Futsal Match Arc

**Unofficially Titled Arc**
**Futsal Match Arc'**s name is **conjectural** which means that no official designation has been assigned, and it is susceptible to change at any time.

## Arc Chronology

**Futsal Match Arc** (フットサル勝 (しょう) 負 (ぶ) 編 (へん) , *Futtosaru Shoubu-hen*) is the fourth arc of *Kill Blue* manga series.

On regular days, the Home Economics Club typically engages in their usual activities, while Noren faces the challenges of these tasks, observing how each member has their own unique interests. However, one day, they were given the responsibility of preparing a meal for the Baseball Team. Chisato, the club leader, explained the situation to the members. As they presented the rice balls they had prepared for the school's team, they had an unexpected encounter with Tenma Tendo, a remarkable athlete who excelled in various sports, including baseball, soccer, and basketball. Surprisingly, Tenma expressed his desire to compete with Juzo in order to get to be Noren's boyfriend!

## Summary

The upcoming mid-term exams are causing stress among students, including Juzo, who has never taken mid-terms before. Noren, who is still curious about Juzo's entire identity, follows him to a bar called Jabami, where he is warmly received by a person named Mama. Juzo's ex-wife, Eri, is also at the bar, and they discuss his stress and her daughter Kozue. Eri encourages Juzo to embrace failure and happiness in his new life as a middle school student. Noren observes Juzo's unique interactions and maturity, making her question his true identity. In the end, Juzo does well on his mid-terms despite some sleep deprivation.

At the Home Economics Club, Juzo and Shin learn how to sew buttons from Chisato. As both are hitmen, they initially associate needles with killing. Noren struggles with sewing and seeks help from older club members. They meet Kito, who tends to sunflowers. Noren appreciates the club's camaraderie.

Chisato reveals they must prepare rice balls for the baseball team. The "unicorn" junior league player, Tenma Tendo, might approach Noren due to rumors. Tenma arrives, takes rice balls, mocks the Home Economics Club, and challenges Juzo for Noren. Noren protests, but Tenma sees Noren as insignificant and only wanted to chalenge Juzo out. Juzo accepts the challenge to defend the club's honor. Tenma is a multi-sport prodigy with grand ambitions.

A Futsal match is scheduled a week after Tenma proposes playing against the Home Economics Club. Tenma's mocking suggestion of needing only one player upsets Juzo, leading to a coach's apology. Tenma's teammate confirms he receives special treatment and suggests canceling the match. Chisato wants Tenma to face defeat, and Juzo vows to address the situation. Noren feels embarrassed about her assumptions regarding Tenma. Shin and Kito volunteer to play, emphasizing Tenma's mockery of their club. Noren supports the volunteers.

On the field, Tenma practices and engages in duels, frustrating him. His teammate threatens minimal effort in the upcoming match. During the match, Tenma and Juzo clash, leaving spectators in awe. Tenma scores a powerful goal, knocking the goal over. Juzo surprises everyone with an incredible shot that goes through Tenma's legs, earning praise from Tenma himself.

Juzo's powerful kick during the match surprised everyone, including Ryo, Baba, and Takada. Shin appeared nervous and lost his pacifier, puzzling club members. Noren and others rushed to retrieve it from Shin's classroom, sharing Shin's unusual dream about finding comfort in Noren's lap.

Back at the match, Juzo positioned Shin in goal, reducing it to 2-on-2. The game resumed, with both teams competing fiercely. Shin, despite taking hits from Tenma, kept the score at 0-0.

Yamaoka instructed Noren to give Shin the pacifier urgently. Noren, known for her athleticism, threw it to him. Shin blocked Tenma's shot skillfully, surprising everyone. He signified the real game's start.

The match continued with intense face-offs between Tenma and Juzo. Tenma's partner noticed Juzo's performance matched Tenma's. The score remained tied. Kito praised Juzo's improvement, while Juzo claimed it was his first time playing, leaving Kito confused. Juzo was motivated to challenge Tenma repeatedly.

Tenma's partner recalled a conversation about Juzo seeking a worthy rival, but Tenma aimed to be alone at the top in multiple sports. Tenma got fired up, launching a powerful shot and expressing his genuine intent to give his all in the match.

Tenma's partner reflected on Tenma's tendency to hold back to avoid overwhelming opponents, except for rare occasions when he aimed to win outright.

In the match's first half, Tenma switched to serious mode and scored a goal, taking the lead 1-0, leaving the Home Economics Club members in awe. Juzo surprised everyone by requesting a one-on-one duel with Tenma at the start of the second half. Despite Tenma's efforts, he couldn't outmaneuver Juzo, and the audience was puzzled by Juzo's resilience.

Noren noticed Juzo's enjoyment and passion for the match. Juzo explained that he had lost his competitive spirit but regained it thanks to this game, thanking Tenma for reigniting it. Tenma and Juzo continued their intense exchange, with Tenma beginning to hesitate as Juzo anticipated his moves.

Shin observed Juzo analyzing Tenma's breathing, emphasizing the importance of early action anticipation in one-on-one combat. As the ball flew through the air, Juzo claimed to have figured out Tenma's game and urged him to appreciate their efforts genuinely. Juzo kicked the ball away from Tenma, surprising him and the audience.

In the second half of the match, the Home Economics Club scored, tying the game at 1-1, shocking Tenma and the crowd. Tenma revealed his foot injury from a collision and decided to concede, facing boos from the audience. Chisato approached Tenma to help with his injury, explaining their club's philosophy of looking out for each other. Tenma apologized for his earlier words and thanked them.

The next day, Juzo was approached by various sports clubs for recruitment after his outstanding match with Tenma. Tenma entered the Home Economics Club room, confessed his feelings for Chisato, and asked her to date him, leading to a confrontation with Ryo.

Juzo asked Tenma to step outside, where Tenma expressed his respect for Juzo's abilities and offered to divert attention from him, which relieved Juzo. Noren listened in on their conversation, feeling confused by their exchange.

## Arc References

### Story Impacts

* Noren's curiosity about Juzo's identity leads her to follow him to a bar called Jabami.
	+ Juzo's ex-wife, Eri, is at the bar, and they discuss his stress and her daughter Kozue.
	+ Noren observes Juzo's unique interactions and maturity, making her question his true identity.
* Chisato reveals they must prepare rice balls for the baseball team, and Tenma Tendo might approach Noren due to rumors.
	+ Tenma arrives, takes rice balls, mocks the Home Economics Club, and challenges Juzo for Noren. Juzo accepts the challenge to defend the club's honor.
* Tenma is a multi-sport prodigy with grand ambitions.
* A Futsal match is scheduled, and tensions rise as Tenma mocks their club and suggests needing only one player.
	+ Shin and Kito volunteer to play, emphasizing Tenma's mockery of their club.
* During the match, Tenma and Juzo clash, leaving spectators in awe.
	+ Juzo surprises everyone with an incredible shot, earning praise from Tenma himself.
* Shin appears nervous and loses his pacifier, puzzling club members.
	+ Noren and others rush to retrieve Shin's pacifier, sharing Shin's unusual dream.
	+ Shin skillfully blocks Tenma's shot, signifying the real game's start.
* The match continues with intense face-offs between Tenma and Juzo.
	+ Tenma's partner, Ryohei, notices Juzo's performance matching Tenma's.
	+ Kito praises Juzo's improvement, while Juzo claims it's his first time playing.
	+ Tenma's partner recalls a conversation about Temma seeking a worthy rival.
	+ Tenma switches to serious mode and scores a goal, taking the lead 1-0.
	+ Juzo surprises everyone by requesting a one-on-one duel with Tenma.
	+ Tenma couldn't outmaneuver Juzo, and the audience is puzzled by Juzo's resilience.
	+ Noren notices Juzo's enjoyment for the match.
	+ Juzo explains how the game reignited his competitive spirit, thanking Tenma.
	+ Tenma and Juzo continue their intense exchange, with Tenma hesitating as Juzo anticipates his moves.
	+ Shin observes Juzo analyzing Tenma's breathing and the importance of early action anticipation.
	+ Juzo claims to have figured out Tenma's game and kicks the ball away from him.
* In the second half of the match, the Home Economics Club scores, tying the game at 1-1.
	+ Tenma reveals his foot injury from a collision and decides to concede, facing boos from the audience.
	+ Chisato helps with Tenma's injury, and he apologizes for his words and thanks them for the riceballs.
* Juzo is approached by various sports clubs for recruitment after his outstanding match with Tenma.
* Tenma confesses his feelings for Chisato and asks her to date him, leading to a confrontation with Ryo.

### Characters Introduced

**Mama**
**Tenma Tendo**
**Kito**
**Yamaoka**
**Mei Tamada**
**Nishimura**
**Ryohei**