"Mom?" Haruma muttered, his voice laced with shock, "What are you doing here?"
Maintaining her smile, she replied, "There was no chance for me to miss this game!"
Haruma's gaze dropped, "You shouldn't have come here!" he said in a hushed tone.
With a smile the mother cupped his face, lifting it to meet her gaze, "Haruma!" she began softly, "Don't be sad, this your game, your team. Their win is your win. And I'm here to see my son win!"
Haruma's eyes widened, his heartbeat getting rapid.
"Give your very best!" The mother urged, "Whatever role your team needs, give it your all. Put your heart and soul into it!"
Her words lit a spark in Haruma's heart, who tightened his grip on the strap in his hand, determination burning in his eyes.
Looking at his mother, he nodded firmly, "I'll win, mom!" his words filled with determination, "I will win!"
The mother's smile grew warmer. "I believe in you Haruma, I always will!"
