Kira Ryosuke was not wrong. Although Shikimiya Kenyu had failed to score, he had indeed posed a huge threat to Jubilo just now.
"Also... your eyes aren't doing too well anymore, are they?"
"Kira, how did you know?"
Shikimiya Kenyu was somewhat surprised. He had never told anyone about his eye condition.
"Before the second stage began, Mr. Eikoku had me look through everyone's profiles. I know about all of this."
"I see... Mr. Eikoku knows too?"
Shikimiya Kenyu lowered his head slightly, but soon raised it again.
"But, but I can still keep going!"
"No, Snow. You shouldn't push yourself too hard. If you keep playing high-intensity sports, it'll be extremely dangerous. It might even threaten your career."
Kira Ryosuke spoke with great seriousness.
Shikimiya Kenyu's problem would not stop at impaired vision. Because of his blurred sight, he could easily suffer other accidents later, and the chances of injury were extremely high. Kira Ryosuke did not want his teammate to bear such a risk.
Shikimiya Kenyu could no longer stay on the field. He had to go off and rest as soon as possible.
"But..."
"Don't worry, Snow. I'll win this match for you."
Kira Ryosuke's gaze was exceptionally resolute.
"I..."
Although Shikimiya Kenyu was unwilling to accept it, he nodded when he saw Kira Ryosuke's incomparably serious expression. He knew that his condition would not allow him to last through the entire match.
"I understand... You have to win, Kira!"
Whether attacking or defending, Shikimiya Kenyu had been burning himself out. Facing a superteam like Jubilo had drained him even more than usual!
It was not only his eyes. Shikimiya Kenyu's calves were already on the verge of cramping.
"Yes. I will."
Kira Ryosuke nodded. He then waved toward the cameras and the officials' box, signaling for