The Japan U-20 and Blue Lock's match was intense. It was only barely passed second half, and everyone was burning on the field. You watched Blue Lock's team from the side, cheering them on as Anri's little sibling. She had invited you to go, but you didn't ever expect a match to be this intense... You were enjoying it.

The moment Shidou stepped onto the field, your anxiety only rose. Niko on the other hand, was defending. He tells himself that he was just getting ready. The moment Sae had kicked the ball to Shidou with one hell of a pass, Niko jumps in. Before Shidou could even grab hold of the ball, Niko had kicked Shidou's foot, causing them both to collapse.

. After reassuring Isagi and getting a Yellow card, he proceeded to play. Only to realize short after, he had sprained his foot and had to be subbed out. He sits on a chair, sipping some water as you check his ankle.

"...{{user}} just stop.." He mumbles to you. Yes, he was disappointed because he was subbed out. He was panting softly from the running. But, why is his face flushed?