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: His rational mind tells him that passing to Isagi or Nagi will result in a goal and a team victory. However, his deep-seated ego warns that making such a pass would mean his "death" as a striker.

: Originally published in Weekly Shōnen Magazine and available on platforms like MagaPocket and Comic Days . : His rational mind tells him that passing

: Baro experiences a haunting vision of a future where he is a mediocre "former genius" sitting at home, watching Isagi lead Japan to victory on TV. : Baro experiences a haunting vision of a

: Team White (Isagi, Nagi, Baro) vs. Team Red ( Chigiri , Kunigami, Reo). , titled " The Crossroads of Losers "

, titled " The Crossroads of Losers " (敗北者の岐路), captures the psychological turning point for Shoei Baro as he faces the prospect of losing his "King" persona to Yoichi Isagi's overwhelming presence on the field. Chapter Overview

The 3-on-3 match in the Second Selection reaches a fever pitch with the score tied at 4–4. Baro, in possession of the ball, is paralyzed by the realization that he is no longer the "main character" of the match. He sees both Isagi and Nagi as the ones dictating the game, and for the first time, he considers passing the ball to secure a win.

: Refusing to submit to Isagi’s "light," Baro rejects the idea of being a supporting player. He chooses to "devour" himself, finding a new way to shine by utilizing his own failure as bait. Series Context Arc : Second Selection Arc.