Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 234



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Episode 234: Ambiguous Relationship

It was obvious what would happen to Wolverhampton, who had lost one player and had already scored the first goal.

The second half at Old Trafford was a ceremonial one for Wolves, with Manchester United personally tying the coffin for them.

Meanwhile, Park Ji-sung and Evra chatted while watching the game.

“These days, most players are energetic and full of energy, regardless of their nationality. Isn’t that right, Ji?”

This was a comment made about Kim Min-woo who broke the flag. In addition, Evra said that times have definitely changed, and that the Asians I know don’t act like that, etc., and he opened his mouth diligently.

The MC of Shoot In Love, who was quietly listening from the side, also asked a question because he was curious about Park Ji-Sung’s position.

“It seems like players like Kim Min-woo and Kim Jun-young are much more passionate than the Korean players who played in the past. What do you think, hyung?”

“Well, each player has a different playing style. But just like at the Manchester United induction ceremony last time, I feel like Minwoo is a bit like Chunsu. It’s not that he’s bad. It’s not that he’s bad… .”

Stories full of details.

To summarize, the content was that Kim Min-woo’s actions were quite worrisome.

As the story progressed, the game quickly reached its final stages and the score was 2-0.

Looking at the game so far, it was nothing short of a miracle that Wolverhampton only conceded one more goal in the second half.

Beep— beep— beep!

That’s how the game ends.

The Korean derby ended more blandly than expected.

The fact that one person was sent off greatly tilted the balance further.

However, Park Ji-sung and Evra, as Manchester United legends, were very satisfied with the content and result of this match.

The Manchester United players waved to the fans as the game ended. Park Ji-sung and Evra went down to the stands and greeted the Manchester United players, and among them, they called out the Kim Kim duo even louder.

“Junyoung! Minwoo!”

Park Ji-Sung’s cry.

Kim Jun-young looks over in surprise at the sudden Korean speaking, and upon seeing Park Ji-sung’s face, his eyes grow five times bigger and he taps Kim Min-woo on the shoulder next to him.

Kim Min-woo, who confirmed it late, was also surprised and ran to Park Ji-sung out of breath to greet him.

“Hello, senior!”

Kim Min-woo runs over and bows at a 90-degree angle.

Kim Jun-young watched from the side in bewilderment and then imitated it. Park Ji-sung and the Shoot in Love MC laughed heartily at the sight, and Evra, who was next to him, nodded his head as if satisfied.

“As expected, you are Korean.”

The scene was captured on camera by many people watching at the stadium, and it started to spread widely on the internet as it was what it was like for young Korean players of Manchester United to see the legendary former Korean player.

[I love this aspect of the Orient. Ji is a player who deserves such respect.]

[That’s because it’s Korea, not the East. Korea is strict about manners and age.]

Even if they are not Manchester United fans, the British people looked at this sight with great warmth, and the Korean community that imported the photo also smiled brightly.

If you are a goalkeeper who has finished third in the Ballon d’Or and is still making history, you would be in a position where you can put strength into your shoulders and say, ‘I am the one!’

It is a position that can easily happen, and no one can put the brakes on such behavior.

But the goalkeeper behaved politely towards the legend of the past, and no one would dislike it if a player of outstanding skill behaved politely.

Even Kim Shin-ah immediately had a pleased smile on her face.

“Capture it first.”

And Kim Shin-ah smiling hehe. Just the photos she’s collected so far have easily surpassed 200 in the gallery…

* * *

A famous quote from Game of Thrones.

Winter is coming.

As the name suggests, winter has come to Germany.

And German winters were renowned throughout Europe.

Because of the German winter, it is not uncommon for famous football players to visit.

The Bundesliga’s winter break is renowned as being sweeter than that of any other league.

Sophie took advantage of this golden break to fly to Manchester, England.

Right now, England is busy with Boxing Day, so Kim Min-woo can’t come to Germany. Then he has to go himself!

‘There have been a lot of sad things happening lately…’

At the beginning of the league, opposing teams had a hard time raising their line, perhaps because they were conscious of Hannover, where Kim Min-woo was playing.

However, as the league progressed and reached the mid-season, the image of an ‘unknown team’ behind Hannover was completely removed and their true colors were revealed.

They were pleasantly beaten by a traditional powerhouse.

Other teams who saw it also regained their memories. ‘Oh! That was Hannover’s weak team?’ And what happened next was obvious…

‘We were eliminated from the Champions League. It’s fortunate that we’re at least going to Europa League.’

Their league standings, which used to be at the top, have been steadily declining and are now stuck in the middle of the pack.

If you look at the trend, at best, it will maintain its current level or go up a few places, but if you look at it pessimistically, it could go down further from here.

The worst of the worst would be relegation, but Hannover aren’t that bad.

“Haha.”

I can’t help but laugh.

If you think about it, isn’t this all because Kim Min-woo wasn’t there?

They say that no player is greater than the team, but that’s a complete lie. How can a top-ranked team fall out of the top 10 just because one player is missing?

‘But it’s a bit much to say that Jan’s tactical execution ability is lacking….’

Ian was doing well. However, from the fans’ perspective, it was inevitable that their hearts would turn red and their voices would swell with complaints.

Because right away, he was being branded as a one-tool director by the supporters.

Sophie thought of Jan at the press conference.

The warm relationship between reporters and reporters, of course, went back to how it was before after Kim Min-woo left.

Those were the days when we used to treat our tongues like rapiers.

“The public currently believes that Hanover is returning to normal after Kim left, but I don’t think the director can be free from this criticism. Do you have anything to say about this?”

In the memory, Jan looked at the reporter with an expression of suppressed anger, then opened his mouth.

“As you know, Kim is a goalkeeper who will never be able to come out again even if football continues for a thousand years. And when such a player leaves the team, it is natural that the rankings will drop. Hannover is not Munich, so it is too much to expect them to do what Munich does.”

“Coach! Despite that, fans are having a hard time accepting the current rankings. Above all, there is criticism that the players you have newly recruited are showing a significantly low form.”

“It is natural for a newly recruited player to have time to adjust to a new team. Messi didn’t show what he did in Paris as much as he did in Barcelona. He will gradually improve over time.”

“Kim showed that he didn’t need any adaptation period as soon as he arrived at Manchester United?”

“That’s because it’s Kim! Didn’t you hear what I said earlier? I said he’s a player that comes once in a thousand years!”

Sophie remembers watching it from the sidelines, nervously. It had been a long time since she had seen Jan raise his voice in anger, at least as far as Sophie could remember.

“… So, coach, are you saying that Kim is greater than Messi, Pele, and Maradona?”

It was a question whose intention was obvious.

But Jan grew tired of the constant attacks and ended up charging in despite knowing their intentions.

“Yes, he is great. Even if you look at him right now, he is greater than them. He has played in several games so far and has kept a clean sheet. Even in the Premier League. What is lacking in Kim compared to Messi, Pele, and Maradona? That is just a ‘career’. I guarantee you that in 4 or 5 years, the god of football will be Kim.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

After the press conference that day, Jan’s interview was introduced as a ‘travelogue’.

There were a lot of articles saying that the manager, who couldn’t admit his own failures, was beating up his players and then himself, and although football elders and critics criticized it as a foolish statement, Jan did not change his mind.

‘I’m the director…’

Sophie liked Jan.

He was good as a person and not bad as a manager of Hannover. I was not sure that Hannover could bring in a better player than Jan right away.

More than anything, he hoped that the director who taught him ’20 seconds of courage’ would not leave him due to poor performance.

Nevertheless, this is a cold-blooded world, so when the board sees that a decision needs to be made, the manager is the one who has to make the most of it.

And today. Now.

Sophie came to reaffirm the relationship she had built with 20 seconds of courage.

It’s a shame that Yan’s situation is so unfortunate, but today is supposed to be a fun day. At least until today is over, I’ve decided to forget about Yan’s situation.

“Let’s see… .”

When we arrived at the appointed time and place, a man wearing a hat and glasses was looking around. Anyone could tell that it was Kim Min-woo.

Sophie sneaked up on Kim Min-woo without him knowing… … .

“Wow!”

“Whoa! Ah! This is a surprise!”

Kim Min-woo was so surprised that he blurted out Korean.

Kim Min-woo checked on Sophie and then brushed away his surprised chest.

“I’m a little late. It’s my first time here. Did you have to wait long?”

“I just got here, so I’m fine. And, I can be even later. I’m from Germany, so I have to wait even if I’m an hour late.”

“Wow~”

Sophie smiled faintly.

I still can’t believe that 20 seconds of courage worked. It’s unrealistic. If I told anyone about our relationship, no one would believe me.

What superstar would date a mid-sized team employee who has nothing?

“Since Sophie is coming, I’ve already decided where I’ll start and how I’ll end today.”

“Oh, really?”

Sophie opened her eyes wide in surprise. In fact, Sophie was flustered because she had planned everything out, but this wasn’t so bad.

That shows you’re taking our relationship seriously, right?

‘… Hmm. But your glasses changed?’

I used to wear black sunglasses, but now I wear yellow lens glasses. Is it because I think black ones stand out more?

‘I rather like it.’

My face looks better. I’m happy… .

* * *

I took Sophie around Manchester.

In fact, I felt sorry so I searched even harder for a short time, and so far, it’s been okay.

“Wow! Look at this! It’s a huge dinosaur!”

First route.

Manchester Museum.

This is a museum of the same size as the British Museum in London.

The admission fee was expensive, but since the income I earned was income, it was an insignificant admission fee for me.

Of course, Sophie strongly insisted that she would pay her own entrance fee, saying that she could not afford to be a burden, but I could not compromise on this part either.

[No, I can’t. I came from Germany to England and I have to pay for these expenses. It’s not a problem for me at all. You know that.]

[that…….]

After a few struggles, I won.

It was a complete triumph of my logic.

And then come back again.

“It’s really big.”

It’s a huge dinosaur bone.

After all, there is no safer place than a nature museum.

Manchester is a city with such a long history that there are museums on many different subjects besides this one. The Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum of People’s History, the Football Museum, the Police Museum, the Transport Museum…

In addition, although they are not museums, there are art museums, art galleries, and a large library.

‘It’s not called Europe for nothing.’

How can a city with a population of just over 550,000 have so many museums (including the suburbs, the population is over 3 million)?

In Korea, if there was just one place like this in a good location in the metropolitan area, it would be packed with people, but here, perhaps because it was a weekday, it was quite deserted.

“This looks exactly like something out of Night at the Museum.”

As expected from a large-scale museum, it didn’t only display dinosaur bones.

There were places with actual stuffed animals, and places that displayed planets from the solar system.

Sophie looked at them with childlike delight.

‘Still… I feel good that you like me like that.’

I found that sight somehow cute, so I unconsciously made skinship with it.

Patting the head.

Sophie froze for a moment, not liking my touch.

‘ah.’

I quickly withdrew my hand in response.

The relationship between us is truly ambiguous.

Sophie confessed and I accepted, so now we are lovers, but it’s not like we’re lovers.

The biggest problem is that they are both shy. Looking back on her memories, it was clear that Sophie had almost no experience in dating… .

As I quickly remove my hand, Sophie turns her head and looks at me.

And after mumbling for a while, he carefully sat down next to me.

“…more.”

“yes?”

“You can stroke it some more.”

“ah.”

I didn’t expect this.

I hesitated for a moment, then patted Sophie’s head again.

Sophie turned her head again and looked at the stuffed tiger, which was frozen in place as if she too had been stuffed.

‘homecoming….’

You turned really red.

I stroked it a few more times and then hurriedly withdrew my hand. Then I changed the subject.

“Um, over there. There’s an Egyptian collection over there. Should we go and check that out too?”

“N, yes! Let’s go!”

My heart is pounding.

For some reason.

Is this situation awkward? Or… .