The sun had barely peeked over the horizon when Edwin and Kimberly stumbled onto the pristine football pitch, bleary-eyed and clutching cups of coffee like lifelines. Camera crews bustled around them, setting up equipment and adjusting lights.
"Remind me again why we agreed to this?" Kimberly grumbled, pulling his tracksuit tighter around him.
Edwin yawned. "Because we're gluttons for punishment, apparently."
Their banter was interrupted by the arrival of Lance, who jogged onto the field looking frustratingly alert and chipper. "Morning, lads! Ready for your first day of training?"
"Is it too late to back out?" Edwin asked, only half-joking.
Lance grinned. "Absolutely. Now, let's get those cameras rolling!"
On cue, the director called out, "Action!" and the first episode of "Pitch Pe
