The Mind Games Episode 4: "Our First Jersey, Our First Battle"

Alright — here’s your Episode 4 of The Mind Games —

this one is about getting their first jersey, training, and a full practice match against another school!

Get ready — I’ll go FULL match details like a real anime/manga:

The Mind Games

Episode 4: "Our First Jersey, Our First Battle"

Day 1: Getting Their Jerseys

The next morning, the boys were called into the school’s dusty old gym.

Waiting for them were Momo, Renji, Kyo, and Riku —

holding a box full of official Shinari FC jerseys.

Momo opened the box dramatically:

"These aren't just shirts... they're your SOULS now!"

Renji jumped in:

"Treat them better than your underwear!"

Everyone got their jersey:

Player

Number

Position

Soru

9

Striker (ST)

Kashikoi

8

Attacking Midfielder (AM) / Winger

Rin

7

Right Wing (RW)

Kazama

10

Center Forward (CF)

Ichiro

6

Center Midfielder (CM)

Genji

1

Goalkeeper (GK)

When Soru saw the number 9 on his back, he screamed:

"WOOOAAHH! I’m number 9! That means I’m the captain, right?"

Kashikoi:

"No, idiot."

Day 2: Training for Practice Match

Kyo gathered them:

"In 2 days, we have a practice match against

Sairen High School.

They're not strong...

but if you slack off, they'll crush you."

Practice was brutal.

Soru missed easy shots... but slowly started improving after Kyo gave him a simple rule:

"Just shoot where the keeper isn't."

Kazama kept crying when his shots hit the post.

Ichiro struggled at first, but once he sprinted full speed, nobody could catch him.

Rin dribbled circles around everyone. Still didn’t say a word.

Kashikoi showed flashes of brilliance, assisting every time.

Momo kept yelling:

"RUN! MOVE! You think girls will date losers like you?!"

Day 3: Practice Match — Shinari FC vs Sairen High

Location: Shinari School Field

Weather: Hot, sunny

Time: 4:00 PM

Starting Line-up:

GK: Genji (#1)

RB: Random player

CB: Random player

CB: Momo (#4)

LB: Random player

CM: Ichiro (#6)

AM: Kashikoi (#8)

RW: Rin (#7)

LW: Renji (#11)

CF: Kazama (#10)

ST: Soru (#9)

First Half:

5th min:

Rin burned the Sairen defenders with insane dribbles but passed instead of shooting.

Kashikoi faked a shot and slipped a pass to Soru...

Soru MISSED wide by a mile. Everyone screamed.

12th min:

Kazama received a perfect pass, shot HARD...

HIT THE POST.

He started crying.

18th min:

Sairen counterattacked fast.

Only Genji stood between them and the goal.

Genji dived like a crazy man, blocking the shot with his chest.

He coughed blood but got up laughing:

"I'M STILL ALIVE!!"

24th min:

Kashikoi played a heavenly through pass to Rin.

Rin dribbled past the goalkeeper casually...

GOAL!

Shinari FC 1-0 Sairen High

Halftime:

Soru sat eating a sandwich.

Momo smacked him on the head:

"FOCUS, FOOD PIG!"

Second Half:

48th min:

Ichiro sprinted through midfield, did a fake pass, and slipped a no-look ball to Soru.

Soru closed his eyes and shot...

GOAL!!

Shinari FC 2-0 Sairen High

(Everyone was shocked. Even Soru.)

59th min:

Kazama got fouled in the box.

Penalty kick.

Kazama took it...

SHOT...

SCORED!!!

Then cried in frustration ("WHY AM I ALWAYS SO MAD!!!").

Shinari FC 3-0 Sairen High

75th min:

Sairen tried another attack.

Genji made a superman dive save, crashing into the post again.

He screamed:

"MY RIBS ARE BROKEN BUT MY HEART IS STRONG!"

Final Score:

Shinari FC 3-0 Sairen High

After Match:

Rin: silent but smiling.

Kashikoi: patting everyone like a team dad.

Ichiro: confused he actually played well.

Kazama: crying again.

Soru: asking if there’s a free meal for winning.

Momo hugged all of them roughly:

"You’re finally real players now!"

Renji yelled:

"THIS IS JUST THE START! SHINARI FC WILL RULE THE WORLD!"

Everyone laughed under the sunset.

Their journey had only just begun.

To be continued...

🔥

Want next episode to be their first real tournament announcement?

(Also, the introduction of crazy rival teams and a super-elite striker who will target Soru personally!)

Should I also create Shinari FC’s team logo and motto? 🚀

Let’s make it even cooler! Want me to continue?

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