Inazuma Eleven | Ōmagatoki

1.1 | The Happy-Go-Lucky Soccer Cyborg

About northeast from the main school building is the Mikage Sennou Soccer Facility-a giant dome surrounded by small fields of satellite dishes. It is built specifically for the Soccer Club to use, designed to enhance the players' abilities. After all, the Soccer Club is one of the major highlights of the school.

Takashi skips through the hallway as he makes it to the Strategy Room.

"Hello everyone!" He greets with a bright smile.

There are no reactions from the other team members. They are just talking amongst themselves. Takashi hums happily to his seat. He faces his seatmate.

"Hi Fujimaru-san!"

"You're late for one minute and thirty seconds. We have rules for a reason." Fujimaru remarks without looking at him. "Your face is covered in bandages."

"Yeah, it's a long story. I'm sorry for being late," Takashi answers with a chuckle. "I saw this very adorable cat on my way to the facility. Kyaa~ You should've seen him."

"Being distracted easily doesn't make a competent player."

Takashi scratches the back of his head awkwardly.

"You're right. I'm sorry."

"Is everyone here?"

A strong voice resonates, grabbing the attention of everyone in the room. They all turn to face him. A tall boy with a strong build. Spikes of bluish hair on top of his head. The captain, Sugimori Takeshi.

With just a glance, he confirms that everyone's present. "Good. Then we can begin."

***

At a first glance, the Soccer Simulation Program looks like an ordinary soccer field with neon lights hanging above it. However, there's more to it than meets the eye. Connected to a unique and powerful computer system, the program simulates precise soccer conditions based on the data of other teams.

Takashi attaches the Nerve Gear on his temples and several regions of his head. One of Mikage Sennou's inventions, the Nerve Gear is a product of Virtual Reality at its finest. It connects directly to the user's brain and transmits data regarding the opponent and provides accurate predictions on what they're going to do. Putting on the green visor, he can see that the data regarding Yousai is being transferred.

After that, everyone gets into position. Takashi stands on his spot in the midfield as he looks at all his teammates. They all have those serious, yet confident faces.

"I guess they are already practicing their battle face." He smiles brightly. "I better practice it too!"

"Coach, we are ready for the simulation." The Captain says through his communicator.

A robotic female voice resonates through the field.

Yousai Junior High Simulation

ACTIVATED

Hologram players of the Yousai Soccer Team appear in the field with their likeness. The program even duplicated the probable line-up the team would use in the match.

The whistle blows with Mikage Sennou starting the kick off.

***

What follows is a blur. The ball is passed around at an alarming rate, with everyone's moving swiftly. As the Captain continues to give the team commands, the Yousai holograms barely get a chance to even counter-attack. Each time they grab the ball, they would be immediately intercepted with little to no effort. The holograms never get to confront the captain.