Akira Norikami is a midfielder passionate about football, but he lives in the shadow of the bench. Despite his obsession with making genius passes, most of them fail, and on top of that, he’s terrible on the field — which makes him seem like a player with no future. When an unlikely chance arises — an invitation to try out for a nearly relegated club — Akira must decide whether to give up his dreams or fight against all odds to become a true star. On a journey full of challenges, friendship, and overcoming obstacles, he will prove that the greatest victory is never giving up, even when everything seems against you.

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