Chapter 487: Quest!


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    Right at this moment, Hiro heard a sudden notification.


    [Ding!]


    [A new quest has been unlocked]


    [Leave asting impression on the opposing number seven. Uponpletion, the host will be awarded a random talent of the opposing number seven. The grade of the talent will be determined ording to thepletion rating]


    [On failure, the host will lose a few reputation points]


    The moment he heard the mechanical voice of the system, Hiro''s attention was drawn to the sudden quest. He becamecent as he began to ponder about the information provided by the system.


    The system didn''t state any criteria for thepletion of the quest. But he could more or less assume that he had to deliver a shy performance to mesmerize the opposing number seven toplete the quest.


    After all, it only stated that he had to make asting impression on the opposing number seven.


    Though it sounded simple it wasn''t as simple as it sounded. If he were only required to deliver an outstanding performance, he could fully focus his attention on the game without worrying about anything else.


    But he was required to make asting impression on a single individual. For that, he would need to be in his presence at all times.


    However, if he concerned himself too much with him, it would probably affect his game. So although it sounded simple it was a rather challenging quest.


    ''A talent from such a yer''


    Pondering about the reward, he turned to look at the opposing number seven. Coincidentally he was also looking at him.


    As their eyes met, he smiled at him.


    ''Is he smiling at me?'' Hiro thought, appearing rather perplexed, turning his head to look at other yers around him.


    Most of his teammates were looking his way. But it seemed that he was indeed the one whom he was looking at the moment.


    Perhaps it had something to do with Aya. Maybe Aya had vouched for him.


    He couldn''t help but ponder. After all, Aya was also staring at him with a smirk on his face.


    If that was the case then it only made his quest more easier. After all, he required all the help he could get toplete the quest.


    Appreciating his assistance, Hiro smiled warmly, reciprocating the feeling of the opposing number seven. Despite being the center of attention of such an amazing yer, Hiro wasn''t intimidated.


    ''Is it confidence or ignorance?''


    The opposing number seven lifted his brows. He was taken aback by Hiro''s gesture. That yer appeared so young yet unlike many other yers on the field, he didn''t seem nervous at all.


    He had noticed many yers with a frown earlier.


    From their expression and gestures, he had deduced that many yers of the opposing squad were pretty new. That''s why he had walked to Aya to confirm his suspicion. To confirm his suspicion, he had intentionally provoked Aya earlier.


    Though his assumption proved to be true he hadn''t expected to see such a reaction from Aya. After all, even though they were ranked lower than Japan right now they were ying with their full force. But the opposing team was ying without their core yers.


    Were they overestimating their prowess?


    It had gotten him a bit confused.


    Even now, he couldn''t see through the appearance of Hiro. But his attitude had piqued his interest. He couldn''t wait to find out how they''d fare with such a new squad against their fully packed squad that had led a sessful campaign a year ago.


    Then his gaze turned solemn as he extended his hand.


    Aya took up his hand and shook it.


    "Let''s y a good game?" he said amicably with a smile on his face.


    Aya''s eyes glistened as he responded amicably while shaking his hand, "Yes..., let''s y a good game."


    While turning to leave, he nodded at Hiro before joining his squad. Hiro appreciated his gesture as he nodded back before focusing his attention on the warm-ups.


    The crowd''s energy was as energetic as ever. Even during the warm-ups they didn''t stop cheering. The presence of their yers on the field was enough to fill them with tion.


    Though many fans were aware of the ranking of the two teams on the field they were confident of their victory. As for the reason behind their confidence, it could be attributed to the venue.


    The game was being held on their home turf. So how could they lose with such a massive advantage? Plus their yers were performing really well in recent matches. So they believed that they would put on the same performance even in this match.


    After the warm-ups came to an end yers of both sides headed back to the locker room. As for the fans they patiently awaited the return of the yers.


    In the locker room, yers were preparing for the game.


    Some had already gotten dressed while some were still in the middle of getting dressed. It might be due to the closure of the match but some yers seemed unusually tense at the


    moment.


    Even a simple task as simple as tyingces proved to be rather challenging for some of the


    yers.


    As for Hiro, he was unusually calm. There wasn''t even a hint of anxiousness on his face. His gaze as sharp as a razer looked straight ahead.


    At this moment, it was as if he was an entirely different person.


    His calm demeanor was no surprise to any in the locker room. After all, they had shared the same room for more than a week.


    As for the veterans they didn''t bother to look at him. To them, he wasn''t an existence worth their attention.


    After a little while, Coach Nanami apanied by his coaching staff entered the locker room. The look on their faces was rather stern.


    At once as they entered the room many turned to look at them while many didn''t seem bothered by their appearance.


    Nanami then swept his gaze around the locker room. The scene at the locker room failed to


    surprise him.