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09. 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳

𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐒'𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 watched Team Z celebrate, excited about their late comeback in the half, a towel draped over his head while he sat in silence.

He wondered what they were celebrating for, the game wasn't anywhere near finished. Though, Adonis wouldn't be the one to say anything.

"Team Z is going to win this!"

"That shot was insane, Kunigami!"

"We've got this!"

Their talks continued for some time, eventually morphing into a conversation about strategy, and awakening.

It was all info Adonis already knew, given his background in the sport, so he lowered his head to the ground, his eyes closing instincitvely.

So, when the room randomly quieted down, it promoted him to look up, confusiong speadimg in
his mind seeing all eyes on him, and the man standing directly infront of him—Kunigami Rensuke.

"hm?"

"I'd say it's time to act on your words, no?." Kunigami says.

Adonis opts to stay silent—alongside the rest of the team—allowing the man to speak.

"Don't think I'd forgot what you said. I'd say it's time for you to back up your talk."

The other teammates began to chirp in, agreeing with what Isagi was saying, each sharing their own opinions.

Adonis scoffs, rolling his eyes "You told them about my practice last night?"

He couldn't belive the words as he was saying it. They were treating him like some anomaly, just because "Akito" bore resemblence to Adoins Saint.

Well... when you think about it...

"I did." Kunigami says, reaching his hand out in a gesture for Adonis to take it.

"You said you wouldn't let Team Z lose. I think it's time you actually prove why you're number 265."

They all watch, the tension in the room running high, hoping that this man could save their team.

That hope though, would quickly be shot down as they witness Adonis slap Isagi's hand away.

"you sound fucking stupid."

"eh?"

Adonis stands up, his towel slipping off his head as the intercom spoke, signifying both teams of the end of the intermission.

He walks to the door leading back to the field, ignoring the words of his team.

Team Z watched his retreating form, before he stopped in his path, his back turned to the other ten.

A black mist spreads along his body, pouring off of him, spreading eerily along the floor towards the players.

Was this his ego? This dark prescence?

Was it that, that made them feel so scared? That gave them this feeling of inferiority?

"Let me make it clear," Adonis started, turning back to look at his team. "It doesn't matter what you know, or what Kuon or Kunigami told you."

He spun back around, walking out of the locker room and into the tunnel without a care in the world.

"you trash couldn't comprehend my skill even in your wildest fantisies."

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SECOND HALF — KICKOFF!

The ball starts under the foot of Isagi, who starts the half with a pass to Kunigami.