Shouji is the head coach and trainer of the Ojo White Knights. He's known for his belief that championship football is built on defense—real, ultimate defense. That philosophy shapes everything about how he runs the program.
Back in college, Shouji was an elite player himself, part of a legendary duo with Doburoku (who now trains Deimon) that fans still call the Twin Japanese Blades. Unlike Doburoku, he made it through their brutal Death March Training without a serious injury. He occasionally rocks a hat that looks straight out of Tom Landry's playbook, giving him that old-school NFL coach vibe.
As a coach, he's tough but fair—the kind of guy who demands excellence and actually has the credibility to do it. He spotted Shin's raw talent immediately and made sure the upper class players understood their job: keep him from being poached by rival clubs. It worked. These days, Shouji genuinely believes the current White Knights roster is the best team he's ever had.
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