To the world stage! Glory and ambition await young Ashito Aoi as he takes his first steps toward becoming a professional soccer player. But after being thrust into a new, harsh environment, can he cling to his slender hope and climb his way to the top? A fateful encounter on Futami Beach in Ehime, Japan, brings together Fukuda Tatsuya—once a rising star and a player on the verge of greatness whose career ended far too soon—and Aoi Ashito, a brash, hot-headed striker who loves soccer despite his selfish tendencies. After being selected to try out for the Tokyo City Esperion Youth club, Ashito Aoi bets his future on the chance to create a better life for his single mother and older brother, all while confronting his own shortcomings and navigating the highly competitive world of J-Youth Soccer.