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Alexis Ness knew Michael Kaiser. He knew him more than Kaiser would probably like.
Ever since Kaiser had attempted a new wicked scheme by flying to Japan to crush an up and coming Japanese football player with sheer determination in his eyes. It was apparent Kaiser had caused himself his own demise.
Ness wonders if Kaiser regrets it now. If he regrets ever knowing Isagi Yoichi.
Michael's legs are fidgeting. There's sweat on his brows. Ness catches a glimpse of it when he offers Kaiser a glass of water. Kaiser doesn't bully him around anymore because he won't allow it again, but still he brings Kaiser a glass of water because he wants to, and because he'd noticed Kaiser hasn't had anything to eat or drink since waking up from bed four hours ago.
Kaiser is watching the Japan Vs Nigeria match. His shoulders are tense and he's not as menacing or smug as he was the other times he watched Isagi play.
Ness studies him from the corner of his eyes.
Kaiser looks a mess.
Ness hears him mutter under his breath.
“Fucking Itoshi scum,” he spits quietly. “Let Yoichi get that goal. He'd toss you aside right after.”
Ness winces.
“We had better coordination than whatever you two can formulate.”
Ness can hear the bitterness. Kaiser's jealousy of Isagi playing and teaming up with another person. He knows the person being Rin Itoshi makes it worse. He's been watching Kaiser crumble day by day because of his love - hate relationship with Yoichi.
Kaiser takes a deep breath when Isagi tells Rin they should “Test It”
“Test what?" Kaiser grumbles, voice dry as sheet paper.
Ness stands quietly beside his friend. He sees a pattern.