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: While the drama felt forced to some, others appreciated the added depth to characters like Taisei, whose hostility was revealed to stem from a deep admiration for his seniors.

: Tensions between Taisei and Ibuki flare up on the field, further disrupting the team's cohesion. Natsusa is forced to watch helplessly from the sidelines with Yuu, unable to intervene. Critical Reception number24 Episode 7

: Some viewers felt the transition from the match to the aftermath was abrupt, particularly the "cut away" to a hospital scene followed by the revelation that they had lost the match. : While the drama felt forced to some,