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Chapter 473: Friends and Foes
Chapter 473: Friends and Foes
While clarifying, Nanami indignantly swept his gaze, glaring at the players who were making the fuss.
The dissatisfaction regarding the result was evident on the faces of some senior players. Yet when they heard Nanami's words they couldn't bring themselves to pursue the matter further.
Albeit a little reluctantly after they heard Nanami's clarification they quitted down.
Though it didn't bother Hiro.
All along while they raised the issue, he remained indifferent to the fuss. He simply stood there with his mouth shut.
Then as the grumbling died down, he turned to look at Hiro. The knot in his brows loosened as he turned to look at him.
Though he didn't say anything, Hiro could feel the concern hidden beneath those eyes.
He could tell that he must have been worried for him. Well, if only he knew that their retaliation hadn't bothered him in the slightest, perhaps he might be at ease.
Nonetheless, as he met his eyes, he felt a little grateful to him for his concern. After clarifying, he dismissed.
Just like that, the session came to an end.
Naturally after the earlier fuss, many players avoided him. Well, it was to be expected as he had unintentionally earned a few haters on the field.
Though they didn't show it in their face, he could tell that a few of the senior players disliked him.
And many young players weren't willing to get on the bad side of the senior players. So they started avoiding him as well.
Even so, Hiro remained indifferent about it.
They could avoid him all they want for he wouldn't even bat an eye. If it was his fault, he wouldn't back down from apologizing. But he hadn't done anything wrong. So, why must he try to make peace with the players who disliked him for no reason?
Also how immature do they have to be for them to envy a child?
The previous two from his groups whom he had lent a helping hand though they couldn't muster the courage to thank him, nodded their head lightly before leaving the pitch as they silently displayed their appreciation.
After all, it wasn't only Hiro who had performed well.
Other younger players such as Tominaga, Kenta, and many others had performed equally impressive, outperforming many senior players.
However, lashing out against the entirety of the younger generation wasn't feasible. So, they targeted the silent one.
After Hiro remained silent despite the slandering comments thrown at him, it boosted their confidence further earlier, leading them to complain even more vigorously.
Had he dared to speak, most wouldn't have anything to say.
But precisely because he remained silent they attacked him ferociously.
It was like a group of hyenas teaming up against a lone alpha wolf.
Many weren't unfamiliar with his talents in the camp. After all, many had been toyed by him in the league games. But who in their right mind would accept they paled in comparison to a
sixteen-year-old?
Their pride wouldn't allow them to acknowledge him.
"Let's just show that arrogant kid that he couldn't mess with the ones who have come before
him"
"Yeah, we need to teach him a lesson"
"But would it be fair? I mean ganging up against a kid? Isn't that cruel?"
While many were scheming against Hiro, one of the protestors appeared a bit hesitant. Though he was scared about losing his spot, he couldn't bring himself to perform such an underhanded method to a kid.
"The world has never been a fair place to live. The sooner he learns about it the better."
Amidst the ongoing hesitation, a sole figure emerged, his voice commanding, laced with malevolent intent.
"Plus, even if he doesn't get selected he has many other opportunities lying before him. But for many of us, it might be our last opportunity"