The Dreamers
The champion

"UFF Tournament Champion of the year..,"

"Congratulations to...,"

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"Sapporo University!"

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Crowds of supporters who packed the stadium immediately rumbled when the ceremony of the UFF cup champion was held. The stadium's floodlights had already started to light up the field which had begun to be enveloped in a black sky.

The silver cup with a gold pattern around it has been handed over to Hiro and his friends who managed to become champions in this Tournament.

No one had ever imagined how Sapporo could become the champion of this Tournament. Sapporo University is not a favorite of champions, but they prove to everyone that being a champion is not just a favorite. Being a champion is all about hard work and it takes a bit of luck.

"Sapporo..! Sapporo..! Sapporo..!"

That was how people shouted at the stadium as soon as Sapporo players including Hiro lifted the UFF tournament trophy.

"We did it!"

"We are the champions!"

"I can't believe this.., this is too beautiful!"

The entire Sapporo cast celebrated with great joy.

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The UFF tournament is over. Sapporo is the champion. Hiro also won the award as top scorer and the best player in this tournament with 5 goals 5 assists.

The name 'Takehiro Miyoko' was immediately heard everywhere. Almost all scouts from every professional football club have already bagged Hiro's name and are ready to scramble for the player's signature.

But of all the talent scouts, there is one who is closest to get the services of Hiro, namely Darwin Benjiro. Darwin was a scout for the Japanese 2nd league club, Akihabara FC.

Darwin was very hopeful that Hiro agreed with his offer because Akihabara FC is in need of talented young people.

"I have to get the boy" murmured Darwin.

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After a while, the UFF Tournament champion ceremony was over. The spectators have left the stadium. All Sapporo players want to celebrate this success with a drinking party.

"Come Hiro! we go out for drinks to celebrate our victory!" Take one of Hiro's teammates on the team.

"All right! Come on Hiro, come with me!" Ryota immediately invited Hiro.

"Lho's? A ryota? you're having drinks?" Hiro surprised.

"Yes, why?" Ask Ryota.

"It's okay," Hiro did not expect Ryota to actually be like this. "I want to go home" said Hiro.

"Yes, I'll go with the others Hiro!"

Ryota and the rest of the players and the team coach left Hiro in the hallway of the stadium. Hiro did not move until his friends had left the stadium.

Actually, Hiro still had one more thing to do at this moment. "I have to keep my promise to Izumi" Hiro said.

Hiro immediately ran back into the stadium, precisely in the stands. Hiro believes that Izumi must still not have left the stands.

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When Hiro reached the stands, only the stadium cleaners remained. They're all cleaning the stadium. There was no sign of a woman with unraveled hair appearing in the stands. No one in the audience was still sitting in the stands.

"Has Izumi gone home?" Thought Hiro.

Because he really did not find Izumi, Hiro decided to return to the player's dressing room to clean up and immediately went home to the student dormitory.

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The evening before night. In the player's dressing room, Hiro replaced his jersey with a regular shirt. When he finished, he carried his backpack and left the room. Hiro walked down the hallway of the stadium. The exit in front of him was already visible. Someone greeted Hiro with a smile.

"Hello Hiro..!" The sweet smile that Hiro had just noticed.

"Eh! Izumi!" Sapa Hiro's. It turned out that the one who had been waiting for him outside the stadium was Izumi. "I thought you were home,"

"Not yet.., I've been waiting for you, hehe,"

"Oh, sorry, yeah,"

"No papa," said Izumi.

Things get awkward. Izumi and Hiro could only stare at each other simultaneously. A similar feeling had arisen in the hearts of the two of them.

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"Do I have to tell him now?" In Hiro's heart.

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"When will Hiro tell me?" Think Izumi.

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"Izumi..," Hiro Desis.

But in the midst of this situation, suddenly a man in a black suit came to Hiro and Izumi.

"Excuse me.." said the man kindly.

Hiro and Izumi instantly broke their eyes. "Ah.., just disturb the mood," In Hiro's heart.

"Yes what's wrong?" Hiro asked what the man was coming for.

"I am a talent scout. My name is Darwin Benjiro." Darwin put his hand forward like a position to bring Hiro into the hand.

It turns out that the one who came to Hiro and Izumi was Darwin. Unknowingly, Darwin actually interrupted Hiro's moment with Izumi, but Darwin was just doing his job.

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"Talent seeker?" Ask Hiro.

"Yes" answered Darwin. "I've been watching your game in this tournament, and I thought, you're a great fit to play in our club,"

"Wait, did you give me an offer?" Ask Hiro.

"To be precise, young man, you are a suitable player for our club!"

"What club?"

Darwin took out his card and gave it to Hiro. "This is my business card, as well as where I work,"

Hiro read the caption on the business card. "You are a talent scout and player agent from Akihabara FC?" Ask Hiro. "On behalf of Mr Darwin?"

"Rubber" said Darwin. "Please don't call me sir. Just call me Darwin,"

"Ohh, fine then,"

"I offer you a contract as a professional player for the Japanese 2nd league team, Akihabara FC,"

Hiro was silent for a moment. He couldn't believe what he just heard. "M-I'm sorry, can you do it again? I'm not clearly hearing,"

This time Darwin said it clearly. "I offer you a contract as a professional player for the Japanese 2nd league team, Akihabara FC,"

Hiro's eyes instantly rounded. His big smile adorned his face.

"Is that really?"

"Of course!" Darwin. "If you are interested in this offer, please contact me through the number on my card,"

"Okay, I'll prioritize your offer to Darwin" Hiro said.

Darwin was very happy. "Alright, I hope you will make the right decision Hiro! Akihabara FC desperately needs your energy!" Darwin desperately wanted Hiro to be a player for Akihabara.

"Well Darwin, give me two to three days to decide my choice. I'll call you when I make a decision."

Darwin nodded. "All right then. I'll go somewhere else soon. I will wait for your decision. Thank you for listening to Hiro's offer,"

Hiro smiled, "Together, I should be the one to thank you,"

Darwin leaves Hiro and Izumi at the entrance of the stadium. Darwin's business card is still held tightly by Hiro. "This is my enemy!"

Izumi who had just listened to the conversation between Hiro and Darwin could only give a cliche sentence. "Congratulations Hiro!" Izumi. "You're going to take the man's offer, aren't you?"

"Of course I'll accept the offer! it's my obstacle to enter the world of professional football!" Hiro said excitedly.

"Wahh!! I'll always support you Hiro!" Izumi.

"Thank you Izumi! you are a true supporter of me!"

"Hehe, definitely dong!"

Hiro and Izumi laughed. But for Izumi, there is still something that has not been conveyed before, namely Hiro's promise to him.

"By the way support is, how's our deal? what happens if Sapporo wins? you still remember that?" Izumi finally ventured to talk about this to Hiro.

According to the agreement of Hiro and Izumi, if Sapporo University loses this tournament, then their relationship is finished aka broken. But if the UFF tournament champion succeeds, then the two of them will continue their relationship.

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Hiro took a deep breath and let out a long sigh. He tries to say it. After everything that happened today, Hiro's heart door to Izumi had already opened quite a bit.

"I'd better give it a chance" said Hiro. Hiro convinced himself.

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"All right...,"

Under the street light. Hiro walked slowly to the front of Izumi's body.

"..We will still be dating" Hiro said, smiling at Izumi in front of him.

"Hiro.., thank you," Izumi muttered.

Finally Hiro and Izumi embraced in front of the stadium which had different meanings for them.

"I'll always be with you Hiro. I will always be your support. I will always be with you. I'll keep you company, until you reach your dream" Izumi said feelingly.

"Thank you Izumi,"