Sunday morning. A pale light filtered through the curtains of Tesuka's room. He slowly opened his eyes, then sat up in bed. A quiet thrill pulsed through his chest. Today wasn't just any day—it was match day. Saint Augustin FC awaited.
He rose, stretched, and headed to the bathroom. After a quick wash, he slipped into his pre-match tracksuit and made his way to the kitchen. Mrs. Cide had prepared his favorite breakfast: warm bread, scrambled eggs, and a cup of lukewarm milk. He ate calmly, his mind already focused.
— "You feel ready?" his father asked, folding the newspaper.
— "More than ever," Tesuka answered with a small smile.
He finished his meal, rinsed his dishes, and grabbed his sports bag. At the door, he turned and gave his parents a nod.
— "I'll come back with a win," he promised.
As he opened the door to step outside…
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#Ball
Quest Name: Total Domination
Objective: Dominate the U9s in the match against Saint Augustin FC
Victory Conditions :
- Score 5 goals
- OR provide 6 assists
Reward: HIDDEN
Tesuka blinked. The message was clear.
— "Another challenge…" he muttered. "Alright. I'll show them."
He closed the door behind him and headed toward Polo Stadium with a determined stride.
[08:43 AM – Polo Stadium, East District of the City]
> "Good morning to all our viewers! This is Madi, your commentator for minor and major matche's Uswazi hope League here at Polo Stadium in Buyenzi, where we're just moments away from the highly anticipated clash between the U9 teams of PvP junior Fc in their first group stage match for the Buyenzi North zone: PvP Junior FC versus Saint Augustin FC. It's shaping up to be a blazing morning—both weather-wise and on the pitch!"
In the modest but packed stands, cheers, applause, and vuvuzelas blended into a joyful cacophony. Families were present, along with old-timers from the neighborhood and a few discreet scouts—just in case a gem emerged.
The air smelled of dry dust and budding dreams.
[08:45 AM – Stadium Entrance Tunnel]
The young players of PvP Junior FC stood in a line, silent, their cleats scraping lightly against the floor. Tesuka, wearing jersey number 10, stood at the center.
He wasn't nervous.
He wasn't excited either.
He was focused.
His breathing was calm, steady—almost calculated.
Around him, his teammates exchanged confident glances.
— "You ready?" asked Abdoul, his striker friend who had seen what Tesuka could do at training.
A simple nod was enough. The kind of nod that said, "I came here to make a statement."
[08:47 AM – Near the Stands]
> "Buyenzi is led by their captain, Maël, but one name is already drawing attention in the stands: number 10, Tesuka, a mysterious newcomer joining the squad this season. Not much is known about him… but behind the scenes, whispers say he's something special."
[08:50 AM – Kickoff Imminent]
Bayo, PvP's coach, stood just behind the sideline, in full coaching stance, ready to shout at any moment. His eyes locked on Tesuka. A quiet trust passed between them, forged through long weeks of training.
> "You know what you have to do. Today… you make your name."
[08:55 AM – Kickoff]
The referee raised his arm.
A sharp whistle.
The match began.
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Early Minutes of the Match
The tension was palpable.
Saint Augustin FC immediately showed their grit. Feysal, their defensive midfielder, threw in tackles with precision. Papu, their rock-solid center-back, cut off PvP's long balls.
> "Saint Augustin is setting the tone early. Their pressing is tight, their defensive line solid. But PvP hasn't brought out their magic just yet..."
At the 4th Minute
The ball came to Abdoul on the wing. With a slight outside touch, he passed it inward.
Tesuka.
Number 10 touched the ball for the first time.
He immediately felt the difference. The ball stuck better to his feet. His improved ball control (B-) let him spin effortlessly—like a well-oiled compass.
A body feint. A step over.
Feysal bit. Tesuka slipped past him.
He faced Papu. Another quick dribble. Faked left, pushed right.
> "Ohh, Tesuka's first drive forward! He's breaking ankles already!"
He entered the box, spotted Maël alone on the far side.
A tense left-footed pass.
Maël lined up—side-footed finish.
GOOOOAAAAL!!!!
1–0 PvP ! The stadium erupted.
At the 6th Minute
Saint Augustin's coach was furious.
— "Who is that number 10?! Where did that kid come from?!"
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At the 9th Minute
Buyenzi's defender intercepted the ball. Quick counterattack. Tesuka dropped back to collect it.
He received it with his back to goal. A small oriented control. He turned.
Kasusula rushed him. Tesuka stared him down.
A quick inside dribble, then a flick over—perfectly executed. The ball went over the defender's extended foot, and Tesuka caught it on the other side.
A spin move later, he passed it to Abdoul.
Abdoul struck with his left foot.
GOOOOOAAAL!!!
2–0.
> "What an incredible start from this young number 10! An outside-foot assist, a brilliant flick over the defender—he's lighting up the field like he's been playing here for years!"
Spectators leaned toward the parents on the sidelines.
— "What's his name?"
— "Tesuka, a newcomer. Nobody knew him before."
13th Minute
Tesuka received a deep through ball. This time, he didn't look to pass.
He pushed forward, used his speed (C+), held off the defender's pressure.
Right-footed curled shot.
Reflex save by the keeper. Corner.
But the message was clear:
He was everywhere.
17th Minute
Zuberi, Saint Augustin's right winger, tried to outpace PvP's left side. But their defense stayed alert.
Still, they managed to pull one back on a counterattack.
2–1.
+2 Minutes Stoppage Time
Right before halftime.
Foul on Abdoul. Free kick from the right side. Tesuka stepped up.
A perfect curve toward the far post.
Maël headed it in.
GOOOAAAL!!!
3–1.
Halftime
>Wow ,what a match I think our viewers have enjoye it ,am I right or not?
U're right!!!!,respond the spectator .
>: Am I right,now very loudly!!!
Yeeeeesssss!!!!!,the cheers, applause, and vuvuzelas blended into a joyful cacophony.
The players headed to the locker room. Tesuka sat down in silence.
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#Ball
Quest: "Optimal progression. 3 assists. 0 goals. You know what's left to do."
Ball, why don't you display the reward I'll get if I complete the quest,say Tesuka.
>: You'll see it once you complete it.
Okay, respond Te-su-ka.
Tesuka clenched his fists.
He was far from done with this quest.
The two teams return to the field. The cleats strike the dry ground, the shirts cling to the skin under the rising sun.
But Tesuka... he's fresher than ever.
[09:47 – First Warning Shot]
Abdoul wins the ball in the midfield and immediately passes it to Tesuka, who lets it roll under his leg.
A quick nutmeg. A controlled touch.
> "OH MY GOD! What a body feint! He plays with space like an adult!"
A defender rushes in. Tesuka flicks the ball past him and sends a brilliant pass between two defenders.
Maël bursts forward.
GOAL!!!!
4–1 for PvP Junior.
— "Who's this kid? He's only 6 years old, right?!" — "He looks like a pro player who got lost in a kids' game..."
Coach Kasongo screams at his boys. He changes everything.
Zuberi moves to the center. Feysal moves up a notch. It's now or never.
And it pays off. A beautiful combination in midfield lets Saint Augustin pull back to 4–2.
Doubt lingers... for a second.
PvP kick-off.
Tesuka touches it twice. A quick one-two with Abdoul, then he sends a pinpoint lob to the left.
His winger, Jackson, runs down the field, crosses immediately.
Abdoul finishes it off.
GOOOOOOOOAL!!!
5–2 for PvP, Abdouuuul the foooox.
At the 39th Minute – Tesuka decides to strike.
He sees the opposing lines disorganized.
A one-two with Abdoul. A touch, then he looks up.
25 meters. He takes the shot.
A curled strike.
The ball rockets, slightly floating.
CROSSBAR – LINE – GOAL.
> "TESUKAAAAA! The solo goal! An incredible cross-shot missile! This kid is writing a legendary chapter this morning! 6–2!"
3 minutes later
The PvP supporters chant the name of the new prodigy.
> "Te-su-ka! Te-su-ka!"
The other kids on the sideline scream, clap their hands, as if they were seeing a global star.
At the 44th Minute
Another recovery. Tesuka dribbles upfield. He slows down, attracts two defenders, then passes backward.
Abdoul, with the inside of his foot.
GOAL!!!
Abdoul the prodigy.
Oh wow, it's not just that I'm not surprised, but in addition to Abdoul's goal, this kid set up another assist, I think Burundi has a bright future.
Tesuka's fourth assist.
> Shoot!!!
Ball: "Progress: 4 assists, 1 goal. Not much left."
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Tesuka breathes heavily, but his legs hold up.
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Less than 4 minutes remaining.
A corner for Buyenzi. Tesuka takes it.
An inswinging curve. Deflected by Maël.
GOAL!!!
This is a football massacre we're witnessing.
Tesuka again with his magic, fifth assist.
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In the final minute of regulation time
Saint Augustin pushes. Their last shot hits the post.
A quick restart. Tesuka accelerates.
He crosses the field. Beats one, two, three defenders.
Last move, he's about to shoot!!! No, no, it's a subtle backheel pass into Jackson's run.
GOAL again thanks to Tesuka, what a beautiful goal by Jackson.
Tesuka's sixth assist.
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There are two minutes of added time left. Tesuka receives a lost ball.
He fixes his position. A quick croqueta to the left, then back to the right.
A floating shot.
> 🎙️ "UNBELIEVABLE! A SECOND GOAL FOR TESUKA! 9–2! He's smashing everything we've seen this season!"
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Final Whistle
END OF THE MATCH
The kids fall to their knees.
Saint Augustin, shattered.
PvP, in celebration.
Tesuka, however, remains standing, his gaze fixed.
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#Ball
Quest progress: 2 goals and 6 assists.
Quest Status: Complete.
Reward: Advancement by one rank in higher stats.
> Quest completed: "Total Domination of the U9s"
Condition: Minimum 5 goals or 6 assists in a match.
Result: 2 goals – 6 assists.
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Tesuka smiles slightly.
> "Remember this day, dear spectators. The number 10 of PvP Junior... a certain Tesuka... has birthed a legend this morning."
What a performance by the kids before the adults' match; hopefully, the adults will give us this same feeling.
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