Chapter 31: Families Gather’s

Chapter 31 - Families Gather'sEvery one of the gathered students was stunned, a pin drop silence took hold on the field. The Headmaster with a proud smile added, "And on more announcements about him... His Jump for the final goal is now the highest jump recorded in the All-School cup, and the same goal is now the new record of the longest goal scored in the history of the All-School cup, which travelled 50 yards into the nets!" Everyone's disbelief grew further, Rukia remained frozen in disbelief, her friends and students around her chatting about Haruma. Toru, Masaru and Shino were speechless, their breaths caught in their throats... Haruma placed a suitcase on the bed and began putting his clothes inside, packing up for this departure. "Haruma." his mother's calls and enters the room drawing Haruma's attention. "Are you ready? we shouldn't get late." she said in an urgent, casual tone. looking at his mother, Haruma replied, "Yes I'm ready... But why did Mr.Kento invite us to lunch?" Appearing to have no clue the mother replied, "I don't know, maybe he wants to give you a farewell before you leave." Haruma sighed and continued packing his suitcase. With a smile mother said, "Alright, I'll let Mr.Takinami know that I'm taking tonight's leave." Haruma's brow furrowed in confusion, glancing at his mother he asked, "Why's that?" "Come on Haruma." The mother said, "You'll be leaving tomorrow morning, I'll go with you to see you off so it's important to stay at home at night." Haruma nodded and said, "Alright, but I'll tell Mr.Takinami" With a nod, The mother said, "Alright, as your wish!" and with that the mother stepped out from the room. Haruma then sat on the bed, dialling a call he placed the phone on his ear. Bell started to ring... Someone picked up. "Hello?" Ryusei Takanami's voice came from the other end of the phone. "Good evening Mr.Takinami, It's Haruma here." Haruma said in a polite tone. "Ofcourse I know it's you," Ryusei replied, "Is everything fine?" he asked. "Yeah, I just wanted to let you know that mother won't be joining the office tonight." Haruma said. "Is everything okay? Is she fine?" Ryusei asked in a slightly worried tone. "She's fine." Haruma replied, a smile appearing on his face, "Tomorrow morning, she will see me off." "See you off?" Ryusei's voice came in a confused tone. Maintaining his smile Haruma said, "Tokyo Wolves Football Club has scouted me, and tomorrow I'll be joining their academy." There was a pin drop silence from Ryusei end. "What? Are you serious?" his voice came in a complete shock. With a smile Haruma said, "Yes, I am" Ryusei giggled out of joy and said, "That's incredible, I mean beyond incredible!" his voice filled with excitement and joy, "I can't believe this, I mean I do after seeing your game... but it's just... I'm so happy!" Haruma was smiling, listening to him being so excited and happy. "Haruma! Tomorrow, can I also come to see you off?" he asked in an excited tone. Haruma, still smiling, replied, "Of Course you can." "That's great, now give me all the details when, where and how you'll leave, and who scouted you? Tell me everything!" Ryusei asked in an urgent, excited tone. "I also don't know the complete details." Haruma replied, "The scout is actually the coach of Japan U19 team, he saw me play in the finals and offered me to join Tokyo Wolves academy which is in Hachioji, since it's far from here I'll need to stay in its hostel for like a year." "Wow!" Ryusei exclaimed, "You've been noticed by the U19 coach, it's just unbelievable!" "Yeah, I was also stunned too." Haruma replied, "And he has also invited me and mother for today's lunch, I guess he'll provide us complete details there." "Alright, that's great" Ryusei said, "But what are you doing here, Lunch time is almost here, you should leave, don't be late!" Haruma's smile widened, "Yeah, we're leaving, and I'm hoping to see you when I depart for Hachioji, which means you have to be here early in the morning." "Don't worry I'll be there before the sun rises!" Ryusei replied with a determined tone. "Alright then, I'll be leaving now, bye" Haruma said. "Yeah, bye." Ryusei responded. With that Haruma ended the call and went to change his clothes for lunch... A cab goes driving on the road with Haruma and his mother sitting on the backseat. Haruma was blankly looking outside the window of his car, his mind racing. "A year living in a hostel huh?... it surely gonna cost lots of money... I can't put all this on my mother, I should try getting a job in Hachioji.... I hope they'll allow me to do that." Just then the cab came to a halt, and the mother and Haruma stepped out of the car, Haruma's eyes shifting on a decent two story house before them with Kento Takayama name plate outside. With an excited look, The mother began walking towards the house, while Haruma walked with a serious kook. Standing before the door, Haruma rang the bell, both him and his mother patiently waiting, locking their eyes on the closed door. After a moment, the door was opened by Kento, whose face lit up with joy and excitement upon seeing the arrival of Haruma and his mother. "Haruma and Mrs Kusaka!" Quickly stepping aside he gestures to them inside the house, "Please come inside." With warm smiles, Haruma and his mother stepped inside the house. The house was very neat and beautiful, with everything placed perfectly. As Haruma and his mother entered the living room, a voice called out. "Big brother!" Mio came running to Haruma. With a smile Haruma sat on his one knee and Mio stood before him, smiling brightly. Haruma with a smile said, "Hey Mio," Mio's face lit up even more, and she moved forward and embraced him in a hug saying, "You remembered me!" Haruma stood up, holding her in his arms, "How can I ever forget you?" "Brother, you were amazing out there, and your jump and the goal was like boom! I was shocked!" Haruma and his mother smiled seeing the excitement on Mio's face. "Hello" A lady, the same age as Haruma's mother stepped in front, her face bright with a smile. "I'm so glad to meet you both." The lady said, looking at Haruma and his mother. Just then Kento came into the view, "She's Mizuno, My wife." he introduced his wife. With a smile Haruma's mother stepped forward and both ladies hugged, exchanging greetings. Haruma, still holding Mio, was looking at a warm exchange of greetings between the two ladies, when suddenly he noticed someone sitting on a nearby couch. Haruma glanced, and saw a girl sitting on the couch, her gaze downwards focused on the table before, seemed to focus on writing something, her long purple hair was flowing down, hiding her face. Haruma was gazing at her with a slight furrowed brow. In one swift motion the girl turned around and locked eyes with Haruma, startling him abit. Appearing the same age as him, her skin was bright, her eyes a shade of purple, fixed on Haruma with her expressions devoid of interest or any emotion. Both Haruma and that girl were locking eyes.