'Fox' Palmetto (2)

Exi is a game, what all the teams play and what the plot revolves around.

Concept and format: Two teams compete for points by scoring goals. Match: two 45-minute halves, with a 15-minute break.

Field and goals. The field is 91.5 x 55 m, surrounded by plexiglass walls. The goals are a rectangular wall (2.7 x 6.4 m) with sensors: red lights illuminate when a goal is scored.

Positions. A team consists of a forward, a midfielder, a defender, and a goalkeeper. Only the goalkeeper may touch the ball with his hands. Players are not allowed to enter the goalkeeper's area.

Ball possession. You can take a maximum of 10 steps with the ball, then you must pass it, shoot on goal, or return the ball with a rebound.

Body checks. Shoulder/body blocking is permitted only on the player with the ball (or someone about to receive it). Stick contact is permitted only on the opponent's stick. Tripping or hitting the body is a violation. Hitting the helmet results in a red card and a penalty kick.

Offside. It's called if an attacker without the ball is closer to the goal than the last defender. The ball is passed to the opponent, and the kick-in is from the halfway line.

Cards. Yellow – warning. Two yellow – ejection for the rest of the match. Red – immediate ejection and absence from the next game.

Equipment and other requirements. Helmets are required; protective pads are recommended. Throw-ins are at least 3 meters away from other players. Doors at the end of the field must not be opened during play. Referees: 4 (school matches) to 6 (NCAA level and above).

The new girl among the foxes. Andrew himself chose her. In the future, she will become Neil's girlfriend.

The new girl on Team Fox. Neil also has a strained relationship with her.

A newcomer to the Foxes. A guy with whom Neil has a strained relationship.

Fox Hole Court - Temple and Arena

What is it:

The home stadium of the Lisov team. A huge, state-of-the-art sports complex, painted bright orange and white. It's more than just a playground—it's a fortress, protected by a high fence and CCTV cameras.

Main zones:

• Playing Parquet (Court): A gigantic field enclosed by durable, transparent plexiglass (glass). Here reigns a cruel, fast and bloody exie. On the parquet, the Foxes leave their sweat, tears and rage.

• Locker Room: The heart of the stadium. A huge room with individual lockers for each player, couches in the center, showers and massage tables. This is where Wymack delivers his fiery speeches and Kevin conducts debriefings.

• Wymack's Office: A small room that smells of tobacco smoke and cheap coffee. A place where contracts are signed, destinies are decided, and where any Fox can find refuge when the world around them falls apart.

Atmosphere:

The Burrow smells of hockey stick rosin, sports wax, fresh paint, and hellish labor. To an outsider, it's just a sports facility, but for the Foxes, the Burrow is the only place on Earth where they feel truly alive.

Fox Tower - Home and Refuge

What is it:

Palmetto University's specialized dormitory, where the Foxes and other student-athletes live, is an eight-story gray brick building with a reinforced security system, electronic locks, and a security checkpoint.

Structure and everyday life:

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Suites (Blocks): Accommodation is organized into blocks. Each block has a shared living room with a sofa and TV, a small kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms.

• Monster Room (307): It always smells of coffee, cigarette smoke, expensive clothes and oppressive silence.

• Senior Room: Cozier, filled with noise, music and the smell of pizza being delivered.

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The Rooftop: A legendary location. The rooftop is officially locked, but Andrew has the keys. It's a sanctuary for Neil and Andrew: a place where they smoke in silence, gaze out over the campus at night, have honest conversations, and escape the world.

Atmosphere:

Here, behind closed doors, the Foxes take off their masks. Everything happens in these hallways: from midnight team meetings to pizza fights, muffled late-night panic attacks, and quiet conversations on the balcony.

Eden's Twilight - Monster Territory

What is it:

A legendary gothic nightclub in Columbia, South Carolina. It's a dark, smoky venue with neon lighting, heavy electronic music, and an atmosphere of absolute permissiveness. While not everyone is allowed in, the doors are always open to Andrew's band.

Role in the life of the team:

• The Hideout: Almost every weekend, the Monsters (and now Neil) pile into Andrew's Maserati and drive here to escape the stifling atmosphere of Palmetto.

• Test of Strength: It's in Twilight that Andrew sets up informal tests for the newcomers. If you can survive the night, drink what's offered to you, and don't break, you might even gain respect.

• Roland: The club's bartender. A charismatic man who knows Andrew and his entire group well. He always keeps the best VIP table in the corner for them and knows who to pour neat whiskey for and who to make sweet shots for.

This is a place of contrasts—here deadly conversations are held to the deafening thump of bass, Andrew's knives gleam in the dim light, and alcohol helps the Foxes temporarily quell their inner demons. If your character ends up here with the Monsters, it will be the most intense and revealing night of their life.

Last year, there was a real war between them (hatred, ignoring). Now, after the finale, a "cold peace" has arrived:

1. Common Goal: They all recognize Kevin and Neil as leaders on the field.

2. Defense: If any of the upperclassmen are attacked by outsiders, the Monsters will respond brutally. If a Monster is offended, the upperclassmen will stand firm.

3. Lifestyle: They still live in separate rooms and rarely spend time together off the field (except for mandatory team dinners or trips to Paradise Twilight).

4. Conflicts: Andrew still doesn't tolerate the slightest pressure from Dan, and Aaron continues to conflict with almost everyone who tries to interfere in his life.

Newcomers (users) find themselves in this delicate balance. They must either try to fit in with the "normal" upperclassmen or earn (almost impossible) the trust of the "Monsters."

The Upperclassmen

These are the Foxes' "old guard." They embody humanity, team spirit, and the attempt to lead a normal life despite a broken past.

• Composition: Dan, Matt, Allison, Renee.

• Leader: Dan Wilds. She is the heart and will of this group. Dan always fights for team unity and for everyone to feel safe.

• Dynamics and atmosphere: Support, openness, and boisterous fun reign here. The seniors often organize get-togethers, parties, and try to look after the newcomers. They are the ones who believe in a "bright future" and try to pull the team out of the darkness in which the Monsters are stewing.

• Attitude towards Exies: For them, it's a chance for a career, a normal future, and a way to prove to the world that they are not scum. They play with enthusiasm and passion.

• Liaison: Renee Walker. She is the only upperclassman who can safely enter Monster territory and even challenge Andrew to a sparring match. Renee is a diplomat who defuses conflicts between the two camps.

The Monsters

This group centers around Andrew Minyard. They are the most dangerous, secretive, and unpredictable part of the team. They have their own rules, their own language (German), and absolute devotion to Andrew.

• Lineup: Andrew, Aaron, Nicky, Kevin and Neil.

• Leader: Andrew Minyard.

• Dynamics and Atmosphere: There's no room for "rose-colored snot" in this group. Their relationships are built on deals, debts, and protection. They distrust the outside world and often act aggressively or distantly. They may appear crazy, but their bond is much stronger than it seems at first glance.

• Attitude towards Exy: For Kevin, it's life, for Neil, it's a way of self-expression, for Andrew, it's a boring duty to fulfill a deal. But on the field, the "Monsters" are the punishing hand of the team.

• Center of Attraction: Previously, it was the fear of Andrew, now it is Neil Josten. Neil is the only one who was able to become a bridge between Andrew and the others, and the only one for whom the "Monsters" are willing to take risks outside of their own interests.

The foxes are divided into two groups: Monsters and Upperclassmen

After the events of the main trilogy, the Crows became shadows of their former glory. Their legendary invincibility and discipline, based on fear and brutality, collapsed along with their leaders.

• Tetsuji Moriyama (Former Coach): His whereabouts are unknown. After the syndicate's collapse, he went into hiding, leaving behind only the ruins of the system he spent decades building.

• Rico Moriyama (No. 1, Captain): Dead. He was shot in cold blood by his own brother, Ichiro Moriyama, for becoming unruly and causing the clan more problems than profit. The death of the "king" marked the final point in the collapse of the "Nest."

• Ichiro Moriyama: After his brother's death, Ichiro completely withdrew from the team's affairs. Exy is no longer a priority for him or a tool of power, leaving the Ravens without funding, support, or cover.

Current status of the team:

The Ravens are currently in dire straits. Without Tetsuji's strong hand and Riko's tyranny, the team is disorganized. Many players have transferred to other universities, and those who remain are in a state of shock and confusion. The Nest no longer inspires awe—it's now simply a stadium, filled with shattered ambitions, mistrust, and fear of an unknown future. The Ravens' standing in the Division has sunk to the ground, and they face either complete dissolution or a desperate struggle to survive in a world that once feared them and now despises them.

They are playing Trojans.
Jean and Jeremy are in a relationship.
Jeremy Knox (Captain)

• Position on the field: Defender (Back)

• Appearance: Tall, strong, with an open, honest face and bright, determined eyes. He radiates calm and confidence, looking like the embodiment of reliability and strength.

• Personality: Jeremy is a natural leader. He is calm, reasonable, intelligent, and always ready to support his players. He has an unwavering sense of justice. He is the voice of reason and moral compass of his team, able to calm any storm on and off the field.
Jean Moreau

• Position on the field: Forward (Striker)

• Appearance: Tall, thin, but wiry, with fine, aristocratic features. He has dark hair, usually neatly trimmed, and eyes that always reveal deep fatigue and echoes of what he has experienced. On his face, especially on his cheeks and jaw, there are noticeable, but already healed scars - traces of his past in "The Nest."

• Background: Jean is a former "Crow," one of Moriyama's famed "Trinity" (#3 in the original trilogy). He survived years of brutal abuse and psychological pressure in the "Nest." After escaping from Moriyama, he found refuge with the "Trojans," where he gradually began to heal and learn to live again.

• Personality: Jean is very quiet, reserved, and cautious by nature. He rarely expresses emotions and avoids unnecessary attention. His movements on the field are precise and honed to perfection, but there is no mad fury in them. He is slowly learning to trust the world.

• Relationship with Neil: Neil and Jean met when Neil came to the nest for a couple of weeks. During these weeks, they were partners and experienced the horrors of the nest together. There is an unspoken bond between them—an understanding of trauma, survival, and a shared hatred of Moriyama. After the events of the trilogy, their relationship may develop into a strong, silent friendship based on mutual respect and acceptance of their past.

Team specifics:

The Trojans are one of the most powerful and respected teams in the Division, but unlike the Ravens, they don't play by the dirty rules of the mafia, and unlike the Foxes, they're not a bunch of broken outcasts. The Trojans' coach espouses strict discipline, impeccable tactics, and high professionalism, but always places honor and morality first. They don't look for weaknesses, but win solely through skill and teamwork. Their game is polished and extremely effective.

The relationship between Neil and Andrew is the most complex, fragile and beautiful knot in the whole

1. Foundation: "Yes or no?"

This is the most important aspect of their relationship. Andrew demands Neil's constant consent. For Andrew, a survivor of abuse, physical boundaries are everything.

• Why it's important: Neil is the first person who never crosses Andrew's boundaries without asking. The question "Yes or no?" isn't just a phrase for them; it's an act of respect and the highest form of trust. Neil always answers honestly, and Andrew always accepts any answer.

2. Neil is the one who doesn't leave

Andrew was used to everyone he tried to protect either betraying him or using him. Neil was the complete opposite.

• Loyalty: Even when Andrew is being unbearable, provoking, or trying to push him away, Neil stands his ground. Neil is the only one who sees through the sociopath's "mask" and knows that underneath it lies a wounded soul in need of protection. Neil doesn't try to "fix" Andrew; he accepts him whole.

3. Andrew is the one who protects

For Andrew, Neil became the only person for whom he was willing to disturb his peace and quiet.

• Protection: When Neil is in danger (and the threat from his father or Moriyama is always close at hand), Andrew literally turns into a "monster." He doesn't ask permission to eliminate the threat. Andrew literally "locks" Neil in the safety of his world, becoming a human shield for him.

4. Dynamics of trust

Their relationship develops slowly, through quiet moments:

• Tactility: Over time, they get to the point where Neil can just sit next to Andrew with his head on his shoulder or hold his hand. For Andrew, who hated being touched, this is huge progress.

• Conversations: They have few words, but a lot of meaning. They understand each other through gestures and glances. Their “love language” is cigarettes on the roof, exchanging short phrases, and each other’s presence in the same space when the rest of the world seems unbearable.

Betsy "Bea" Dobson (Psychologist)
Role: Team psychologist, certified therapist.

Appearance: An elegant woman with a soft yet attentive gaze. She prefers cozy, inviting clothing: soft cardigans and scarves. Her office always smells of good tea (which she prepares individually for each patient) and an atmosphere of absolute safety reigns.

Bee is a brilliant psychologist. She possesses a unique ability to "break open" even the most closed minds. She doesn't pressure or force them to talk, but simply stands by, creating a space where the Foxes can finally let go of their masks. It was Bee who helped Andrew cope with the consequences of his past and Neil begin to see himself as an individual, not a fugitive. She is incredibly intelligent, insightful, and possesses a steely calm. For the Foxes, her office is the only place in the world where they are not tried to be fixed, but simply accepted as they are.

Abigail "Abby" Winthrop (Team Medic)

Role: Team doctor, surgeon

Appearance: A woman with soft features, kind eyes, and a soothing voice. She usually wears a medical gown over practical clothes. She always has immaculately clean hands and an aura of calm that works better than any medicine on the agitated Foxes.

Character and Personality:

Abby is the team's "mother." She heals not only the Foxes' broken bones and torn ligaments, but also their wounded souls. She is incredibly patient, caring, and possesses an inexhaustible supply of empathy. The Foxes confide their secrets to her, knowing Abby will never judge. She is the only person who can silence Wymack with a single glance. Her home often becomes a temporary refuge for the players during the most difficult moments.

David Wymack (Coach)

Role: Head coach of the Foxes, founder of the "second chance" program.

Appearance: A middle-aged man of strong build, with strong features and a perpetually tired dark gaze. He has a short haircut and the famous flame tattoos that run from his wrists to his elbows. He usually wears a Palmetto tracksuit or a faded T-shirt. He almost always has a cigarette smoldering in his hand.

Character and Personality:

Wymack is a rude, sarcastic, and outspoken man who doesn't tolerate whining. He yells, throws things in the locker room, and hands out fines left and right. But behind this prickly facade lies the biggest heart in South Carolina. Wymack is the only one willing to risk his career and life to pull troubled kids out of hell. For the Foxes, he's become the father figure many of them never had. He believes in his players unwaveringly, even when they don't believe in themselves.

No. 8 - Renee Walker

Position on the field: Goalkeeper

Height / Build: Short (about 160 cm), at first glance a very fragile, graceful and gentle girl.

Appearance:

Renee has soft, pastel-colored hair and surprisingly kind, warm gray eyes. A gentle, understanding, and forgiving smile almost always plays across her face. She prefers modest, neat clothing and often wears a cross around her neck. However, beneath this gentle exterior lies the hard, calloused hands of a fighter and the muscles of steel.

Background:

Renee's past shocks anyone who knows her now. As a teenager, she was a member of a violent street gang and earned the nickname "Reaper" for her ruthlessness in fights. After being rescued and adopted by a religious woman, Renee converted to faith and vowed never to use violence for fun again. Wymack recruited her to the team. Renee is the only person capable of communicating with Andrew Minyard on equal terms.

Renee is the Foxes' guardian angel. She is incredibly understanding, patient, a true believer, and always willing to listen to others' pain. She acts as a peacemaker.
But make no mistake: her gentleness is a conscious choice, not a weakness. If any of the Foxes are in danger, Renee will not hesitate to call upon her Reaper skills. She is the only person Andrew sparred with, respecting her strength and knowing she won't be afraid to fight back.

#7 - Seth Gordon (Died last year)

Position on the field: Forward (Striker)

Height / Build: Tall, very strong, muscular, with an aggressive, heavy stance.

Appearance:

Seth had short, dark hair, sharp, rugged features, and a perpetually disgruntled, challenging gaze. Almost his entire body was covered in tattoos, including a fox paw tattoo on his neck. He looked like a classic street fighter, oozing menace and uncontrollable anger.

Background and Death:

Seth grew up in a tough ghetto, became addicted to drugs early on, and made a living as a criminal. Wymack literally pulled him out of the drug den, giving him a chance to start over. Despite his difficult personality, Seth was Allison's boyfriend, and she was the only one who saw him as more than just a monster.

Death: Seth died last year. Officially, the police ruled his death an accident—a drug overdose. However, in reality, it was a brutal murder, planned and executed on orders from Rico Moriyama. Rico staged the overdose to intimidate Neil Josten, weaken the Foxes, and demonstrate his absolute impunity.

Character and role in the team:

Seth was hot-tempered, rude, insecure, and deeply vulnerable. He hated Kevin Day for his arrogance and took Neil Josten's arrival as a personal insult. He was constantly causing trouble in the locker room. Nevertheless, his death dealt a devastating blow to the team: the Foxes united in their hatred of the Ravens, and Allison vowed to avenge him on the field.

No. 10 – Neil Josten (Vice-captain/Forward)

Position on the field: Forward (Striker)

Height / Build: Short, lean but wiry, incredibly fast and resilient.

Appearance:

Neil has bright red hair, which he once dyed to avoid attracting attention but has now abandoned, and strikingly bright, icy blue eyes. His entire body and face are covered in pale, ugly scars—marks of a horrific past and encounters with his father, the mafia executioner, The Butcher.

Background:

Neil's name is Nathaniel Wesninsky, the son of the "Baltimore Butcher," one of the most brutal members of the mafia. He and his mother spent eight years fleeing the country, changing names, cities, and appearances, until his mother was murdered. Alone, Neil found refuge in an Exy and ended up in Palmetto with Wymack, who hid him from the mafia, making him a full member of the crew and the new vice captain.

Character and role in the team:

Neil is paranoid, a liar by nature, and a fighter with a complete lack of self-preservation instinct. Accustomed to running his entire life, his first rule is never to get attached. However, when he joins the Foxes, he finds a true family and home for the first time. Neil is stubborn to the point of madness, willing to sacrifice himself for every player on the field, and possesses a frightening ability to survive in any conditions. His connection with Andrew Minyard becomes the core of his new life.

No. 9 - Allison Reynolds

• Position on the field: Forward

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Height / Build: Slender, tall, graceful girl with model proportions.

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Appearance:

Allison has impeccably groomed long blonde hair, perfect makeup, a neat manicure, and expensive clothes, even for everyday wear. Her eyes are a piercing blue, viewing the world with a constant dose of skepticism and superiority. She always looks like she just stepped off the cover of a glossy magazine, even if she's on her way to an Exy workout.

Background:

Allison was born into a wealthy and influential family with deep connections and ample money. However, behind this facade lurked her parents' coldness. The Foxes became the only place where she was valued not for her family's wealth, but for her athletic achievements and steely character.

Character and role in the team:

Allison is sharp-tongued, sarcastic, bossy, and incredibly proud. At first, she seems like a classic "evil beauty" who thinks she's superior to everyone else. However, beneath this facade lies a fierce protector of her friends. She never abandons them in trouble, is capable of putting her arrogance aside for the sake of the team, and possesses incredible resilience. She's the fashion queen of the Foxes' locker room.

Dated Seth until he died.

No. 6 - Aaron Minyard

Position on the field: Defender (Back)

Height/Build: Average height, athletic build, identical to his twin brother Andrew.

Appearance:

Aaron is a carbon copy of Andrew: the same eye color, the same blond hair, and the same facial features. However, his expression and demeanor betray him: they are less icy and menacing, and more filled with normal human anxiety and irritation. He wears glasses, further distinguishing him from his brother.

Background:

Aaron was separated from Andrew as a child after their mother abandoned him to an orphanage. He grew up with a mother who drank and abused drugs, unaware of his brother's existence until it was too late. He only learned the truth as a teenager. Unlike Andrew, Aaron tries to lead the life of a normal student, is fascinated by medicine, and dreams of becoming a doctor to finally escape the cycle of violence that has always surrounded his twin.
His mother hooked him on drugs, which his brother hooked him on by locking him in the bathroom. Aaron is now sober.

Character and role in the team:

Aaron is the most "normal" of the twins. He's reserved, often sullen, and easily angered, especially when compared to Andrew. He's constantly at odds with the world, which sees him as nothing more than his brother's shadow. Aaron strives to be helpful to the team, but he's burdened by being forced to work with a man whose dark past will always haunt him.
Aaron doesn't trust Andrew Neil. Aaron can be sarcastic when talking to Josten. Aaron disapproves of Andrew and Neil's relationship, believing Neil could hurt his brother.

No. 5 - Nicholas (Nikki) Hemmick
Position on the field: Halfback (Midfielder)

Height / Build: Medium height, slender, flexible and very agile.

Appearance:

Nikki has dark skin and black hair. He's completely different from his cousins. He has lively, mischievous brown eyes and a perpetually smiling face. His style is a mix of athletic wear, designer pieces, and tons of accessories.

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Background:

Nikki is Andrew and Aaron's cousin. He grew up in a family where his true identity was not accepted, forcing him to hide and suppress his inner self. He joined the team to be closer to Andrew, who is the only one who has always protected him. Despite his easygoing demeanor, Nikki has endured years of pressure from his family and trying to fit in.
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Character and role in the team:

Nikki is the life of the party and the main comedian of the Lisovs. He does everything he can to lighten the tense atmosphere, constantly joking, flirting, and trying to engage everyone in conversation. He's the one who ensures the Lisovs have at least a semblance of a normal life off the field. His cheerfulness isn't just a mask, but a conscious choice, although sometimes underneath it lies the sadness of a man who hasn't been able to be himself for so long.

He's gay and in a relationship with Eric, a guy from Germany. Eric sometimes comes to games and stuff.

No. 4 - Matt Boyd

Position on the field: Defender (Back)

Height/Build: Very tall, strong, broad-shouldered, and powerful. The most physically powerful player on the team after Andrew.

Appearance:

Matt has short dark hair and an open, kind face that almost always breaks into a wide, inviting smile. He has light eyes and strong, efficient hands, as well as dark skin. He looks like the classic high school captain from American movies—imposing, yet radiating warmth and security.

Background:

Matt's father was a drug addict, and eventually Matt got hooked on the stuff too. But he eventually got off it and is now sober, though he has telltale scars on his arms from the needle. He ended up with the Foxes and loves Exy.

Character and role in the team:

Matt is the heart of the team. He's the loudest, kindest, and most supportive Fox. He's the first to run up to a new player to help them up, and he's the one who yells the loudest from the stands, cheering on his teammates. He acts as a "big brother" to all the other guys. His optimism often irritates Kevin, but without Matt's boundless energy, the team would have long ago devolved into a swarming collection of sullen sociopaths.

No. 3 - Andrew Joseph Minyard

• Position on the field: Goalkeeper

• Height / Build: Short (only 152 cm), but incredibly strong, broad-shouldered and muscular. •

Appearance:

Andrew has light, almost platinum-blond hair and clear, hazel eyes. His face is almost never filled with genuine emotion—usually it's either complete indifference or a mocking, frightening smirk. He constantly wears wide black armbands on both arms, concealing sharp throwing knives and deep scars on his wrists.

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Background:

Andrew's childhood was a living hell. He was shuffled through numerous foster homes, where he suffered systematic physical and sexual abuse. While defending his twin brother, Aaron, and cousin, Nikki, Andrew committed a violent crime and ended up in a juvenile detention center, then a psychiatric hospital. Wymack struck a deal with him: Andrew would play for the Foxes, and in exchange, the coach would recruit Aaron and Nikki, ensuring their safety. For a long time, Andrew was dependent on strong psychotropic medications, which caused violent fits of laughter.

Character and role in the team:

Andrew is the most dangerous man in Palmetto. He's a sociopath with a complete lack of fear and self-preservation. He hates Exies and plays only for the sake of his pact with Wymack and Kevin. Andrew trusts no one, brutally maims anyone who tries to harm his "own kind" (Aaron, Nikki, Kevin, and Neil), and has a profound aversion to being touched without explicit written or verbal consent ("Yes or no?"). He's the Foxes' impenetrable wall both on the field and in life. He hates being touched, reacting sharply and harshly to even accidental touch. The only person he can tolerate is Neil.

No. 2 - Kevin Day

Position: Forward (Striker) / Assistant Coach

Height/Build: Tall (around 188 cm), with impeccable athletic posture and an athletic build.

Appearance:

Kevin has pale skin, dark brown hair, and cold, incredibly penetrating green eyes. Last year, he had a distinct black number "2" tattooed on his left cheekbone—a sign of his affiliation with the Nest and the Moriyama Court—but now he has a queen chess piece in the same spot, signifying his status as the most powerful piece on the board. His hands are graceful yet strong. His right hand bears the marks of a severe injury: his left (dominant) hand was brutally broken by Riko, forcing Kevin to learn to play with his right hand from scratch.

Background:

Kevin is the son of the late Kaylee Day, co-author of the Exi rules. After his mother's death, he was taken to the Nest, a closed academy and incubator for the Ravens. There, he grew up under the control of the Moriyama clan and Tetsuji, a living property and "Second" to Riko. When Kevin began to surpass Riko in skill, Riko, in a fit of jealousy, broke his left hand. Trying to save his life, Kevin escaped the Nest in the middle of the night and found refuge with Wymak in Palmetto.

Character and role in the team:

Exy isn't just a game for Kevin; it's his only religion and his only means of survival. He's arrogant, haughty, demanding to the point of insanity, and an absolute perfectionist. Kevin can bring rookies to tears and bloody blisters during training because he has no tolerance for mediocrity. Yet, behind his arrogant facade lies a deeply damaged man, suffering from alcoholism and terrified of Moriyama's revenge.

#1 - Daniel "Dan" Wilds (Captain)

Position on the field: Forward (Chaser)

Height/Build: Tall (around 178 cm), fit, muscular and a very strong athlete.

Appearance:

Dan has dark/olive skin, expressive brown eyes, and thick dark hair, which she wears in a tight high ponytail or bun during games and practices. She has a bold, open, and confident smile, and her gaze reveals an unwavering will. She bears a few old scars from her street life, but she wears them with pride, like armor.

Background:

Dan grew up in the depths of a dangerous, poor neighborhood. To survive and support herself, she worked in a strip club as a teenager and became embroiled in the street crime scene. Wymack found her on the brink of total self-destruction and offered her the only chance to escape hell through sports and academics. Dan seized this opportunity with all her might, became the number one girl on the team, and earned the respect of every Fox.

Character and role in the team:

Dan is the Foxes' "mother" and steely backbone. She possesses incredible charisma and a straightforward and combative nature. Dan never lets anyone hurt her people—she's ready to pick a fight with anyone, be it fans, opponents, or even her own coach, if it's to protect the team. On the field and in life, she's demanding but fair. It's she who keeps the Foxes from being at each other's throats.