A/N: Kuroi betrays Rena! Sorry about this.
Chapter dedicated to NaruBlaze and Modmag.

Translations:

Fanatico del futbol= Soccer Fanatic
Entrenador= Coach
El mas excelente= Most Excellent
Muchas gracias= Thank you/Thanks
Sobrina= Niece
Las chicas pueden hacer cualquier cosa= Girls can do anything
Buena suerte= Good luck!
Chica= Girl/Lady/Woman

Play the video above when Rena starts her nightmare
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https://youtu.be/cLcRVgYksa4

"I've got special drinks for each of you!"

"Looks interesting."

"Thanks a bunch, Fuyuppe!"

"Mama, papa, Fuyuka-nee-chan made drink!" Kouji ran over to me and Akio, holding three water bottles. "Thanks, Kouji." Akio ruffled his hair before taking the two water bottles, and handed the other bottle to me. Each of the bottles had pictures on the front (Jousuke's had a wave, Endou a circle, and Jirou a black penguin). Mine had a blue penguin, whilst Akio's had a banana. "Arigato, Fuyuka-nee-chan!" Kouji thanked the purple-haired manager. "You're welcome, Kouji." Fuyuka patted his head, earning giggles from the little kid.

"You know..." I glanced at Akio, who was giving a small, but sad smile. "I can't help but think that... if someone knew Kouji and took him in then..." I patted his shoulder. "We'll be strong and accept it, but we won't forget the good times we spent with him." I said. 

"Back on the grounds, lovebirds!"

"WE'RE JUST VOUCHING!" 

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"That was a good meal!" 

"I'm sure it was..." I muttered. Why did the managers have to cook the food? I would've cooked mine if it didn't mean ruining my status of a 'girl who can't cook', in which I can. 

"You still have the carrots left." Fuyuka said. Jousuke glanced at his plate with an expression of disgust. OK, I guess we're the same then; We both don't like carrots. "Same with yours, Rena-chan." What? I can finish any vegetable, just not carrots, leeks, or tomatoes (sorry Lovino, but tomatoes disgust me somehow).

"Carrots are the one thing I can't really handle..." He looked at Fuyuka, scratching the back of his head while giving off a nervous laugh. "Same here... they somehow... make me puke." I said. "I didn't know you hate carrots." Kazemaru looked at me.

"She hates 'em alright." I heard Jirou from the other table.

"If you don't eat them, you won't get all the nutrients you need." Fuyuka said. "Well... there really isn't anything else..." I said, laughing awkwardly. "Hehe, don't say that just yet, Rena-chan." Rosa appeared at my side and placed orange jello on my table, and Fuyuka did the same with Jousuke's. "It's carrot jello." Fuyuka said. "Rosa-chan and I grated and sweetened it, so it should be easier to eat."

"Sweet, you say...?" Jousuke said before lifting the plate a little, then took one scoop with his spoon and ate it. I was expecting a reaction of disgust but he actually liked it. "It tastes great!"

"Try yours, Rena-chan!" Rosa exclaimed. "Etto... uh..." I took a deep breath before taking one scoop of jello on my spoon, and ate it. It actually tastes great! "It tastes great!" "You just copied Tsunami! Ushishishishi!" I heard Kogure snicker. "I hope you guys can get used to it so you can eventually eat the real thing!" Fuyuka exclaimed. 

"Thank you!" Me and Jousuke said at the same time before eating the rest of it.

"I think mom will be shocked once you request that during Thursday night." Jirou said, chuckling.

"Those drinks and the jello," Kazemaru started. "You're doing everything you can to be a great manager, I see." 

"Yeah! Fuyuppe is and will always be one of our treasured friends!" Endou exclaimed. 

"Zutto koishikute CINDERELLA
Kuroi ringo ha osukidesuka?
Kono PAGE wo mekuranakereba
Sono jikan ha tomatta mama

Nigedashitai no JULIET
Demo sono namae ha iya darou ne
Sou da na musubarenaito ne
Demo soredato tanoshikunaina
Saa boku wo tanoshimasetekureru?"

"Was that... Onii-chan's voice?" Haruna asked, almost squealing. "H-Huh? Y-Yeah... I uh... recorded him once, and I made it my ringtone. Gomene, Kidou." I chuckled sheepishly. Kidou was blushing a bright pink whilst Akio (and Kouji) were giving him a glare. 

"You record other people's voices but you can't sing." 

"I can so sing, Jirou! We just did last night!" I said to a snickering Jirou. 

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"A practice match?"

It was already the next day. All of us were gathered around Coach Kudou for the details. "We'll be up against Spain's nationals, Red Matador." He said. Then I remembered my dad's letter. He did say that uncle Mitsumori would be helping, along with his friend, Antonio... "They're one of the top teams in the other preliminary league, Group B." Megane explained, looking at Endou. "Only the top two teams of each group will pass the prelims. We have one match left. On top of that, our opponent is Italy, who is currently in first place. It also depends on the outcomes of the other matches." Coach Kudou sighs. "But likely, if we don't win this one, we won't pass the prelims."

"So Red Matador is in the same boat?" Rosa asked.

"That's right~"

We turned to see the team of Spain, along with a man who I assume is Antonio. He has curly brown hair, green eyes, lightly-tanned skinned, and he was wearing the old keeper uniform from Spain. Wait a minute... wait a minute... I know that white-stripped keeper suit anywhere!

"You're Spain's 'Torro' Goalkeeper! Oh. My. God!!!"

"Whoa." Antonio laughed. "I'm surprised that you've heard of me. I guess you're a fanático del fútbol yourself."

"I didn't know that you, of all people, would know Spain's previous keeper from about..." Toramaru counted with his fingers. "Twelve years ago."

"Aside from Italy... she supported Spain." Jirou laughed.

"Anyway... Your entrenador suggested a practice to a, benefit from each other." Antonio said, smiling. "Be warned though, us Spaniards are el mas excelente in soccer. No competition involved, so best of luck to both of you!"

"Muchas gracias." Hiroto said, and we looked at him. "What? I took Spanish lessons."

"Also, Mitsumori wasn't lying when he said his sobrina will be joining in this tournament." Antonio ruffled my hair. I was internally squealing right now. "As my wife says to me, las chicas pueden hacer cualquier cosa." He chuckled. "Buena suerte, chica!"

All of us got into our positions and we started the match. Kidou, Jirou, and Akio took the first goal with their hissatsu, "Emperor Penguin #3", which I admit is pretty good. I just hope I can make a technique during this tournament. Then again, that unexpected gust of wind when I kicked the ball in goal during the match between England was a start.

The match ended in a tie. At least that was something, but that meant we were strong enough to tie with Italy, which is a good thing. The problem is, if we tie with Italy, we'll have to wait for the other match's outcome. It depends on that match...

"That was some great dribbling work out there, Rena." Kidou complemented. 

I scratched the back of my head and chuckled. "It was nothing. I was more surprised of that kick you did back there. Too bad it didn't get in." I said.

"Rena!" I heard Rosa call my name. When I looked, she was glaring at me, along with Haruna. I mentally sweat dropped. "Err... what?" I asked. "You're sweatier than most of the boys!" Haruna scolded. "Don't you have a hair tie?" Aki asked. I sighed. "No... I never really use one... because I don't know how to use one." I admitted. I never bothered with a hair tie in the first place, since the clip already fixes my hair. I touched my forehead. Wow, I really am sweaty.

"For a girl, you sure are one of the only ones who can't tie her own hair." Akio says.

"You didn't have to put it bluntly..." I said, sweat dropping.

"Can I borrow her for a minute?" Kidou appeared next to me and held my wrist. "I have something to discuss with her."

"Oh uh..." Rosa looks at Gina, who shrugged. "Sure." She said.

Kidou then proceeded to drag me to the benches. "So, what did you want to---?"

"You really don't know how to tie your own hair?" He cuts me off, asking me that question and crosses his arms.

"Gees..." I sighed.

"You're lucky I have an extra hair tie." He says, grabbing the hair tie in his pocket. "Turn around." He ordered. Rolling my eyes, I turned around so my back was facing him. "Now hold still..." He pulled light tugs on my hair. "Uh, are you sure about this?" I asked.

"Do you want a haircut?" He asked back.

"N-No..." I answered. No haircuts yet. I like my long hair, thank you.

My hair was in a high ponytail in less than 15 seconds. OK, how can he do that? Then again, he has dreadlocks... I'm wondering if he ever takes the tie off. I looked at him. "How did---"

"Don't ask." Kidou grabs a towel and wipes my forehead. "I know you were sweaty when we were in Teikoku but this, is a whole new level of sweat."

"Mama! Papa's looking for you!"

Kouji runs up to us, and holds my hand, trying to drag me. "Err, thanks for the hair tie, but I think I'll manage for now. OK, OK! Hold on, Kouji!"

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"What the hell was that?"

Training and dinner was already over. Kouji was already fast asleep in Akio's room and everyone else was doing their own stuff. Akio and I were talking in the hallway. "What the hell was what?" I asked.

"What the hell were you doing with Kidou?!" He looks at me furiously. 

"He just offered to tie my hair, Akio." I said, pointing at my now, flowing hair. I removed the tie after dinner since I was taking a shower later after. 

"You do realize he rejected you, then admits feelings for you?" Akio says sarcastically. "What are you, desperate?"

"Oh, am I desperate?" I raise my voice a little. "Says the one who got desperate for power during the Aliea period!"

"So we're going there! Fine! Keep going there but I'm staying on my foot!" Akio shouts at me.

"You can't just tell me what to do! Besides, even Kouji picked up some traits from you!" I pointed out.

"So it's my fault the kid glared at him the night before?! I was just doing that for your sake!"

"If you really want the best for me, then find a guy who actually likes me! I already have my dream being accomplished, but I couldn't even find a single guy who would like me!"

"The guy who likes you is right here!"

"Where, huh?! Where?! I don't see him at all!"

"Right here, in front of you, ME!!!"

We stared at each other for anger for a moment, then sudden realization hits us. I blush a dark red, and so did he. "I-I-I u-u-uhm... O-Oyasumi!"

I ran into my room and slammed the door shut. My face was a blushing mess and my heart was pounding faster than ever. "Oh god, oh god, oh god..."

"Rena?" Three knocks were heard on my door. "It's me, Shuuya."

Sighing in relief, I opened the door, revealing a Gouenji Shuuya with flat and slightly wet, platinum blonde hair. "You alright? I saw you ran off."

"I'm fine, Shuuya." I said, smiling a little. "Just a little tired from the match earlier."

"I know when you're lying, Rena. We've been friends for six years." Shuuya gave me a serious look while crossing his arms. I sighed in defeat and told everything (but not about Kuroi, my dream, and Trina). "One heart, three guys?" He asked. I nodded.

"I suggest you go with Genda." Shuuya suggested. "He's been with you for about nine years already."

"But we argued." I said.

"He said sorry, didn't he?" Shuuya asks. I nod again. "Then, you should forgive him first. Anyway, it's late. Goodnight, Rena."

"Night, Shuuya." I closed the door and let out an inwarded sigh. Was this really necessary? Why do girls have to have this complicated feeling? This was way worse when I confessed to Kidou! Argh... why was I born a girl?!

I groaned before changing into my night clothes and flopped on the bed, hoping I wouldn't have any nightmares this time...

(Rena's Nightmare)

"...you have to do this..."

Rena woke up, groaning. She realized that she wasn't in her bed... or her room anymore. She was still wearing her pajamas, but she was somewhere in Brazil's area. "Hold up, wasn't I here before...?" She asked herself.

"...she's just using you..."

"OK, just who is that?" Rena asked, annoyed. She stood up and went to find the source of the voice. She hid in an alleyway once she did; The voice was coming from Trina, and she was talking to a male with brown hair and black highlights. Rena covered her mouth with her hands and gasped quietly: Trina was talking to Kuroi.

"She..." Kuroi's black eyes were turning a grey-ish color. "She wouldn't... she's my friend..."

"If she was your friend, then she would've let you and your brother play in the FFI instead of her. How selfish is she?" Trina sneered, smirking. Rena was glaring at her. How dare she trick Kuroi like that? Besides, Kuroi's already in the FFI as Brazil's representative... but Genda wasn't. Was he upset that Genda wasn't with him? Was he upset because his uncle was missing?

"Kuroi... please don't listen to her... she's just lying..." Rena murmured, hoping that one of her best friends wouldn't listen to her.

"I-I..." Kuroi's eyes turned a light red. That was not a good sign.

"And Nami, Gina, and Clara? They're just happy that you're not participating in this kind of case. I heard that Clara said, you were better off without your parents, or anyone for that matter."

"This has gone long enough!" Rena went out of her hiding spot. Before she could even land a hit on Trina, Kuroi grabbed her wrist, painfully. "Kuroi, let---" Rena stopped in mid-sentence because of Kuroi's stare. His eyes...

"Kuroi..." Rena says worriedly.

"YOU LIAR!!!" Kuroi grabs her by the neck. "You said that we were friends, but you're so selfish! Why couldn't you just stay back in Japan?! Even Trina could replace you!!!"

Before Rena could say anything, she already blacked out due to lack of oxygen. She felt her body drop to the ground. Rena managed to open her eyes a little, and all she saw was Kuroi's look of anger, pain, and regret before walking away with Trina.

"K...K-Kuroi..." She went unconscious.

(Reality)

"KUROI!!!"

I jolted awake, panting heavily. Kuroi... he... he wouldn't replace me for Trina, right? 

Right.

Kuroi can never. I checked the time; 7:00. That must've been a long nightmare... I sat up and got dressed for training. Once I was out on the field, the others were already there, doing their warm ups. Gina was on the phone, looking worried. After the call ended, Gina walks up to me. "What's wrong?"

"K-Kuroi... he betrayed us." Gina said, looking down.

At that moment, everything broke.

Kuroi... he... he...

He replaced me for Trina.

https://youtu.be/EQZW-rZfBms