Hiro's expression turned solemn as he listened. He pondered those words. They were like a sage's wisdom. The more he thought about them, the wiser he became.
After pondering for a while, Hiro nodded, "You're right, sir. I had been ignorant— a little too self-conceited. I thought as long as I performed well on the pitch, I didn't have to concern myself with other issues. But I guess I was wrong to think that way."
Elias looked at him solemnly.
"You're not wrong to think that way. After all, a footballer's main job is to perform well on the pitch," Elias spoke politely.
"However, in our current world, they also need to be able to handle things outside the pitch. The ability to communicate well is one of them," Elias turned to look up at the sky, his eyes glistening with nostalgia.
The strands of his dark hair danced freely with the breeze.
