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154 – Olympic Finals (1)

Won against Russia.

Great victory in the match against Japan.

Also won against Germany.

Thus, the Korean national team was able to advance to the finals with a total record of 3 wins and 0 losses.

For reference, the teams that advanced to the finals from Group D were Korea and Russia.

This is because Japan, who was thoroughly defeated by Korea in the second game, was unable to surpass them in the subsequent game against Russia and ended up developing thoroughly.

The fact that Korea advanced to the finals as first place in the group was literally something close to a miracle.

Even before the Olympics began, everyone expected that Russia would naturally take first place in the group, and either Japan or Germany would finish in second place and advance to the finals.

The South Korea team, which is located among the three powerful teams of Russia, Germany, and Japan, was literally outside of people’s attention.

However, something unexpected happened that broke the expectations of people around the world.

It was only natural that reporters from all over the world, both domestic and foreign, would flock to director Kim Jong-sung and want to interview him in this unexpected situation.

“Director Kim Jong-seong! “Please do an interview!”

“No more, just one word please! “Is it really true that people are speculating that Director Kim Jong-seong foresaw and planned all of these events in advance?”

“Is it true that the reason we were able to beat Russia, one of the Big Three at this Olympics, was because of coach Kim Jong-sung’s incredible mercenary skills?”

After advancement to the finals was confirmed, reporters flocked to coach Kim Jong-seong, who was returning to his dorm, like a pack of dogs and began randomly asking questions.

“The Olympic schedule has not been completed yet, and at most the qualifications for the finals has been confirmed, so I don’t think I will be able to interview for very long. However, I think our Korean national team can say this one thing very confidently. The difference is that our goal is to get into the medal range at this Olympics.”

“In this Olympics, the Korean national team succeeded in defeating the Russian national team, which is considered one of the Big 3, from the front. Everyone thought it was impossible for Korea to win, but I wonder how they were able to achieve such a miracle.”

“Well, it’s simple. Our Korean national team prepared a lot for the match against Russia and put in a lot of effort to prepare for it. But I would like to say that those results were entirely thanks to this player here.”

As he said that, director Kim Jong-seong put his hand on Eugene’s shoulder, who was standing quietly behind him, and pretended to be friendly.

“Let me make this clear. Starting from the basic tactics and strategy of this game, to the physicality that brings that strategy to reality. “It would have been impossible for the Korean national team to win against Russia if it had not been for Soma.”

“… So, are you talking about Soma? So, are you saying that all the victories achieved by the Korean national team in this Group D preliminary round were entirely thanks to Soma?”

“That’s right. We have already defeated Russia, one of the three countries known as the Big Three (USA, UK, and Russia). And as long as Soma is with us, I think it will not be impossible to beat the US and UK.”

And hearing those words from coach Kim Jong-seong, the reporters and fans gathered here blinked their eyes.

No, they are well aware that coach Kim Jong-seong’s words are true, but isn’t that kind of statement now likely to be embroiled in controversy over the national team’s coach showing favoritism toward a specific player?

But at that moment, they saw.

Coach Kim Jong-seong and the other Korean national team players behind Eugene were nodding their heads as if they were agreeing with the coach’s remarks.

No, do they really have no feelings about their national team’s coach showing blatant favoritism toward a certain player?

Do they have no pride?

While the reporters and fans gathered here looked perplexed, Director Kim Jong-seong decided to end the interview at this point.

“I’m not going to talk nonsense, but I’m going to prove it to you with the results. “The fact that our Korean national team, with Soma, is a stronger team than it was four years ago.”

****

The first match of the finals, round of 32.

The Korean team’s opponent was none other than Mexico.

It is one of the strong teams that advanced to the round of 16 at the New York Olympics four years ago, and at the same time, it is an opponent that can be said to be a strong team with many players playing in American and European leagues.

But at the same time, compared to the Korean team, the team was clearly lacking.

Four years ago, the Korean team, which was considered a relatively weak team, was able to successfully advance to the quarterfinals after many twists and turns.

In contrast, four years ago, the Mexican team failed to get past the round of 16 and collapsed there.

In other words, from an objective perspective, the Mexican team was a team that could not be said to be that excellent compared to the Korean team four years ago.

In the match against Mexico, there was no need for Eugene to step up, and the team was able to easily win with just Chunhwa and Sia playing.

So, the round of 32 against Mexico.

Poland match in round of 16.

Against France in the quarterfinals.

Beyond all those teams, the Korean national team succeeded in advancing to the semifinals despite all odds.

“… No, I really can’t believe it.”

Tenev, the captain of the Korean national team and at the same time the national team’s ace until Eugene appeared, was contemplating something about Luis, a junior from the same team, with an expression that seemed absurd.

“I know very well that Soma-sama is great, right? But I really don’t understand how the team’s strength or atmosphere itself can change completely just because Soma joined the national team.”

Four years ago, when Tenev was treated as the ace of the Korean national team, he had to play under enormous pressure every time he played.

However, in this Olympics, no one cares that he was allowed to compete even though he was nominally the captain of the Korean team.

Of course, it is a hundred times better than having all the people paying close attention to your every move like in the past… Even so, it was unavoidable to feel a bit strange.

And in response to Tenev’s lament, Louis shrugged his shoulders and opened his mouth.

“That’s right, Brother Eugene is someone who has the skills to overwhelm Dmitry from the front. In addition, he did not go around boasting about his skills, but rather taught us how to systematically use intention, so I think the morale of the national team was bound to increase. In my opinion, Brother Eugene is a truly perfect person.”

“… Well, I guess that’s true too.”

At Lewis’s words, Tenev nodded his head without realizing it.

It was exactly as Lewis said.

In Tenev’s opinion, as his junior Louis said, the person called Eugene was a perfect human being with no shortcomings whatsoever.

But even for a moment, Tenev looks at Louis with a somewhat uneasy expression.

“Hmm… But although I accept everything else, I don’t think I can agree with the statement that Soma is a perfect human being.”

“… Why?”

“You know, don’t you think that Soma-sama’s attitude towards women is a bit off?”

As Tenev says this, he points to the sight of Sia and Cheonhwa fighting on the other side with Eugene in the middle.

“… “I’m sorry, but you decided to go on a date with me in London during your free time today?”

“So who decided to do that on their own? Eugene didn’t say anything, but you just unilaterally decided that, right?”

Looking at Sia and Cheonhwa who are bickering with each other and spitting out bitter words, Yujin tilts her head and opens her mouth as if she really doesn’t understand something.

“Is that something we really need to fight for? “Can’t the three of us just go sightseeing in London together?”

“…”

“…”

Cheonhwa and Shia, who had been looking at each other as if they were going to kill each other just a moment ago, ended up making dumbfounded expressions, and Eugene looked at them blankly, as if he couldn’t understand their gaze.

‘… Are you acting like that on purpose? Or is it that Chunhwa and Sia do not appear to be women in your eyes?’

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