The Dreamers
Old promise

A powerful man with a broken heart at his meal is disappointed. What can we expect from Darwin? It seems that his decision to cut the contract of 80% of Akihabara FC players will really be done.

Hiro, Ryota, and the others are too resigned and disappointed to want to discuss with Darwin who is emotionally unstable. After the meeting ended, All Akihabara players returned to the player's dormitory with feelings stuck in their hearts.

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Arrive at the dorm when dusk arrives. Hiro got off the bus and went straight into the dormitory. Not only Hiro, not only Ryota, all Akihabara players who just returned also did the same with Hiro. They all seem to be at a loss for words today.

At night, this dormitory is like a building left behind. Only at 8 pm all lights in the room have been extinguished by room users. Dinner provided is also not available. All the players in this dorm just wanted to mourn his fate.

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Inside his room, Hiro kept thinking

"A chance next time for me? what about the others?"

Hiro continued to ponder. He hasn't spoken to his colleagues since returning from Darwin's office. Hiro feels that at this time maybe the feelings of his friends are not good after many of them will leave this club.

It seemed like today was enough for Hiro and co to accept the fact that some of them had to leave and some still survived.

Hiro is still given another chance to stay at the club for next season, but Hiro has to part with his best friend Ryota because he is considered not yet able to become a player who is great enough to survive here. Now everything is in Hiro's choice. Will he accompany Ryota in wading through a harsh destiny? or Hiro prefers to stay and continue to develop alone in Akihabara until finally he can become someone he wants to be.

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Tomorrow does not mean better, tomorrow is the result of what you have done today.

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The next day, Hiro woke up when he sniffed a delicious scent from outside. His stomach has been rumbling since yesterday.

"Gueehehe.., time for breakfast..," muttered Hiro while wiping the saliva on his lips.

But before he left the room, Seichi suddenly gave an announcement to all the players in the dormitory through the speakers that echoed in each corridor.

"For all players, please head to the field after breakfast..,"

That is how the announcement was made.

"Hmm? what kind of announcement is that? it was unclear..," muttered Hiro who currently only wanted to enjoy breakfast.

Hiro hurried to the table and took a lot of rice to eat.

When Hiro reached the dining table, he also saw many of the players who were also starving like him. Even Ryota also took 3 pieces of chicken and a bowl full of salad.

Hiro was astonished because it was not usual for Ryota to take this much. "Hey Ryo's! didn't you take too much?" Hiro asked as he nudged the arm of Ryota sitting beside him.

Ryota. "uh? why indeed? i'm hungry! last night I didn't eat" he replied.

"Did? no eating?"

"Yes, I was just lying in my room last night with music." Ryota said as he dismembered the meat on his plate.

Hiro also looked around and his friends also took food with many portions. Hiro thought, "Did everyone eat like me last night?"

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The answer is definitely yes.

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Before Hiro ate breakfast, he had a chance to get in his mind about a question. This question already wants him to ask Ryota last night. But Hiro fell asleep. And this time he had a chance to ask but he was eating.

"Huuhh, ask me a hard question..," In Hiro's heart.

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Finally breakfast time is over. Eight o'clock in the morning they should have been on the field for training. But now they are not training because the League this season is over.

Seichi as a coach has also given freedom to all players to do what they want. They can go back to their homes or stay in this dormitory. Seichi is currently training in Europe for a coach license and will leave tomorrow. He won't be back in a few months.

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Hiro talks to Ryota about what he will do today.

Ryota replied, "This time I'm going back to Sapporo. I want to meet my parents,"

"Oh so yeah. Can I come with you?" Ask Hiro.

"Can! after all, we are being comforted by management" Ryota said.

"Judah come!" Hiro's face was shining.

In addition to Hiro and Ryota, all Akihabara FC players will also immediately leave this Dormitory to return home or vacation until next season's League will begin in one to two months. That's why the dormitory will be empty tomorrow.

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Hiro and Ryota headed straight to their room to pack up the items. "Well, you better pack your things Hiro, I'll go back to my room first" Ryota said.

"Ryo! A MINUTE!" Shouted Hiro.

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Hearing Hiro shout suddenly, Ryota stopped before he could get into his room. "Why call so hard? I'm right in front of you,"

"Hehe, sorry Ryo," ...

"Now is a good time to ask," In Hiro's heart.

"I'd like to ask you a minute" Hiro continued.

"What mean?"

Hiro looked around and was worried that suddenly there were players passing by near them and heard the conversation.

"Why is it inside?" Ask Ryota.

"Let's just go in" Hiro instead pushed Ryota's body into his room.

"Eh..eh, what's going on? what exactly are you gonna ask?" Amazed Ryota, his body was forced into the room.

It seemed that Hiro's question was so important that he had to be careful.

After that, the door of the room is closed tightly, even asking Ryota to lock it but Ryota refuses.

"No need to be locked" Ryota said. "What do you want to ask me anyway? is it that important?" Ask Ryota.

"YES!"

Ryota was shocked by Hiro's yelling. "Well, what do you want to ask?"

Hiro was still standing straight in front of the room door. Cold sweat washed his face. "After you return to Sapporo, what will you do?"

"Hmm, what is it?" Ryota was clearly confused by Hiro's statement. "Yes, maybe I'll relax for some time before looking for a new football club to support me,"

"After that?" Ask Hiro again.

"Yes, I'm going back to the field,"

"After that?" Ask Hiro again.

"I'll- uh.," Ryota is still confused.

"After that?" Ask Hiro again.

"I don't know!" Ryota said loudly. He was a little annoyed by Hiro's question.

"What business do you ask me like that? don't you have to worry because you're still staying here ha?!"

"But what if I leave the club?" Hiro's statement is different.

"uh? Meanin?"

"I'm going to come out of this team just like you!!" Hiro.

"Lhoo! what are you saying?" Ryota still hasn't gotten what Hiro wants. "Do you also want to leave this club?"

"Yes," replied Hiro briefly.

"Heh?? why?!" Ryota. "What about your other comrades like Aaron, Yui, and Mayashi? they still survive here, right? do you want to leave them?"

"No matter! I'll stay with you!"

"T-But.., what about your contract? you still have a contract with Akihabara FC don't you? if you leave the team for no reason, it will be sanctioned!" Ryota. "Darwin will also be disappointed in you!"

"I already know the risks..But I don't care.., hehe." Hiro.

"Heh.??! wh why? are you crazy?!" Ryota.

"Hiro, I'm fine, I'll find my own way. I promise we'll meet back in the field one day,"

Hiro laughed at Ryota's words. "Hahaha, you're this basic. You think I'll just shut up? You may forbid me, but my will is not yours!"

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It turns out that Hiro's question is very important and dangerous if heard by other ears. Naturally Hiro wanted this conversation to end as he wished. If it lingers he is afraid others can with from the outside.

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Ryota was shocked to hear Hiro's words. In his little heart, he was very happy because his best friend still kept thinking about him even though he was falling.

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"In case of sanctions I'm ready to accept it!" Hiro. "I can talk about this to Darwin later so he'll let me leave Akihabara FC."

"You are really stubborn.." - Ryota muttered.

"Here you go. hehehe" Gurau Hiro. "After all we have promised to continue together until the dream of becoming a great player is achieved, right?"

"That's an old promise.." Desis Ryota.

Ryota finally relented and let Hiro follow his desire to come out of this team. "Yes, it's up to you. If there's a problem don't involve me,"

"Ready..! thanks Ryo!"

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"But what makes you want to get out of here?" Ryota.

"There is nothing, just want to accompany a friend to wade through the cruelty of football business, hahaha!"

"really?" Ryota smile. "Surely you just want to meet Saki right??" Ask Ryota jahil.

Hiro's expression suddenly changed. "Eh.., t-no! I. I want to meet my father! not Saki! W-why ask like that?"

"Oh, so you don't miss Saki?"

"Obviously missed!" Hiro. His face immediately reddened as he realized he had fallen into Ryota's trap.

"Eh! that's not what I mean!"

"Haha!" Ryota laughed satisfied. "It's so easy to be fooled by me! haha,"

"It's Ryo.., stop this habit of yours," Hiro lowered his head as he could not bear the embarrassment.

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"Alright, sorry-sorry, hehe," Ryota said as he ruffled Hiro's hair. "Yes, let's get ready to go!"