THE PAIN - Inazuma Eleven Go Fanfic

CHAPTER 19: PREPARATION

PREVIOUSLY: HOPE

"It looks like the Raimon's spirit is back on flaring again." The team turns around and sees their coach pleased to see them fired up again. "I knew it you will all come around. You only just need days to settle down your minds." Endou uses his signature smiles at them.

"Endou Kantuko! Arigatou! For being here and believing us." sincerely says Shindou showing his gratitude to him as he bows down then follows the others. "Arigatou Kantuko!"

"Now that everything is settled. We will start our training next week. As for tomorrow, I want all of you to gather at the caravan at 11:00 am sharp. We're going somewhere exciting." The teens look at each other, curious and clueless about what their coach is planning. Nevertheless, they don't question him further because they have the feeling he won't answer it and spill any juicy details of his plans. Without any thoughts, they just agree. "Hai!"

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ARAKUMO JR. HIGH

"Is everything set for the match?" asked the fair skin, tall, and long brown woman to her one of their great players.

The sunshine boy obviously because of his personality and particularly his signature color of his hair, looks at his team getting ready. "Hai! Everything is going smoothly. The team is thrilled about the match and meets this new opponent. It's also a great opportunity for us to test our skills again for preparation for the incoming competition."

Coach Karibe smiles at the spirit and determination shown by the captain, glad that they have him in their team. "Alright, I'll leave you all to finish preparing. After you are finished, don't go yet to the field."

Taiyou seems a little confused at the last statement. "Why not? We still have plenty of time before the match starts." he asked.

"It's because we need all to welcome the Shizen team. They wish to be early, to look around before the match. In any minutes, they'll be here, and I want all of us to be there at their arrival." explains the coach.

Taiyou smiles at his coach. "Understood Kantuko. We will right there once we're finished." then he walks away, went towards his team to share the news.

Coach Karibe watch the team for a bit, feeling satisfied, then quietly left the room. Now, that only leaves for her to take care of the other team.

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OSAMU’S POV

The travel to our friendly match is peaceful like before, almost actually. It's not lively as it was always supposed to be.

As usual, Minoru and Komuro sit together, checking the data of our opponent, and came up with any tactics we are going to use at the match later on.

Kouji and the Daiki brothers are in their own fantasy, chatting about the new release anime episodes. Koichi and Kouji are sitting right beside each other while Koshi is at the opposite side of the table. Though Koshi is not enthusiastic like the two, still manages to have fun with them. He doesn't really show emotion to others, but Oh well, at least he's enjoying himself.

Haru and Yutaka claimed the seat was not occupied and wants to be alone during the travel. They stay quiet and watch the outside world. The managers are peacefully taking naps at the back. Taiki Kantuko and Emica sensai are at the front doing their own business, maybe about the friendly match.

Ryuu and Ken silently chit-chatting anything, in the eyes of the striker, there's worried behind it. Beside him is his best friend watching the view outside, head resting in his hand. He's not in his usual bright and enthusiastic self, and that is missing in this travel.