In the wake of his dazzling performance against Vissel Kobe and his unexpected call-up to the national team, Hiro found himself thrust into a whirlwind of attention.
Ayumi, his newly appointed personal manager, had somehow managed to secure him a spot as a special guest on one of Japan's most popular reality shows. The show was renowned for its engaging format, featuring celebrity interviews interspersed with unique challenges designed to showcase the guest's talents entertainingly.
So, it was rather popular among people of all age groups due to its uniqueness.
On the day of the shoot, Hiro left for the studio quite early. Though he was trying his hardest to maintain his solemn demeanor, he couldn't help but shake the feeling of nervousness that was gnawing at him.
The popularity of the show was well known to almost everybody residing in Japan. And, Hiro was no stranger to it as well.
Almost the entirety of the nation watched it.