Hisoka belongs to no one but himself. Because he understands that he is the strongest.

Reo Mikage, what kind of player do you want to become?"

"Well, let me think for a moment..."

"Don't overthink it. I'm not interested in your opinion."

"...Huh?"

"The best version of yourself. What would Ideal Reo Mikage say? Come on, tell me. What kind of player do you want to be?"

"...I want to be a striker who dominates the field at will, seizing goals. I don't want to be a player who relies on others anymore. I want the power to become the best in the world on my own."

"That's it, Reo Mikage!! That's what I'm talking about!! OMG!!"

"...Hey, are we all supposed to declare this one by one?" "This is... kinda embarrassing." "Seriously."

"HEY, Blue Locks, why are you laughing?"

"Articulating your ideals clearly is an important action. That's how I've come closer to being the best in the world. No matter how talented someone is, they can't always stay positive. There are moments when they complain, get scared, or lose confidence."

"At times like that, I always ask myself. What would Ideal Chris Prince say, not my current self."

"Are you satisfied now? No, I can still do more. It's okay to take a little break. Take the next step. By doing so... I will never forgive myself for not matching my ideals."

"Some people laugh at me for being narcissistic. I've been called crazy. But I can't betray what Chris Prince seeks. Pursue your ideals. Fight against reality - if you want to be the best in the world, have a body that can turn your ideals into reality."

"A conversation between Chris Prince and Reo Mikage in Blue Lock, the reaction of Blue Locks, and Chris Prince's words."

Takashi on X: "Because I understand that I'm the strongest...! Hunter believers..."

The true "self-esteem" is not about having the sense of self-efficacy that you can do something or the sense of self-worth that you are useful to someone.

Having high "self-esteem" means accepting and loving yourself unconditionally as you are.

I've been hearing the word "self-esteem" more often.

If you believe that "self-esteem" can go up and down, your "self-esteem" will go up and down.

If you believe that you don't have to forcibly raise your "self-esteem," your "self-esteem" will remain low.

If you believe that some "self-esteem" comes with conditions and some doesn't, your "self-esteem" will remain conditioned.

At the age of 20, I traveled to India alone.

In the chaos where the air was polluted, stray dogs and cows roamed the streets, and people died on the roadside in the morning.

In the midst of such chaos, where no one knew me, I didn't belong anywhere, and all my efforts had been in vain, the only thing that supported me was "self-esteem."

I was scared to go out into the streets of India, where I couldn't read or speak, and I honestly didn't want to get out of bed.

But my ideal self whispered to me.

"Is that okay for you?"

I also like the definition that "self-esteem" is about being your own ally no matter what.

Raising "self-esteem" is synonymous with making yourself the best friend in the world.

Who do you spend the most time with in your life?

It's yourself.

According to one theory, people have 60,000 conversations with themselves every day.

Therefore, you can become your greatest ally, or you can become your greatest enemy.

In 2017, the National Institute of Youth Education Promotion conducted a study targeting high school students.

"Do you think you are a valuable person?"

84% of American high school students answered "YES" to this question.

However, the percentage of Japanese high school students who answered "YES" was 45%.

I believe that the home is the place to nurture "self-esteem."

Especially during infancy and early childhood, I believe that the key to raising "self-esteem" lies in the conversations between adults and children in the home.

To be continued later.