Meetup with Eric

As Hiro's performance on the field continued to dazzle fans and critics alike, his fame soared to a level anything like before. In a month's worth of time, his reputation surpassed that of an emerging talent. Each match brought new accolades, and his reputation as a rising star soared. 

Registering a goal contribution every 70 minutes, he earned himself a spot in the starting eleven. Initially, he clashed with the team's star Ericson. But later as they worked together to tear the defense of the opposing teams apart, they got accustomed to each other's play. 

Now together, they haunted their opponents. 

But due to the hole in the defensive midfield position, they still couldn't find a rhythm. And, though their performance had improved significantly, still they hadn't managed to clinch the top spot. Comfortably sitting at the second spot, they were right now placed second in the league.