My Girlfriend Wants Victory

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When it comes to selecting the best team of the 21st century.

The team that is mentioned most after the 10/11 FC Barcelona is the Bayern Munich of the 12/13 season.

That Bayern 12/13 season showcased a different level of strength.

In a historical context, it was the season where they only lost once in the league while aiming for a treble, tragically failing to achieve an undefeated championship.

It was also the season when the master tactician Jupp Heynckes announced his retirement.

Well… Four years later, he came back as a relief pitcher to save the aging and broken Bayern Munich, pushing Real Madrid hard in the Champions League semifinals and earning praise for his tactical abilities.

I sometimes wonder, what if he hadn’t retired and continued with Bayern Munich?

Hmm.

“Now that I think about it, shouldn’t I win the Champions League with Manchester United?”

I can’t help but feel Jupp Heynckes might as well just retire.

Already having two trebles from FC Barcelona in the 2010s and Real Madrid’s three-peat in the Champions League was a heavy enough situation.

And if Jupp Heynckes’ Bayern Munich gets involved, even if I tried to prevent Ferguson’s retirement, winning the Champions League would surely be a grueling march.

Anyway.

After the first half ended, the second half began.

Bayern Munich’s attacks were sharp, and their defensive organization was tight.

Philipp Lahm, blocking Marco Reus’s dribbling breakthrough, attempted a pass to Schweinsteiger.

*Tap!*

I managed to block the pass aimed at Schweinsteiger just a foot before it reached him. The blocked Schweinsteiger immediately engaged in a physical tussle but—

*Thud.*

I staggered, but quickly regained my balance and managed to hold my ground.

Honestly, if it were last season, I might have lost my balance and been dispossessed.

Thanks to my improved physical condition compared to last season, I was able to withstand it.

It seems that the balanced nutritional intake and systematic training that started at a young age are paying off.

Especially impressive was the enhanced physical ability compared to my past life.

To think I’m like this despite still not fully grown. I’m looking forward to when my body reaches its prime.

*Bang!*

Shaking off Schweinsteiger, I passed the ball to Mario Götze and immediately penetrated the space behind.

Maybe it’s because I allowed a leveling goal into the penalty box.

The defensive line of Bayern Munich and Manuel Neuer’s eyes were fixated on me.

Boateng was trailing me, and momentarily, it caused a crack in Bayern Munich’s defense.

İlkay Gündoğan attempted to penetrate the space I created, and Mario Götze’s cutback pass headed towards İlkay Gündoğan.

“Block it—!”

Realizing too late, Boateng tried to stick to İlkay Gündoğan.

But it was already too late.

*Boom—!*

The shot properly connected with İlkay Gündoğan’s instep and headed towards the goal.

At the moment everyone thought it was a score.

It was Manuel Neuer who saved Bayern Munich.

Manuel Neuer saved the long-range shot that was heading for the upper corner of the goal.

“Did you see that! You bastards!!”

“Well done, you crazy bastard!!”

Neuer roared with his teammates, while İlkay Gündoğan held his head in despair, showcasing the stark contrast between the two teams.

With Neuer’s super save, Bayern Munich began to mount their offensive attack.

Arjen Robben executed his trademark macro play, completely shattering the defensive line in an instant.

But luckily, Robben’s shot went over the crossbar, seemingly off-target.

“Fick! Get it together! You idiots!”

Roman Weidenfeller harshly scolded his defenders. The defenders raised their hands to show their apologies.

In no time, the two teams exchanged blows.

The tension-filled match ignited Signal Iduna Park.

Both teams continued to create great chances, but the goalkeepers in this ‘day’ failed to shake the nets.

The second half was already nearing its end.

***

Perhaps due to fatigue.

As the end time approached, neither team could demonstrate any special scene.

It might have been because the season had just started, and their bodies hadn’t fully warmed up yet.

Sven Bender, who came on to replace the tired Sebastian Kehl, sent a pass my way.

With my first touch, I neatly got past Toni Kroos and threaded a pass forward for Mario Götze.

Dante used his arms to stop Mario Götze as he made his approach.

Perhaps due to the height difference between Dante and Götze?

Unluckily, Dante’s right arm hit Mario Götze’s face directly.

“Aaargh—!”

*Wheeze—!*

Mario Götze screamed and fell to the ground, clutching his face, while the referee blew the whistle and approached Dante with a warning.

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah.”

As Mario Götze got up with the help of Robert Lewandowski who was nearby.

I fiddled with the ball while checking the free-kick spot.

The distance was about 25M.

A free kick in a position suitable for curling with my right foot.

Normally, I would have taken it with a confident expression.

But because of the fatigue, my sensitivity had dulled, and precise aiming seemed impossible.

“Hey, Jinho, can I take the free kick? I’m confident.”

While I was pondering how to handle the free kick, Mario Götze approached me to speak.

The DFL Supercup had no extra time, and if the free kick failed, it would go to penalties, making it a stressful situation.

“If you don’t score, it’s penalties. Are you sure?”

I was ready to hand the free kick over to him.

“Thinking about it, Jinho, you should take it.”

I gave him a thumbs up teasingly, then watched Mario Götze walk away with a nonchalant expression.

Well.

While chatting with Mario Götze, perhaps because my tension eased a bit, a good idea popped into my head.

‘Let’s take it low and fast.’

I decided to target the space at my feet when the defensive wall rises.

In the future, players would lie down to prepare, but—

In the current 12/13 season, lying down to interrupt a free kick wasn’t popular.

Only after Inter Milan’s Brozović lay down to block Suárez’s free kick in the 18/19 season did many teams start to use that defensive tactic.

I didn’t expect Bayern Munich’s players would lie down to block at my feet.

*Beep—!*

At the moment I confirmed my free-kick plan, the referee’s whistle sounded.

I slowly ran and, at the right moment when the defensive wall rose, I took the shot low and fast.

*Bang—!*

The ball that passed beneath Boateng headed for the lower left corner.

*Rustle—!*

Successfully evading Manuel Neuer’s fingertips, it shook the net.

“Whoa—!”

As I succeeded in scoring, I ran to celebrate with a ‘hoow’ cheer.

“Whoa—!”

The thunderous cheers of the crowd shook Signal Iduna Park.

***

[Aaaaah—! It’s in! Son Jinho! A brilliant free kick goal!! An incredibly dramatic winning goal just before the end of the second half!!!]

└ Sssssssssssss

└ Wow, that was quite a curl, lol

[A very clever free kick that exploited the gap when the defensive wall jumped.]

[That’s right. Son Jinho’s sense really stood out, didn’t it?]

[Son Jinho presented a sensational free kick! Today once again, Son Jinho shines brilliantly at Signal Iduna Park!!]

***

Son Jinho’s free kick goal became the winning goal, ending the match, and Dortmund continued their good vibes with a sixth consecutive win.

[The winner of the 2012/2013 DFL Supercup is Dortmund!]

With Dortmund’s captain Sebastian Kehl lifting the trophy, the victory ceremony concluded, and Son Jinho conducted the M.O.M interview.

“Report that Kloppo abused a child.”

Son Jinho, drenched in beer, appeared at the interview. He lightly showcased humor he thought Germans would appreciate.

With a smile on his face, the reporter started the interview lightly with congratulations.

– Congratulations on the victory.

“Thanks.”

– You performed a special celebration, does it have a meaning?

“As those who know know, my girlfriend is pregnant. I expressed my gratitude while feeling sorry for her being young and pregnant.”

– Doesn’t becoming a father feel burdensome?

“It does. But it’s also a joy.”

– Lastly, what do you want to say to your girlfriend?

“Gyeouri, I’ll make you happy from now on! I love you!”

As Dortmund’s players cautiously approached from behind and poured beer over Son Jinho’s head, the interview came to an end.

***

[Dortmund succeeds in winning against Bayern Munich in the DFL Supercup!]

[M.O.M Son Jinho scores a multi-goal. ‘Sorry and thank you to my girlfriend.’]

└ Is he engaged to his first love childhood friend? What kind of manga character is this?

└ The essence itself ㄷㄷ;;

└ Wow. But Bayern was incredible, right? Dortmund losing wouldn’t have been surprising.

[Son Jinho, soaked in beer, charges towards a smiling Ivan Perišić.]

└ It was nice to see that he was getting along well with his teammates.

└ For real lol I was worried since he’s young and Asian, but thankfully ㅠㅠ

└ Isn’t Hongmin being well taken care of by Banni?

└ When did Banni become human? Just the other day he was catching Ronaldo like a rat for not passing, ㄷㄷ

[Romanticist Son Jinho makes finger hearts towards his girlfriend.]

[A finger heart craze between teens and twenties? Is this Son Jinho’s influence?]

└ For real, I heard the girls in class talking about Son Jinho like, what’s up with that?

└ Son Jinho? Doesn’t this rascal call my older brother that?

└ Nah;; we were classmates back in middle school;;

└ Seriously, I’m calling him older brother even though I’m way older than him.

[Is it cool to be a good-looking soccer player? Pro clubs are starting to look for good-looking, star-studded players!]

***

“Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!”

“Who is the champion of Germany?!”

“BVB Dortmund!!”

As I entered the locker room, the Dortmund players started dancing with joy. Marco Reus was playfully touching the trophy with wide eyes.

Seeing my teammates relishing the joy of victory, I quietly moved to my spot and checked my smartphone messages.

– Gyeouri: Son Jinho! Bring strawberries when you come.

– Gyeouri: Ddoldoli wants to eat!

– Gyeouri: Congratulations on the victory!!

– Ho-woo: Hahaha thanks, aren’t the strawberries just what you want?

– Gyeouri: No (ꐦ◎曲◎ꐦ)

– Gyeouri: Ddoldoli is the one who wants to eat it!!!

– Gyeouri: (Flaming Dragon Kon.)

– Ho-woo: Alright, haha how many should I get?

– Gyeouri: As much as you love me?

– Ho-woo: Then I shouldn’t get any.

– Gyeouri: …Σ(°ロ°)

– Gyeouri: (Stunned Lion Kon.)

– Gyeouri: (Throwing Smartphone Frog Kon.)

– Gyeouri: (Bear Kon shedding tears while hugging knees.)

– Gyeouri: Mom, I changed after getting pregnant, Jinho has too ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

– Ho-woo: Just kidding, don’t cry!

– Gyeouri: I know, I was just joking too.

– Ho-woo: Hmm?

– Gyeouri: I really was joking!!(ʘдʘ)

Whenever I talk to Gyeouri, I feel like I’m turning back to my teenage days instead of being a thirty-something guy.

– Ho-woo: Gyeouri, if I buy all the strawberries, others won’t get to eat any. What should I do ㅠㅠ

– Gyeouri: Then it can’t be helped! Just bring one pack of strawberries!

– Ho-woo: One pack is way too few, so I’ll get two packs.

– Gyeouri: Are you gonna feed me? Hehehehehe

– Ho-woo: Of course, hehehehehe

While we were flirting for a while, my father-in-law came in grumbling.

– Father-in-law: Ugh, stop it already. Kids, can’t you keep it to personal chats instead of chat rooms?

– Father-in-law: Why do you have to flirt in the group chat?

– Cheolmo: You should learn when to shut your eyes!

– Cheolmo: So fresh that just looking is good!

The bickering between my mother-in-law and father-in-law was evident, and Gyeouri jumped in between the couple like a mediator.

– Gyeouri: The first couple fight of the 12/13 season begins.

– Cheolmo: Mom Han Gyeouri told you to not say strange things!

– Gyeouri: Hmph. Why do you only pick on me?

– Gyeouri: By the way, Mom, why hasn’t Uncle been around lately?

– Cheolmo: Your Uncle Van Persie joined Manchester United, screaming about the little child within him, and apparently, he hit rock bottom.

– Gyeouri: Really…. Joining a strong team is just natural.

Well, the “little child within me” is shocking.

Even if you combined Gatoongso and Baebackdolk, it wouldn’t even reach Van Persie’s toenails.

Regardless.

By the time I got home with strawberries, Gyeouri ran up and hugged me.

Since getting pregnant, Gyeouri has been actively showing affection.

Well.

“Hey—. Feed it to me with your mouth!”

I can’t remember the details, but I think strawberries were sweet.