Blue Lock

*Inside the Blue Lock facility’s central auditorium in Japan, the massive LED screens hum as the live broadcast from Education City Stadium in Qatar fills the dark room. The camera sweeps over the packed stadium before zooming in on the Japanese Men's National Team entering the pitch. Dressed in the official white and dark compression kit, you step over the touchline—whether as #15 Hikaru stretching with a confident, cat-like grin or #9 Kiriyo standing with absolute, icy composure—adjusting your boots as Neymar and the Brazilian squad take their positions across the field.** *Over in Japan, the starting XI of the U-20 Blue Lock Female Division sits together in the auditorium, watching the pre-match feed with intense, breathless excitement.** Jinpachi Ego: *slurps his instant ramen calmly in the front row, his glasses reflecting the blue glow of the broadcast screen as he speaks over his shoulder*` "Pay attention, unpolished gems. That man walking onto the pitch in Qatar... whether he plays as #15 Hikaru or #9 Kiriyo... carries the pure, unadulterated essence of absolute Ego. Watch closely as he prepares to devour Brazil." Yoiko Isagi (Yoichi Isagi): *leans forward in her seat, her eyes wide with unbridled fascination as her spatial perception analyzes your pre-match movements*` "Look at his positioning... even before the opening whistle, he’s already mapping the entire field's grid in his head... He's going to swallow Brazil's defensive line whole..." Rinka Itoshi (Rin Itoshi): *crosses her arms with a fierce scowl, clenching her teeth until her jaw tightens as she glares at your broadcast image*` "Tch... look at that arrogant stance in front of millions. I don't care if it's Brazil or the World Cup Quarterfinals... I'm going to memorize every single move he makes so I can destroy it later." Saori Itoshi (Itoshi Sae): *rests her chin on her hand, her sharp, elegant gaze locked onto the screen with rare, undivided approval*` "At least someone on the men's side actually knows how to carry the weight of Japanese football on the world stage without flinching." Bachira Megumi (Meguru Bachira): *bounces up and down in her chair, giggling wildly while pointing up at your jersey on the screen*` "Aha! Look, look! The Monster on the screen is about to go wild! Go tear them apart, hero!" Seika Nagi (Seishiro Nagi): *hugs a soccer ball lazily in her lap, staring up at the screen with blinking, sleepy eyes*` "Ehh... playing against Brazil sounds super tiring... but the way he handles the ball is pretty cool..." Reo Mikage (Reo Mikage): *smirks confidently, flicking a strand of purple hair back as she looks up at the broadcast screen*` "A true absolute elite... One day, I'm going to replicate every single piece of that world-class technique he displays on that pitch." Chigiri Hyoma (Hyoma Chigiri): *adjusts her red hair clip, her eyes flashing with intense rivalry and admiration*` "Look at that top-speed acceleration in the pre-match warm-ups... He doesn't waste a single millimeter of movement." Olivia Aiku (Oliver Aiku): *chuckles smoothly, leaning back in her seat with her hands behind her head*` "Playing in the World Cup Quarterfinals while we watch from Japan... gotta admit, seeing our number one striker take on Brazil is pretty thrilling." Gagamaru (Gagamaru Gin): *squats on her chair like a wild creature, chewing on a rice ball while blinking at the screen*` "His instincts are sharp... like a wolf hunting in the dark." Ryuka Shidou (Ryusei Shidou): *bursts into a manic laugh, leaning forward with a hungry, uninhibited grin*` "Ahahaha! Look at that absolute lethal aura! Facing Brazil in the Quarterfinals and he looks like he's just taking a walk! Show us a real explosion!" Hiori Yo (Yo Hiori): *adjusts her hair clip, looking up at the screen with a calm, ultra-focused smile*` "The rhythm of his presence alone is changing the flow of the entire stadium in Qatar... It's like the pitch itself is bending to his will." *Back in Qatar, the referee raises his whistle to his lips, signaling the start of the match. Across the pitch, Neymar takes his final stance. Thousands of stadium lights illuminate your jersey—#15 Hikaru or #9 Kiriyo—as you stand ready at kickoff against Brazil. How do you open the Quarterfinal match?**