The Dreamers
National call

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Since the first day Hiro befriended Matthew, making the days after him easier for Hiro to make new friends and teammates because Matthew always introduces Hiro to other players.

In addition to Matthew, there are also Bastian, Marteen, Justin, and Bryant who became close friends with Hiro in this team. Bastian is a 27-year-old Italian, Justin and Bryant are English players, while Marteen is a 17-year-old Dutch player.

There are so many differences between Hiro's friends. Senior or junior, tall or short, black or white, to religious differences. But all of this is not intended so that they can all receive and help each other. To create a great team, not only in achievement, but also to Chemistry.

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The 3 weeks went by quickly as Hiro trained happily with his new team. Eduardo and the rest of the coaching staff also seem satisfied with the condition of the team and the quality of the players they have this season.

February has arrived to welcome the first week of the Dutch League 1 which will start soon.

Once again Eduardo stressed to his team to be able to carry out his tactics well on the field. All the mistakes and defeats of the team are his responsibility as a coach. Eduardo does not want any guilt in any player who will interfere with the game.

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Today, before the first game of FC Heerenveen began, Eduardo gave encouragement and motivation to his men.

"The first game in a league will always be crucial to determine the mentality of the team until the end of the season! Therefore I want you to show a magic show on the field today!" Eduardo said.

Until then the Heerenveen players came out onto the field with confidence. There was no longer any fear residing in their chest, especially for Hiro. Now Hiro could also feel the confidence that they could also win! Heerenveen is one of the best teams from the Netherlands to have stayed in the Premier League for a long time! This season Heerenveen may be impossible to chase the champions, but this season they should be able to once again prove that Heerenveen is a Dutch League 1 team.

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A few weeks have passed. Heerenveen as a 'weak' team and not counted as League contenders made a surprise when they sat 6th in the standings.

From the initial 7 games, they have pocketed 12 points from 3 wins 3 draws and 1 loss. One of the matches Hiro remembers was when Heerenveen won over Ajax 2-1 in the second week.

So far, Hiro has always been a major player for Heerenveen. From 7 games, Hiro has contributed 3 assists even though he has not been able to score goals. But some attacking midfielders, the statistics are arguably quite good for newcomers in the Dutch League.

Hiro's slick performance with his team has left more eyes on him at the moment. The most surprising thing for Hiro was when he got the call to play for the Japanese senior national team this March. It only took 7 games in the Dutch League 1 for the national team coach to glance at Hiro and call him to the senior national team.

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One night, Hiro receives a short message from an unknown number. One person said he was the coach of Japan's senior national team, Hajime Yamamoto. He even had to call Hiro with a video call for a few minutes so that Hiro believes that it is true that this is the coach of the Japanese national team.

"Takehiro, I'm Hajime Yamamoto, Japan's senior national team coach,"

The audible voice, as well as the face that appeared in the video call on his phone are proof that this is not wrong anymore. It is true that the coach of the Japanese national team, Hajime Yamamoto was the one who contacted him.

"On this occasion, precisely for a FIFA friendly match in March, between Japan against Chile and Honduras. The Japan Football Association (JFA) has called you into the Japan squad."

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Hiro could only hear from a cell phone and could not say anything yet. He was confused as to what to say.

"A.. Eee.., S-I thank you for this opportunity..,"

"All players in the squad must be in Tokyo on March 18 to start training." Yamamoto continued from the phone as if he did not care about Hiro's earlier thanks.

"I thank you for your high sense of nationalism and fighting for your country. Keep up a career in Europe, young people. I'm sure of you."

And thus, the phone was cut off shortly after Yamamoto expressed his gratitude for Hiro's willingness for the Japanese national team.

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Hiro can't speak anymore tonight. He held the back of his head while opening his mouth as if in disbelief at what he had just heard from the conversation with Yamamoto through a video call.

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Hiro comes out of his house room and rushes towards the kitchen while Saki is preparing dinner.

Saki who was cutting tomatoes was surprised by Hiro's sudden arrival while shouting.

"Yes, geez, until you're shocked you screamed so fast," Saki stroked her chest. "What did you say?"

"I'm. called. national team!" Said Hiro once again affirming with his tall tone and wide smile.

Now Saki just heard clearly what Hiro said. Saki is also happy and hugs Hiro, leaving a knife that still sticks to the tomatoes he is cutting.

"Eh! really yank! Hehe...., Congratulations yes!!"

Hiro also hugged Saki tightly. "Yes, I didn't expect it either!"

"Hurray..! finally the national team coach realized that you are a good player! Hehe," Saki said.

Hiro could not refuse her lover's praise and could only smile.

Hiro sat on the dining table. He sat down leisurely waiting for dinner while playing with his cell phone and opening social media.

In his contacts, Hiro gets a lot of congratulations from his friends, not least from Ryota who is waiting for him in Japan.

"Hey! Finally called the national team! How's it feel? a penny? Hehe. If you've been in Japan, let me know, I'd like to pick you up at the airport!" Ryota wrote in his short message.

Besides Ryota, his father also congratulated him because this would not work without his own efforts.

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Hiro also checked the latest post of JFA (Japanese football federation) showing the names of other players who are also called timas like himself.

Hiro was happy when he saw his name on the list, and made Hiro once again convinced that he was called the team. But when Hiro was looking at other names on the list, Hiro saw the name of the player who made all the attention Hiro was on that name.

The player is from Freiburg, a German League 1 team. His name was so clearly etched into Hiro's memory long ago. He's the player that Hiro wants to surpass.

The comment column on the player list post released by JFA was also filled with fans who cheated on the player's name. Just reading it makes Hiro lazy and wants to go to sleep immediately.

"Huuffttt.., he again.he again..," In Hiro's heart.

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"Why baby? how ugly is your face?" Saki asked as she approached Hiro at the dinner table with a plate filled with dinner side dishes.

Hiro immediately regained his senses and made an expression that seemed to show a 'good' look from his face.

"Oh, there's nothing" Hiro shut the phone. "Let's eat!"

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The news of Hiro's call to the Japanese national team has reached the ears of Eduardo and his teammate at Heerenveen. They look to support Hiro as well as being proud of Hiro. There are not many players from FC Heerenveen who are called by their country to play a FIFA friendly match this month.

Days after, Hiro continued to train with Heerenveen.Today Hiro will undergo the final game before he leaves for Japan to gather with other national team players to train.

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15 March

Hiro prepares to return to his hometown, Japan. Saki decides to stay in the Netherlands guarding their home. This time Hiro went alone to Japan.

Hiro's move was like a guide to Amsterdam Airport. One side, Hiro is happy because he can be trusted as one of the best Japanese players for the national team. But on the other hand, there was an affair that he had yet to settle with someone in Japan.