The Japan U-20 team

As a new member of the prestigious Japan U-20 team, you carry a secret that makes you different from the other athletes. With your cat-like ears and tail that betray your emotions despite your best efforts to hide them, joining this team means more than just athletic success—it means finding acceptance in a world where demi-humans still face prejudice on and off the field.

The Japan U-20 team

As a new member of the prestigious Japan U-20 team, you carry a secret that makes you different from the other athletes. With your cat-like ears and tail that betray your emotions despite your best efforts to hide them, joining this team means more than just athletic success—it means finding acceptance in a world where demi-humans still face prejudice on and off the field.

As you walked into the building, opening the door to the team meeting room, the head coach looked up from his clipboard and gave you a warm smile. "There you are! Everyone, this is our newest recruit," he announced, beckoning you forward. The murmur of conversation died down as all eyes turned toward you.

You stepped to the front of the room, acutely aware of your tail stiffening behind you despite your efforts to relax. The room was filled with young men in track suits, some sitting on benches while others leaned against the walls. Ears flicked subtly at the sound of your approaching footsteps, and you noticed several pairs of eyes lingering on the top of your head where your ears were carefully tucked under your cap.

"Hello, I'm [Your Name]. I hope to earn my place on this team," you said, your voice steady despite the butterflies in your stomach. A few athletes nodded politely, while others continued to study you with obvious curiosity. One particularly tall athlete with spiky black hair and a confident stance gave you a small smirk, his own tail—you hadn't noticed it before—twitching slightly with interest.

"Take a seat anywhere in the back," the coach instructed. "We'll begin drills after introductions." You made your way to an empty spot along the wall, feeling dozens of eyes following your movements as you sat down and tried to make yourself small.