The Dreamers
Not a child anymore

Time keeps passing. Hiro and Ryota have been growing in the hands of their coach Takashi. Hiro and Daichi continue to compete to become the best attackers in the academy. Hundreds of goals have been scored by Daichi and Hiro. But what does all those goals mean without titles or trophies?

Various types of tournaments and local competitions have been followed by Hiro, Ryota, with his colleagues in the age group of 12-14. Unfortunately, none of the championship titles have been won. It was all because Hiro was still losing to compete with Daichi.

Even as a competitor, Daichi without indirectly made Hiro even more eager to train. If it wasn't for Daichi, maybe Hiro wouldn't be training and training this hard. If it wasn't for Daichi, maybe life would have gone too easy for Hiro.

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Every training, Hiro and Daichi are rivals. Everyone in the academy knows the rivalry between the two players.

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But those days that are what they are must come to an end.

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5...

..The year..

.. then.

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That afternoon in the academy hall, on the day of the academy's player's graduation. Dressed in neat clothes, Hiro, Ryota and the rest of the cast attended the event. Hiro sits next to Ryota as he watches the force from Daichi having been declared a graduate of the Zekka Academy. Daichi has also been awarded the title of the academy's greatest player for the past 10 years, and no one has been able to break Daichi's records, not even Hiro's.

"Congratulations to Daichi Furuoka, whom we have named the best attacker of the last decade!" The voice of the host sounded so loud from every corner of the loudspeaker of the academy hall.

The owner of the academy, the entire coach of each age group. They took pictures with Daichi while giving various award medals.

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Hiro clapped his hands that afternoon. Everyone appreciates the graduation of one of the academy's best players, Daichi.

Many journalists covered the event. Many agents from every club are scrambling to sign Daichi's contract at their club. All the academy players are also proud of the success of his colleague. But for Hiro, this is a regret.

Hiro has not been able to beat Daichi for the past 5 years. From the age of 12 to the present 17 years, Hiro is still not at all close to achieving Daichi. That means, it would be another 2 years before Hiro would also graduate like Daichi from the academy. The little boy is now growing older.

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After graduating from Junior High School two years ago, Hiro is now in High School. Even now it has entered Hiro's second year in High School, until he stayed another year before graduating from High School. Hiro must also divide his time, between practicing football, or learning to study.

As always, Hiro is a smart student and achievers in school. He and Ryota have been inseparable since childhood. Hiro also slowly begins to open himself up to his new friends at High School.

Now, there is no longer anyone who says that Hiro's body is thin because he has changed his lifestyle to be healthier and fitter. Hiro has changed thanks to the encouragement of Ryota and his father.

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After the graduation ceremony, Hiro immediately went home without speaking a word. Hiro has too many thoughts.

It had been a long time since Hiro had no longer returned home or left for training with Ryota to the academy. Hiro is used to going by bus from his home. Moreover, the two of them were no longer children. Circumstances have matured themselves. However, Hiro and Ryota are always at the same school.

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Arriving home, Hiro immediately cleaned himself up. He took off his shirt which he borrowed from Ryota to attend a graduation event today. "Hmm, I'll return this shirt to Ryota's house tonight" Hiro murmured.

Today the practice was canceled because of the event. Hiro came home too early. Hiro's father still works as a porters and courier at once even though 5 years have passed. At home, Hiro is always alone. Lucky now he already has a used television from his sale for 5 years in Bibi's store.

Despite the entertainment, Hiro still prefers to play console games with Ryota at home. Every weekend, Hiro plays at Ryota's house to play.

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When it was late, Hiro also picked up the merchandise today at Bibi's store. "Good night Auntie..," Hiro greets the shop owner's Aunt as soon as she walks into his shop.

"Oh, Ryota, this is your sale today" Bibi said, giving Hiro some money.

"Thank you Bi,"

"Yes, you guys, see you tomorrow!"

"..." - ".Hiro wanted to say something to Auntie. Hiro stood still. As soon as he took a deep breath, he said, "Bi.., I guess starting tomorrow I'm not leaving my sales here anymore,"

"Hmm? whatchu mean?" Aunt tidsk heard clearly.

Hiro repeated his words. "I plan to no longer sell Bi..,"

"Lho's? why?" Ask Aunty.

"I've been 17 years Bi, soon I'll be looking for a good job anyway. I had to stop trading to focus on learning" Hiro explained.

"Hehehe, yes Bi, thank you for the cooperation so far," Hiro bowed as a sign of respect to Auntie. "Yes Bi, I'm home first,"

"Yes! careful boy! don't forget to buy something at Auntie's store!"

"Hehe, yes Bi!"

Hiro came out of Bibi's shop that night. The shop owner's aunt looks sad because Hiro is no longer selling. But on the other hand, he is proud. "Hiro.., you're getting older, son..," muttered Bibi, before she finally closed her shop that night.

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As said earlier, Hiro also headed towards Ryota's house to return the shirt he borrowed the other day.

When he arrived at Ryota's house, the one who opened the door again was Ruka. Every time Hiro goes to Ryota's house, it's always his sister who opens the door. "Eh, Ruka.., is Ryota's sister here?"

"There," replied Ruka briefly. "Wait a minute" Ruka went into the house to call her brother.

Now Ruka is not like before.The little girl has grown up and is not childish. Although 3 years younger than Hiro, but Ruka looks calmer than Hiro.

A little while later, Ryota comes to the door to meet Hiro. "hiro's? what's up?" Ask Ryota.

"This.., want to return the shirt," Hiro said with a smile giving Ryota a shirt. "Thank you for lending it out,"

"Oh yeah, no problem," Ryota likes to be helpful.

"Yes, I go home first" Hiro said. Hiro walks out the gate of Ryota's house.

However, "Wait!" Ryota Shouts.

"What's wrong?" Hiro.

Ryota walked up and stood near Hiro. "This.., I want to give you something" Ryota took something out of his pants pocket.

"What's that?" Hiro.

"Now" Ryota took out a small ball-shaped keychain with hands and feet, as well as cute round eyes. "It's for you,"

Without a second thought, Hiro accepted. "Well..! it's hilarious! this for me?"

"Yes" replied Ryota.

"Thank you! I like this!" Hiro happy.

"But it's not actually from me. I only represent him from others."

Hiro's confused. "not from you? from whom?"

"I can't say,"

"Ah you are.., then, how can I thank you?"

"Ah, no need," Ryota said. Then Ryota again took something out of his pants pocket. "Now, one more,"

"What else is this? a letter?"

"Have, take it, this is from the same person who gave you the gift. He told me to read it as soon as you got to your house" Ryota explained.

"Ah, who the hell is that guy? I'm so curious" Hiro's getting curious. "Well, if it's no more, I'm going home first,"

"Yes, be careful Hiro!" Ryota waved his hand. Hiro came home.

Ryota returns to his house and is shocked by Ruka who shocks him in front of the entrance. "Yeah! you're just gonna surprise me!"

"How is.. How is..! did you give it to him?!!"

"Yes already..," said Hiro.

"Certainly? how did she react??!!" Ruka curious.

Ryota smiled and did not ask his sister. "Here you go, brother will sleep,"

"ah! brother! I want to know his reaction! has he opened his letter?! brother?!"

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Ruka was the one who gave the keychain gift and the letter to Hiro. He left it to his brother out of shame. All that because a few months ago on Hiro's 17th birthday, Ruka forgot to give her a gift. Even after Hiro's birthday, Ruka did not dare to give her gift to Hiro for fear that Hiro did not like her gift

But Ryota still pretends not to listen and lets Ruka be curious.