Deep Dark Secret

Endou Mamoru

"Post-traumatic amnesia?!" Coach Kudou told us everything after we checked on Sakuma and introduced ourselves. We're already on our way back, leaving Fuyuppe at the hospital. She insisted on watching over him.

"Also known as PTA. It's the episode after a period of unconsciousness when the injured person is awake, but acting in an uncharacteristic manner. Sometimes it causes the person to lose their memories for almost a week. Some even reach a month."

"So, if he doesn't remember us, that means he doesn't remember anything about soccer. Kantoku, does that mean Sakuma can't play soccer anymore?!" Kidou was more surprised by my statement than I was. I understood his feelings-they're best friends.

"It's the sad truth, but we'll have to face it. There's not much we can do." Our ride back became randomly silent. Coach was only watching the road ahead, Fudou was acting like he didn't hear a thing, and Kidou... I decided to smile and pat him on the back.

"Endou." He looked at me, a bit concerned.

"Shinpaishinaidekudasai! I'm sure Sakuma can manage. And we're going to help him, right?" I raised my palm to a fist, "We'll start small, then he'll get all his memories back."

"Endou." It's as if he wasn't listening to me.

"Ne?"

"For now, let's not let the others know about this!" He seemed serious. I took a quick glance at the couch.~ He didn't seem to have a problem with it~. So, I smiled once again at him.

"Wakatta, if that's what you think is best to start with, I trust you. You've known him longer than I have." He finally let out a small chuckle.

Sakuma Jirou

There's nothing to see. Everything's just... dark. I don't even know who I am or where I am. All they told me was just my name and all this team and soccer stuff. I don't remember if I ever played soccer before. Man, this is giving me a headache! By body kept quiet, but my mind was racing all night. I had these strange visions in my head, but I couldn't quite make out their faces. The harder I try, the more my head wants to explode- I decided not to think at all. Don't know how long this has been going on. It's just too complicated.

"Sakuma-kun, are you awake?" I heard a girl's voice, but I didn't answer immediately. As if I've really just woken up. Maybe I actually did have some sleep, so I guess I was dreaming-those visions can't be real. I opened my eyes after she called for the second time. I looked at her, trying to remember her name...

"Kudou-san?" she smiled at me.

"Yokatta... I'm glad you're okay. I got a little worried when you didn't answer me." She stopped for a moment, "My father's the couch, and I'm your manager. You don't have to be so formal. So, just call me Fuyuka."

"Hai, Fuyuka." I stated coldly, but she smiled even brighter, "What will happen after this?"

"We're going back to the dorms so you can meet up with your team," I remembered the 3 boys yesterday, the brown-haired one shouted...

"Sakka yaroze... who was his name again?"

"Endou Mamoru. He's your captain." I thought for a moment.

"So, am I supposed to call him with his first name or his last name? How do I usually call my teammates?" I still tried to remember things, but nothing seemed to pop out.

"I'm sure they won't mind if you call them however you like. They're your friends after all."

"Friends?" I know she’s not lying, but I just don't feel that way anymore.~ I have to get my memories back! ~.

Third

"Endou, what happened yesterday?" Gouenji's question had Endou off guard.

"Oh, yesterday? Not much." Not willing to answer the question as he drank some water.

"If you say so." He started to drink from his water bottle, too.

"Minna, let's get back on training!"

"Hai!!" Kidou wasn't moving from his spot.

"Kidou, we're going to practice. Aren't you coming?" Kazemaru asked, but he just shook.

"I'll just watch." He just frowned, starting to walk away to another bench not far from there. Kazemaru wanted to ask more, but Fubuki called.

"Kazemaru-kun, I came up with a new hissatsu technique, but it's going to need a lot of speed."

"Well, I think I can help with that." They went to one side of the field while the others were at the other side. Endou understood how Kidou was feeling, so he just left him alone, letting him clear his mind. But, not for long...

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