Revelation

Author pov.

"Very well ... The game is in three weeks."

"The U-20 team being lead by Itoshi Sae against a Blue Lock 11."

"If you win, you will secure a place in the U-20."

"But if you lose, it will be the end for Blue Lock."

The screen changes back to show Egos face and the japanese flag in the background with 11 small figures infront of it.

"So here we go, my talented diamonds in the rough. It is up to Blue Lock to change Japanese football."

You put your arms behind your back again while keeping your whole attention on the giant screen.

'Maybe i can get a spot for Haru in the U-20 while im at it...'

"Hey, hold on a second will you! Sure it's an awesome chance..." The dark blond haired male from earlier speaks up,"but how the hell will this Blue Lock 11 be put together?"

"Don't tell me you'll also choose midfielders and defenders from among us?" A lanky male with white hair and black roots asks scratching his chin.

"But, of course and a goalkeeper."

Ego responds while muttering something about not being able to use the Blue Lock man.

"Except for the strikers the only choice that's left is to improvise a team." The bob cut adds.

"B-but that's insane! The enemy has real defenders, right?!" A broadly built brunette stutters out.

'His voice does not fit his built at all', a blank look crosses your features.

"Well i find this turn of events quite glam if i may add." A tall, long haired guy says while striking a pose.

"Shut up. You better watch what you're saying ... Im no idiot either."

"Blue Lock will build a team around the six names I'll call out now. These players are the current top six in the overall ranking."

"To form a team in the short time of three weeks, this is the most rational option."

"Those called out shall step forward."

"The number 1 of the overall ranking ..."

The screen buzzes and changes to the icon of one of the players, "Itoshi Rin."

"Hm. Im not too surprised." Himizu murmurs from behind you while sticking out his tongue.

"Next. Number 2."

The screen switches again,"Shidou Ryusei."

The blonde male steps forward,"There you have it. Ding Ding. ♪" He exclaims while walking up beside Rin.

"Now the number 3."

"Karasu Tabito."

You advert your eyes to your right looking at the called male.

"Now ya know, ya idiots." He says, smirking while walking forward.

'Who are you calling idiots?!' The faces of guys standing around him contort to irked expressions.

"Next, number 4 ..."

"Otoya Eita."

Otoya walks past you with one hand on his shoulder and a bored face,"Yup."

"Number 5 ..."

You look towards Yukimiya who's standing to your left with a knowing look on your face.

"Yukimiya Kenyu."

The brown haired smiles at that,"It's my pleasure."

"And the number six is ..."

"At this point I won't be surprised if it's you." Himizu says leaning over your shoulder a little.

"No. It's not me, there's someone who is much better than i am." You close your eyes while listening to the last name being called out.

"... Nagi Seishiro."

You smile at the fact that your guess was correct and look at Himizu who's still leaning over you.

"That would be all."

"Hm, i really thought i'd be you." The silver head leans back to stand behind you again. You just shrug your shoulders at that.

"Excuse me Ego-san...?" A familiar voice from the front speaks up.

"Why am i number 5? What distinguishes me from the 1. place." Yukimiya calmly asks raising a hand to his chest.

"Very easy.

Of the 35 remaining players"

...

These two were able to score a goal against the world selection:"

Ego points down onto the top 2.

"Itoshi Rin and Shidou Ryusei."

"In addition, the ranking is based on the goals scored since the first selection ...

as well as the personal rating of the 5 world selection players."

"And last but not least, on my own assessment."

"Satisfied. You four-eyed model?" The bob cut asks looking down towards Yukimiya.

"Yes, thank you very much." Yukimiya responds with a charming smile.

Some whispers about him being a model go around the crowd of guys, you just chuckle at the comments.

"Now ...

It's time for the next selection."

He yaps some more about how the teams work and how it will be selected on who plays with who. (I do not write all that.)

"Well, that means...

that the top six play several games, while the other 29 ...

only have one chance to show themselves."

Ego pushes his glasses up and then several pictures of the top six fly around the screen he's shown on.

"This is the last task in the revised third selection."

You cross your arms and look up at Ego while the rest start talking about who they'll choose or something like that.

Ego notices your gaze and advers his eyes to you but you give him a glance to show him that he should continue talking. He just looks away again and a few virtual holograms appear behind him.

"One more thing.

Let’s divide the 29 who are not in the top six into teams of three,

we have 3 times 9, so 27 people.

So one team will be missing a player."

The guys around you all went quiet again after his words.

"As an exception, another one of you will play two games.The one who narrowly missed the top six.

The number seven,...

(L/n) Haru."

You raise an eyebrow at that, you were sure it would be someone else but...

"What an honor." You smile at the screen and put your arms behind your back once again.

Ego then continues on sending the top 6 to a different room, soon after he tells all of you that you're here to surpass those above you and such kinda talk.

To be honest you just got half of it 'cause you really just wanted to finally eat something.

After Ego was done talking everyone left you being one of the last but just before you can step out Blue Locks creator calls for you.

"Do me the favor and come by my office when you're done eating, (L/n) Haru."

The way he said your brothers name didn't really sit right with you but you really can't deny going.

"Alright Ego-san." You nod and leave the room before which Himizu was still waiting.

"What's that about?"

"Dunno, I'll figure it out later." You start walking to the cafeteria to finally fill your stomach. Himizu following not far behind.

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Im currently on my way to Ego-san, he called me for a reason im bound to know as soon as i enter his office, at least i think i will.

'I really don't want to go there but I don't really have a choice in this'

Only a few more steps until i arrive at his office ...

'Aaaand im here.'

I bite my tongue before knocking onto the door to his office, after a few seconds the door slides open and before me stands Teieri-san.

"(L/n)-kun, hello..." She greets me with a nervous smile. A tablet is pressed against her chest and as she turns around i can get a small glimpse of the page opened on it.

'Oh hell nah. That's Harus profile.' I can already feel the sweat starting to build up on my skin. 'Don't tell me...'

"(L/n)-kun. Good that you could make it." Ego-san welcomes me. I can't see his face his back is turned to me while he's still watching the monitors.

"Ego-san ... What's the reason for you calling me here?"

"Im plenty sure you already know that."

"I might but im not too sure about my assumption..."

He turns his chair to face me, Teieri-san who's standing a bit infront of me wiggles a little, 'She seems to be uncomfortable...'

"Well why don't we prove your assumption to be correct ...

(name)-kun?"

I can practically feel my blood freeze and goosebumps build up on my arms.

'Shit.'

Author pov.

A small smile swipes over your face and you cross your arms infront of you to make the cold feeling go away.

"When did you figure out? ... That im not my brother i mean."

"Quite a bit ago actually." Ego clasps his hand infront of himself and puts his head onto them while his elbows are on the armrests.

"... And how?" You nervously rub your arms brazing yourself for his next words.

"You see i got quite confused about something when i saw you play your first game here-"

"What do you mean to say? My play style isn't all that different from Harus."

"Let me finish my sentence."

"Sorry..."

Anri who already moved to your side again now holds the tablet towards you on it is a video of Haru when playing.

"Compare that video of your brother with this video." Ego points behind him and on six of the monitors a video of you playing is played.

Your gaze switches from the tablet to the 6 screens and after a while you suck at your lower lip.

"You noticed, no? Yours and your brothers play style are very much alike but...your positions are not." You give the tablet back to Anri and she takes it from you with a worried look.

"I think i get what you mean."

"You do? Great. That saves me the explaining." Behind him the screens switch to a hologram of you and one of Haru, both with stats written beside them.

"Your dear brother was quite literally born to be a striker. A dribbling, A attack, S shoot, S speed and A pass." Ego names the stats of your brother without even looking behind him.

"While you dear (name)-kun, have the stats to be a great midfielder. S dribbling, B attack, S shoot, A speed and S pass." Once again without looking behind him he lists your stats.

"A midfielder?" You comb a hand through your hair while raising one eyebrow. Ego nods in response.

"That's not the main reason on why you called me here is it? What are you gonna do with me now?" You switch the topic of the conversation to something thats been bugging you since a while now.

The man infront of you leans back in his chair while his eyes stay on your figure.

"You have an exceptional talent when playing football, I won't kick you out that would be a way too great loss for Blue Lock. On the other hand...if the fatso of the JFU finds out he'll shut down this project."

You frown at his words and bite your tongue to not say anything foul against those higher-ups.

"B-but we can work with that you'll just have to keep quiet about your real gender!" Anri chimes into the conversation with a small smile.

"Im afraid it's a little late for that." You respond with a lopsided smile.

"W-what! Why?!" She asks with a pale face.

"Someone already knows."

Ego heaves a sight at that,"Who is it?"

"The number 3, Karasu Tabito." You say after crossing your arms behind your back.

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"Soo~ What am i doin' here? And why are ya here 'Haru'?"

"No need for that name Karasu, he figured it out." You turn your head to the newly arrived male.

"Oh?" He raises an eyebrow and looks at you with a questioning gaze.

"Karasu-kun, i assume you haven't told anyone about her yet?" Ego asks going straight to the point.

"No way, i wouldn't dare." He smirks with a small bead of sweat rolling down his temple. 'I still quite vividly remember her threat.'

You close your eyes and a small smile graces your features,'He remembers it. My lovely reminder if he should ever tell anyone.'

"Very well then i want both of you to keep quiet about this and i'll just hope no one else figures it out." Ego says turning his chair to face the monitors again.

You and Karasu look at each other and nod in approval of this. Anri walks towards the both of you to bring you out again.

After the door closed behind you two, you start to chuckle lightly.

"What's up with ya?" Karasu looks at you with a raised eyebrow.

"Im just happy i didn't get kicked out. But i still wonder why he didn't want to know more..."

"Maybe 'cause he already does know."

"Yeah, maybe."

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Another long chapter!

We're getting closer to the U20 arc yall!!!!

Hehe im super excited if you didn't notice already.ᕙ⁠(⁠＠⁠°⁠▽⁠°⁠＠⁠)⁠ᕗ

Hope to see you in the next chap!

Bye bye 👋🏽(⁠ㆁ⁠ω⁠ㆁ⁠)