NHSA – National High School Soccer Association Episode 4: “Meet the Phoenix”

Great! Here's Episode 4 of your anime series National High School Soccer Association (NHSA) — full of character introductions, intense training, and a brutal reality check in their first match.

⚽ NHSA – National High School Soccer Association

Episode 4: “Meet the Phoenix”

🏟️ Scene 1: First Full Team Meeting – Phoenix 11 FC

The players gather on the training ground. Haruki, Kashikoi, Renji, Kazama, and the coaches are waiting.

Then… the rest of the team arrives one by one:

🧍‍♂️ New Teammate Introductions

Ren (RB):

Thin, pale boy with sleepy eyes and headphones around his neck.

Renji: “That’s Ren. Don’t let the noodle arms fool you. He’s a MONSTER with the ball.”

Ren juggles the ball on his shoulder, knee, then kicks it and nails the top corner with zero emotion.

Francis (CM):

A dark-skinned boy, barefoot, smiling wide.

“I’m Francis. I don’t talk much… I just play.”

He kicks a pass so precise it bounces off Haruki’s foot like magic.

Renji: “Midfield competition… I like it.”

Emil (CM):

Tall, clean-cut, Danish boy. Son of football legend Lars Pedersen.

Whole team: “H-His dad won the UCL with Man United!”

Haruki: “Wait… What’s the UCL?” 😵

Kashikoi facepalms.

Rin (LW):

Calm, quiet, rarely speaks. Short silver hair, eyes sharp like a falcon.

Doesn't talk — just nutmegs Haruki silently and jogs away.

Renji: “He hasn’t spoken in 3 months… but he controls the left side like a god.”

Sora (CAM):

Spiky red hair, loud, passionate, fights with everyone.

“I’M THE BRAIN OF THIS TEAM! PASS ME THE DAMN BALL!”

Maya: “Hot-headed but reads the game like a chess master.”

Kaido (LB):

Shy boy with massive sprint speed but timid.

Brian: “Kid’s faster than a car... just needs belief.”

David (GK):

English, from Manchester. Only 5’10”, short for a keeper.

“I’m not tall. I’m brave.”

Luca: “He throws himself at everything. I like that.”

🧠 Scene 2: Brian Reveals the Formation

Everyone gathers in front of the tactics board.

Brian: “We’re going 4-3-2. Four defenders, three midfielders, two strikers, and one goalkeeper.”

Starting Lineup:

GK: David

LB: Kaido

CB: Haruki (as false CB support)

CB: Renji

RB: Ren

CMs: Emil, Francis, Sora

LW: Rin

RW: Kashikoi

ST: Kazama

Brian: “This is just for the first trial match. Let’s see what you got.”

🏋️ Scene 3: First Training Session

Haruki struggles with drills: misses passes, falls on headers

Kashikoi shows clean touches

Francis and Emil dominate midfield

Rin silently humiliates defenders

David blocks 1v1s despite height

Kaido runs super fast but stops mid-run from fear

Renji and Ren fight over who tackles harder

Sora shouts tactics mid-play

Brian (smiling): “Beautiful chaos.”

⚔️ Scene 4: Match Day – Phoenix 11 FC vs. Elite FC

Elite FC is an experienced, physically intimidating school team wearing all-black. Their players warm up in perfect sync.

Renji: “W-We’re not ready for this...”

Crowd is buzzing. Reina watches from the VIP box.

📋 First Half:

Kick-off: Phoenix starts nervously.

Within 5 mins — Goal! 1-0 to Elite FC.

A poor clearance by Haruki leads to a striker tapping it in.

Sora yells at everyone. Emil tries to calm him.

2nd goal — a chipped shot over David. 2-0.

3rd — Haruki tries to clear but whiffs. 3-0.

Half-Time Score: 4–0.

Brian: “Breathe. It’s our first. Second half — just play with heart.”

⚽ Second Half:

5th Goal: Long-range banger. David couldn't reach.

6th Goal: Set-piece header.

7th Goal: Counterattack.

BUT THEN…

In the 89th minute, Renji wins the ball in his own box.

He sprints full field, weaving through defenders.

He threads a beautiful pass to Emil.

Emil: “Nice pass.”

One touch. One powerful shot.

Goal!!

Phoenix scores! The bench explodes!

Announcer: “Phoenix 11 gets one back! A dazzling move from Renji and Emil!”

🧹 Final Score: Elite FC 7 – Phoenix 11 FC 1

The boys walk off exhausted and ashamed.

Brian: “That… was beautiful. Because now you know what pain tastes like. Let’s grow from here.”

Reina (to herself): “It’s a start.”

🌅 End of Episode 4

Want Episode 5 to show their recovery and training camp, or a school scene where their classmates mock them for the 7–1 loss?

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