: Ego uses Isagi’s idol, Noel Noa, as an example of the "hunger" needed to succeed, noting that Noa used soccer as a literal escape from poverty. Introduction to the Second Selection
: Isagi's development takes a dark turn as he watches eliminated players leave in tears; instead of pity, he feels a strengthened resolve to avoid their fate.
: The Second Selection consists of five stages where players must progress individually; only those who clear all stages move on to an elite training camp.
: Ego uses Isagi’s idol, Noel Noa, as an example of the "hunger" needed to succeed, noting that Noa used soccer as a literal escape from poverty. Introduction to the Second Selection
: Isagi's development takes a dark turn as he watches eliminated players leave in tears; instead of pity, he feels a strengthened resolve to avoid their fate.
: The Second Selection consists of five stages where players must progress individually; only those who clear all stages move on to an elite training camp.