Prince | Blue Lock

power and control (give a little, get a lot)

"The Japan Football Association...?" [Name] silently reads the letter, a hint of intrigue showing in their multicolored eyes.

Their parents are unaware of what happened at the school and [Name] plans to keep it that way for as long as they can. Seijuro and Tetsuya are currently visiting their grandparents for a social gathering and will not be back home until the day of the Blue Lock program, which is scheduled for tomorrow. Seems like luck is on their side this time. They haven't felt lucky for some time now.

However, [Name] couldn't help but feel a conflicting interest in the Blue Lock program mentioned in the letter from the Japan Football Association. While the thought of participating in a soccer program was intriguing, their need to play basketball still burned brightly within them, they wanted their old self back, even if basketball was not the sport they wanted to play. They couldn't ignore the pull to return to the field and continue pursuing their dreams in the sport. The choice was clear, but it still left [Name] with a sense of uncertainty about what could have been if they had chosen differently. Will they regret choosing soccer over basketball?

They kept on reading.

You are one of the 300 forwards that Japan has to offer, chosen to participate in this program.

[Name] raised an eyebrow upon reading the statement about only being selected out of 300 participants. This intrigued them and fueled their desire to participate in the program. They wanted to see if soccer could offer them something more than what they had experienced this year. Despite the disappointment that the kids of the Generation of Miracles showed no interest in playing basketball and their parents allowed them to pursue their own interests ([Name] envied them), they felt that there might be some excitement to be had from the Blue Lock program.

"Please send a message to my parents informing them that I will be joining the Blue Lock program, Yukio," [Name] commanded with a tone of nonchalance. They smoothly folded the letter and placed it on the table. Despite their sudden change in demeanor, the butler, Yukio, remained composed and showed no signs of shock at being addressed by his first name. However, he couldn't help but wonder what had caused such a drastic change in [Name].

The individual sitting in front of him reminded him of [Name]'s father, Seijuro, during his middle and high school years, and it left Yukio unsure if he should be worried or frightened. He vividly remembered the reputation that [Name]'s father had during his high school years and the power he commanded. For now, Yukio planned to do what he was told.

"Of course, [Name]-sama."

"....Blue Lock," [Name] whispered as they finished their plate and took the final sip of their [Favorite Drink]. They nodded for the maid to take it away and retired for the night.

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[Name] stood still inside the car, patiently waiting for Yukio to open the door for them. Once he finally did, they stepped out, they readjusted the strap of their bag that was resting on their shoulder filled with essentials. Taking a deep breath, they allowed the cold air to fill their lungs, feeling a sense of refreshment wash over them. Despite the slight itch from the colored contact lenses they were wearing, they chose to ignore it, not wanting to risk their parents discovering that they were wearing them when both of them came home from visiting their grandparents.

Today is the day. Today is the day they join Blue Lock.

[Name] managed to convince Seijuro to allow them to participate in the Blue Lock program over a phone call as they couldn't wait for their parents to come home. However, Seijuro made it clear that they needed to win and become the number one striker, otherwise, they would lose their powers forever.