Lost in his thoughts, the opposing coach continued to scrutinize Hiro's every move. It wasn't just about his successful plays; he delved into the depths of his unsuccessful ones too. And, no matter how many times he recalled, it only reaffirmed one undeniable truth— change was needed.
With a decisive nod, he then swiveled on his heel, turning around to face his reserve players. Then, he swept his gaze across his players before barking some orders in a rather serious tone. No sooner had he finished ordering, than some players rose from their seats and started warming up.
It was quite evident that he was going to replace some of his players.
And, witnessing this scene, some of the opposing players felt their heart pounding. Just from a glance alone, they could tell who was going to get substituted. And, none of them wished to exit the game so early.
