"We haven't spoken in a while," Ken stated, looking a little uneasy. He wasn't sure if he should bring up Hiroki's future, since he didn't want to rub salt in the wounds if he didn't get the offer from any professional clubs.
"Mmm, I've been busy getting my fitness up to scratch." Hiroki grinned widely.
"You mean?"
"Yeah, the Cougars apparently drafted me back in October and told my parents but not me." At these words, Hiroki had a wry smile on his face.
"What!? And they kept the secret for that long?" Ken was gobsmacked.
"Yeah. Maybe they were holding out hope that I would go to University instead."
Ken scoffed, "Parents am I right?"
"Hahaha. Yeah, but I don't blame them. They just wanted the best for me at the end of the day, there's nothing wrong with that." Hiroki said, looking rather melancholic.
"Mmm."
The two were silent for a while, as if they were both thinking deeply.
