Chapter 61 begins with the tension rising again as both teams reset. Bachira, who has been strangely quiet since the match intensified, suddenly comes alive. He begins dribbling with a flair and madness that even his own team wasn’t expecting.
He slips past Tokimitsu with a sharp outside cut.
He nutmegs Aryu without losing speed.
He even forces Rin to adjust his angle.
Isagi watches Bachira with a mix of admiration and confusion — this isn’t the usual playful Bachira. This is a predator called Bachira, inspired by ego instead of fun.
But Bachira isn’t doing this for Isagi or teamwork.
He’s doing it to chase his “monster” — the inner voice telling him to find the best possible partner to play with. At this moment, Bachira believes that partner is Rin, not Isagi.
Isagi’s heart sinks. He realizes that while he’s been fighting Rin on the field, he’s also losing Bachira to Rin’s overwhelming aura.
Bachira passes to Rin, who finishes with a swift and lethal shot.
Another goal.
Another reminder:
If Isagi can’t surpass Rin, he’ll lose everything — even Bachira.
Key Characters
| Character | Role |
| Bachira Meguru | Awakens a new ego-driven self; shifts allegiance toward Rin. |
| Isagi Yoichi | Realizes he is losing Bachira. |
| Rin Itoshi | Becomes Bachira’s new ideal partner. |
| Aryu, Tokimitsu | Fail to contain Bachira’s awakening. |
Themes
- Searching for Belonging
- Ego Awakening
- Losing Allies to Stronger Rivals
Final Thoughts
Chapter 61 marks a turning point: Bachira grows — but in a direction that threatens Isagi. It adds emotional weight to the rivalry and sets the stage for Isagi’s next breakthrough.
