Playing Along [inazuma eleven go fanfiction]

Chapter 20

Making this chapter while I still have motivation 👊
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Kirino's pov

Everyone's been a good mood since we won the recent match, and of course, this has increased our confidence.

Although Takuto and I walked home most of the time, we rarely walk to school. Mostly because he goes earlier than me and I prefer a certain rout that is a little far from the rout we take to go home.

I take that longer rout because I get to pass by a flower shop owned by an old couple that I help open up. The metal shutters are rather heavy so I help them push it up.

"Oh, good morning Ranmaru" Ittoshi-san greeted.

"good morning ojiichan" I smiled, and immediately grabbed the bottom of the shutter and push it up. Loud metal rolling up can be heard before it stopped, where large glass window is finally visible.

"thank you again, son" he pats my back.

"no problem! Say hi to Obaachan for me" I waved my hands while jogging away.

"hoho, I will!"

I increased my speed as I passed by the bridge, I glanced at the field below  to see some kids playing soccer.

I smiled. Our efforts seems to be working, to see more people to play the soccer that we are fighting for.

Today started great, I hope this keeps up!

"eh? Is that-- it is! Kirino-senpai!" just as I entered the school gate, a very familiar voice called. The one that made my heart beat faster. ACK! Stop it! I clenched my chest.

I was scared to look at her, but it'd be rude. So I made a quick glance to greet her fast and quick.

"ah... Ohayo Tsubaki" that came out normal so that's a relief.

Unfortunately I made eye contact. Gah! Why am I so nervous?! She's our kouhai, we have to set a good example!

"Ohayo gozaimasu" she smiled. Gah, why does she look so cute?!

Wait, what am I thinking again?!

I can feel my face heating up

"eto... Let's get to practice?" she asked, hugging her bag. I didn't notice that I was staring at her with out a word.

I quickly snapped out of it. Compose yourself Kirino Ranmaru!

"yes, sorry about that. I just have a lot in my mind lately" I walked, mentally slapping myself. She followed behind me.

"it's alright senpai! I'm sure everyone's working hard for the next match" she catched up and is now walking beside me.

I glanced at her

Tsubaki Sumire... We had a rough first impression after we-- I rather, accused you for being a seed. Instead of getting mad at me, you handled it rather maturely. I was expecting you to cause a fit, but laughed it off and told me you wanted my trust.