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.
Sota's Special, The Lunge Sprint
Sota took a deep breath. "I'm not passing the ball this time."
The team stared at him in surprise, their eyes wide. Even Kazuma and Daigo, who were usually quick to catch on, were taken aback. It's not every day that a quarterback calls for a selfish play and lives to tell the tale.
And yet, somehow, everyone didn't lash out on Sota. They knew what he was capable of, and only he could say something so abnormal yet totally acceptable.
"You're going to rush it?" Kaminari asked, his voice full of disbelief. "Are you sure?"
Sota nodded. "Yeah. I'm going to take it all the way. I know it's risky, but I need you all to trust me. Just this once. I can do this. I've been training months for this." He continued.