THE PAIN - Inazuma Eleven Go Fanfic

CHAPTER 39: UNWANTED MEETING

The afternoon sun gently bathed the landscape in a golden hue, casting long shadows on the players as they strolled. The gentle rustling of leaves in the nearby trees added to the peaceful ambiance.

The Raimon 2nd-year made their way toward their room in the mansion, and a sense of excitement filled the air. The adrenaline from their small match still coursing through their veins, they couldn't help but share their thoughts about the unique experience of playing in Okinawa.

"Ahhh, I feel refreshed after that match," Hamano commented with a contented sigh, stretching his body to ease the last bit of tension from the game.

"It's true," commented Hayami, nodding in agreement to his best friend's sentiment. "Playing here in Okinawa feels like a whole new experience. The warm breeze enveloping us is such a pleasant change from our usual surroundings."

Ichino chimed in, "I have to admit, the scenery here is breathtaking too. It's almost like we're playing in paradise."

Aoyama chuckled, glancing around at the beautiful surroundings. "Yeah, I feel like I could get used to this."

"Perhaps we should start heading back. The others might be waiting," Kurama suggested.

Just as he spoke, Nishiki, the samurai midfielder, playfully placed Kurama in a headlock. "Relax, Kurama. There's no need to hurry. Opportunities to bask in such luxury are rare, after all."

Kurama smirked and retorted, "Let's be honest, you just don't want to head back because you're avoiding Midori's teasing."

Laughter filled the air as the group continued to bask in the enchanting ambiance of their surroundings.

Just as they were about to ascend the staircase leading upstairs, their attention was drawn to a child, his brunette hair gleaming in the sunlight, dashing with a soccer ball in hand. The child halted abruptly at the staircase's summit, his gaze locking onto the group of teenagers. A hint of confusion danced across his features as he posed the innocent question, "And who might you all be?"

Peering closely at the child, a sense of familiarity tinged their thoughts. Stepping forward, Shindou took the initiative and approached the child. His voice was warm and reassuring as he introduced himself, "Hello there, I'm Shindou Takuto. My friends and I are merely seeking shelter here for a brief moment." His gaze shifted to the soccer ball nestled in the child's hands. "I noticed you have a soccer ball. It's safe to assume you enjoy soccer?"

A sense of ease settled over the child, prompted by the gentle tone of the teenager. A radiant smile graced his face as he nodded enthusiastically in response. "Hai! I love soccer. My family also loves soccer."

The heartfelt response from the child brought forth smiles of genuine happiness from the teenagers. Kirino chimed in, his grin reflecting the sentiment. "We're delighted to hear that. Soccer holds a special place in our hearts too."

With curiosity brimming, Shindou posed a question, "Mind we know who you are?"

"I'm Kiyoshi. Mat—" His introduction was interrupted by a distant call. The teenagers turned their attention to the source and beheld three new arrivals at the entrance door. Among them were a red-haired boy, a white-haired boy, and a light blue-haired girl.

The trio of newcomers appeared taken aback, though they skillfully masked their surprise upon recognizing the familiar faces of the group of teenagers. 'Raimon?' Their exchanged glances betrayed their confusion, wondering why the Raimon group had found their way to this location.

"Ryuu-san! Hiro-san! Yuoko-san!" With unbridled enthusiasm, the child raced down the stairs past the Raimon teenagers, his destination the trio by the entrance. He enveloped the person in front, who happened to be Yuoko, in a heartfelt hug.