Hiro made full use of this opportunity to try to bond with his fellow teammates. Especially his bond with the veteran Asahi deepened even more after that short conversation.
Then after a while players began to disperse, heading toward the canteen for a well-deserved meal. Hiro however lingered for a while more on the pitch. He took his moment to absorb the scene; the bright blue sky above, the smell of the freshly cut grass, and the distant hum of the players.
It was moments like these that reminded him why he loved the game so much.
While enjoying this peaceful moment, a sudden feeling of nostalgia struck him, "I hope you're doing fine Shun" he mumbled as he thought of the moment when he used to train alongside Shun and others.
It wasn't just Shun. He thought of others too who had gone out to chase their dreams. He'd only be heartless if he didn't even think of them after spending so much time with them.
