The referee's whistle blew, ending the match and declaring a landslide victory for Ahmed's team with a full seven goals, of which Ahmed had the biggest share in skill, effort, and influence. The sounds of cheering and applause rose from every corner of the field, and the shouts of the students mixed with the whistles of the teachers and the enthusiasm of the parents. His teammates rushed to him, surrounding him from all sides, patting him on the shoulders and chanting his name, as if they were just now discovering that they had a player who was not ordinary, but a star lighting up the green rectangle.
Amidst that crowd, Ahmed raised his eyes to the stands, and his gaze fell upon Misaki. She was smiling at him with a pure smile, carrying admiration and pride, but her features quickly changed when she remembered the bold bet she had made in a moment of challenge and fun. Embarrassment suddenly overwhelmed her, her gaze trembled, and her eyes widened with a confusion that mixed worry and amusement, as if she didn't know whether she should flee the field or face the reality she had created with her boldness.
Ahmed and his team's seven goals were the talk of the students.
At that moment, amid the clamor of applause and the laughter of the players, a question slipped into Ahmed's mind as he smiled lightly:
"Will I become famous among the students from now on?"
But his heart was more preoccupied with the gazes he had exchanged with Misaki's eyes, gazes that said what was between them had begun to transcend the limits of any match.