The Dreamers
Keep stepping

The results will not betray the struggle. The sentence just now may sound nonsense by most people who have never tried to return after ever falling in his life. But for Hiro, that sentence was a lamp in his life.

The struggle is almost 9 years, now it is worth it. Starting from a dream that sounds impossible for a child like Hiro. Hiro has made his first steps in the world of professional football.

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Still in conversation between Hiro and Darwin over the phone. Hiro will soon get an answer from Darwin.

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"Hello.with Darwin Benjiro here.., how can I help you?"

"Hello Darwin! this - Takehiro Miyoko. The one you met last night after the final of the UFF Tournament."

"Oh! Hiro, what do you want to say?"

"Look at Darwin..," Hiro fell silent for a moment. His body can't move. Until finally Hiro said, "Darwin.., I decided to accept your offer,"

Having said that over the phone, there was no reply from Darwin. "Hello..? Darwin?" Hiro thinks his phone connection is cut off. "Hello Darwin?"

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"Oh yes Hiro! I'm sorry I'm a little out of focus, hehe," Darwin finally answered Hiro.

Actually Darwin was silent to disbelief when Hiro turned out to accept his offer. That's why Hiro thought his phone connection was cut off.

"So? how's it?" Ask Hiro.

"T-Of course! W-welcome to Akihabara FC! I'm so glad you accepted my offer." shaking Darwin's hand in response to Hiro's call.

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"Huh? has he? like that?" Ask Hiro back.

"I-Yes, tomorrow at the end of the week you can come to Akihabara City at 8 am?" Darwin's voice still sounded a little stuttering.

"That's a long way from Sapporo. What am I going there for?"

"To finish the administration with the club of course, how? can you?"

"Oh, well Darwin, I'll work on it,"

"Good, I'll pick you up when you get to town this weekend. Please call me again,"

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tuut..

This time Darwin had completely cut off his phone.

From the beginning of this conversation between Hiro and Darwin, both of them were equally nervous in speaking. Hiro is afraid that Darwin will reject him, while Darwin does not believe that Hiro will accept his offer.

"Huuh.., it's finally done as well," Hirro sighed after putting the phone back on.

Hiro can't believe he did it. He just contacted one of the professional football clubs. Hiro only felt this happiness after he realized it.

He shouted as he ran around his room, imagining that he was a world-famous footballer like Naymer, Lionel Messa, or Cristiano Reynaldo.

Hiro looked at the faces on the poster. Hiro started talking to himself as if he was talking to the real player.

In front of a Lionel Messa poster, Hiro said, "Hey Messa, I may not have the talent to be a footballer from birth like you. But I have faith that we started everything from the same beginning. Equally underrated."

Then Hiro turned towards the poster of Naymer. "Hei-hei-hei, my friend Naymer! haha. Can you please teach me how to juggle your enemies in the field? You're a magician, aren't you? haha."

Naymer is nicknamed The Magician or The Magician because of his skill and ability to deceive the eyes of the enemy with his movements.

And finally, Hiro stared at the poster of Cristiano Reynaldo. "Cris.., from this moment on, I will imitate your hard work! I'm a footballer now too! Please don't retire before I can face you in the field huh.., hahaha,"

Just this time Hiro spoke to himself with posters of footballers. It feels like crazy.

But of all that, Hiro still had one thing he wanted to do. Hiro wants to be better than Daichi, his 'enemy' since the academy.

Hiro is also planning to surprise Ryota. Therefore, he did not tell Ryota that he would soon become a footballer.

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Days have passed, and now the weekend has come. Today, it's Saturday. Hiro wakes up early to catch a train that leaves for Akihabara City. The trip takes time, Hiro does not want to be late because 8 o'clock must have arrived in the City.

Hiro was confused as to what clothes he wanted to wear, because he did not have any official clothes like a suit. Finally Hiro just put on his campus alma mater suit and went straight to the subway station.

Despite the slight embarrassment, Hiro remained confident. "Alright, this is the time" muttered Hiro.

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After arriving at the station, Hiro immediately boarded a crowded train in the morning.

There are many offices around Hiro. At a time like this, Hiro thought about his father. Hiro thought that his father always wanted his son to be an employee who had a steady and comfortable job. But at this time, Hiro instead chose to fight fate in the tight competition in the world of professional football which is certainly still more great players than Hiro.

But unbeknownst to Hiro, his father always prayed for the best because he wanted to see his son get what he wanted, not what his father wanted.

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Arriving at the destination, which is in Akihabara, Hiro went straight to one of the public phones on the side of the road. Hiro wants to let Darwin know if he gets here.

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"Darwin, I've arrived,"

"All right, I'll pick you up. Where's your position?"

"Near the subway station,"

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Almost ten minutes Hiro waited by the side of the road. Hiro was the center of attention for wearing a Sapporo University alma mater suit.

"It's been a long time since Darwin.., come quickly..,"

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Finally, a black sedan pulled over on the sidewalk near Hiro. A guy got in a suit out of that car. Her hair is very

neatly combed back and wearing sunglasses.

The man came up to Hiro and said, "Master Hiro?"

"I-Yes," replied Hiro.

The man looks smiling. "It's nice to meet you," The man reached out his hand, inviting Hiro to shake hands. "My name is Ozaka, I was sent by Mr. Darwin Benjiro to pick you up,"

"Well, then,"

"Please get in the car, Mr. Darwin is waiting in his office" Ozaka said.

In the car, Hiro wonders in his heart, who is Darwin? why does he have subordinates? is Darwin Benjiro not just an ordinary talent scout?

There was too much he wanted to ask Darwin if he had met him in a moment.

Until then the car that was boarded by Hiro turned towards a tall building that looks magnificent. Hiro wonders why Ozaka brought him here.

"Mr Hiro, we've arrived" Ozaka said.

"Have you arrived?" Hiro surprised.

"Yes, this is his office, please you can get out of the car,"

"K-You're not coming down?" Ask Hiro.

"No, you just need to be alone,"

"All right,"

Hiro got out of the car. After Hiro opened the car door, there was the sound of others who were busy with their own affairs. Many people looked important in Hiro's eyes. They were all wearing black suits like Ozaka.

Hiro doesn't know what to do. Whether he should wait, or look for Darwin himself right now.

When confused about what to do, from the midst of the hustle and bustle of people in the building, Hiro heard the voice of the person he was looking for, namely Darwin.

"Hello Hiro! welcome aboard! I've been waiting for you!" Darwin.

Hiro was very relieved after Darwin came. "Thank God you came. Darwin I almost got lost here!"

"Hahaha, sorry," Darwin laughed.

Hiro looked around, "Darwin..?"

"How's Hiro?"

"Actually where are we right now?"

"Oh, sorry, has Ozaka not told you?"

"Not yet,"

"Oh so," said Darwin while correcting the position of his tie. "Welcome to my company. 'Darwin Finance & Administration' at the DFA brief, '" Darwin continued.

"Your company?"

"Yes" said Darwin. "Being a talent scout and a football player agent can also have other jobs, right? hehe,"

It was Hiro's guess. Darwin was no ordinary talent scout.

"Well, let's head to my room to discuss your contract with Akihabara FC" Darwin said.

"okay!"