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.
No Lunch?
Sota noticed Aiko's face tense up, her eyes darting toward the scattered bags by the bench. Something was clearly off. "What's wrong?" he asked, stepping closer to her, his voice laced with concern.
Aiko hesitated for a moment, scanning the bags again as if hoping the missing item would suddenly appear. "Are these all the bags we brought?" she asked, her voice rising just enough to catch the attention of the rest of the team.
Everyone nodded, a few muttering, "Yeah" or "I think so." Sota's stomach clenched as he watched Aiko's expression darken with realization.
"They're gone..." Aiko breathed out, barely believing the words herself. "Our lunches… everything we packed together… they're gone!"