Supa Strikas: Play Through It to Own It

Ep 7: Instinct Extinct

Hey guys~! North Shaw here, filling in for Kalina! And welcome to new dudes and dudettes on the block. Today's episode is how Shakes goes up against a major Super League team in Spain. This time, we're gonna need help from the most unlikely, yet likable, ally. It's game time, bros!

>>>>>>>Riano's POV>>>>>>>

"Vamonos, Riano!"

"Come on, man!"

"Okay-okay," I laugh while jumping off the tram.

I was in town with my teammates, Valito (slick hair with purple-magenta-streaks) and Enrique (purple-hair). We just finished practice and are now going to the square to look around.

"Today's busier than usual."

"The fans are coming from all over to score some seats for the next match."

Walking down the path, we see the usual street artists, street performers, and the stands selling food and merchandise. And of course, the fans that greet us. Few minutes later, we go inside a sports shop.

"Check out all this new gear," Valito awes. I go over to the open aisles of cleats. Then, I notice a small boy trying to reach for the shoe with neon-colored linings. I reach out and grab it.

"Here you go."

"Thank you, sir."

"Did you pick one out?" I look up and see a girl in hat-n-sunglasses.

"Is this your sister?"

"No, sir. She's my friend."

"And I see you're making new friends, too," she implies, "a famous soccer player, no less."

"Correct," I chuckle, "I'm Riano from Barka FC."

"Hey, Riano, look at these...Uh..." My friends pause when seeing them.

"Hey, there," the girl waves, "you must be Valito and Enrique."

"Um...yes."

"Nice to meet you. This is my friend."

"My, um...guardian agreed to let me travel with her for one year. It's my first time in Spain."

"Well, I hope our country is giving you the best highlights so far."

"But we're here for the back-to-back matches."

"Ah~ I see. You're coming to watch?"

"Yup. And I'm looking forward to your face-off against Shakes."

"So, you've heard the headlines," I smirk.

"Who hasn't? 'Who will score more in the ultimate goal fest? Will it be Riano, or will it be Shakes? Care to comment, sir?'" We laugh from her reporter imitation.

"Well, we hope you make it to our game."

"Of course. After all..." 

Clack

Taking off her sunglasses, my eyes widen when recognizing her face.

"I am my cousin's fitness trainer. See you on the field."

DING~

With a wave, they exit the store.

"Was that...?"

"It was...I don't believe it."

I quietly chuckle at my friend's stunned looks.