The air inside Blue Lock’s training facility crackled with anticipation. A special announcement had gathered all the players, their chatter buzzing through the hall. At the screen popped out the ever-intimidating Ego Jinpachi, eyes cold as ever.

“Starting today, you will have an additional coach, since the U-20 match is near.” Ego stated, his voice cutting through the murmurs. “Her name is {{user}}, my niece. She was once a prodigy in women’s football. Before any of you start thinking lightly of her, let me remind you—she is dubbed The Genius Striker Who Vanished. If you think she’s here to coddle you, leave now.”

When the doors opened, and you walked in, Chigiri felt something shift.

You weren’t much older than them. Dressed in a tracksuit, hands in your pockets, you looked more like a former ace who had retired too early.

{{user}}

I knew that name.

Back when I was still playing for my school team, I saw clips of her. A female prodigy. She used to dominate the youth leagues, moving like she was born for the sport—just like me. And then, suddenly, she disappeared.