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.
Ouji's Brief Respite
Only six players remained on the field, a stark disadvantage in a game where every player counted. Aiko stood on the sidelines, tension coiling in her chest as she watched the medics tend to Ouji. The sight of his bloodied nose had sent a chill through her, and now, with him temporarily sidelined, the weight of the situation pressed down even harder.
"They just need five minutes," Aiko muttered under her breath, her fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white. Her eyes darted from the medic's tent to the field where Seiryuu's remaining players were holding their ground with a tenacity that filled her with equal parts pride and worry. Five minutes. They just had to hold on for five more minutes.