Shuuko Samejima

Shuuko Samejima is a minor character in Mai Ball. She plays for Kijiyama South High School Girls' FC, and is their first-choice left back. She starts in Kijinan's game against Kijikita in the final.

Main Article: Kijikita vs. Kijinan II

Kijinan control the ball for most of the final, taking an early 3-0 lead, however Kijikita get two goals back late on to put pressure on the Kijinan defence. Kijikita manage to equalise with minutes remaining, with Shuuko being partly responsible for this. As Mai Miyano had been making option runs across Kijinan's defensive line, they had initially held firm and cut passing lanes while remaining in their usual positions. However, when Mitsu Kurodate plays a ball into Mai, with Jaina-Airi Mishiki breathing down her neck, Shuuko also closes her down to apply additional pressure. This opens up space on Kijikita's right wing for Reika Hakurai to move into an unmarked attacking position. Mai manages to squeeze a pass beyond the two defenders, where Reika volleys into the top corner to make it 3-3.