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.
Bringer Of Good News
"What?!" Sota's voice cut through the silence like a sharp blade, his expression shifting from disbelief to something more complex as he took the envelope from Aiko's hand. "Hinoshita High?" he muttered, eyes scanning the crisp paper like it might vanish before him. His brow furrowed, a mixture of awe and uncertainty flickering in his gaze.
It wasn't that he hadn't been scouted before. Back when he was still playing football seriously, offers like this were practically routine. Universities, schools, private coaches—they all wanted him. Kazemachi Sota, the prodigy quarterback. But that was before his injury, before he'd stepped away from the sport that had once defined him. This letter, though, seemed different. It wasn't just any school—it was Hinoshita High. Prestigious, powerful, a gateway to bigger dreams than any he had dared to consider since his injury.