Isagi is shaken. Bachira’s pass to Rin wasn’t just a tactical decision — it was a declaration: Rin is the one I want to play with.
Isagi finally realizes that he’s stuck chasing someone else’s pace instead of defining his own.
The match restarts, and Isagi desperately tries to read Rin’s movements again, but Rin’s aura is too strong. Every prediction Isagi makes is countered. Every run is blocked. Every idea gets crushed by Rin’s overwhelming talent.
This chapter focuses heavily on internal struggle:
Isagi’s doubt vs. Isagi’s ego.
Meanwhile, Nagi pulls Isagi aside and says something that hits him hard:
“Stop chasing Rin’s football. Create yours.”
This sparks a shift.
Isagi begins looking at the field not through Rin’s lens — but through his own unique pattern-recognition style.
He identifies a small “dead zone” behind Tokimitsu’s massive frame — a pocket no one is using.
Isagi sprints toward it.
For the first time in this match, he moves independently of Rin.
Key Characters
| Character | Role |
| Isagi Yoichi | Begins rediscovering his own playstyle. |
| Nagi Seishiro | Helps Isagi shift his mindset. |
| Rin Itoshi | Continues dominating with pure genius. |
| Bachira | Drawn more toward Rin’s style. |
Themes
- Breaking Free From Rival Shadows
- Ego Rebirth
- Identity in Sports
Final Thoughts
Chapter 62 sets the emotional core for the next chapters. Isagi doesn’t need to copy Rin — he needs to evolve into something new.
