Episode 2 – “Golden Hawks Take Flight”

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Episode 2 – “Golden Hawks Take Flight”

⚽ Opening Scene: Akira’s HQ

Akira arrives at the newly established Golden Hawks Training HQ—a sleek facility with a gym, tactical room, and a professional-grade pitch. He shows Haruto around briefly.

Akira: “This is where champions are made. Welcome to your new life.”

Then, without saying much else, Akira gets into his car and drives off. Haruto watches him go, confused but intrigued.

📱 Discovery of a Keeper: Goro

Later that night, Akira scrolls through TikTok to kill time. His eyes lock onto a viral video of a goalkeeper diving across muddy streets, blocking crazy freekicks, and even stopping shots using his chest and head.

Akira: “This guy… insane reflexes. Zero fear.”

The name on the TikTok handle: @goro_thewall

Akira tracks him down and finds Goro playing street football at a rundown park. Akira approaches casually.

Akira: “Five penalties. Save one—I’ll leave. Save none… you join me.”

Goro, confident and barefoot, nods.

They set up.

Shot 1: ⚽️ GOAL – Low corner

Shot 2: ⚽️ GOAL – Panenka

Shot 3: ⚽️ GOAL – Top bins

Shot 4: ⚽️ GOAL – Nutmeg

Shot 5: 💥 Akira smashes it dead center. Goro takes the shot full force to the chest, stumbling but blocking it.

Akira grins, walks over, and drops 200 yen in Goro’s palm.

Akira: “You’re insane. Join the Golden Hawks.”

Goro: “Why not? I got nothing better to do.”

⚡ The Speedster: Ichiro

Driving back, Akira passes by a hill road and sees a boy sprinting uphill, repeatedly. It’s Ichiro—a blur of motion.

Akira: “That speed... he could outrun a car.”

He steps out, walks to Ichiro.

Akira: “You. Want to play for something real?”

Ichiro: (still jogging) “Sure.”

And just like that, Ichiro joins.

📋 1 Month Later – The Golden Hawks Squad

Akira now has his full starting XI:

ST: Haruto – Cocky egoist, but a killer finisher.

LW: Genji – Emotionless, quiet, deadly winger.

RW: Kashikoi – Terrible at football, but tactically brilliant.

CAM: Ichiro – Blazing speed, elite playmaker.

CM: Jiro (Captain) – 32, wise playmaker, team glue.

CM: Jun – Box-to-box midfielder.

CB: Kenyi – Muscular, dominant, ego-prone.

CB: Kyo – 16, small but fearless defensive monster.

LB: Ren – Scores screamers, overconfident.

RB: Ryu – Veteran with European league experience.

GK: Goro – Puts his body on the line.

🏟️ Match Day – Golden Hawks vs The Eagles

Location: Tora Dome Stadium

Referee: Mr. Yoshida Kazuo

Commentator 1: “The Golden Hawks take the stage!”

Commentator 2: “But the Eagles… they ain’t playing games.”

Eagles Lineup Highlights:

ST: Blaze – Golden hair, flashy, skilled finisher.

CAM: Takuya – Long shots master.

RW: Shun – Tricky dribbler.

CB: Noma – Aggressive, ruthless tackler.

GK: Enzo – Tall, calm, elite reaction speed.

⚽ Kick-off

Ref Kazuo calls captains forward.

Kazuo: “Heads or Tails?”

Jiro (Golden Hawks) vs Blaze (Eagles)

Jiro wins.

Jiro: “We’ll start. Haruto… go.”

🕹️ First Half

Kick-off

Haruto → Genji

Genji dribbles, passes back to Haruto

Haruto races forward…

But Takuya from Eagles intercepts, launches a long shot from midfield!

💥 Goro dives and punches it away!

Ren picks up the rebound…

🔥 Ren charges up and BLASTS it from far left—top corner screamer!

Commentator 1: “OH MY GOD!! REN FROM DISTANCE!”

Commentator 2: “This man shoots like a sniper!”

🎉 Ren celebrates by sliding on both knees, then flexes toward the crowd as Haruto smirks.

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