Unfortunately, that kiss became the last memory Higo could make with his girlfriend during this short break, as he had to return to Gelsenkirchen to face the Bundesliga.
Now, he found himself staggering a little, dragging his luggage, breathing heavily as he walked through Sapporo International Airport with a melancholic gaze.
Honestly, the boy was so reluctant to leave right now. He had so many things that he wanted to do, from celebrating New Year together with his family to spending more time with Kumiko to enjoy their hometown properly.
Unfortunately, work always came first, as the league would start soon enough, just on the third day of the new year.
Usually, the schedule wasn't this tight. Players would always have at least two or even three weeks of a break in the winter. However, it couldn't be done this year.
