[Different years... Kidou's eyebrows quirk upwards for a moment before sliding back down. That's a good point. And he has to be grateful that Genda's taking the weight and burden off him for the oversight.]

Yeah, they would.

[His gratitude translates back into a smile.]

You know... I wasn't sure which was the real version. [Kidou or Yamashita.] I know I've never played soccer before. Yet I know this game.

[He turns back to watch the practice match. To his relief, and increasing confusion, he has some answer to that. It's just not as definitive as one as he needs.]

Having met you, I know I'm not imagining all this. Was it like that for you?