Another world's soccer

I laid on my bed watching a national live football match between two countries. It was already the semifinals, and my best player was on one of the teams. His footwork amazed me. The way he dribbled past a number of defenders and scored beautifully also amazed me. They were already in the lead, two goals more than the other team.

I was excited with the way he played. He was a genius amongst no other. His playing style was just so good, he looked perfect. Many other footballers were good but he was different, he looked more experienced in the sports, he looked more engrossed in it and he showed more spirit in it than any other person.

That was the kind of player I wanted to be, a player who is good at defending, running, dribbling, shooting, passing, team play, control, using tricks and adapting.

"Oshiba-san." I heard someone call faintly as I looked at the direction of the voice.

It felt like it's been a while since he's been calling me cause he was about to tap me.

"Yeah?" I answered, looking down.

"Looks like you were engrossed with what you were watching." Teijiro said.

"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry I wasn't listening."

"Wanna train for a while?" He asked.

"The match is almost over, just a few more minutes." I said as he jumped up my mattress.

"You mean the FIFA semifinals? I forgot it was today." He said as I sat up.

"I'm recording the match, you can watch the parts you missed later."

We watched the match till it was over, and of course, my idols team won the match.

After watching the match, I was raring to have my own match. We both jumped down the matress, changed our clothes, and left the room.

"Hey, you guys!" Akatsuki called waving at Teijiro and I.

"Akatsuki-kun?" Teijiro asked as we walked into the field.

There he was with the rest of the squad(including the new guys) playing cards. Something caught my attention and I looked towards Akane who smiled at me.

*Hm…*

"What should we do?" Teijiro asked in a whisper.

"I think there's a spare court outside the dorm."

"But it's a basketball court."

"I know. Ever tried playing that?"

"Yeah, I've had lessons." Teijiro said.

"Come teach me how to play it then."

"Nah, I can't assure you that I'm good at it." Teijiro said as I laughed.

"I know."

We waved back at Akatsuki before walking out of the field.

We later found the basketball court. We had brought Ryutos' basketball that he bought a while ago.

"Okay, since we're here, let's play." I said, as Teijiro began 'dribbling' the ball.

"I don't think you can learn from me." He said, throwing the ball from a distance.

"I thought you said you weren't good?" I asked, looking at the basket in shock.

"Oh, sorry. I'm really good at it." He said, running back for the ball.

"You're sly."

"I'm hungry. We could have eaten out." Teijiro said, slumping on the couch.

"Looks like the others have had dinner. I'll just prepare something quick." I said.

"I'll help." Teijiro said, standing from the sofa and walking towards me.

He picked up a knife and some vegetables I had set aside and began cutting them.

"Thanks." I said, washing a potato.

*It's not late yet. Why did they have dinner without us?* I thought.

After eating, we went back to the room and mounted our bed.

"Have you ever played a football game?" Teijiro asked.

"Football game?" I asked, looking down from my bed.

"Yeah. I just downloaded one. Why not try playing them when you're free. I'm sure you'd love them." Teijiro said.

"Are you playing one now?"

"Yeah."

"How do you play it?" I asked as Teijiro jumped up my mattress.

"I'll teach you."

He showed me how the game was played and I got hooked with it. Apart from the football games, he also helped me download some action games that I found beguiling.

"Thanks man." I said, smiling as I began playing one of them.

"Let's play together sometime." He said as I nodded.