Yoshinori Sakai

This player, known for his resilience, was initially sidelined when Tatsumi arrived, making way for the younger Sera. Despite shifts in team formation, including when Tatsumi played in a two-forward setup, he remained on the bench. He openly admitted that at thirty-one, he recognized he wasn't as peak as Natsuki or Sera in terms of strength or speed, but he firmly believed in perseverance, asserting that the ball always favors those who never quit, a sentiment he reinforced even after Natsuki's return.