Cotelock : The Soccer Tamer.

Prologue - B

Ayanokoji's pov:-

"Win the world cup as the ruler of this nation."

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"Did he started taking drugs or something?" I seriously asked Tsukishiro.

"There are some things even I'm unaware of." He replied in a serious tone.

"Enough you two. And kiyotaka I wasn't joking. You should know me better."

"I was just surprised that you have now given up on 'the ruler of Japan'."

"I have not and never will. This is also a part of that. I will explain about in detail now. You have seen the view outside right? You must have already guessed what it is about." I just nodded.

"I have entered the world of politics again after years. I will not go into the detail but for some time now I have been facing two problems: First how get the support of public. Even if I have many connections but to stand against some big players, I need a massive support of public." 

Of course you will not win elections by some individuals but the public that will be voting in high numbers compared to small alliance.

"Second, how to have you enter politics. Some years ago a talented child of a minister tried his hands in politics. Of course he received full support because of his father but still he is just a minister right now. He couldn't make use of such strong background. But the main reason he didn't rise much is that whenever he got a success, it was treated as a result of his father's influence. That thing never let him get success."

"While I was thinking on this matter, a news made its way to me." he tossed me a paper. Written on it was "The project Blue lock."  He continued

"Because of the continuous failure of Japanese soccer team the soccer management has decided to approve a plan of a man named Ego. In this plan they will select high school soccer players and then train them and make them compete against each other. According to this man Ego, the one who will win in the last will be the ultimate striker of Japan. Well these are the initial plan."

"How are you relating this to politics?" I asked after listening to him.  Though I already have guesses.

"My plan goes like this, you will get selected in this project. Then you will become the best in the blue lock. Soccer is a very popular game.  Therefore a lot of young Japanese audience will follow this project. After becoming the best you will get a big fan following. And all this time you will not be known as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji." He paused for a second.

"You will be known as the son of the politician Atsuomi Ayanokoji who is running for prime minister. That way all of your support will indirectly go to me and you get your own identity.  Elections are in a year. But just  two months before that, the football world cup will be played. You will become the person to lead the Japan to victory. That way almost all the Japan will support you and you will support me in the elections. Me winning the election will be almost guaranteed. Of course I'll also do my preparations."

Even though there are a lot of holes, for a basic structure of plan, it's not bad.

"Is there more? "

"After elections you will disappear from public eyes and go back to white room to monitor new generations.  I want to see how you would teach. After some time you will come back. We will say that you had got an injury making you unable to play anymore. That's when you will join my party officially. 'The man who led the Japanese soccer to its glory had to leave his dream because of injury' This alone can make you get you massive support. After that it won't be too much of a task for you to handle your opposition. That's how you will become the next prime minister after me. This is the basic plan at the moment but might be changed because of future events."

He finished his long explanation.

"I more or less understand everything.  But there few problems here. Why would I be selected by blue lock?"

"I have already made preparations for such situations ling ago. See this" He passed me another paper as long with a photo.

"This is-"

"He is the one who has been living outside as your duplicate for years."

It indeed was a surprise. The picture belonged to a boy who looked exactly like me. Paper contained his information.

"Is he the only one?" I doubt that, he must have at least one more in case of an emergency.

"Five more. I prepared them in case I need their use like right now." Five? that's certainly a lot.

"He attends a high school. You will replace him starting this year. Then you will transfer to another school so that you didn't get recognized. As for your sudden appearance as my son I'll tell that I had kept you hidden because I feared I will lose you just like your mother because I'm a politician. This will become a good sad story for future audience. They care a lot about life of their star. In your new school you will join the soccer team of school.  Before the selection for players end, there will be a inter-school district level tournament. You have to gain  enough spotlight there to get selected by them." 

Indeed this looked like a thorough planning. He must have put a lot if efforts in there.

"There's still a big problem."

"Hm?"

"I have never even touched a ball." indeed they taught us about a lot of sports but they were only basic rules. I have literally zero experience in playing soccer.

"You will have few months. You can just learn it. I don't see how this is a big problem."

"No, it is a big problem. You want someone who didn't even touched a ball to win against those who have spent their whole lives training in just under year."  At this he frowned.

He leaned forward, supporting his face on his hand, looked at me with eyes deeper than voids and said

"That's the least I would expect from the masterpiece. Don't disappoint me kiyotaka." 

He is not playing huh. From the starting he had already given me the command. There never existed other choice for me but to complete his orders.

"Is there anything else you want to tell? "

"No that's all. Some minor details will bet filled in by Tsukishiro later. Now you can go. He will take you to your new residence. I have a meeting after this."

Hearing that I stood up. The conversation was over. I, along with Tsukishiro walked out of the secret room.

Now I have to win the world cup .

Playing soccer huh.

It's gonna be a lot tiring.

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AN:- the prologue is over and I think it wasn't that bad. We have base to start the story. I'm still new to this sports thing so I'll be hoping for your support. Tell me if you have any suggestions regarding the story. I'll consider them. Anyway that's all for now. Till next chapter take care.