So, Misugi, how's your body holding up?

Mister Katagiri... I didn't expect you to be here...

Even though one of my eye is blind, I could see that something was wrong with you in the end...

... It's the first time I used perfect copy so many times in a match...

Ah, yes, Nitta's running speed, Jito's power defense... As expected of Japan's genius player.

Don't make me laugh. Like the rest, it's just a fraud. Some tricks.

......

Tricks, explosive jump start, flexibility and sprinting techniques for speed, precision strikes on the body

like my heart bump for power charges, wider leg swings and rotation effect for shooting power... Making it look like it's true.

But Nitta's legs and loins are used to always run that fast, Jito's body is made for body contact, my

body however, while gifted, must pay a price, not to mention the mental fatigue to find ways to emulate physical abilities. The doctor said, and I agree, that I'll need at least 3 months to recover, otherwise I might get injured. So I won't be able to play the FC Tokyo's opening match.

That is unfortunate... The sponsors all expected you in this match... We'll have to make you appear in

trainings at least, and in the last minutes of the match, to keep them satisfied... Also find an excuse for the media, in order to protect your image...

I see that you haven't changed in these 3 years, mister Katagiri...

I thought we agreed on this both. For the next generation...

I'm just talking to myself. Do what's necessary, mister Katagiri.

Good. Don't worry, I'll handle this. Goodbye.

... Is that really okay, Jun?

You heard him. The younger generation is looking up to me. I have to live up to their expectations. Inspire them.

But... Lying to people... It's obvious you aren't okay with that...

... There is no going back now. Maybe... It'll be easier now that you know the truth.

Hello, this is Katagiri of the JFA... I have talked to Misugi... Yeah...

Of course, he's disappointed he couldn't win the winter's nationals again, but he wasn't in

his best condition... Yes...

For him, the offers from the J-League clubs were more important, and so he trained with both

Bellmare Hiratsuka and FC Tokyo in parallel to the tournament to be sure he made the right choice... Yes, the draw against Furano in the Prince Takamado cup is also because of that...

No, the rumors of him going to FC Tokyo are inaccurate... As I said he's still hesitating.

Right... He knows that hesitating might give him less time to adjust...

But he assured me that he'll work extra hard to play as soon as the J League is starting. Even if it's

only for a few minutes... Yes... That's it. Goodbye.

Now... Let's warn Bellmare Hiratsuka and FC Tokyo... Then... I'll go find Nankatsu... I have some good

news for them before their match tomorrow after all...

That's it guys, no need to overwork yourselves... The match is tomorrow after all.