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In this thrilling sports light novel, a fifteen year old Katsuo Tanaka has one dream-
to become the greatest Japanese footballer of all time.
Small, loud, and overflowing with energy, Katsuo lives for the ball... until fate hits him harder than any defender ever could.
During Kenmaji Middle's match against Hushoshimo, Katsuo faces the terrifying prodigy Hokuri Oyama, a CDM with a killer aura and unstoppable talent. Their clash lasts only minutes-
before Oyama shatters Katsuo's ankle and his season in one brutal play.
His world collapses.
His dream feels impossible.
But Katsuo refuses to quit.
During months of painful recovery, he throws himself into a personal transformation-studying the game, rebuilding his body, sharpening his instincts, and learning what it means to chase a dream that everyone else says is too big.
And then Katsuo apply's to Fujisaki high, once having one of Japan's best high school football programs but now there just a half decent team in Tohoku regions second division.
Katsuo enters a world of elite talent, fierce competition, and players far stronger than anyone he's ever faced. But with every touch of the ball, his heart roars louder.
His first friendly match marks the beginning of everything-
the return of the boy who swore to become Japan's greatest for his ex professional mother who died when he was just two.