to not do it?" [Fudou]

"Let's give it a try." [Hiura]

"(name)-chan, Yoshihiro-kun!" The duo looks at their coach "You two will switch position per 30 minutes until you ran out of tissues on your team" "Huh?! Why (lastname) and Toshihara is always lucky on this? Shouldn't you let us have that kind of opportunity, Coach?" Shirou spoke up to him "Just let them have that kind of opportunity" Goujin was going to protest again but he was caught off by Kazemaru "They deserve this than us, Goujin. Also stop trying to disapprove something that you think it's unfair. Either Toshihara or (name) will be chosen on the field on the upcoming match."

With that Goujin stops on complaining it. Inamori was looking onto something left to right "Huh? By the way, where's Ichihoshi?" "Yeah, I don't see him around" (name) and Yoshihiro could tell themselves that Haizaki is a little pissed off when they questioned about Ichihoshi "Who cares."

Everyone got into their position at the large square line in the field to start their practice, just like the Coach said to Yoshihiro and (name) they switch position per 30 minutes but they still feel getting tired due to the running for a distance of fifteen meters in the square lines at the grassy field. Few minutes had passed, they finished their practice almost nighttime.

"Finally done!" Everyone plops down on the grass panting some air tiredly "What does this training even do...? We're not track runners here...!" "That'll be all for today! Get plenty of rest tonight!" With that Zhao Jinyun and Lee Kobun left the field.

"Let's go back to the lodging house and take a bath or something." [Mansaku]

"Right..." [Haizaki]

"Wait, everyone..." Kazemaru spoke up as it he gains their attention to him "Sorry about this, but I want us all to start a different training now" "What?!" Kazemaru looks at (name) "Can you still run, (name)?" She nods at him "I think I can still run for an hour..." "All right just tell us if you want some rest" with that they continue their practice once again.

Ichihoshi on the other hand just watching their practice behind, he wasn't looking on his teammates. He was looking on (name) who is actually practicing so hard for their team, he even found her interesting and feeling something that could make his heartbeat go fast when he is with her "Why are you so... attractive and interesting, (lastname)...? And... Why is my heartbeat is going fast every time I look at you...?"

The next day, it was a normal day for everyone, but the team is still suspicious about Ichihoshi. "Huh? We're out of ingredients..." Aki said looking at the almost empty fridge as (name) went over to her "Do you need some help to buy some at a market?" The green haired girl nods "Yes please, I'll list it down on a note. I'll be right back for few minutes."

"Can I come with you?"

She turns around seeing only the light brown-haired boy, the one and only Nishikage Seiya "Uh no thanks Nishikage-kun. I can handle this on my own" he gently grasped her wrist "I insist that I should accompany you on buying some errands only today" (name) could tell on his own eyes that he won't still accept a 'no' as an answer, she sighs "All right, only today just like you said."

Aki returns back to the kitchen and gave (name) the list they need to buy, just like what Nishkage insisted earlier with her they'll be buying those errands together. They left the lodge finding the errands they need on the list one thing they don't know a guy wearing a black cloak was looking at them, he takes out his phone the dial someone's number.

"Prepare on what we had planned years ago."

"Almost done, what are the last errands should we get?" Nishikage looks at the list "The last thing we should get is the vegetables" "All right, we're almost done then we can head back" Nishikage nods then he looks at their surroundings hoping there are no dangerous things will come at their way, this made the (hair length) (hair color) haired girl sweat drop "Uh you really had to stop being so protective, Nishikage-kun. I'll be alright."

"But-" she held his hand softly which made the taller male surprised "Nishikage-kun, do you trust me?" He looks at her "I... I do trust you, (lastname)..." "Do you think I'm weak?" She questioned him again as this made Nishikage disbelief hearing what (name) said as he blurted so suddenly "No, you're not weak! You are one of the Aces of Judgment, you are strong and kindhearted person to save many peoples' life!"

This made her smile "Glad to hear those words. Just have faith on your lady friend, Nishikage-kun. I can handle on my own" Nishikage lost some words to say it to (name), he calms down as he was going to say something until...

*PWWUCCCHHHHHHH!!*

An explosion was heard very loud, people started running away from the danger zone. Back to Nishikage and (name) they covered their ears and looking at surroundings that there are some robots had appeared on the streets, (name) quickly gave the shopping bag to Nishikage as she take out her Judgment armband and wore it "Nishikage-kun, go to a safe place! I can handle these guys!" Nishikage was shocked hearing her words. "No! It's dangerous! All of us needs you at your side, even Nosaka-san needs you too!"

The (hair length) (hair color) haired girl looks at him and then did a reassuring smile "Don't worry, I will able to survive this" with that she rushed toward to the streets in order to defeat the ones who are controlling the robots inside, Nishikage couldn't see her much due to the mist the engulf to his sight, all he can do is hope that she'll able to come back alive.

As she arrives there (name) observed what kind of robot that they are using "They're using the Traje de Poder, this will be easy. All I need to do is electrify them inside that" One of the Traje de Poder tries to hit her but (name) made swift move to dodge it and she steps on it since the attack made it stuck on the ground "You mess up with the wrong person, Mister. Nobody messed the Judgment's Aces!"

She used her power to shock on who is controlling the Traje de Poder, unfortunately it starts moving like it doesn't affect anything. (name) quickly flip backwards to avoid the attack 'W-What...? I-It doesn't affect my shock...?' She snaps out of her thoughts to focus back to the fight.

She uses her powers on the ground as a black mist appear out of it and transform it into a iron sand whip slashing on the leg parts and the arm parts of it, they were too many as (name) was getting tired due to out numbered Traje de Poder "HELP!!!" She heard a child voice screaming for help she looks behind a young child age around 4 was gonna be hit by the Traje de Poder. (name) quickly went over to him as she transforms her whip into an iron sand barrier, then lastly, she threw some multiple coins creating a symbol of a six-point star (🔯) and the coins turn into light electric orbs "Heiwa no Chikara: Ruminusu Bīmusu!!"

The orbs were scattered everywhere making all the Traje de Poder(s) destroyed. She fell on her knees panting for some air then looks at the kid, he has long, platinum-colored hair and has a silvery-white ponytail at the back and his eyes have a reddish-brown color "Are you okay kid?" The child nodded at her "Y-Yeah, I'm fine a-and thank you so much..." He went over to her side giving (name) a hug.

She smiled at him then caressed is head "You're welcome, the police will be here. They'll help you take you to safer zone with your family" the kid frowns as (name) looked at him with a confuse face "Is there something wrong?"

"I don't have any family or had a home to stay in..."

"Oh..." (name) started thinking then an idea came on her mind "May I ask your name first?" The child looked at her shyly "My name is Hakuryuu" "Hakuryuu, once the police arrive here tell them to take you to Dai Ikuji, if they question you who told you that tell them 'it was (lastname) (name)'. Those guys know me so trust me okay?"

Hakuryuu was afraid a bit but he had faith on her words. After few more minutes the police arrive and take Hakuryuu with them, (name) was hoping Hakuryuu will have a normal life on the orphanage where she was taken in her childhood. Some of the police officer said that no one is inside the machine which made (name) wonder how those things were able to move even though there is no one in there to control it. She went back where Nishikage is, he was very glad and relief that she was still alive as (name) knew he would be worried about her after all the worrying stuffs they both went back to the campground.

"What?! Captain's been arrested?!" [Inamori]

"No! Endou-san did nothing wrong! He was protecting me, and those goons faked getting attacked by him!" [Anna]

"You sure it wasn't someone's bright idea?" Haizaki questioned while looking at Ichihoshi on the corner of his eyes "No, it could be an organizational tactic" said by Kazemaru.

"What the hell is going on with this tournament" [Hiroto]

"This must be a plot to make Japan lose by taking out Endou, who is the cornerstone of our morale." [Kazemaru]

(name) and Yoshihiro can tell themselves that it was Ichihoshi who did this as they started to feel bad for them including Gouenji and Kidou. Zhao Jinyun entered the cafeteria along with Lee Kobun "There's no other choice. We'll have to play our next match without Endou-kun" this made everyone shock hearing it "But we still have an excellent goalkeeper on our team. Nishikage-kun, I'm counting on you."

This made the taller male surprised "Huh? Me?" He questioned him "Yes, you" "Very well. I will make every effort to the best of my ability."

At nighttime, Nishikage and (name) meet up on the rooftop "Glad that you were able to have a debut, Nishikage-kun" "Thanks about that, (lastname). But... I don't think I couldn't do it when I'm not with Nosaka-san..." She caressed his back "Hey, don't think like that. I'm sure you can do it, plus Nosaka is still on America. You don't want to let him see that we're losing right?"

"Of course, I won't let that happen" (name) smiled at him "Good, just pushed all those negative thoughts out of your head. Nosaka believes in you, the team believes in you, and I believe in you as well. You're stronger than those thoughts you were having." Nishikage was touched by her encouraging words, no one said those words to him before but now there is one person who is saying that was in front of him now.

Nishikage was leaning towards to her as it makes (name) blushed "N-Nishikage-kun...?" their lips were almost touched as she shut her eyes tight about what's going to happen but... Something made Nishikage stopped, the (hair length) (hair color) haired girl opens other right eye to know what's happening "You have some dirt on your hair" he take it off her hair.

"'E-Eh?! Nishikage-kun, are you trying to embarrass me?!"

He chuckles "Sorry, the way I saw our teammates and the managers tease you was so funny."

"Oh gosh... Please don't you ever do that again..."

- The Next Day -

The match against Uzbekistan started (name) was placed on the field as a midfielder [You'll be taking Hiura's position this time] the players who were chosen for their debut today are nervous, Nishikage is trying his best to calm down to focus the match. (name) and Yoshihiro was expecting everything will be alright, but they notice the team are a bit off, they couldn't focus a bit, they breakthrough their defense, and got one point from Nishikage.

The match resume the Uzbekistan takes the lead once again able to steal the ball away from them. (name) knows what will happen again as she looks at Nishikage "Nishikage-kun! I'll try to slow his hissatsu, do your best on stopping it!"

He nods at her words and he prepared himself to catch it this time, Dost got the ball again and used the same hissatsu he did like the last time "Requiem Dust!!" The ball was heading over to their net as (name) used her defensive hissatsu technique "Sparking Strings!!" She creates some electric strings that appeared out of nowhere then tries to capture the shoot, but it was too powerful as the strings ripped off sending (name) towards to the net.

Fortunately, Nishikage caught her in time "(lastname)!" "Nishikage, the shoot! Stop it!" Nishikage notice it and used his hissatsu "Ouke no Tate(Royal Shield)!!" He tried to stop but failed as the enemy got another point shocking the whole member of Inazuma Japan. (name) couldn't believe that they were losing for real and now she feels disappointed a bit.

"Nosaka-san... I... DAMN IT!!!!!"

Meanwhile outside the stadium a certain reddish pink/fuchsia haired male came out the taxi holding a Inazuma Japan bag, he looked up at the stadium with a smile on his face.

"I'm home."

He went inside the stadium where the Inazuma Japan room is to change then heading towards to field where everyone is waiting for him "Start warming up, Nosaka-kun. Surprise and comfort the one you loved" he keeps on going towards to field to meet up with his team then smile once again "Of course, I don't want to see (name)-chan sad. I'll do my best to comfort her as well."