Kazemachi's Second Wind (風の二風)
In the heart of Japan, Kazemachi Sota was a high school football legend, the fastest and most skilled quarterback the Nishikawa Hawks had ever seen. But a devastating injury shattered his dreams, leaving him to navigate a new life of uncertainty. Labeled "the bird with clipped wings," Kazemachi struggles to find his place in a world without the sport that defines him. Just as hope seems lost, an unexpected invitation from a spirited girl named Aiko reignites his passion. She invites him to join the school’s flag football team, a game of strategy and speed, offering him a chance to redefine himself. Will Kazemachi find a new way to soar, or will the shadows of his past keep him grounded forever? This is a journey of self-discovery and triumph against all odds.
Trump Card
Tension hung in the air as the whistle blew for the timeout. Seiryuu High's players jogged off the field, some of them visibly puzzled by the sudden interruption. Sota glanced over at Jack Mercer, who stood on the sidelines, arms crossed, eyes narrowed as if calculating their next move. The decision seemed to have taken everyone off guard—after all, they'd just managed to stop Midoriyama from scoring, and momentum felt like it was finally shifting back in their favor.
Aiko, brows knitted together in confusion, approached Mercer first. "Why now? We were starting to get back on track."