You're One Of Us (Inazuma Eleven!Various X Reader)

Chapter 14

Previously on Chapter 13

I turn to look at them to see them smiling at me, letting me know none of them holds a grudge against me. I close my eyes as I bury my face into the crook of Kino's shoulder, hugging her tightly. "Thank you... thank you so much, everyone..." I said, my voice cracking as tears starts to stream down my cheeks. They didn't hate me. They still accepted me after knowing my story.

I'm glad...

-I've Got To Get Stronger-

Y/N P.O.V

My hands took a month to fully recover. I get an earful of scolding from the three managers. I can only stay quiet when they keep scolding me about how I should care about my body more, and not to carelessly punch the ground just because I was frustrated.

All I can do is nod my head, while laughing nervously as Kino continues to scold me. "Seriously, L/N!! You must pay more attention to your own health! How can you do something so careless like that, huh?? Punching the ground. Are you out of your mind?" She said, as she wrap my hands with a new bandages. I awkwardly lift my free hand, trying to get her to calm down. She huffed at my reaction. She places her fingers on my cheek, and starts pulling on it.

"Ow ow ow!!" I winced at her action. She gives me a stern gaze releases my cheek, placing her hands on her hips instead. I let out a sigh as I rub the sore spot. "I'm really sorry... I was just so frustrated. I can't believe I've let myself be manipulated by a bunch of selfish aliens like them" I said. Her eyes soften.

The door to the infirmary slowly moves to open. I turn my head to see it's the others. I smile softly at the sight of them as they walk inside.

"Hi, guys... Kino just finished changing my bandages" I said, lifting my hands to show my bandaged hands to them. Natsumi placed her hands on her hips as she walks up to me. "W-What? Y-You have a s-serious face there..." I said, nervously. She huffed and reached out to grab my cheek. I yelp when she starts pulling on it. "Ow! Come on!! Not you too!! Kino just did that" I said. I grab her hand and wince when my hand aches.

"N-Natsumi... p-please go e-easy on her. S-She's still r-recovering" Kazemaru said. Natsumi finally releases my cheek. I let out a sigh as I place my hands on both of my cheeks. These two girls pinched both of my cheeks and now they're really sore from their little tortuous act.

"Thanks, Kazemaru..." I muttered. I flinch when the two managers glares at me. Otonashi only let out a laugh at the state I'm in. "Go easy on me!!" I whined. They turn to look at each other and sighs.

"We're just so worried about you, L/N" Natsumi said, in which Kino nods her head in agreement. "It hurts us to see the state you were in" she added. My eyes soften at what she said.

"Thank you for caring about me..." I said. Touko walks forward and punches my shoulder. "Ow!! Hey, now just what is that for?? Isn't it enough that Natsumi and Kino did THIS to me? I mean... look at my face!! I look like a ripe tomato because of their little pinch torture!" I protested while pointing at my cheeks. Everyone let out a laugh at what I said. I huffed and crossed my arms across my chest, turning my head away as I sulk as they continue to laugh. "This counts bullying!" I said.

"We're sorry, L/N. We're just worried about your health. That's all. We won't punch or pinch you again" Fubuki said. I just turn my head away from everyone, with a pout on my face.

I feel a hand gently ruffling my hair. "You're so cute, L/N..." I hear Endou said. I open my eyes and blink them in surprise at what he just said. I turn my head to look at him. His eyes widen when he realizes he had said it out loud. His cheeks instantly flushed red.

"Erm... ah! Hey, look at the time! I've got to go feed my goldfish!" He said, faking to look at a watch when he isn't even wearing one. He turns around and rushes off. I cover my mouth as I let out a soft giggle at our captain's behavior.

"Since when he have a goldfish? And when did he even bring the goldfish along?" Kabeyama said, looking like he's confused. Did he actually believed Endou's silly reason to escape? Oh well, everyone here is interesting in their own ways. I'm glad that I decided to choose them.

But with the state I'm in. I still have a long way to go if I want to regain my old strength back. Which means, I've got to train harder. I've got to get stronger to defeat the Aliea Academy teams.

***

After another week have passed, both of my hands are healed. Which means today, I'll be able to join them to train. But we have to head off to our next destination. We have received a hint that Epsilon have launched an attack at a school. A school that is located in Kyoto... Manyuuji.

Coach explains that if they were to participate in the Football Frontier tournament, they would've had a chance at defeating Raimon Eleven. But their objective to play soccer was not to compete. But it is to enhance their physical and mental form.

When we reach their place. It looks like a place where Shaolin experts would practice. Everyone there looks calm. Even when there's a huge hole in the middle of the school.

"Okay... so, how are we going to find the Soccer Club?" I asked, placing my hands inside my pocket as I turn to look at my friends. Neither of them seems to have any idea how.

"I know where the Soccer Club is..." Fubuki said. We turn around to look at him. He's standing in the middle of two girls. "Thanks to these girls who gave me some information... I'll be sure to ask both of you again if I need more, okay?" He said, smiling at the two of them. The girls blushes at his reaction.

The rest of us just let out a nervous laugh at the sight. Well, I didn't expect Fubuki to be so popular with girls. But well, with his gentle nature. It shouldn't be a surprise. A flash of image of Fubuki's change of character appears in my head.

What is his deal?

*to be continued*