Episode 7 – "Let the Show Begin!"
Scene 1 – Ninho do Urubu – Locker Room – Pre-match
The locker room is buzzing. Jerseys hanging. Paulinho tying his headband like he's Cristiano Ronaldo. Vitão practicing his goal celebration. Kadu cracking his knuckles with confidence.
Coach Bruno Salgado (firm and inspiring voice):
— I don't want to see lone stars. I want to see a team. People who run for each other, who shout, who celebrate. Today… today our Brasileirão begins.
Camila (looking at the squad):
— You're gonna sweat. But you'll smile too. Because playing here… is a privilege.
Blake (tapping the Flamengo crest):
— This is a shirt that carries weight.
Paulinho:
— And gets soaked! 'Cause I'm already sweating just listening to you guys!
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Scene 2 – Stadium – Flamengo vs. Remo – First Round
The stadium is packed. The crowd roars. The ball is about to roll. Starting lineup confirmed:
Goalkeeper: Joãozinho
Defense: Vitão and Kadu
Midfield: Miguel and Paulinho
Attack: Matheus Blake and two extras to complete the eleven.
TV Commentator:
— Coach Bruno Salgado surprises with Paulinho, Vitão, and Kadu as starters! Is it boldness or madness?
The match begins.
In the opening minutes, Miguel nutmegs a defender and passes to Paulinho… who whiffs the shot!
Paulinho (looking at his boot):
— Someone untied my talent!
Kadu (laughing):
— Bro, you left your talent in the locker room!
Remo counters, but Vitão makes a clean sliding tackle and celebrates like he scored a goal.
Vitão:
— That's what I'm talking about!
Camila, on the bench (to Bruno):
— The kids are fired up.
Coach Bruno Salgado (smirking):
— That's exactly what I wanted to see.
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Scene 3 – Second Half – Flamengo 1-0 Remo
Blake scores a free kick into the top corner. The crowd goes wild.
Blake (to the camera):
— That one's for my past… and the future that's coming.
Paulinho steals the ball and sprints forward.
Paulinho (running):
— Paulinho in the box… constant danger!
He shoots…
Hits the post, rebounds to him, shoots again… GOAL!
Narrator:
— Paulinho pulls off the impossible! And celebrates with a dance move!
Vitão and Kadu run over to celebrate.
Kadu:
— He scored… and the world didn't end!
Vitão:
— Now that's a miracle on the pitch!
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Scene 4 – Post-Match Locker Room
Flamengo wins 2-0. The players sing, dance, splash water everywhere.
Miguel (wiping his face with a towel):
— This… was just the beginning.
Nicolas Agustin (entering):
— Next battle is against Vasco. Juninho and Tim are coming in hot.
Paulinho:
— Hot? I'm coming in blazing, partner!
Camila (laughing):
— If it's like today, better bring sunscreen.
Coach Bruno Salgado (gathering the group):
— Congrats. But don't forget… you've got talent. But you'll only be champions with heart.
Everyone in unison:
— FLAMENGO!!!
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Final Scene – Camera rises to the night sky over Rio
The full moon appears. In another city, Takashi Ren sees a headline on his phone:
"Miguel Nakamura shines in U-20 Brasileirão debut"
Takashi (in Japanese):
— He's evolving… But it's not time yet.
The camera focuses on Takashi's calm eyes.
Fade out.
END OF EPISODE 7
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