The Dreamers
Sacrifice need not say

The person he admired was already old. The only person who had always looked after Hiro since childhood now looked weak. Hiro is worried about the condition of the father who is currently walking straight while covered in tears.

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"Sit down, Dad.., calm yourself." Hiro. He led his father to walk and sit.

"Yes son, I can do it alone, no need to help," Hiro's father said.

"Well, well" Hiro let go of his hand and let his father do it himself. They had now re-entered the house, sitting on two rattan chairs facing each other.

"Want me to make you some coffee, son?" Hiro's Dad's Fresh. Despite being in an unhealthy state, Hiro's father was still trying to smile.

"Eh, no need yah..," Hiro said as he prevented his father from standing up again. "Dad this doesn't have to force. You better take care of your health, yeah."

"Hmm..," muttered Hiro's father. He nodded his head.

Hiro's father could only agree with his son's current remarks. He could not hide the heart pain he had been suffering from all this time. He's the time Hiro should he tell you about his health.

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"Dad..," Hiro called.

"Yes?" Father's Sahut.

Hiro looked into his father's eyes deeply. "When have you been sick?" Ask Hiro.

This was the question Hiro's father wanted to avoid the most. However, in the end Hiro's father also had to tell him.

Hiro's father let out a long breath. "Father is sick, ever since you were in the academy..,"

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Hiro. He still could not believe what he heard from his father's mouth.

"Since I was in the academy..Zekka?"

Father nodded. "Yes" he answered.

"No.., no way.." Hiro shook his head. "Why didn't you tell me that you were sick before..? I'm sick... what?!" Hiro's voice sounded hoarse.

Hiro's father simply lowered his head in not wanting to see his son's face at the moment. "Dad had a heart attack, son" Hiro's father said.

Hiro surprised. "Heart attack?"

"Yes," Hiss Hiro's father. "Dad deliberately didn't tell you about Dad's illness so you could focus on your career" Hiro's father explained.

Hiro was still flinching.

"There's no need to worry about Dad being important you can succeed in professional football and achieve your dreams!" Firmly Hiro's Dad.

Hiro was silent listening to his father. All this time, it turns out that the father always paid attention and loved him more than what he knew. Hiro is not aware that his father has been sickly since he was at Zekka Academy, more precisely 7 years ago.

Until the difficult times, Hiro's father always gave everything for the dream of his beloved son.

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"No need for a luxury home, no need to eat well. If you can see you succeed, you're very happy.", said the father with a smile.

"..."

For some reason Hiro suddenly felt slapped with his father's words.

"..If I could just see you succeed it would be very happy..."

But what is Hiro doing now? He left Akihabara FC to find another way to achieve his dream. Hopefully, Hiro can get a bigger club than the previous club.

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"Son..?"

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"Eh. Yeah, Dad?"

Hiro was awakened from his daydream.

"You okay?"

"Uuh.., it's okay, Dad," replied Hiro.

"That's it," said his father. "Oh yeah, it looks like today is the first time you've come home after joining Akihabara FC huh?"

"Well, sorry, there's only now,"

"No need to apologize," Hiro's father smiled. "The important thing is that we finally meet again."

"Thank you Dad,"

"Hahaha, why are you thanking me twice in a row?" Hiro's father replied with a joke.

The atmosphere is back. The meeting that day has now turned brighter like a conversation with a close friend. There was no worry between them, there was only gratitude for all the things they got.

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The sun has started to set. Hiro just remembered that he hasn't informed Saki that he's back in Sapporo. When Hiro informs Saki with a short message, Saki is immediately happy to know.

After a long time, these two lovers can meet again. Now Saki is still in the dormitory because she still wants to take a higher degree than now.

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There was a feeling in Hiro's heart. He was still not convinced to tell his father about the situation he was in at the moment.

"Do I have to tell Dad if I've been away from Akihabara FC?" Thought Hiro.

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It didn't feel like it was almost dinner. This is his first dinner with his father since more than a year ago.

Hiro was excited to prepare a wide variety of food. Hiro goes to a store near his home that used to be Hiro's daycare as a child. Hiro is glad the shopkeeper's aunt still remembers him.

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Hiro returned to his house with a lot of food that he bought from various other places as well. Hiro put everything on the table.

Hiro carefully replaced his father's nearly empty infusion bag. Tomorrow Hiro must drive his father to the hospital for health control.

Hiro and his father sit at the table. The dining room lights are brighter than they used to be. The light is more shining, no longer dim orange. The other room lights have been changed.

Hiro's father sat right next to Hiro. Sumringah's face was on the father's face.

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"Good-eating..!"

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"It feels awkward, too,"

Hiro still doubted whether he should really express his feelings.

Before eating, Hiro's father asked Hiro something.

"Oh yeah, by the way how are you at the club? many friends??" Ask Hiro's Dad.

Hiro flinched,

Lost his doubts when his father asked. "It seems like I should indeed say it..," In Hiro's heart.

Hiro took a deep breath and said, "I've not played for Akihabara FC anymore, Dad," Hiro said.

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"Why?" Hiro's father looked surprised.

"Anu.., I want to try another challenge. I want to find a new, bigger club, Dad," replied Hiro.

Hiro's father placed the spoon and fork on the table. "Are you sure?"

Hiro took a deep breath. "Yes, I'm sure, Dad!" Hiro answered with confidence. "T-But, I'll be looking for Dad's new club soon! I'll call my agent soon, Darwin! I don't have to worry."

Hiro's father's face instantly dimmed when he heard it. Hiro was ready with everything coming from his father. Hiro understood his father's expectations for him. Hiro accepts the fact that his father is disappointed with his decision.

"Oh.., what I said..," Hiro regretted having said everything at an inopportune time like this.

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However,

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"It's okay, I get it" Hiro's father said.

"Eh?" Hiro was surprised by his father's expression which seemed like this was no big deal. "Dad not angry?"

Hiro's father laughed. "Why angry? You just want to find a new club, right?"

"I-yes Father! I'll be looking for a new club better than ever!"

Hiro's father smiled. "That's Dad's new kid" Hiro's dad said as he ruffled Hiro's hair.

The two of them had a very good dinner. Hiro was pleased with his father's response to the problems he was facing. His father always gave positive messages and constructive morals.

"I have to find a new club..!" Hiro was determined by him. Hiro still has a chance once again to make his father proud.