Gomensai minna for not updating for so long. I was busy with Life as Teikoku's Manager and I kinda had writer's block for this. But finally I'm back!

Reader's POV

During the second half, it was as if Gouenji Shuuya became a different person. Earlier, he was dazed and distracted, which was very unlike him, but now, it was as if his flame was lit again and his soul was awakened. In fact, he almost seemed more alive than during his previous games.

When the other team was about to shoot again, Gouenji ran to the back where the defenders were and stole the ball with a slide so quick I almost missed it. Then he charged back to the front with the ball in his possession, leaving a confused Kidou trailing behind since he was messing up the whole game strategy. Quickly, he shot and tied out the score. The crowd went wild, and I screamed exitedly. The Gouenji Shuuya we all knew was back.

Then as if he heard me, he turned his head to face me and smiled at me. I felt my heart caught in my throat. Was this feeling... love? Well if it was, I told myself, then I should forget about it. He's a soccer star while I'm just a fan who he accidently smiled at. In fact, he must have just been happy for getting a goal and accidently met my eyes. Yeah, that's right. You don't have chance. The more I thought about it, the more I became convinced that it was only my imagination.

Even though Inazuma Japan was winning again, why was I feeling a little depressed? Was it because I thought I had no chance with Gouenji? Did he really capture my heart so easily?

Gouenji's POV

Turns out Kiyama's advice actually works. Remind me to never ignore his words ever again. Well, unless they were creepy fangirl nightmares which who knows how he can think up so many. He may be annoying to the most, but he was a great friend. Was that how he became so strong? Did he think of Ulvida everytime he played?

I felt slightly sorry for Kidou. Earlier, I was dragging the team behind, and now I was like an out of control charging bull. And poor Kidou was trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I must really be screwing up the play strategy, but at least we were winning again.

By now, we were two points in the lead. Kiyama caught my eye after I scored another goal and winked at me. I rolled my eyes, but smiled in thanks. Then as if I could hear that girl scream, I turned around to see her eyes lit up. She looked a lot cuter like this than when she was frowning. Wait, I did not just think that she was cute, did I? But those hopeful eyes really gave my spirits a boost, so I smiled back at her. This must be Kiyama's victory secret.

After the game, Kiyama walked up to me with that annoying, knowing grin. "Told ya," he said.

I had to give him credit even though I wanted to punch his face, "Yeah, thanks."

"You're welcome," he replied then walked back to Endou and the rest of the team who were celebrating and exchanging high-fives. I followed behind, but I wasn't really in the mood to celebrate. My mind was clouded by my morning plans tomorrow. There was no denying it. I was in love. "Tomorrow," I tell myself, "Tomorrow, I will tell her how I feel."

I'm really sorry that this chapter was even shorter than before. It's just kind of hard to get back in the groove after working on Life As Teikoku's Manager for so long. Next chapter will probably be the last chapter. It will be longer, I promise. At least 1000 words.