Murano was in the middle of a workout session when a Manshine City staff member approached him.
"Murano! You're needed at the guest room for a Commercial shoot."
"When did I sign up for that? Can't you see that I'm working out?"
"Chris Prince signed you up for it."
Murano sighed. "Of course he did. He's been advertising his fuckass water bottle non stop."
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As he walked through the hallways...
"Murano!!" Chris Prince called him out.
"Young Murano, how 'bout a quick commercial," Chris Prince wrapped his arms around Murano.
"Also the auction and BL TV... I'm sorry I didn't say anything. Ego made me keep quiet... At least until the first match was finished."
"But now that everything's revealed. It means we can truly get started!"
Murano sighed and asked "Do I even got a say in this?"
"Cheer up, Kid. In addition to being good, players need to be popular too! Not to brag but I can work with anyone when it comes to this!"
"Yeah yeah, whatever you say," Murano shrugged him off.
Chris Prince went on saying, "Besides you're really something Murano. Originally they planned on only having me be in the commercial. But after watching you score two crazy goals and a worldie assist to me(thanks for that btw), the producers asked me to cast you with me!"
The producers butt in, "Yep having the number one rising superstar in the world and THE Chris Prince will help with advertisements and sales!"
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[Match Analysis]
"How many times are you gonna watch this clip," Nagi asked Reo.
Reo was watching the PXG vs Ubers game.
PXG had a deadly attacking team with Rin and Shidou as both Forwards.
"It seems that they have two system. The Rin system and the Shidou system. It's not too hard to see where their play originate. If Charles get the ball then Shidou's system is switched on. But when Nanase gets it then Rin's system is on." Murano explained.
"Oh so then it becomes easier to shut them down," Hiiragi said.
"But isn't that kinda similar to Bastard Munchen's play?" Saramadara wondered.
"Yeah but Bastard Munchen had a dog-eats-dog situation," Reo replied.
"Mhm, meaning that every one can score when they leech off each other," Murano
"Very insightful," Chris Prince entered the scene.
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"Now, without further ado. I'll announce the starting eleven for our games against PXG."
Chris Prince gathered the squad, clipboard in hand, and read the names for the upcoming match against PXG.
"At GK, we have Rook... then for defenders, Busby, Young, and Hiiragi."
He went on...
"For the midfield we have Agi, Boey, Arthur, Reo."
"And up front..."
"We have Murano as the center forward, of course,"
"Then on the wings Chigiri and Nishioka."
"..."
Nishioka was chosen over Nagi.
Nishioka pumped up his fists, "YESSS!" he screamed excitedly.
Murano turned over to look at Nagi.
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"Welcome to Blue Lock TV, where the momentum never stops! Football fans around the world, it's time for the fourth match to start!"
"Will we see the Rin-Shidou duo run riot?! Can Hayashi Murano keep the storm going for a second straight match?!"
"Dear viewers all around the world... it's time for the Neo Egoist League's fourth match!"
"France's Paris X Gen, versus England's Manshine City!"
The stadium lights turned on as both strata walked out onto opposite ends of the pitch.
"And now, introducing Manshine City! May their members start coming in!"
The starters of Manshine walked onto the pitch.
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Rin and Murano
Rin approached first, hands in his pockets, unbothered as ever.
"Two goals and an assist," he said. "Not bad, Murano."
"You scored two goals yourself," Murano said.
"Just need to outscore you today to get the scoring title."
"Let's see how you try and do that." Murano grinned.
Murano looked a bit serious as he told him, "Don't disappoint me today, Rin."
Rin replied, "Wasn't planning on it."
Shidou arrived loud, as always.
"Yo! Heard you finally learned how to pass the ball," Shidou joked, grinning ear to ear. "You making progress!"
"Learned it a while ago. Just didn't have anyone worth passing to until Chris Prince showed up."
"Ouch." Shidou pressed a hand to his chest. "And here I thought we had something special."
"You scored one goal that whole game." Murano shot at him.
"One iconic goal, mind you."
"Very debatable."
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Julien Loki was talking to the PXG subs until Chris Prince walked towards him.
"So," Prince said, "you're the one who's been trying to poach my player."
Loki didn't even blink. "I called him before he was your player, Prince."
He glanced past Prince, toward where Murano and Rin were still talking. "I'm not worried. Talent finds its way to where it's actually wanted eventually."
Prince's grin sharpened. "Careful. Sounds like jealousy."
Chris Prince added, "We'll see who's more convincing after today."
"We will," Loki said turning back toward his own bench. "Don't get ahead of yourself, old man."
Prince laughed. "Old man... I like this kid."
"The rules are simple! First team to score three goals wins! Substitutions are infinite, Sub anyone in or out, as many times as you like!"
"And, of course... the Star Change System! Each Master Striker is permitted to enter the match for just three minutes! And remember, dear viewers, the master also serves as the team coach!"