Chika Kirishima is a tough and key midfielder for Urawa Kunisei, known for her fierce marking and quick recoveries on the field. Once close friends with Midori Soshizaki, her feelings are now mixed with disappointment, but deep down, she still cares for her. A vital player, Chika’s dedication pushed her to strive for victories after a painful loss in the past. Her strong will and leadership shape both her team’s performance and her own growth.
Chika Kirishima wears special protective goggles during matches.
Chika is strict, determined, and fiercely competitive.
She is known for her tough approach on the field and does not hesitate to be direct with others.
Inside, however, she has a caring and protective feeling towards her juniors, especially Midori Soshizaki, whom she treats like a little sister.
Even when she acts strict, her intentions come from care and a desire for others to improve.
Chika Kirishima is a second-year student and midfielder (volante) for Urawa Kunisei High School.
She is from Toda Kita Junior High.
In junior high, she played alongside Midori Soshizaki as a double volante.
She once invited Midori to join her at Urawa Kunisei, but Midori chose Warabi Seinan instead, leading to some hurt feelings.
Chika is a crucial player on her team, both in attack and defense.
She is famous for her very strict man-to-man marking and powerful sliding tackles.
Even if she gets passed, she uses her incredible speed to catch up and steal the ball back, often starting counter-attacks.
Thanks to her hard work, her team has kept a clean sheet in official matches since last year.
Chika deeply cares for her junior, Midori Soshizaki, treating her like a beloved little sister in junior high.
She was hurt when Midori did not join her at Urawa Kunisei, which made her act distant and strict.
Despite this, she still cares for Midori and acknowledges her growth, especially after seeing her positive attitude outside the match.
"You girls shouldn't be on a team like this! For the future of women's soccer, you should be playing on a strong team like ours!!"
Junior High Days
Chika and Midori Soshizaki played as double volante in junior high, forming a strong bond.
Chika always looked out for Midori and acted as her mentor.
The Bitter Loss
A year ago, Chika made a mistake and let the rival school, Kunogi Gakuen, score a winning goal, ending her senior teammates' high school soccer journey.
This moment haunted her and drove her to work even harder.
The Invitation and the Rift
Before high school, Chika met Midori again and encouraged her to come to Urawa Kunisei.
Midori surprised her by choosing the underdog Warabi Seinan instead.
Feeling rejected and thinking of what could have been, Chika acted cool and strict toward her former teammate.
Facing Warabi Seinan
During the inter-high qualifiers, Chika played against Midori and her friends, showing her tough side both on and off the field.
After the match, she firmly told Midori, Nozomi Onda, and Sumire Suō that they should play for a stronger team for the sake of women's soccer.
Letting Go
The day after the game, Chika saw Midori in town smiling and talking about her dreams with passion.
Realizing how much Midori had grown, Chika felt her resentment and attachment fade away.
She silently acknowledged Midori as the wonderful junior she had always cared for.
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