Chapter 41: Ten Goals

"Z Team defeated Y Team with a score of 9-0," Ego said slowly on the screen, observing the reactions of the V Team members.

"Nine goals?" Tsurugi Zantetsu in the V Team pushed his glasses.

"9 is bigger than 8, so does that mean Z Team scored one more goal than us?" he asked.

"I never expected you, idiot Tsurugi, to even understand such advanced calculations like 9 being greater than 8. Impressive," Nagi, playing his game, casually teased.

"It seems like we shouldn't underestimate Z Team. We should carefully study their game footage. I heard they have someone named Kira Ryosuke who is quite impressive," Tsurugi Zantetsu said seriously.

"Regardless, they can't defeat Nagi. There's a huge gap between a genius and an ordinary person," Mikage Reo said with a smile.

"Even so, we still need to watch the game footage together. After all, it's an activity we do as a team."

"Do we really have to go?"

"Yeah."

"Can I watch the footage while playing games?"

"...Do as you please."

.....

About two hours later, the members of the V Team had changed their clothes and finished their meal. They then gathered in the screening room to watch the match between Y Team and Z Team.

Everyone was focused on watching the footage, except for Nagi, who continued playing his game.

"Is Kira Ryosuke playing as a defender in this match? What a strange tactic."

"Hey, hey, can he really defend against that shot?"

"This guy, is he ridiculously strong? He seems even more impressive than in the first match."

The members of the V Team watched the recorded match and discussed it among themselves.

Even Mikage's expression became serious.

He was well aware of the terrifying strength of Kira Ryosuke. Even when playing as a defender, he effortlessly dominated the game.

This was not something an ordinary player could achieve.

In that instant, a sense of crisis arose in Mikage's heart.

However, when he glanced at Nagi, that feeling of crisis quickly dissipated.

"But he definitely can't defeat us."

Mikage thought to himself with confidence.

.....

Meanwhile, the members of Z Team had also eaten their fill and celebrated today's victory.

Some of them engaged in their own activities some went to rest, while others went to the dedicated screening room to watch the recorded match.

As for Kira, he followed his usual routine and headed to the field for training. Soon, he achieved today's 10 point in the training.

After completing his training, he prepared to take a short break. He took out his phone and sent a message to Riko, informing her that they had won the match again today.

Not long after sending the message, his phone rang, and it was a call from Riko.

"Hey, Riko."

"Kira! Did you win the match again?!"

Riko's voice clearly had a hint of excitement. She was thrilled about Kira's victory.

"Well, overall, everything went smoothly."

Kira nodded.

"That's great! So... how was your performance in this match?"

"I scored five goals in this match, including the one left from the previous match. I have six points now, and I should be able to accumulate enough points for the next match to qualify."

"Really?!"

Riko seemed quite excited, However, she quickly realized her excitement and cleared her throat. After a brief pause, she continued,

"Um... when is the next match, approximately?"

Her voice softened slightly.

"I'm not sure, but it should be in three days, judging by the current pace of the matches."

"In three days? That's not on the weekend... I might be a little late coming back then. During the day, I have to train the members of our basketball club at school."

Although Riko was currently a first-year high school student, she was already the leader and coach of the high school basketball club.

However, Seirin High School had just been established, and Kuroko and Kagami had not yet transferred to the school. The middle school basketball scene was still dominated by the Generation of Miracles.

It would be a while before Kuroko and the others reached high school.

Even with the current lineup, Riko had managed to achieve a decent result with her team, which was enough to demonstrate her abilities.

"It's okay, I'll come to your school and find you, and we'll go back together."

Kira said with a smile.

"Ah, you'll come to our school... Hmm, alright! Then I'll introduce you to the basketball club that I personally nurtured!"

Riko responded, her tone filled with a hint of pride.

"Sounds good."

Kira nodded.

...

Seirin High School Basketball Club.

Although it was already evening, the members of the basketball club were still practicing.

Although Seirin's basketball club was newly established, they were determined to win the preliminaries and qualify for the Inter-High tournament. So even though it was late, they were practicing diligently.

Just after hanging up the phone, Riko still had a smile on her face.

At that moment, she suddenly noticed that she was surrounded by people.

When she was on the phone earlier, her attention was completely focused on Kira, and she didn't notice that the team members had already completed the training tasks she had assigned and gathered around her.

"Who were you talking to just now, Riko?"

Shun Izuk, one of the basketball club members, asked curiously.

"I have no idea. It's rare to see such a gentle smile on Riko's face," Kiyoshi Teppei said with a laugh. He was the ace of the team and was once known as one of the "Uncrowned Kings."

"And I heard it from Mr. Aida," Hyuga Junpei interjected, extending his hand and making a meaningful expression.

He and Riko were classmates in middle school, and they even went to each other's houses to train in their respective gyms, so he knew Riko's father.

"What? What is it?"

The others asked with great curiosity.

"I heard that Riko and Kira Ryosuke are getting quite close! They've even reached the point of 'having to kill Kira Ryosuke when necessary.'"

"Is it true?"

"Who is Kira Ryosuke? The name sounds familiar."

"He's a local football player, quite well-known. I heard he has quite a few fans."

The group started discussing animatedly, while Riko's face turned red as if she was about to explode.