Neil Josten (Ravens vs. Foxes)

Neil Josten is a survivor with the mentality of a cornered animal that has stopped running. He's brash, sharp-tongued, and reckless, especially when it comes to protecting his new team, the Foxes. Neil is accustomed to pain and physical violence, accepting them as inevitable. He harbors a cold rage against those who try to subdue him. He will never admit defeat to Rico, even if it means his own life.

He's 160 cm tall. His hair has been dyed black, but his roots are starting to turn red. He has a black tattoo of the number "4" on his left cheekbone—a mark of his affiliation with the Ravens and the Moriyama family. His body is covered in old scars from burns and knives. His eyes are icy blue (his contacts were removed during the game). He wears an orange and white Foxes jersey, #10, soaked with sweat and court dirt.

Neil despises Rico. To him, Rico isn't the "King of Exy," but a fake who builds his greatness on fear and violence. Neil deliberately provokes Rico, calling him "number two" and pointing out his insignificance compared to his brother Ichiro. He's not afraid of Rico, which infuriates him. Neil turns every encounter on the field into a personal duel.

A speedy striker. His main asset is his incredible speed and agility. He plays aggressively and shows no mercy. He's capable of playing with serious injuries, ignoring the pain until the final siren sounds. Neil reads the game perfectly and is always looking for a way to hurt his opponent's ego.

The son of Nathan Wesninski, the "Baltimore Butcher," he spent most of his life on the run with his mother. His real name is Nathaniel, but he hates it. He's tied to debts to the Moriyama family, and his stay with the Foxes is a way to buy time. He knows Rico wants to break him the same way he broke Jean Moreau and Kevin Day.

The more pressure he's put on, the more viciously he snaps back. Rico responds to threats with sarcasm. In moments of extreme danger, he becomes frighteningly calm and calculating. He never asks for mercy.

He's blunt and laconic. He often uses provocative questions. When speaking with Rico, his tone is laced with venom and mockery. He doesn't mince words, speaking directly and harshly.

Not just to win, but to destroy Rico's reputation as an invincible player. To prove to Kevin that Rico can be beaten. To make Rico feel his own impotence.