I can do it

Also directing my gaze towards the mirror…

''ahhhhh!! ''

"That…what…is…that?!"

My…my back, it had…the number "7" written on it in bold, and it also had some in smaller letters on my torso and on my calves at the shin. A number appeared in all the places that hurt me.

"Don't worry about it, it's nothing serious."

"How come it's nothing serious?!" I replied to him, looking furious, my gaze filled with anger.

How can he say it's nothing serious? They're going to think I'm a delinquent, and what's the point of all this?! This thing is going to drive me crazy.

"Like I said, it's a gift I gave you. »

« And why_»

As I spoke, he continued without even paying attention to what I had to say.

« From this day on, you have become the new heir of the number 7. »

« Inherited the what? »

« Let me explain it to you calmly, you have inherited the style of play and the techniques of all the great 7 of football that exists and that existed well before you, the blood of the greatest number 7 of football now flows in your veins. »

If I understand correctly, this number written behind me gives me the possibility of acquiring all the techniques and the styles of play of all the great seven of football that have existed and that currently exist.

« But that's great, I no longer have to rack my brain to come up with a plan to win, you're saving my life. But wait... It's too easy to be true, that's the contract, isn't it? »

I shouldn't get too excited about this knowing his twisted character, anything can happen with him.

A devilish smile appeared on his face. I think I was right not to get too excited.

"Alright, let's go!" he said in a childish voice.

"First of all, within forty-eight hours, you must confess in front of your entire school that you are the one who destroys all the ball shops in the city. If you don't keep your part of the deal, you lose the contract." he continued.

"And, you must always have a ball at least one meter away from you wherever you go. If you don't respect the rule, you will be struck with terrible mental and physical pain until you touch a ball. But this does not apply when you are on a football field no matter what reason you are there. »

After hearing these rules, I kept my calm and tried to analyze the situation, because the time has come to switch to serious mode, I have to gather as much information as possible.

First of all, I have to say in front of my entire school that I am the one responsible for the fires that took place in the city's ball stores. Otherwise, I automatically lose the contract that stipulates that I have to win the inter-high school tournament in order to see my wish of saving Mia come true.

On the other hand, if I don't keep a ball next to me, I will suffer indefinitely until I touch a ball again, but in the case where I am on a football field, even if I go to sleep, not to play, I don't need to hold a ball next to me, it's like my only moment of respite.

''Wow'' a black ball similar to that football god appeared out of nowhere, so I grabbed it, even though I had a bit of goosebumps. I think I'm starting to get used to all this.

"Is this the ball I have to carry everywhere?" I asked him.

"Yes, but don't you have anything to say about all these rules to follow.", Not seeing me agitated by all his rules, he asked me the question with a suspicious look.

"If this is what I have to do to make Mia wake up, then I will do it without hesitation.", I answered him with a serious and composed look.

These are my true feelings.

"Well well."

"Now can you explain to me how I can use this gift?", Not seeing things progress, I urged him to move on to the next topic.

With his usual evil smile, he answered me.

"You will never be able to use this gift in your entire life.", he explained.

"Huh! But why?"

I don't understand, how is that possible? Why can't I use this gift?

"It's very simple, to get in phase with No. 7, you have to have a love of football. The greater your love for football, the more you are in phase with No. 7 and obviously, you become more powerful."

So if I don't have a love for football, this gift is useless to me.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Yes, go ahead.", he said curiously.

"Why did you give me this gift then?" »

That's right, why give me a gift that will give me an edge over others on the field? Even if I can't use it, why bother giving it to me in the first place?

His actions don't quite match his words, is it because of his mixed feelings towards me?

"That's because I wanted to see you running around looking for love for football in order to become stronger, if you really want to save it, you'll have to put your hatred aside and sing from the rooftops that you love football."

In other words, he simply wanted to humiliate me, talk about a blessing. I was wrong on all counts with my speculations.

"I have another question, what's the difference between the techniques of the number 7s who came after me and the techniques of other football players?" »

I think I'm right to ask this question, what's the point of killing myself chasing techniques that I can't have when I can simply learn them?

"You dare ask me the difference between the outside of Luka Modric's foot and that of a tenth division player?"

Why so much hate? It's a simple question.

So, I conclude that if one day I somehow manage to get in phase with the number 7, the mastery rate and the efficiency of my actions, my game and my techniques will be of a completely different level than those that can be seen everywhere. It's really a shame that I can't resort to this, but I won't let myself get down, I will do everything to achieve it, with or without love for football.

"One last question, does the number 7 on my body have anything to do with the answer I gave when we signed our contract? »

When he talked about contracts, he asked me to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messiah. Cristiano was my answer, and a seven appeared on my body, so there is reason to be curious.

"No, it has nothing to do with it, it's the number 7 that chose you, and not the other way around."

So, even if I had said Lionel Messiah, it's a 7 that would be written on my body.

What's this story about a number choosing me? I think I've learned too much illogical stuff for today.

"And you, why did you choose Cristiano Ronaldo and not Lionel Messiah?"

"That's none of your business."

"I'm sure your answer has something to do with that girl."

"Shut up." I told him.

Although it's not entirely wrong. But it's none of his business.

"One last thing. ", I thought the discussion was over, but he spoke again.

"Yes, I'm listening to you.", I told him curiously.

"The second reason I gave you this power is to show you the difference between playing football with love for the sport and without love for the sport."

"What do you mean by that?"

"You'll understand soon enough and unfortunately, you'll only have your eyes to cry with.", He said with his usual smile before disappearing, it was as if he saw my future by looking at me.

"Wait_"

''Kô kô kô''

Just as I was about to catch up with him, someone knocked on the door.

"Honey, it's me mom, are you still in bed?"

Well, I think I know what I have to do now, there's no turning back.

"No, I'll be right there.", I told him.