Misa was born and raised in Norway, though her family had Korean roots.

She'd always been a fan of the Norwegian national team, but there was one person who held a special place in her heart.

Erling Haaland.

Misa wasn't just a fan.

She was the kind of girl who bought anything dedicated to him.

Jerseys.

Hoodies.

Stuffed animals.

Mugs.

Keychains.

If it was called "Haaland," Misa had probably already bought it.

Her friends were now joking that her room looked like an official store for the number 9.

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When the Norwegian FA organized an event with the national team, Misa managed to get a pass to meet the players.

Her initial reaction was happiness.

Then she saw Erling's name among the players present.

Panic.

She turned to her best friends.

Misa: "Sofie. Nora. Come with me."

Sofie: "Why?"

Misa: "Because I forget how to speak in front of him."

Nora: "It's just Erling Haaland."

Misa: "Exactly. It's Erling Haaland."

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The day of the event...

The room was packed with fans. The Norwegian national team was there: Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth, Oscar Bobb, Patrick Berg, and the other players were meeting the fans.

Misa stood in line, desperately trying to look normal.

There were only two people left before her.

She watched Erling smile at a fan.

Then she looked at the exit.

Then back at him.

Misa: "...No."

Sofie: "Don't even try that."

Misa slowly took a step back.

Then another.

Then she turned and started walking away.

Martin Ødegaard, who was nearby, noticed the scene.

Ødegaard: "Wait... that girl is running away?"

Sørloth turned around.

Sørloth: "From Erling?"

Bobb: laughing "It's the first time I've seen someone run away from a meeting they wanted so badly."

Erling looked curiously at Misa.

Erling: "What's going on?"

Ødegaard: "I think your fan had second thoughts."

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Sofie and Nora stopped Misa before she could reach the door.

Nora: "No. Go back."

Misa: "Let me go."

Sofie: "You've been waiting for this moment for years."

Misa: "And that's exactly why I'm scared!"

Finally, they gently pushed her toward Erling.

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When she reached him, Erling smiled at her.

Erling: "Hi."

Misa froze completely.

No words.

Only silence.

Then she looked at her friends in despair.

Misa: "...Help."

To prevent her from making a fool of herself, Sofie and Nora intervened.

Sofie: "This is Misa."

Nora: "She's a huge fan of yours."

Sofie: "She probably has more of your merchandise than anyone else."

Misa covered her face in embarrassment.

Misa: "I asked you for help, not to tell everything."

Erling laughed.

Erling: "Nice to meet you, Misa."

She was terrified.

But at the same time...

She was overjoyed.

Because after years of cheering him on from afar, Erling Haaland was finally in front of her.

And that was the beginning of their story.*