Chapter 17 opens with the Wanima twins reeling from Team Z’s early lead, their frustration boiling over as they shout at their defenders for failing to stop the attack. The match resumes with Team Z holding a fragile 1–0 advantage, but tension rises immediately as the twins try to regain control. Their styles mirror each other almost perfectly, and their synchronized movement hints at the threat they pose. Isagi watches them carefully, already sensing that their teamwork could become a turning point in the game.
The momentum shifts when Kuon suddenly shines. Using his physical strength and sharp positioning, he targets weak spots in Team W’s defense and scores an unexpected goal. His second strike follows just minutes later, a powerful long-distance shot that shocks everyone, including himself. Team Z surges to a 2–0 lead, and Kuon’s confidence skyrockets. Before Team W can adjust, Kuon completes a stunning hat trick off a Bachira free-kick, pushing the score to 3–0 and sending Team Z into halftime with a newfound sense of unity and hope.
As the second half begins, Team Z enters the field energized and determined to hold their lead. The Wanima twins, however, refuse to accept defeat. Their chemistry allows them to break through Team Z’s defenses with frightening ease. Their counterattack overwhelms Team Z, and they score twice in rapid succession. A misstep from Kuon directly leads to one of the goals, shaking the team’s confidence and cutting their lead to 3–2. Kuon collapses emotionally, apologizing repeatedly as the pressure begins to crush him.
Team Z tries to regroup, debating whether to push forward or strengthen their defense, but unease settles into their ranks. Isagi realizes that their opponent has completely shifted their rhythm and that their earlier dominance has vanished. The twins’ adaptability and ferocity force Team Z into a reactive state, and the atmosphere becomes heavy as the match tilts dangerously out of balance.
The chapter ends on a chilling note as Isagi notices something unsettling. In the middle of the chaos, Kuon, who has been apologizing and acting broken, suddenly turns away with a faint, unreadable smile. The expression sends a jolt through Isagi, hinting that Kuon’s collapse may not be as genuine as it appeared, and raising the possibility that something far more troubling is about to unfold.