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Chapter 42: Prelude to Match against Tottenham hotspur · Oct 10, 2026

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1 Chapter 1: Come on, a system 2026-10-10
2 Chapter 2: We Up 2026-10-10
3 Chapter 3: He’s all that 2026-10-10
4 Chapter 4: It gets better[Edited, a bit] 2026-10-10
5 Chapter 5: Who Is He[edited] 2026-10-10
6 Chapter 6: Making An Impact[Edited] 2026-10-10
7 Chapter 7: On The Bench[Edited] 2026-10-10
8 Chapter 8: Off The Bench 2026-10-10
9 Chapter 9: Imminent 2026-10-10
10 Chapter 10: Promotion 2026-10-10
11 Chapter 11: Recognition 2026-10-10
12 Chapter 12: Rewards and Coach’s Instructions 2026-10-10
13 Chapter 13: Opportunity 2026-10-10
14 Chapter 14: Super-sub 2026-10-10
15 Chapter 15: Olivia 2026-10-10
16 Chapter 16: Atletico Madrileño[pt 1] 2026-10-10
17 Chapter 17: Atletico Madrileño [Pt 2] 2026-10-10
18 Chapter 18: A Date 2026-10-10
19 Chapter 19: Garnering Interest 2026-10-10
20 Chapter 20: Gradually 2026-10-10
21 Chapter 21: Changes and Growth 2026-10-10
22 Chapter 22: Sevilla u19 [ Pt 1] 2026-10-10
23 Chapter 23: Sevilla u19 [Pt 2] 2026-10-10
24 Chapter 24: Making waves 2026-10-10
25 Chapter 25 - 3-0 Up At Half-Time 2026-10-10
26 Chapter 26: Magical Scenes. 2026-10-10
27 Chapter 27: A Little Fame,Injury and Rewards 2026-10-10
28 Chapter 28 - 1 year 2026-10-10
29 Chapter 29: Statement Made 2026-10-10
30 Chapter 30: Potential 2026-10-10
31 Chapter 31: A Cameo Of Greatness 2026-10-10
32 Chapter 32: Post-Cameo 2026-10-10
33 Chapter 33: Matchday 2026-10-10
34 Chapter 34: Going up against Sergio Ramos 2026-10-10
35 Chapter 35: Aftermath 2026-10-10
36 Chapter 36: Pre-season in Japan 2026-10-10
37 Chapter 37: Atmosphere 2026-10-10
38 Chapter 38: He’s A Baller 2026-10-10
39 Chapter 39: Solo leve- uh,goal 2026-10-10
40 Chapter 40: Strengths 2026-10-10
41 Chapter 41: Us and them 2026-10-10
42 Chapter 42: Prelude to Match against Tottenham hotspur 2026-10-10
43 Chapter 43: Tottenham Hotspur [1] 2026-10-10
44 Chapter 44: Tottenham Hotspur [2]:Masterclass 2026-10-10
45 Chapter 45: Time-off 2026-10-10
46 Chapter 46: Prelude to first game and Concerns 2026-10-10
47 Chapter 47: Dull 2026-10-10
48 Chapter 48: Orchestrator 2026-10-10
49 Chapter 49: Panic at the airport 2026-10-10
50 Chapter 50: A Visit 2026-10-10

Chapter 42: Prelude to Match against Tottenham hotspur

”Good work guys. The sessions haven’t been easy but you guys have coped well” Coach Baraja said as the player caught their breaths.

”This will go a long way to us having a fantastic season and I hope you guys don’t slack. Am I clear” Baraja stated.

The players nodded whiles few shouts of confirmation were muttered out. The training session for today too had been tasking.

They had trained in the morning and have been training since the afternoon too. It seems that the manager really wanted a team with good fitness and crazy match sharpness.

Izan who had used a recovery drug was still teeming with energy. He looked up as the wind blew on his face occasionally.

” I have gotten a few points since the end of last season so let’s upgrade when we get the chance to do so ” Izan thought making a mental note.

”Okay guys let’s head back to the hotel and make sure to get some rest because we’ll still have a warm-up session before the match tomorrow ”

The players couldn’t help but show their dissatisfaction over this. Izan smiled at his teammates who were awfully tired but had no choice but to obey their coach.

”Don’t be wussies people,the fitness team have prepared icebaths and match recovery session for you all so finish that and let us go” Coach Baraja said.

The players were still lazing around after he said that so he decided to take it to the extreme.

”If you guys don’t get up quickly,you’ll be fined 5000 euros when we get back”.

This brought a sudden spike in the number of player who stood up and began running towards the fitness center of the stadium.

Izan who had already began walking after Coach Baraja told them the first time couldn’t help but laugh at his teammates who were struggling to ran towards the center in order to escape a fine.

Even their team’s Ace, Jose Gaya was also running. ”Haah, money ” Izan muttered as he looked on at the sight of the players still running.

[Fitness center]

At the fitness center,the players were told to prepare for their icebaths. Izan quickly removed his clothes after he got there.

This act drew stares from his teammates. This was because of Izan neatly done abs that looked like they were sculpted.

Izan wasn’t bulky,but one could see his lean and strong muscles that looked like they were brimming with energy.

”You know,I’m not gay or anything but damn” Pietro said breaking the silence.

The players,after Pieteo said this all focused on him. All the players looked at him and made a face that screamed

’Is this guy dumb?’

Pietro sensing this meekly made his way toward the baths and laid down on the cold baths.

Izan and the other players followed suit and soon enough,the place was quiet as the players tried to soak in the feeling and wash away all their tiredness.

After the baths,the players were led through a series of nimble and effortless exercises led by an instructor.

Soon after the players were done with their session,they quickly got on the bus and made their way towards the stadium.

On the bus,Izan replied to a few messages from his friends and contacts.

”How’s the pre-season going ” Sosa Herrera, Izan’s teammates from the youth team asked in a message.

Izan replied,telling him about their matches and how it was.

”Wish I could be there too” Sosa said.

”In perfect time bro,in time” Izan texted ending their conversation.

Izan looking through the window saw an advertisement which had the face of a japanese player on it. This brought his attention to the talk with miranda about growing his brand.

Izan,curious decided to check his social media accounts. He first opened Instagram to see how he was faring there.

Izan Miura Hernandéz

Posts Followers Following

31 4.4M 77

Izan looked at his followers and couldn’t help but smile. It seems his antics here in Japan had drew him a bit of followers.

He exited and opened his twitter account that had also grown with him now having 1.3 million followers.

His twitter account didn’t really have anything going on aside a few videos and pictures of their tour in Japan.

”Might have to talk to Miranda about that Manager soon” he said as his twitter growth seemed to be stagnant because of his inactivity and lack of content.

Izan exited the app and after putting on his airpods, he proceeded to close his eyes while listening to some music.

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”Dad can I go and watch a football match tomorrow ” a female voice rang.

”Why are you so obsessed with football as my daughter. Even your brother, even he doesn’t show interest in football as you do” A man said.

”But dad it our interests and can you stop your comments about me liking football. Its not a sports for men dad,its for everyone to enjoy ” the feminine voice roared once again.

”Yo-, fine you can go but make sure you go with your brother” the man said conceding to his daughter.

”Awww,thanks dad ” she said planting a kiss on the man’s cheeks.

”Oh and Aiko, I want you to mee-” the man tried to say but was cut off.

”Don’t ruin the moment dad please” Aiko said with a scary smile that made her Father retreat to his shell.

Aiko walked out of the room into the elevator as both men in the room stared on.

”She’s scary” the older male said. ”You have no idea dad” Aiko’s elder brother, Toji said.

”Which match is she going to watch” toji’s father asked. ”I think it’s Valencia from Spain against Tottenham from England”.

”She’s probably going to that match because of that boy we sa-” toji said realising what he had just done.

”What boy” the man said in a scary voice. ”Umm, its a football player she’s being following for a while now” toji replied meekly.

”Ohhh, football player now. Which team does he play for?

”He plays for the Valencia team and he’s actually a very good player and he’s young too” toji said.

”How old” Toji’s father asked. ” I think he’s 16 years old” Toji replied. A loud silence rang in the room after he said this.

”Hey toji,does your sister like younger guys” the man said releasing all the pent up tension in the conversation.

”Come on dad its just a 2 year gap plus we don’t know if she likes the boy” toji said.

”Have you seen your sister show interest in a male like this” Toji’s father, Mr. Kenta Inoue said.

”Well you have a point dad bu-”

”Then thats that then” Kenta said cutting off his son. ”I’ll see him for myself” he added resolutely.

Toji felt sorry for his sister as he ha caused trouble for her. ”Godspeed Aiko,Godspeed ” he muttered.

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[Aiko]

She was happy that her father had allowed her to go and watch the match.

She had seen Izan on Instagram for a while now and had decided to follow the boy mainly because he was cute and he also played her favourite sport,football.

She had been surprised by his age because of how mature he seemed in his interactions with other in videos and on the Internet.

”Lets make this worthwhile” she said whiles walking out of a tall skyscraper.

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Izan oblivious to the conversation about him had just arrived at the hotel with his teammates.

He decided to rest a bit before dinner and was now trying to sleep. He still couldn’t fall asleep so he decided to research on some places to go with his mother after pre-season.

His thoughts were interrupted by his phone ringing and he smiled as he looked at the name on the phone.

”Hey Olivia” he said meekly. ”Hi, Izan” she replied shyly on the other side.

They had talked a while back and their conversation had spiraled into something else which had resulted in how they were talking around each other.

” What are you doing ” Izan asked. ”Nothing really,I just finished a lecture and I decided to call you ” she replied.

The two proceeded to talk about little and irrelevant subjects with a few jokes mixed in.

Izan had been surprised by Olivia’s sense of humor after the two had gotten comfortable around each other.

The two talked for a while before deciding to end it after Pietro called Izan down for dinner.

Izan after ending the call went down to join the team for dinner before heading back up to rest.

Pietro on the other hand decided to watch a few ’movies’ before he slept.

[The next day]

The players woke up early and headed to their training pitch for the last training session before the game in the evening.

The training session was fruitful as Izan seemed to be back to his best. Izan had told Cocah Baraja he was fit enough to start the match.

Although Coach baraja was skeptical about putting Izan in the match, the medics had cleared him so he had no reason to bench him.

The team continued to train ahead of the match as time passed and before they could realise,it was getting close to the time of the match.

The bus arrived at the Tokyo dome which had a capacity of 55,000. The stadium had been occupied fully.

The stadium was brimming with energy as one could even feel the tremors from the noise the fans were making.

The players got off their bus and headed towards their dressing room. They changed into their training kits and headed out for a warm up session before the match.

Izan immediately felt the atmosphere and the energy inside the dome. The fans had also been cheering loudly ever since the players stepped onto the pitch.

Izan looked over at the other side of the pitch where the Tottenham players were also doing their warmup.

Izan looked at Son Heung-Min and a few other players and was starstruck. He was now playing against players he had seen on the TV a few years back.

Izan couldn’t help but feel grateful to whatever existence that granted him the system. He was gradually becoming a player with status as some of the Tottenham players looked at him.

Of course being in Japan,they had seen firsthand how Izan had played and they were also shocked to find out his age.

The players headed back to their locker rooms after the warmup session. Izan took his kit and wore it after they entered the locker room as most of the players were already done wearing theirs.

Coach Baraja entered and seeing his players he smiled.

”Go and play like you want to win. I don’t want any crap about how this is just a pre-season match. Play like you want to win” Coach Baraja said.

”Yes coach” they roared. Coach Baraja looked in Izan’s direction and nodded. Izan who saw this also nodded back.

”Okay let’s go” he said as the players started exiting the room. The players soon found themselves in the tunnel.

Izan wearing his 21 jersey couldn’t help but be more proud now that he could see the other Tottenham stars close to him.

The players soon enough began to walk towards the pitch. Izan looked on as the light from the stadium midly blinded him as they walked onto the pitch

For the second time,the fans roared loudly as the players got onto the pitch. Izan couldn’t help but smile at this.

This was what he lived and worked hard for. This was the type of situation he thrived in. The adrenaline and excitement that came with this situations.

He cleared his mind as the players lined up before the crowd that had come to watch them

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A/N: Another one,have fun guys.

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