𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐙𝐔𝐌𝐀 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐗 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝟷

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 2 - A Place To Belong

I ran as fast as I could, heading toward the Inazuma Steel Tower. It was my sanctuary, a place where I could be alone.

Once I arrived, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, letting the cool air fill my lungs. Time seemed to slip away as I stayed there, lost in my thoughts.

"I think it's time to go hom—" I began, but a familiar voice interrupted me

"I knew you’d be here" Kidou said with a smile

Startled, I turned to see Kidou, Gouenji, and Endou standing nearby

"Kidou, Gouenji, Endou? What are you guys doing here?" I asked, surprised

"[F/N]-chan, we were all worried about you" Endou said earnestly

"Endou’s right. Everyone in the soccer club has been concerned" Gouenji added

"I... I didn’t mean to make anyone worry. I’m sorry" I said, my voice tinged with guilt

"You don’t have to apologize" Kidou said gently

I looked at them, their presence comforting "I’ve been thinking... maybe it’s okay for me to stay here at Raimon" I admitted

They exchanged glances, listening closely as I continued

"I’m sure the old man, the principal, has a good reason for not transferring me to another school" I said

"I’ll wait for his explanation, and when I find out, I promise you three will be the first to know." I gave them a thumbs-up, trying to lighten the mood

"Besides" I added

"even if we’re no longer at the same school or on the same team, we’re still friends, right?"

The three of them nodded in agreement

"But it’s kind of sad, isn’t it?" Endou said, his voice tinged with melancholy

"We’re all going to be on different teams" he added

"As [F/N] said, we’ll still be friends, no matter where we are" Gouenji reassured him

"And Endou, I think you’d make a great captain, no matter which team you join" Kidou said confidently

"You really think so?" Endou asked, a bright smile spreading across his face

Kidou nodded, and Endou’s determination seemed to grow. "Well, then it’s time to go and make soccer even fiercer! Let’s meet again, [F/N], Kidou, Gouenji!" Endou said enthusiastically

END OF FLASHBACK

|Your POV|

The school bell rang, signaling the start of lunch break. I was about to take out my food when someone called my name from the doorway.

"[L/N] [F/N]!"

I turned to see a girl with short brown hair, her bangs framing her face, and warm brown eyes. She waved at me, beckoning me over.

I walked toward her "What’s up?" I asked

"The principal wants to see you in his office after lunch" she said

"Why all of a sudden?" I asked, puzzled

"I’m not sure. He just asked me to let you know" she replied with a shrug

"Okay, thanks for telling me" I said

"You’re welcome!" She smiled brightly before heading off

I stood there for a moment, wondering what this could mean, before returning to my seat to eat my lunch.