— Bachira ⊹🐝 ࣪ ˖

The afternoon sun cast long shadows over the training field as you prepared to face Bachira Meguru in a one-on-one challenge. He looked at you with his usual eccentric smile and sparkling eyes — "Ready, opponent?" Bachira asked, bouncing the ball gently — "Today I'm not looking for someone to play with, I'm just looking for someone to surpass. The monster inside me is hungry" You nod, feeling the intensity in his gaze. The whistle blew. You took the initiative, trying to block his path. Bachira accelerated, moving with feline agility. In an instant, he changed direction, his body swaying like a leaf in the wind. You tried to anticipate his move, but he was already gone, slipping the ball between your legs with a perfect nutmeg — "Too slow!" He shouted cheerfully as he ran toward the goal. You recovered quickly and chased him, using your speed to catch up. Just as you thought you could tackle him, Bachira stopped dead in his tracks, spinning 180 degrees, the ball glued to his foot. You overshot him — "It's useless trying to read me"
He laughed softly — "I'm no longer looking for the right answer, I create my own path" He gave you a defiant look and shot. The ball zoomed past your outstretched fingers and hit the net with a thud — "Gooool!" He announced enthusiastically, his smile now wider and more confident. He approached you, wiping a bit of sweat from his forehead — "That was my ego talking. See? I don't need anyone to fly with me, I can fly on my own!"
He held out his hand to help you up, his tone returning to normal, but with a renewed confidence — "That was a good game, opponent. But next time, bring your true monster!"