The Whistle Blows

Now , The remaining players were 597 . After listening this most of the them were begging to leave them . On the other hand , Takeshi had a cold expression . He thought that "Are these guys some sort of kids ? This is pure hell yet fun ." The guards came into the room and one of them says " Congrats on winning the first game . Now after 3 hours you will be moved to play second game . " Now , some of them were begging for their lives but guards didn't showed any mercy . After this , Takeshi and 2 more players met each other . 1st was Yusuke kaneshiro . Yusuke tell his backstory that how he suffered . His life was going well till 20 year old. His toxic Girl friend betrays him by accusing wrong crime that Yusuke didn't done it . Other  guy name was Anri Shoto . She was a former police officer whose job got lost for misunderstanding circumstances . After 3 hours of wait , guards took remaining players to a big stadium . Guards explain that this game is football freeze . In this game you have to make a team of 11 players where you have to decide first that who will be defend the goal coast and who will be striker . After voting this Takeshi was leader of the blue team whereas Anri and Yusuke were in the team of Takeshi . "Also every  3 minute you have to stop in your position  . If you move you die . Time limit is 95 minutes .The sound of the whistle echoed through the cold, empty stadium, signaling the beginning of the second game. A shiver ran through the remaining players as they prepared to take their positions. The tension in the air was thick, almost suffocating. The realization that any mistake, no matter how small, could cost them their lives had everyone on edge.

Takeshi stood tall, his expression as cold as the field beneath his boots. His sharp eyes scanned the area, calculating his next moves, weighing every decision. He wasn’t just playing for survival—he was playing to win.

“Alright, we have to keep our focus,” Takeshi said, addressing his team, Yusuke and Anri, along with the other players who had joined their team. “We need to pick our strongest players for defense, and we’ll put the best of us on offense. But remember, every three minutes, we freeze. Don’t forget that.”

Anri nodded, her face determined but calm. Yusuke cracked his knuckles, his gaze unwavering as he sized up their opponents. There was no hesitation in his eyes, just a fierce determination to survive.

The game had started, and the teams immediately began to scramble into position. Takeshi’s team, the blue team, quickly divided into their roles. Yusuke was put in the goal, a position he didn’t seem thrilled about but accepted with quiet confidence. Anri and Takeshi would serve as the offensive line, their main goal to push forward and score, while the rest of their teammates formed a defensive wall.

The green team—an opposing force that appeared just as determined—moved into their own positions. Their captain, a tall, broad-shouldered man with short blonde hair, led his team with a no-nonsense attitude, organizing their defense and offense with precision. The other players followed his lead, positioning themselves like chess pieces on the field.

Takeshi didn’t flinch, his mind sharp and calculating. He had studied his opponents’ movements from the moment they set foot on the field. He could already tell who the strongest ones were, who the weak links were. He had to move quickly, use his team’s strengths and cover their weaknesses.

The game began.

The ball was kicked into play, and immediately, chaos ensued. Players sprinted across the field, positioning themselves for the next attack or defense. The blue team, under Takeshi’s command, swiftly pushed forward, while the green team formed an almost impenetrable wall. Takeshi knew the importance of timing in this game. The freeze rule was their greatest weapon and their greatest curse.

At the three-minute mark, a loud alarm blared, signaling the first freeze. The players froze in place, as instructed, unable to move a muscle. Takeshi’s body tensed as he stood, eyes scanning the field, watching his teammates as they stayed in position. He could hear the heavy breathing of the players around him, the tension palpable in the air.

The seconds dragged on, every moment feeling like an eternity. Every player was locked in place, unable to even shift their gaze. But Takeshi’s mind didn’t falter. He kept calculating. He kept thinking.

The alarm rang again, signaling the end of the freeze. The game resumed, and the field erupted into movement once more. Takeshi’s team quickly recovered, shifting into their offensive strategy. He nodded to Anri, signaling her to make a run toward the goal.

Anri darted forward, using her agility to weave through the opposition’s defense. Takeshi was right behind her, setting up the perfect pass. She reached the ball first, but just as she was about to strike, a member of the green team lunged at her, tackling her to the ground. The crowd of players gasped, but Anri’s determination was unwavering. She kicked the ball forward just in time, sending it flying toward the goal.

Yusuke, now in position, leapt into action. His hands outstretched, he caught the ball with an impressive dive, knocking it away from the net just as the green team’s striker aimed for the goal. A collective cheer from the blue team erupted as Yusuke landed back on his feet, a fierce look in his eyes.

“We’re not done yet!” Yusuke yelled, his voice echoing across the field.

Takeshi smirked. “Keep it up. Don’t let up now.”

The game continued, each side relentlessly pushing forward, testing each other’s limits. Every three minutes, the freeze sounded, forcing both teams to remain in place, each player thinking strategy, evaluating their next move.

The freeze was both a curse and a blessing. It gave teams a chance to catch their breath, but it also gave the opposing team time to analyze their weaknesses. Takeshi couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. He needed to read the field like a book, anticipate the enemy’s moves before they even thought of making them.

Yusuke’s goalkeeping skills were impressive. His reflexes were sharp, and every time the green team came close to scoring, he managed to save the day. Anri’s speed and precision were just as crucial. Her ability to cut through the defense and make quick passes was a valuable asset. Together, they were forming a solid, cohesive team. But the green team wasn’t backing down either. They were relentless, every player working together in perfect synchrony.

Takeshi kept his eyes on the clock. With every passing minute, the stakes got higher. The end of the game was coming, and he knew they had to score soon, or they risked being overrun by the green team’s superior defense.

The final few minutes arrived. With only five minutes left on the clock, the blue team had yet to score. The green team’s defense had held strong, but Takeshi wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip away.

“Yusuke!” Takeshi shouted. “Get ready to block, I’m going for the goal!”

Yusuke nodded without hesitation, his stance shifting to prepare for the final push. Takeshi signaled Anri, and she passed the ball to him with precision. He took a deep breath, sprinting toward the goal as the green team closed in on him.

In the final moments of the game, with the pressure mounting and the time ticking away, Takeshi had one shot. One chance to secure their victory.

He kicked the ball with all his might.

The ball soared through the air, cutting through the freezing wind as it headed straight for the green team’s goalkeeper. Time seemed to slow down as the goalkeeper lunged forward, trying to block the shot. But it was too late.

With a resounding thud, the ball hit the back of the net.

The blue team erupted in cheers, their victory earned through sheer determination and skill. But there was no time to celebrate. The countdown for the next freeze sounded, and every player had to freeze once more.

Takeshi stood still, his body aching from the intense game, but his mind already shifting to the next phase. They had won, but there were still more games to come.

And Takeshi wasn’t done yet.