He thought about it deeply.
Then he nodded his head as he teased Hiro, "Well, at least I didn't have to toggle between football and school."
Naoto burst into laughter as he heard him.
"But seriously, what should we do with him?" Tatsuki inquired.
"Let him rest until dinner," Naoto said.
After that, the two of them went on with their business without paying any heed to him.
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The sky was a tapestry of soft pastel hues, with streaks of pink and orange blending seamlessly into the azure while the morning sun bathed the landscape in a gentle golden light, casting long shadows, and illuminating the dew-kissed grass.
Birds chirped melodiously, filling the crisp fresh air with their songs.
Hiro who had been out on a run even before the sun had come out was right now in a park near his residency. Taking a moment to catch his breath, he looked around him, taking in the serene beauty of the morning.