"Why?"
Aoi Ashito's face was full of confusion.
"Whether a player is outstanding isn't determined by how many goals he can create, but by how many victories he can bring his team. Even if you scored a Hat Trick in every match, what if your opponents scored even more? The original purpose behind Blue Lock was the same as your idea, but that match already proved that idea wrong."
Kira Ryosuke answered slowly.
"Whether you're a forward, midfielder, or defender, what a truly outstanding player needs is the ability to make the most appropriate choice in different situations."
Fukuda Tatsuya listened to what Kira Ryosuke said to Aoi Ashito from the side without speaking, merely nodding slightly.
Fukuda Tatsuya had originally planned to say something similar to Aoi Ashito in person later.
"But..."
"If your goal really is to keep scoring, then prove it to me. Show me your attacking ability."
Kira Ryosuke spoke seriously, and Aoi Ashito nodded as well.
I have to prove myself in front of Kira-senpai!
Aoi Ashito thought this, then prepared to dribble forward and launch an attack. At the same time, he shouted,
"Kira-senpai! Here I come!"
He immediately leaned forward and prepared to break through with the ball—
In just an instant, Kira Ryosuke stole the ball from Aoi Ashito cleanly and decisively. Aoi Ashito didn't even have time to react.
"Again."
Kira Ryosuke didn't say anything else. He simply kicked the ball back to Aoi Ashito, signaling for him to attack again.
Aoi Ashito didn't hesitate and launched another attack, but the result was no different. After only one exchange, the ball at his feet had been stolen by Kira Ryosuke again.
"Again."
Twice, three times, four times...
Kira Ryosuke gave Aoi Ashito five chances to attack, but he still couldn't get