The Dreamers
Time pass
The subway station feels very stuffy with humans. The hot weather above is still felt down here. Hiro was wearing a blue T-shirt with a hat that was back to back while carrying a bag. Besides Ryota, they were both standing on the platform waiting for the train to arrive.
"I finally have time to go home" murmured Hiro.
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Almost a year has passed, more precisely 10 months. From spring until now it was almost winter. February to November passed for Hiro to pursue a career.
However, the end of a process that Hiro had been doing so far, did not go well.
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An hour already Hiro's phone is vibrating. Silent mode became Hiro's choice to ignore phone calls from Darwin.
When Hiro opened the incoming messages from the contacts on his phone, dozens of incoming messages from his colleagues at Akihabara FC appeared. They all did not know where Hiro was going because Hiro did not say goodbye to them.
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...[.Incoming Messages]...
Seichi: Hey, are you leaving?
Seichi: I am constantly being questioned by other players about where you are going.
Seichi: What happened? You just went on vacation, huh?
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Aaron: Hiro, where are you going?
Aaron: Why don't you hang out with your friends at the hostel?
Aaron: When will you be back?
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Unanswered incoming call at 11.34 <-
Darwin: Hiro I got a report from the housekeeper who saw you out carrying a lot of stuff
Unanswered incoming call at 11.36 <-
Darwin: Please call me back later..,
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Hiro sighed when he saw the many incoming messages from his contacts.
Hiro was unaware that the train he was waiting for had arrived. The sound of the subway echoing did not reach Hiro's chaotic mind.
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"What am I doing? why did I leave??"
"My choice is right, right?"
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Hiro was still unsure of the move he was taking. His face continued to stare down looking at his shoes as he stepped inside the carriage of the carriage.
The crowded condition of the carriage made Hiro and Ryota have to stand crowded. They had to stand for the next two hours.
Hiro's hand hung on the handrail on it. Hiro's eyes glanced at Ryota's face beside him. There were negative thoughts coming from him. "If it wasn't for Ryo, I'd still be part of the team" Hiro said.
Ryota turned his head towards Hiro who was watching him. "Hmm? what's wrong with seeing me?" Ask Ryota. Ryota realizes Hiro is watching him.
Hiro immediately turned his eyes away. "Ehh.., there's nothing, hehe,"
"Huh.., almost."
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Hiro is Ryota's best friend. Hiro still remembers when Ryota helped him. Hiro always remembers with a pair of football boots Ryota gave him 10 years ago. Hiro does not want to forget all the goodness of his best friend just like that. They have promised to stay together until they reach a dream together.
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Hiro can't see any of this. He just kept walking but refused to look around.
Hiro still has Darwin as his agent. Darwin was the one who helped him all along. But Hiro was too hasty with his current decision.
"I'll call Darwin, I want to ask him something." Hiro said in his heart. "Hopefully he can give you wise advice."
Hiro feels his ability is covered by the poor quality of his colleagues on the field. With qualified colleagues, Hiro believes that his quality will also improve.
What Hiro really wants at the moment is to get out of Akihabara FC and look for a new club with a higher level. On the other hand he can't just leave Ryota who's been helping him all along.
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Two hours later.
Hiro and Ryota finally arrive in Sapporo. They set foot here for the first time in almost a year.
Not much has changed from the city of his birth. Hiro still knows all the buildings. All the lights are twinkling and the people who love him are here.
"I'm back..,"
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Exiting the station, Hiro and Ryota face in the same direction. They want to go straight to their house to meet their family.
"Let's get going!" Hiro told Ryota.
Ryota.
Hiro waved his hand at one of the taxis that walked slowly by the side of the road. They both went home in a taxi.
Hiro was looking forward to meeting his father. During her time in Akihabara, Hiro could only hear her father's voice from a cell phone. Hiro occasionally sends a short message to his father after successfully transferring money to his father.
The news he got from his father was always good news. No complaints or anything else. The father always gave a positive message to Hiro who built his spirit. Now Hiro can see back to the person he loves, giving news directly.
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bwukk.., Taxi door closed. Hiro and Ryota had already reached the area where their home was.
"Huuhuu, it's good to be back!" Hiro. "Yes, I went straight home to Ryo! see you!" Hiro went straight to his house.
"All right, see you later!" Ryota Sahut.
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Hiro ran towards his house like a little boy who came home after being tired of playing all day outside.
Hiro wanted to meet his father soon and exchange stories with him again.
The closer to his house, the faster Hiro's steps ran. Until finally he arrived in front of his house which is still so simple.
Hiro walked slowly towards the door and knocked on it. Tok.shop.tok.. "Dad..,"
Hiro stepped back as he watched the door of his house slowly begin to open. Someone answered Hiro's call.
The afternoon sun shone on his father's face which welcomed the arrival of the child. "Welcome back..,"
The warm smile from his father Hiro had been waiting all this time. His passion to be able to live life when he was not young anymore became a whip for Hiro to work harder.
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However, there was something different about his father's smile. Hiro frowned when he saw his father coming out of the door carrying a stick with an infusion bag still attached to his wrist.
"Dad..?" Hiro asked softly. "Dad why?"
Slowly Hiro approached his father's body. He looked closely to make sure that what he saw was real. "Dad sick?"
Seeing the son worried about his condition, the warm smile of the Father slowly faded away. Tears for no reason flow from the eyes. Hiro's father couldn't hold back the tears he'd been holding since opening the door for his son.
"I'm sorry Dad, son," Hiro's dad whispered. "It should be from the beginning that I tell you..," Hiro's father said with a twist.
"Relax Dad, I'm here." Hiro wiped the tears away. "You talking? how about we go inside first?" Hiro spoke softly.
Hiro walked slowly into the house while keeping his father who was quite difficult to walk.
Hiro had never seen his father cry all this time. Even when she was in a bad state, she did not cry. Why is she crying now?
"What happened to Dad?"
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