The Golden Winged Of Football: Haruma Kusaka
Chapter 71 - 404 5

Chapter 71: 404 5

"Haruma, give you everything in this academy, and after a year we are holding a Japan National U17 club tournament, and the best performers from that tournament will get their spot at the U17 Football World Cup 2044."

Haruma took a deep breath, and closed his eyes to gather all his focus. While his mother seemed both anxious and worried.

"You have a long journey ahead, Haruma." Kento said, "And it will require sacrifices, pain, breakdowns, Mental pressure, which won’t just break your body but your soul too, are you ready for that?"

Haruma exhaled deeply, and opened his eyes wide determination and resolve filling in his eyes.

"I’m ready!" Haruma said boldly, "I will face everything in order to reach the spot I’m aiming for." His eyes burned with fierce intensity and golden aura began emanating from his body.

Kento’s confident smile widened, as if he was seeing the golden aura, feeling its intensity deep down his spine...

Next day, the sun was shining brightly and the air was buzzing with life and energy, with all the students gathered on the football field of Hanaka school, their chatter and excitement filling in the air.

A big stage was set before all the students, with an announcing booth with a mic placed in the corner and in front of the stage, the shiny winning Trophy was being displayed in front.

Rukia and her female friends in front of the gathered students, just standing before the stage.

Just then the headmaster stepped on the stage, drawing students’ attention who all went silent.

The headmaster now stood in the booth, before the mic, and began, "I, the headmaster of Hanaka, send a warm welcome to all the students."

The students erupted in applause, before the headmaster raised his hand causing students to go silent once more.

"We are here to give a special welcome to the students who led this school to their first All-School Cup victory!" The headmaster announced, causing a round of applause to erupt again.

As the applause halted, the headmaster continue, "And in the honor of all the players we will give them this beautiful medal each"

The headmaster raised a bunch of golden medals, growing the excitement of all the students.

"First of all, The mastermind, the one who executes the game plan, please everyone welcome the coach, Kenta Miyamura!"

The students erupted into cheers as Kenta, the coach with a smile, stepped on the stage, walked to the headmaster and slightly bent over.

And with applause echoing around, The headmaster gracefully placed the medal around the coach’s neck, who shook hands with the headmaster. Then turning to the crowds he gave them a thankful bow before stepping back.

"And now please welcome the captain who leads from the front, Toruu!"

With a loud applause Toru stepped on the stage, standing in front of the headmaster who placed the medal around his neck, with a thankful bow Toru stepped back standing next to the coach.

All the students were applauding for him. Rukia was applauding softly a warm pure smile playing on her lips

"And please welcome the entire team of Hanaka, who gave their best in the team."

One by one all the remaining teams started to step on the stage with the headmaster placing medals on their necks.

The students and the teacher were excited, applauding for the players receiving the medals. Masaru and Shino too stepped on the stage and stood with the team.

After putting the medal on all players they all stood in line behind the trophy with smiles adorning their faces.

After all the players were lined up, the crowd’s eyes began scanning the stairs of the stage, looking for one missing player, Haruma Kusaka!

Haruma’s smile widened, "Yeah, we’re leaving, and I’m hoping to see you when I depart for Hachioji, which means you have to be here early in the morning."

"Don’t worry I’ll be there before the sun rises!" Ryusei replied with a determined tone.

"Alright then, I’ll be leaving now, bye" Haruma said.

"Yeah, bye." Ryusei responded.

With that Haruma ended the call and went to change his clothes for lunch...

A cab goes driving on the road with Haruma and his mother sitting on the backseat.

Haruma was blankly looking outside the window of his car, his mind racing.

"A year living in a hostel huh?... it surely gonna cost lots of money... I can’t put all this on my mother, I should try getting a job in Hachioji.... I hope they’ll allow me to do that."

Just then the cab came to a halt, and the mother and Haruma stepped out of the car, Haruma’s eyes shifting on a decent two story house before them with Kento Takayama name plate outside.

With an excited look, The mother began walking towards the house, while Haruma walked with a serious kook.

Standing before the door, Haruma rang the bell, both him and his mother patiently waiting, locking their eyes on the closed door.

After a moment, the door was opened by Kento, whose face lit up with joy and excitement upon seeing the arrival of Haruma and his mother.

"Haruma and Mrs Kusaka!" Quickly stepping aside he gestures to them inside the house, "Please come inside."

With warm smiles, Haruma and his mother stepped inside the house.

The house was very neat and beautiful, with everything placed perfectly.

As Haruma and his mother entered the living room, a voice called out.

"Big brother!" Mio came running to Haruma.

With a smile Haruma sat on his one knee and Mio stood before him, smiling brightly.

Haruma with a smile said, "Hey Mio,"

Mio’s face lit up even more, and she moved forward and embraced him in a hug saying, "You remembered me!"

Haruma stood up, holding her in his arms, "How can I ever forget you?"

"Brother, you were amazing out there, and your jump and the goal was like boom! I was shocked!"

Haruma and his mother smiled seeing the excitement on Mio’s face.

"Hello" A lady, the same age as Haruma’s mother stepped in front, her face bright with a smile. "I’m so glad to meet you both." The lady said, looking at Haruma and his mother.

Just then Kento came into the view, "She’s Mizuno, My wife." he introduced his wife.

With a smile Haruma’s mother stepped forward and both ladies hugged, exchanging greetings.

Haruma, still holding Mio, was looking at a warm exchange of greetings between the two ladies, when suddenly he noticed someone sitting on a nearby couch.

Haruma glanced, and saw a girl sitting on the couch, her gaze downwards focused on the table before, seemed to focus on writing something, her long purple hair was flowing down, hiding her face.

Haruma was gazing at her with a slight furrowed brow.

In one swift motion the girl turned around and locked eyes with Haruma, startling him abit.

Appearing the same age as him, her skin was bright, her eyes a shade of purple, fixed on Haruma with her expressions devoid of interest or any emotion.

Both Haruma and that girl were locked eyes.

A brief silence was stretching between them. After a brief silence Ayane, with her eyes narrowed with sharp precision, slowly turned her head at Haruma over her shoulder.

"Excuse me!" Ayane said, her voice firm yet low.

Haruma, appearing more confused, muttered, "Yeah?"

With sharp narrowed eyes, Ayane firmly said, "Can you please sit facing the other way?"

Haruma’s eyes widened in realization, and without a word he quickly turned around and sat facing the opposing direction. Now both are sitting with their backs on each other.

Turning her face ahead, Ayane began to pedal, the smooth motion of the bicycle carrying them forward, as they glided into the night...

Inside a big living room of a furnished mansion, Toru popped the cork of the champagne bottle, causing all the gathered players of Hanaka to erupt in cheer, each one holding empty glasses.

Toru with a big smile began pouring champagne into each of his friends’ glasses, the sound of liquid flowing was mingling with the laughter around them, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, laughter and chatter.

Rukia on the other hand was sitting on a nearby couch, holding her glass full of champagne. She took a slow sip and turned her eyes on the closed entrance. After a moment she glanced down at her glass and took a long sip, her mind suddenly got filled with Haruma’s furious roar after scoring that final goal, his intensity, his face, replaying in her mind like a storm.

After a long gulp Rukia placed the empty glass on the table and picked up her phone, opening the messages, her eyes scanned her message sent to Haruma, saying ’Hey Its Rukia here.’ Which was not yet seen by Haruma.

Appearing upset, she placed her phone down, grabbing her empty glass and she walked over to Toru, who was laughing with a few of his friends and guests.