Soccer Ace: Shattered Souls

A fanfic of the Furry VN Tennis Ace

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Toshimaru Tsukikage, an 18-year-old Scottish/Scotch Collie who grew up in the heart of Saitama, Japan.

From the moment he laid eyes on a soccer ball, his fascination with the sport consumed him. Together with his childhood friends, Yuuichi, Shoichi, and Saya, he basked in the spotlight.

Then, tragedy struck, plunging Toshimaru's world into an abyss of despair.

The devastating news of his mother's terminal illness shattered his youthful optimism, forever altering his perspective on life.

As the weight of reality settled upon his shoulders, he carried the burden with stoic resilience, although, everyone has their limits.

His once vibrant and compassionate spirit succumbed to the weight of apathy, leaving him a mere shadow of his former self. His bad habits had taken hold, and he had become accustomed to prioritizing his own needs above those of others, even at the expense of kindness and empathy.

He quickly grew cold towards the harsh reality because it was his only defense mechanism. The once bright spark in his eyes had faded, replaced by a deep sadness that seemed to consume him from within.

As the days passed, his mother's condition deteriorated, and the hope that once fueled his dreams on the soccer field began to dwindle. The weight of his responsibilities at home grew heavier with each passing moment, leaving little room for the passions that once defined him.

His friends, Yuuichi, Shoichi, and Saya, tried their best to support him through this difficult time, but even their efforts couldn't lift the heavy fog that enveloped his heart.

The soccer matches he once eagerly played became distant memories, replaced by endless hospital visits and sleepless nights filled with sorrow and anger.

But what happens when, amidst the brokenness, Toshimaru stumbles upon someone who understands the depths of his pain?