Whistle!

Banned from his school's soccer team for being too short, Shô Kazamatsuri decides there is only one thing left to do: switch schools. But even a change in scenery doesn't help the David Beckham wannabe. On campus, he is mistakenly introduced to everyone as a hotshot soccer player. When the truth is revealed, Shô drops out of school in total disgrace. Now on his own, the spunky teenager must work twice as hard to make his dreams come true.

It's the first game of the season and Josui Junior High is matched up against cross-town rival Musashinomori. The elite private school has the better soccer players, but Team Josui is hoping to steal a win with extra hustle and desire.

Sho Kazamatsuri knows that he must work very hard at being both a good soccer player as well as a good teammate; however, Team Josui comes up against the arrogant Ryoichi, who has vowed to single-handedly crush the entire Josui Junior High team.

Shô and Tatsuya attempt to overcome their quarrel about Tatsuya and his father, but their still in the middle of a game against Rakuyô. Josui can tie it up if they can manage a victory in the PK shootout.ô

In the district finals, and Josui is up against Hiba, whose perfectly orchestrated teamwork is taking a toll on Josui. As the game progresses, Shô and team resort to desperate tactics and a surprising fact about Shô's past comes to light.

In a practice game, Coach Saionji has the players take positions they aren't used to, and Shô comes to the painful realization that trying hard may not be enough; he must change his whole approach. Soon Shô is face-to-face with Takashi, his tough new rival for the position of forward. If Shô can't overcome his rival's domineering attitude, there's no place for him on the all-star team.

Shô uses a new technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will it be enough, along with his drive and spirit, to win the match?

"At the Japan Toresen, the national youth team training camp, Shô and Tokyo Select face their first opponent--Kantô Select, headed up by Toshiki, Shô's old friend. Toshiki has matured into a powerful player. Now they face off to see which of them has grown the most, and who can bring their team to victory!"--Page 4 of cover.