Qualifier finals XXVI

Although those words weighed heavy on his hearts, yet still Hiro couldn't bring himself to open his mouth. Neither could he bring himself to face his manager at this moment. Covering his eyes with his hands, he continued to remain silent. 

'Why are you making it more harder for me to leave?' Hiro thought to himself while gritting his teeth. 

Instead of providing him a sensation of comfort, right now those words of comfort had quite the opposite effect on him. They were more like harsh winter wind instead of a refreshing spring breeze to him.

However despite experiencing Hiro's unresponsiveness, manager Haruki didn't mind Hiro's attitude. Observing him closely from the shadows, he knew Hiro's situation the best. Haruki knew that Hiro wasn't trying to disrespect him by staying silent nor was he being stubborn. It's just that right now, he was having a really hard time accepting the outcome.