Shattered and Renewed •~BLLK~•

Rumors

Isagi waited for the laundry with a sulking face. Rin just blew up at him for having a conversation with Loki in the public shower room.

'Stupid Rin! What's so wrong about talking with him? I didn't spill any important information to Loki!'

The faint sound of a bell reminded him that the laundry is finished. Isagi swiftly took those clothes and towels to be dried in another room.

After fighting the intense heat doubled by the ceiling panels, Isagi went back to his dorm and laid on his bed with an empty head.

A little brainstorming, and Isagi ruffled his hair, leaping from his sleeping position and shook his head. He can't just lay in bed waiting for the U-20 match! He needs to practice!

***

"Isagi-kun, are you sure that you're fine?" Tokimitsu worriedly asked.
"I'm fine Tokimitsu, really."
"Man, I'm real sorry for straining your wrist, Isagi," Bachira said, looking down.

Bachira and Isagi were training together in the field, when Bachira made Isagi to accidentally trip and fall. Isagi used his hand to absorb the impact, thus the strained wrist.

Rin only clicked his tounge in annoyance. He told the others that he'd be at the cafeteria, eating his lunch. The others gave a nod, and went to eat a few moments later.

In the cafeteria, Isagi sat next to Rin and Aryu. A terrible combination, with Aryu always talking about his style nonsense, and the hotheaded Rin.

"Hey, I heard that there'll be another soccer player coming here," Igarashi said from afar.
"Hm? Who?"
"Don't be ridiculous, Yukimiya. Unless it's for testing our abilities, no one is allowed to go in or out," Otoya said. Yukimiya just rolled his eyes.              "A close friend of Julian Loki! He's also a rising star in France. I think he goes by the title 'Ayato Kiseki'. That's what I heard," Igarashi completely ignored Otoya's comment.

Isagi choked on his food. Rin gave him a suspicious glance before harshly Isagi's back.

"Get yourself together, lukewarm. You're scared of some French soccer player?" Rin coldly said to him. 

Still with a shocked face, the boy stammered an apology. The teal eyed fellow raised an eyebrow at Isagi's behaviour. 'Weird. He's starting to act a lot like Tokimitsu after the game with the World 5. Did it actually affect him that much? But it doesn't seem that way... Anyhow, it's not good to stick your nose into other people's business. He'll probably act like himself again.'

"You need to keep maintaining your style, Isagi. Osha!" Aryu flicked his hair.                                           
"I... Appreciate the... Advise," Isagi nervously replied, and gave a subtle nod.                           
"Get a move on, you two. Ego told us to gather in the main room after lunch, remember?" Rin took his tray and left the cafeteria.

***

"Yes, the rumors are true."

Isagi's eyes widened as the monotone voice of the Bluelock director echoed in his ears. Even though he doesn't know what's the matter with his friend, Bachira still held Isagi's hand tightly, trying to make him feel a little more comfortable.

"Yo, Isagi. What's up with you?"
Chigiri, a little concerned, walked towards them.                                 
"Yea. You're trembling and spacing out," Nagi also said.

"Isagi?" Bachira stared deep into Isagi's eyes. He had no idea what's going on, the only thing he needs to know is that his friend is not feeling good. And he has to be the one to calm him down.