Chapter 619: Japan vs Colombia

Chapter 619: Japan vs Colombia



Appearing seemingly troubled, a lean individual with short hair was seated in a quiet locker room. He was adorned in green-colored training bibs, and white tape was wrapped around his right wrist.

Tilting his head against the locker behind him, he sighed, "What am I going to do?"

For a while, he stared at the ceiling. Then he lowered his head, his brows knitted into a frown, and his amber eyes fixed on his ankle.

He caressed his left ankle gently and muttered, "Will I be okay?"

Apparently, he had been feeling a stinging pain whenever he sprinted. Every time he tried to

shift the direction of the sprint, a stinging pain would assault him, making him unable to continue.

For an inverted winger like him who liked to cut in from the flanks, the discomfort Luis felt could be a huge issue if left untreated.

However, given the scenario, Luis couldn't even bring himself to talk about the discomfort he felt. What if they found some problem and sidelined him?

At this juncture when the World Cup was ongoing, he didn't want to miss out on the tournament.

"Luis, what are you doing here?"

A familiar voice knocked him to his senses while Luis was deeply engrossed in his condition. Startled by the voice, he immediately withdrew his hand from his ankle.

Curling his lips to reveal a smile, he answered in a rather flustered tone, "I... Uh..., I was about to leave too."

The individual before him upon hearing Luis's response squinched his eyes. He felt a little uneasy about the hurried response. But before he could bring himself to ask, Luis followed up with a question.

"What about you captain? Why haven't you left yet?"

After training, James, the team captain, was asked to meet the coach.

"I had a few things to discuss with the coach," James responded. "But why haven't you left yet? Is something troubling you?"

Having known the man before him for quite a while, James could tell that something was bothering Luis. Perhaps Luis might be feeling anxious about the World Cup.

However, given Luis's status as the star player of Liverpool, James immediately thwarted the idea.

For a moment, it felt as if he was the only one who was nervous about the moment. Maybe he

might have been thinking too much about it.

So, Hiro tried to shift his attention elsewhere.

'I only have time left until the group stage. I have to do well.' Hiro said to himself,

encouraging him.

Stabilizing his heartbeat, Hiro exhaled deeply.

'This is your moment, Hiro. This is the moment you can compete against the world. This is an opportunity to grow and you must seize it under any circumstances,' Hiro tightly squeezed

his palms into a fist.

More than a tournament, Hiro viewed it as an opportunity to learn and grow. It was the only moment, he could test himself against the world.

For him, it was both a stage to display his worth and a stage for him to grow.

Finally, after a while, the announcement rang and the queue began to progress. In a single- file procession, they entered the field.

The bright light of the sun fell on Hiro's eyes, making him squinch.

At the same time, the enthusiasm of the fans assaulted him, sending a wave of excitement. Listening to their cheers, Hiro felt mesmerized.

Yet he kept himself composed.

Vigilantly, Hiro rolled his eyes while maintaining his composure. He could see a sew of

supporters both excited and anxious.

Hiro wasn't new to this scene. However, the atmosphere was different than what he was used

to. So, he felt a bit overwhelmed.

The festival of football had started and he was participating in it.