Disclaimer: I don't own Eyesheild 21, if I did I would find a way to turn Sena into a girl.

This was inspired by Akatsuki Agito's story From T to K.

Who says girls can't play football

Girls Are Too Fragile

Karin stared at Taka in disbelief.

"You're not needed on the National Team. You're not up to the standards we are looking for."

Taka would not meet her eyes. He was the one who roped her into playing American football. Against her will she fought on the field against the best players in the country. She was able to play first string on one of the best teams in the country. She could not understand his reasoning about her apparent lack of skills.

"I'm a first string quarter back, I have perfect accuracy and I never get sacked because of my dodging skills."

I deserve this.

"We already have Kid for accuracy and Hiruma for trick plays. There is no need for a third quarter back."

"Then I'll try out for the spot. Even you cannot argue if I make it through."

I'll prove it to everyone.

"No. Your skills won't be up to the level we are looking for. I will not let you waste our time with a tryout."

"Taka- up until now I have been playing football halfheartedly. Now I have the determination to play the best I have ever have and you tell me you won't even give me a chance. Just once I want to compete with my whole heart, I won't give up, I won't lose. I just need the chance!"

I need to prove it to myself!

"I'm sorry Karin but you're not strong enough, at this level even one hit will crush you. Your body will not recover, girls are too fragile. Girls are not strong enough to compete in the world of football. Before, the Alexander's were the best; there was no need to fear a break in the line, now we are competing against the Americans. There is now a chance you will be injured."

"Because I'm a girl. Because I'm a girl I can't compete." She stood there in shock. Rage suddenly set in, it was spreading from her heart into her muscles. She shook silently, trying to keep her emotions in. Tears started leaking from her eyes.

"I'm sorry Karin. There really is nothing else to say," Taka quickly left. His face was smooth on the surface but his heart was filled with emotion.

I couldn't take it if you got hurt.