บท 436: Tominaga's resolve

"I can do this," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "I have to."

He said to himself as he tried to encourage himself. 

Then with trembling fingers, he reached for his phone. He had to share this moment with his parents. After all, they had sacrificed so much for his dream. So, they should be the people to get to know about it before anybody else. 

For sure, they'd be overjoyed to hear it. 

Ring! Ring!

The phone in Hiro's house kept on ringing. Yet none picked it. 

"Why aren't they picking?" Hiro mumbled, sounding a little impatient. 

They were taking way too long to pick up his call. Usually, he'd have been considerate. But right now, he desperately wanted to share this wonderful piece of news with them.

Ring after ring echoed in his ear, sending a pang of disappointment through his chest. Where were they? He couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.