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.
A Quick Lunch
The bell above the door jingled as the team piled into the family restaurant, the scent of grilled meats and fried food immediately washing over them like a warm, comforting blanket. Seiryuu High's flag football team looked like they had been through a war, their muscles aching, their jerseys still faintly damp with sweat. Yet, the exhaustion couldn't dim their spirits. A hard-earned victory like the one they'd just secured made the soreness feel like a badge of honor.
Aiko slid into one of the booths, sighing in relief as her legs finally got a break. Across from her, Kaminari plopped down, his body sagging against the cushion. "I'm so hungry I could eat a whole cow," he grumbled, scanning the menu with a fierce intensity.
Sota, sitting next to him, chuckled. "Don't think the budget's going to cover that. Keep it realistic."