Crucifijo VI

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Ann, along with the other Crucifijo football team players, was down at the field, stretching her legs.

"We only need seven players against Campana, nothing more, nothing less. Who's playing, and who's subbing?"

Marie raises her hand. "I'll stay a sub for now."

"Okay, seven more subs. I'm playing," says Mandee. "You are, too, right?"

"Yep, of course," Jorge answers.

"We'll sub," Kit and Nina say.

"Okay, so that's five sub slots left," says Jorge.

"I'm playing," says Bettina. "I wouldn't have joined football if I didn't want to play."

"But I'm subbing, I haven't gotten the chance to eat yet," says Ykielle. "The thing I hate about break is that it ends."

"But you emptied your bento a while ago..." Ann mumbles. "Oh well."

"Take good care of yourself, Ykielle!" says Chieli from behind, patting her shoulder.

"Don't you have volleyball, too?" asks Teresa.

"It starts later," Ykielle replies.

"Wait, are you guys playing, too?" Mandee questions.

"No, we're just here to cheer for you guys!" Chieli exclaims.

"Well, I'd understand if people here want to substitute, since everyone's supposed to be part of a sport. Some here might be enthusiastic, and others might not. So I understand," says Jorge. "But please–"

"Oh, I'm enthusiastic!" Ann blurts out. "I'm playing, alright!"

"So, how many players left?" Marie asks.

"Three more players, and the rest can be substitutes."

"Then I'll play," says Rica.

"Good, we just need two more!"

"Remember, you're an energetic fuckin' midfielder," Ann reminds herself as she stretches out her arms and fingers for no reason at all.

"I'm playing," says Joycelin.

"Okay! One more — note, we don't have a goalkeeper yet."

"Then it'll be me," says Sofia.

"Excellent, Sof," says Jorge. "You have gloves?"

"Yeah, but they're in the classroom. I didn't expect to be the goalkeeper... But I can do it!"

Mandee tilts her head to the side. "You should go with Kim to the–"

"I'M YKIELLE, MANDEE. I. AM. YKIELLE. MY NAME IS YKIELLE FUJIWARA, NOT KIM FUJIWARA. WE HAVE BEEN IN THE SAME SCHOOL FOR ALMOST A WHOLE YEAR NOW AND YOU STILL CAN'T DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN US TWO?!"

"Just hurry up already!" Ann shouts. "Be sure to come back down, alright!"

"'Kay!" Ykielle responds.

"Sofia, I have gloves in my bag right now. Instead of wasting time going up to the classroom, you can use mine," says Rica.

"We still have time," says Jorge. "Remember your positions?"

"I'm playing mid, right?" says Ann.

"Yep."

"I'm on defense," says Mandee.

"I'm a striker," says Marie.

"No, you're a substitute," Ann teases.

"Nope," Marie replies, smirking.

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