Mao Tsukuda is a first-year defender known for her amazing energy and strong playing style on the soccer field. She is a right side-back who is already part of the U-17 Japan Women's National Team. Mao stands out not just for her soccer skills but for her spunky personality, her crush on a boy from another school, and her funny habit of making strange poems. Mao loves to get involved in attacks and is always quick to help out her team.
Mao Tsukuda has short hair and she braids the back part of it.
She has a face with freckles, making her look unique and easy to spot.
Mao is often boyish and tough in the way she talks.
She is very competitive and hates to lose.
Although she acts strong, she has a cute side—she gets nervous about her crush and loves writing her own poems, even if others find them strange.
Mao is a first-year student who plays right side-back for her school’s girls’ soccer team.
She is so talented that she was chosen for the U-17 Japan Women's National Team even as a first-year.
She plays for Kunonogi Academy.
Mao has amazing stamina and speed.
She can get in front of her opponents in no time, blocking them and stopping attacks before they start.
She is strong at joining attacks and is also skilled at taking mid-range shots.
Even when trying something new, like being a goalkeeper at a futsal tournament, Mao was able to perform like a pro and showed that she can quickly adapt to anything.
Mao has a crush on Daio Ooshio from Kirishin High School.
She likes him so much that she writes and recites her own poems about him, even recording them.
Her friend Haruna Itō often gets surprised or embarrassed by her poem habit.
Sumire Suō from Warabi Seinan is Mao’s rival. The two fight and argue every time they meet, and even text each other just to argue.
Nozomi Onda once asked Mao to help out at a futsal tournament, and Mao did not want to join at first. But Sumire threatened to share her poem recording, so Mao finally agreed.
Shining on the Soccer Field
As a first-year side-back, Mao Tsukuda makes a big impression with her fast running, tough playing style, and skillful defense.
She is recognized for her ability to always be there when her team needs help, running everywhere and joining attacks from the side.
The Rivalry with Sumire Suō
During a practice game against Warabi Seinan High School, Mao marks Sumire Suō almost perfectly, keeping her in check for the whole match.
Their strong personalities clash, leading to lots of arguments on the field.
After that game, they become rivals and argue with each other often.
Futsal Tournament Adventure
When Nozomi Onda needs help for a mixed-gender futsal tournament, Mao is asked to join.
At first, she does not want to, but Sumire threatens to share Mao’s love poems, so Mao finally agrees to play.
Even though Mao has never played as a goalkeeper before, she shocks everyone by performing amazing saves during the games.
The Secret Crush and Poems
Mao has a big crush on Daio Ooshio from Kirishin High School.
She makes up her own poems about her love for him and sometimes speaks them out loud or records them on her smartphone.
Her friends, especially Haruna Itō, are often embarrassed or worried by this.
Mao likes to write and say poems, especially about her secret crush.
She always has lots of energy both on and off the field.
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