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Chapter- 53

Chapter- 53

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 The opposing team was aggressive in their attack, determined not to let the comeback happen. Rie was overtaken, and Kirishima, who was defending, was also delayed.

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 Finally, a shot was fired. The ball curved beautifully towards the goal and shook the net without any resistance. Now the score was four points behind. But Rie and the others had not given up yet.

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 The ball was carried from under the goal and immediately landed in Rie's hands. She jumped right in...

 "I won't let you!"

 Then, she calmly dribbled past the nearest opponent and took a shot. This one also went in perfectly. Now the score was 1 point difference. It's still unclear what will happen until the end!

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 "...Just for today, I absolutely don't want to lose."

 I thought Rie said that quietly. Yes, I definitely heard her. …I guess this match was special for Rie. I'm glad I was able to come and watch it.

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 It was a close call! Even if they gave the ball to her for 24 seconds, Rie might still be able to score. To prevent that from happening, they'll be trying to score another one somehow.

 Just as I predicted, the opponent was aiming for the goal... but their movements were a little slow.

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 Finally, the opponent approached the goal and took a shot. Just when you thought it would go in like it had always done, Shigure-san came from behind and cut the ball off.

 "...I won't let my juniors act all cool!"

 The ball was then deflected back to Goda-san. The opposing team immediately started marking Rie. ...Three people. That's why their attack was so slow! Because they were prepared to move back at any time.

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 "…We will definitely connect everyone's feelings!"

 And then the shot was fired. Of course, it didn't go in. Rie is special.

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 Everyone stopped moving. Even though I knew what the outcome would be, I couldn't help but follow the ball with my eyes.

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 The ball was already only halfway to the goal. Everyone expected it to go out of the court and the game would end.

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 "keep it up!!!"

 Samidare-san on the bench raised her voice. But miracles don't happen.

 "Leave it to me!"

 ...Or so it seemed. There was another person under the goal from the beginning. Kanakana-san. She lifted the ball up a little!

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 BEEEE!!

 The bell rang loudly to signal the end of the game. However, no one in the venue would have missed the small but definite sound of the ball hitting the net.

 …Just how long did they bask in the afterglow? The players, the spectators, and even the referee all just stood there.

 "...Did you win?... You won, right?! We won!! Thank you everyone!!!"

 "Wow, bu, chief... That's good for you."

 It was Kanakana who broke the silence. Overwhelmed with emotion, she hugged Rie, who was closest to her. Rie looked surprised for a moment, but she quickly returned to hug her gently.