A few weeks passed and, so far everything's great. Multiple texts from Gina and Kuroi came in, but it was always about the same thing, just in a different sentence. My leg was getting better, and slowly I was starting to play soccer again. (Jeon and Katokima had to watch me, and also my parents if ever necessary).

Gina and Kuroi's recent texts were about finding this guy named Nagumo Haruya, Shuuya returning to the team, beating Epsilon, and almost winning against a new team called, "Diamond Dust" with the help of Aphrodi. It was actually pretty relieving to see that everyone was alright, and still fighting on.

I visited Yuuka, who had just come out of the hospital before walking with my brother, Koujirou, and the rest of the team, including Nina. Everyone was actually happy that the silly grudge was over. As we were walking, Gina texted;

Gina: We're in Teikoku now, Kidou's teaching Domon-chan and Endou "Death Zone". Are you almost there, and is your leg getting better?

I replied with a, "Yeah, with the team. Leg's getting better, thanks for asking".

It was a long walk since I kept tripping and or slipping, but we managed to arrive. And once we did, Kidou, Asuka, and Endou were practicing "Death Zone".

"That's pretty much a pass." I heard Kidou say.

"Looks like you're at it, Kidou." Jirou said.

Kidou faced us, and the rest of the guys walked toward us. Oh now I know why we had to go here, since my brother just said that he called us. I saw Kidou glance at the crutch I was holding, and I looked at him, giving a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry." I said. "I'm getting better."

"Thank goodness though..." Gina sighed in relief. "Jyou was there when he saw what happened, and at least you didn't suffer damage..." 

I gave a weak laugh. "I'm fine. Don't worry. Jeon and Katokima helped me, along with the others."

I saw Aphrodi widened his eyes a little. "You don't mean Jeon Hyun, do you?" He asked.

"Actually, that's him alright. He and Katokima paid the hospital bill." I said.

"At least you're doing better!" Kuroi exclaimed, hugging me. I could feel a glare piercing through me, but I shrugged it off once Kuroi let go of me. "Hehe, you're really easier to hug than your and my brother."

"Yeah and this guy can hear you, so back off." Koujirou and Jirou said at the same time.

"Don't get jealous, Kou." I smirked lightly, and I saw his face turn a little red.

"Is that a side of you we never discovered?" Touko asked, chuckling a little. I gave a smile and shrugged.

"Yeah, but her real side is actually gonna hurt us." I heard Rika mutter. OK, she's mad about Genesis, but it wasn't my fault that I had the nightmare in the first place.

"So, how about we do a friendly?" Jirou suggested. "Then maybe you can try out Death Zone."

In order for the shoot to work, Endou had to be on Teikoku's side. At least that's what Kidou and Jirou said. It was strange for Otonashi and the others, but it wasn't for me and Jirou. "Ah, Rena, how's your leg? When Kuroi said you got injured Gina, Asuka, Endou, and some of us were concerned." Kino said.

"Oh, I'm fine. Just tell them I'll be OK in a matter of weeks." I said, giving a light pat on my leg. 

"That's good." Natsumi sighed in relief. 

Death Zone took time, and Tachimukai was doing Mugen the Hand. It was gonna be a little difficult, since Kidou was gonna do the timing and shooting. The feeling didn't change though. I knew everyone still accepted Kidou as a teammate, and so did I.

The first half ended with no scores, and everyone was getting warmed up. Me and Jirou looked at Kidou (note that he was in the middle, Jirou on the right and me on the left), since he had a perplexed look on his face, as if he was thinking if he was doing the right thing. I knew how he felt.

"Kidou, I'm happy to see you in Teikoku after so long." Jirou said out of the blue, making Kidou look at him. "But you probably have more freedom to use your skills when you're with Raimon. I can tell from watching you from off the field."

I sighed a little. "They can keep up with you." I said. 

"Typical, twins agreeing with each other." Kidou teased.

"Oi, it's just something that we both usually do anyway." Me and Jirou said at the same time. 

"Back to topic," Jirou said. "Your plays are more like you than when you were with us. So... Koujirou, Rena, and I, and everyone else at Teikoku..."

"None of us think you've betrayed us." I finished. He looked at the both of us, and then to everyone else. And I could tell with the look on his face that he already got the answer he was looking for.

"Urabe-san! Don't---!"

"No way!"

Rika, Nina, and somehow Rosa, were walking towards us. Well, Rika was stomping towards us and Nina and Rosa were stopping her. "After you hurt us, you'll still playing?!"

"Urabe, I have no time for this because I almost died from an accident." I said, glaring.

"You should've died! Besides, you're easier to replace anyway!"

"You're easier to replace anyways, There are other players like you."

I stood up. "Sorry, I'm going home." 

"Rika, you've gone too far." Kidou said.

"Seriously, are you that mad at her?!" Nina asked furiously.

"Kou, I know you're in a middle of a match but..."I trailed off.

Koujirou gave a concerned look at me, and just nodded.

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"That nightmare really got her mad..."

I sighed. "...It's not my fault."

Koujirou and Rosa were the ones who took me to the National Youth Soccer field. Rika went far this time. How was I supposed to know that it would happen?!

"I gotta go, and uh... get well." Koujirou said, and before he left, he kissed my forehead before going back. I didn't flinch, or blush... I kinda liked it.

Rosa accompanied me, and for the rest of the day, we were together. When it was getting late, Nuichi and Chiyuri came, and the four of us walked home...

...but not before feeling a gust of wind... it wasn't the good one either.

"Rena?" Rosa looked at me.

"You alright?" Nuichi asked.

"Yeah, I am. I just thought I felt something... bad." I said.

"Maybe it's just the wind!" Chiyuri exclaimed.

Yeah... the wind...