Chapter 12: Part 11- The U-20 Match Begins
FYI
: Speech
- Thoughts
[Flashback/Recording]
"Quoting"
Results/Goals
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Room
Rin: Why now?
Sae: You've grown. I watched your matches. Your resolve. Your ego. You're someone who can become the best in the world now. You're someone worthy of my passes.
Rin: Brother. I'll do it.
Sae: Then let's go.
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Meeting Room
Koji: Can I ask why Rin isn't included in the starting roster?
Ego: Simple really. he's been selected to play for the U-20 Team by Itoshi Sae.
Koji: I see. So we'll have ourselves yet another rematch.
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U-20 Match
The graduates from ANHS sat in the stands looking to the field in front of them. They had gotten front-row tickets.
Horikita- Where is he?
Koji came out along with his team.
Horikita- He looks good in that.
Horikita quickly realises her own thoughts and blushes. The U-20 Team came out.
Ryuen: There's the monster.
Sakayanagi- I wonder how you'll fare Ayanokoji-Kun. Fu fu. No doubt you'll win.
Ichinose: Oh it's Ayanokoji-Kun!
She tried waving to him but he couldn't hear her.
Hirata: He's really up against Japan's national team. This won't be easy for Blue Lock.
Horikita: They're professional so that makes sense.
Horikita- But for some reason I can't help but think Ayanokoji will win with flying colours.
The whistle blows as Nagi passes to Barou who makes a run for it upfield.
Koji- This guy is still as selfish as ever.
Just as Barou was at risk of having the ball stolen Koji stole the ball off of him and kicked it at the goal. It was awkward but should have made it in if not for The God Snake Oliver Aiku.
Horiktia- Did Ayanokoji just steal from his own teammate?
Aiku: What a sneaky little robber you are.
Nagi plucked the ball out of the air controlling it before trying for a shot but Rin blocked it.
Barou: You fucking bastard.
Koji: Useless ball hogs don't get to talk Barou.
Barou: Shut the hell up! Who do you think you are!?
Koji: I'm the number one rated player in Blue Lock. It's as simple as that.
Koji saw Sae pick up the ball and move forward with is as Koji attempted to block him off.
Sae- So he's the number one spot in Blue Lock.
Sae makes a feint before going into a rainbow flick but Ayanokoji anticipates it controlling the ball.
Sae- Huh?
Koji then kicks the ball to Yukimiya who dribbles upfield.
Sae rushes to recover the ball but Koji is in hot pursuit of the goal. Rin tries to cover for the weakness but Koji's Aura manifests and his eyes turn black.
Koji- No need for calculations. I can feel it in my muscles. A goal can happen from right here!
Koji controls the ball and elasticos it to gain a good position when he sees Aiku ready.
Koji-Let's give this a bit of spin.
Koji kicks a knuckleball as it hits the back of the net.
Announcer: Goal!!! Ayankoji Kiyotaka scores the first goal of the game for Blue Lock using a knuckleball.
The Scoreboard changes--> Blue Lock (1) : U-20 Team (0)
The crowd cheers.
Horiktia: He scored!
Hirata: That was amazing. He scored against the national team.
Sudo: Yeah Ayanokoji!!!
Haruka: You can do it Kiyopon!
The ball is reset with Rin Itoshi having it ready in the middle. Rin passes to Sae as the two brothers go all out with their aura. Rin slips past the defence easily as Sae strategically moves around the field to open up a pass to Rin.
Sae: Here you go Rin.
The ball flies to Rin but Aryu blocks it with a huge jump.
Rin: Damn it.
Aryu clears the ball.
Sae- They're good. All coordinated to roles where they can shine.
Koji- That guy Itoshi Sae. He's good.
Koji rushes to the ball contending with Sae for it as Rin comes charging in.
Rin: It's mine!
Sae makes some minor movements allowing Rin to steal the ball as he rushes ahead. Koji turns around to chase but Sae impedes him every step of the way.
Sae: Try to stay out of the way of my little brother. He's blossoming into a true striker right now.
Rin- Ever since I saw that hellish training he's been putting himself through I've been doing the same. It doesn't matter how long it takes I'll surpass him and everyone else. I'll be the best in the world!
Rin races forward with the ball.
Koji breaks free of sae racing after him but his path is blocked by several National Team Players.
Rin goes through as Team Blue Lock tries to stop him but he gets past them. Rin passes to Sae would rushes up crossing it back to him.
Niko- There!
Niko intercepts the ball as it flies off course.
Rin tcchs.
Sae recollects the ball and passes to Rin who kicks the ball into the the goal.
Announcer: And Goal! The Itoshi Brothers secure a goal with the goal scorer being Itoshi Rin!
The Scoreboard changes--> Blue Lock (1) : U-20 Team (1)
Rin celebrates.
Koji- I guess it's time to get the King to find his throne.
Koji: Nagi. Keep your eye on me.
Nagi rushes out onto the field. Koji rushes forward with the ball aiming to pass to Barou.
Barou: Yeah give me the ball.
This diverts some attention to Barou but then Koji passes to Nagi whose space gets opened up. Sae shows up attempting to intercept when Karasu stops him just barely.
Karasu- I see your plan Mr. Number 1.
Nagi traps the ball and then crosses to Koji who sees Aiku waiting.
Aiku: Yo Mr. Robber.
Koji pulled back his leg and shot the ball without hesitation as Aiku jumped the wrong way.
Aiku- The way he angled his leg seemed like he'd shoot this way. He tricked me.
Announcer: And another Goal from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka!
The Scoreboard changes--> Blue Lock (2) : U-20 Team (1)
Hirata: he scored against Oliver Aiku again!?
Sudo: Holy shit. Another goal from Ayanokoji.
Horikita- Even though he was being pressured he went for the shot without hesitation. What's going on in that head of yours Ayanokoji?
Aiku: That little robber has gotten to me twice already. Ha ha.
Koji looked down at Barou.
Koji: You call yourself a king but look at yourself grovelling on the round like that. How pathetic. You haven't even done anything this match.
Barou: Just shut the fuck up!
Barou gets up.
Koji: It'll take only one more time before he evolves.
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To Be Continued
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