As Javelin, Laffey, and you agreed to visit the training field. You have been told by Javelin that you will eventually meet even more girls on the field. You remember the words of Néstor of what he said, picking a team to join. Perhaps you can show your skills on the field and maybe the girls will notice your skills or maybe there could be a girl that might be devoted for you...

You are walking with Laffey and Javelin to the field.

Y/N: So, how far is this field?

Javelin: It should be straight up ahead.

Y/N: Are you apart of a team?

Javelin: I play as a Defender, for the Royal Navy's National Team. Wait, do you play on a team?

Y/N: Yeah, I'm a Forward Right Winger for Argentina.

Javelin: Argentina?

Y/N: Are you British?

Javelin: Why yes.

*Falkland islands intensifies*

Y/N: Anyway, I said I'm a forward right wing but, I don't know what position I'll be if I join one of these teams.

Javelin: Wait, you can pick a team to join?

Y/N: Apparently... besides Ironblood. That's what Néstor told me anyway.

Javelin: I see. Has Shikikan told you about the Confederation Cup?

Y/N: Yeah.

Laffey: *yawn* You... you should join Eagle Union... Y/N...

Y/N: I'll decide once I get to know all the teams.

Y/N: So, Javelin. How does the Royal Navy play? What's their play style?

Javelin: Well, a quick answer would be physical, quick, and direct. The attacks are set up quickly and with direct long balls over the defence, usually bypassing the midfielders entirely. That is kinda why I like being a defender rather than a midfielder... haha...

Y/N: Interesting...

You gain information of the Royal Navy's tactics and play style. This means they would have quick players, and maybe even some physical players.

A few minutes later

Javelin: Well Y/N, we're here!

Javelin: Er... why is Laffey on your back?

Laffey: Laffey wanted... some sleep...

Y/N: Apparently.

You hear a voice calling Javelin's name.

???: Hey Javelin!

The girl approached you three.

Javelin: Hello Z23. Training are you?

Z23: Yeah, training hard! Bismarck wants us to get our third title!

Javelin: Yeah... third title... Third Reich...

Z23: Come on, that game between our nations can go. We're friends.

Z23 then looked at you.

Z23: And who are you?

She stared at you.

Javelin: Thats Y/N. He's also a player. However, he is looking for a team to join.

Z23: Are you eh? Well you can't join Ironblood.

Your thoughts

Y/N: I wasn't thinking of joining Ironblood anyway...

Y/N: However... I'd like to see how they play...

End of your thoughts

Y/N: What game happened between you two?

Javelin: *sigh* The Royal Navy... lost... 4-1.

Z23: We did what we had to do, sorry Javelin.

Z23: Oh Laffey! I didn't even see you there.

Laffey: Laffey wants Y/N to... join Eagle... Union...

Y/N: So, Z23. Can you show me the field?

Z23: Right this way.

You follow Z23 with Javelin and Laffey.

Two minutes later

You arrive to the field and see girls training.

Z23: Well, here is the training field!

Y/N: I see.

Y/N: Who's the team captain?

Z23: Heh! That would be me!

Y/N: You're the captain?

Z23: Indeed. Are you surprised? Hmph, why don't I test your skills? How about a crossbar challenge? I'll tell you... I haven't lost one!

Y/N: Alright, I'll accept.

Javelin: Wait! Y/N, Z23 is really good at that! You might get humiliated...

Y/N: Nonsense.

Z23: Alright it's settled! I'll be back, it'll be quick. Just need to change into my kit!

Laffey: Will you be okay... Y/N...?

Javelin: Please be okay, Y/N.

Y/N: Gonna be okay.

Javelin: *sigh* Just make sure you don't lose as bad... Also, you said you wanted to see the girls? Right?

Y/N: Yeah.

Javelin: Well come on! It seems they stopped training.

Javelin was pointing to the group of girls talking to each other. You walk towards the group of girls with Laffey and Javelin.

???: So, Leipzig. Do you feel your goalkeeping got better?

Leipzig: I-I feel... better! Leipzig will try...try her best! F-For the Ironblood!

Javelin: Em, hello. Fellow friends...?

???: Oh, why are you here Javelin?

Javelin: You see... my friend over here... his name is Y/N. He was challenged by Z23.

???: Wow, good luck going against the captain...

???: This should be easy for Z23.

Y/N: What's your lineup.

Javelin: Ah! Y/N! You can't just forcefully tell a team to show you their lineup!

Another Ironblood girl then spoke.

???: We don't have the lineup. Our manager/coach has it.

???: Hehehe~ Thanks to our manager, we won two titles!

Javelin: Of course... how could I not forget... 4-1...

???: At least you Brits got third against Sakura Empire.

Javelin: By 1-0...

Y/N: Javelin, their manager/coach is Bismarck, correct?

Javelin: Yep, it's impossible for you to have a peek at their lineup.

Y/N: Then... I should win this challenge and see their lineup as a reward.

Javelin: Jeez... what's with you and lineups?

Y/N: So I can study them... to study their tactics and how they would play. I would also study if they tackle a lot.

Javelin: Are you overly cautious or something?

Y/N: Laffey! Do you know how Ironblood play?

Javelin: Wha!? You're telling Laffey!?

Laffey: Ironblood play... aggressive... fast *yawn* and organised... I know this... because... the Ironblood... trashed us... last Confederation Cup...

Javelin: It was harsh for you guys...

Y/N: What was the score?

Laffey: *yawn* 7-1. We lost the first round and got eliminated. That... is why... I wish for you to join... Eagle Union.

Y/N: I'll think about it. However, I need to check out all the teams Néstor told me about.

Laffey approached you. She was around your waist, hugged you and looked up at you.

Laffey: Please... think about it...

Y/N: You don't have to be this close.

In the distance you hear Z23's voice.

You turn your head to face where the voice is coming from. You see Z23 in her Ironblood kit. She seems to also have another girl with her.

???: So, this is the guy you challenged?

Z23: Yes Ma'am! I'll show him how good the Ironblood is under your guidance!

You approach the girl next to Z23.

Y/N: You're Bismarck?

Bismarck: That is correct. I have lead my nation to win two cup titles. You're Y/N? I heard about you from Z23 and Shikikan.

Y/N: Cool.

Bismarck: Z23 told me that you can apparently join a team you want.

Y/N: Yep.

Y/N: Anyways, I want a prize if I beat Z23.

Bismarck: Is that so? Go ahead.

Y/N: If I beat Z23... you will allow me to see your teams lineup.

Bismarck: Very well. I know Z23 will not fail. I accept.

A few minutes later

As you start getting prepared, soccer balls are being laid on the field.

Z23: Alright! We each have ten soccer balls. The most shots that hit the bar wins. Easy as that. I'll have you know... I haven't lost a single one!

Javelin: Good luck Y/N!!!!

Laffey: Go... Y/N...!

Javelin's thoughts

Javelin: I swear Y/N better win this... he'll look like a joke if he loses...

Javelin: It would be interesting to have a player like him in our team... however I don't know how he plays on a team or on the field... at least this will show me his skills with the ball.

End of Javelin's thoughts

Laffey and Javelin were sitting in the stands. The other Ironblood girls are rooting for Z23.

Bismarck then approached you two.

Bismarck: Okay, when I say go... the challenge begins.

You stare at your first ball.

Bismarck: ...Ready... Go!

You kick the first ball and you successfully hit the bar. Z23 also hit the bar. Now for the second round.
Everything goes smoothly for you until it's the final round.

Bismarck: Alright! No one has missed yet. This is the final one. Whoever misses... it will cost them severely.

Bismarck: Y/N, go ahead.

You got in position and kicked the ball. It hit the bar.

Bismarck: ...

Bismarck's thoughts

Bismarck: He hasn't... missed?

Bismarck: Z23 made it seemed like this was going to be easy for her...

End of Bismarck's thoughts

Bismarck: Erm... Z23... you can go now.

You looked at Z23. She looked a little worried by the expression on her face.

She kicked the ball. It missed and went over.

Z23: NEEEIIIINNNN!!!!!

Z23 dropped down on the grass.

You hear Laffey and Javelin cheering for you. It was pretty quite though.

Laffey: Yeah...! Y/N....

Javelin: Let's go Y/N!!!!!

Bismarck: ...And the winner... is Y/N.

Bismarck looked at the stands.

Bismarck: Prinz Eugen... pass my lineup sheet...

Prinz Eugen: Y-Yes...

The girl approached Bismarck and handed her the lineup sheet.

Bismarck: *sigh* This is my second copy of my lineup. They're both the same. Just know, when you join a team... my team will crush the team you're in for this coming Confederation Cup.

Bismarck handed you her team lineup.

You looked at the sheet.

Y/N: Hm... a 4-2-3-1 lineup huh...

Bismarck: Come on girls.

Ironblood shipgirls: Yes!

The Ironblood girls left.

Javelin and Laffey approached you.

Javelin: Woah Y/N! I didn't know you were that good!

Laffey: ...You did wonderful...

Y/N: I appreciate your guys support. Well, it's getting late. Where do we go now?

Javelin: The dormitory!

Javelin: We'll have to show you where you'll sleep though...

Y/N: Well, once I find myself a room. I'll study this lineup. To come up with tactics and ideas to counter this....

Javelin: ahahaha! You're a cautious one!

Javelin: Okay come on, let's go!

Y/N: Okay...

Laffey: Y/N? Can I ride on your back again?

Y/N: *sigh* Fine.

Laffey: T-Thank you.

The three of you headed back to base to explore the so called dormitories.