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Prologue – Shockwaves
Three days after the Fútbol Joven de Oro showcase, headlines flooded both European and Japanese sports media:
"The Itoshi Brothers Collide: Football's Coldest Family Rivalry?"
"Sae vs. Rin: A Glimpse of the Future of World Football"
"Real Madrid's Crown Jewel Meets La Masia's Silent Reaper"
Clips from their one-on-one duels racked up millions of views. Analysts debated Sae's surgical passing against Rin's volcanic explosiveness. Fans on Twitter took sides. Hashtags trended globally:
> #TeamSae
#ItoshiBrothers
#RinRevengeArc
Even Real Madrid's own legends commented.
Toni Kroos said in an interview, "I've seen a lot of youth talents. But two brothers with that kind of control? It's not just genetics. It's something deeper. Something scary."
And from the shadows of that global stage…
Rin's POV – A Bitter Taste
Rin sat in his room in La Masia, scrolling through the replays.
Despite the world applauding them both, he didn't feel satisfied.
> "Draws are for cowards," he muttered.
He paused at a clip: Sae threading that trivela assist. The ball sliced through defenders like a scalpel.
He studied it.
Then replayed it again.
Then again.
> "He's still ahead. But not for long."
Rin closed his laptop.
> "Next time... I win."
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Madrid – Return to the Spotlight
In the white halls of Valdebebas, Carlo Ancelotti called Sae into his office.
The Italian manager smiled faintly. "You've earned it."
Sae said nothing, just raised an eyebrow.
"Champions League squad. Schalke. Round of 16."
Sae's eyes didn't light up, but the air around him changed.
Ancelotti continued, "Kroos is carrying a knock. You're on the bench, but if we're cruising…"
Sae nodded once.
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Matchday – Champions League Round of 16, First Leg
Real Madrid vs. Schalke
Santiago Bernabéu
March 10th, 2015
The stadium thundered with chants. The anthem rang out under the floodlights.
Sae sat on the bench in full kit, expression cold, but hands twitching.
This wasn't like Castilla.
This was the stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Modrić—they danced across the pitch in a class of their own.
By the 60th minute, Madrid led 3–0. Total domination.
Ancelotti gave the signal.
> "Sae, warm up."
The crowd buzzed. Cameras zoomed in.
"A Japanese teenager debuting in the Champions League knockouts for Real Madrid?"
"Is this the same kid from the youth showcase?"
Sae took off his jacket and stepped onto the pitch.
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On the Pitch – The Calm Within the Storm
Sae didn't rush. He didn't panic.
He observed.
He dissected.
In the 68th minute, he slipped into a tight passing triangle with Modrić and Isco. One touch, two touch, through ball—
Isco chipped the keeper.
GOAL.
Sae's fingerprints were invisible to the average fan. But the coaches saw it.
"He moves like he's twenty-eight."
"His tempo control is unnatural."
And in the 81st minute, he received the ball 30 yards from goal.
He had no right to shoot.
But he did.
A curved low drive, skimming the grass, tucked into the bottom corner.
GOAL.
The Bernabéu stood up.
And for a moment, Itoshi Sae allowed himself the smallest smirk.
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Somewhere in Barcelona…
Rin sat in the film room with La Masia's youth squad, watching highlights.
The moment Sae's goal went in, one of the coaches muttered, "What kind of kid has that kind of shot selection?"
Rin didn't blink.
He stared.
And his knuckles clenched.
> "He scored in the Champions League before me."
But he didn't feel anger.
He felt something sharper.
> Envy.
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Rin's POV – The Next Encounter
A few weeks later, the Japan U20 Federation held a joint training event in Europe, inviting selected overseas players to participate in a scouting assessment.
Sae was called up.
So was Rin.
When they crossed paths in the hallway of the training complex, it was like the air grew heavier.
Neither smiled.
Sae leaned against the wall.
"You watched?"
Rin: "You know I did."
Sae: "I thought you'd be angrier."
Rin: "No. I just realized you're mortal."
Sae chuckled darkly. "Then try killing me next time."
As he walked past, he added:
> "You've got eyes. Now show me a vision."
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News Coverage Aftermath
Japanese outlets exploded:
"Itoshi Sae: Youngest Japanese Player to Score in the Champions League!"
"Is Rin Itoshi Next? Coaches Say Yes."
"The Itoshi Brothers: Japan's Golden Generation?"
But despite the praise, both brothers were restless.
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Ending – Flame and Frost
In Madrid, Sae returned to his apartment. He watched highlights from other UCL matches, not his own.
He muttered:
> "I need a bigger storm."
Meanwhile, in Barcelona, Rin was training alone at 11 PM, running cutting drills by moonlight.
One cut.
Two cuts.
A finish.
> "I'll burn brighter than you, Sae."
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End of Chapter 11