Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon.
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A/N: Few notes before I let you plunge into the story, which, by the way, is an AU:
1. I might be mixing Japanese names with English nicknames, please forgive me for this, but, as I am writing in English, for an English-speaking audience, I think it will make things easier
2. I will use artistic liberty and the story's status as an AU as excuses to mess up U-Tokyo's accommodation, classes, and general system/curriculum, anything and everything (I know this fic isn't accurate, but please ignore that fact)
3. I will try to use 'soccer' for the most part, but if I do write 'football' at some point, know that I'm referring to soccer
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Prologue
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"Are you sure you have everything, Taichi-dear?"
An 18-year-old brunet rolled his dark brown eyes, "Yes, mum. I have the most important things with me and everything else I can always buy, right? Or just wait for the first weekend to come back and pick them up."
The boy was standing outside of an apartment complex in Odaiba, next to a dark blue Toyota Camry. He was of athletic build, dressed in a bright blue t-shirt with a thin, long-sleeved black shirt underneath and brown cargo shorts.
"Of course, of course, but I do just worry." The mother's eyes started tearing up, "My baby boy is all grown up now and going to university. I'm so happy!"
"There, there, mum." A young brunette patted her mother's arm in a comforting manner, before turning her attention to her older brother. "Take care, Taichi. I'm going to miss you."
Taichi smiled warmly, walking up to the pair of lighter brunettes and hugging the smaller one, "Don't worry, Kari, I'll write and call. Every day if you want me to."
The girl gave a giggle and removed herself from her brother's embrace, "Not every day. But quite often would be nice."
"Of course!" Taichi replied, then turned to his mother, "Well, bye, mum." He gave her a big hug, also. "Tell dad 'bye' for me again."
The two parted and the elder gave her son a watery smile, "It's a shame your father couldn't be here to see you off..."
Taichi waved this aside, "Nah, it's fine. We already said goodbye this morning." He walked over to the car and opened the door, getting into the driver's seat. He started up the Toyota and gave one last wave to his mother and younger sister, before shifting to 'drive' and starting on his journey towards the University of Tokyo.
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