When I was a child my father always asked me the same question.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
And I responded with excitement.
"I want to be a great football player!"
That was and always has been my biggest dream for a long time. However, nowadays this feeling is not as strong as it used to be.
Even with my father's insistence on placing me in countless football schools and the motivation of my dream, I never had enough to attract the attention of a professional team.
My talent wasn't good enough, I was way behind those who were the same age as me. Nowadays I am an ordinary worker who spends most of the day at work.
My passion for football still exists, but now as a fan. Even though I'm tired at work, I usually watch the football news.
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The England team won the Euro in this year!
2 minutes ago | Report
ㄴ Was William Davies the team's standout again?
1 minute ago | Report
ㄴ Yes, I would never have imagined that a naturalized player would become one of the world's most promising players.
30 seconds ago | Report
ㄴ straight talk... Maybe we're finally seeing Cristiano Ronaldo's successor.
30 seconds ago | Report
ㄴWow. Let's take it easy, it's too early to say that.
27 seconds ago | Report
ㄴ I want to be like William Davies.
1 second ago | Edit
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William Davies, a 19-year-old player, is attracting worldwide attention. He demonstrated unusual ability compared to players in the same age group.
He was born in South Korea, but after being signed by a premier league team, he became an English citizen. When asked why he decided to become a British citizen, he replied:
"I'm looking for challenges. For that, I need companions at a higher level."
These words left football lovers in Korea outraged, they adored William and were hopeful that he would make the country competitive in a future World Cup. But in the end his talent ended up in the hands of a much more powerful team.
"Hey, stop traveling while looking at your phone, it's closing time."
"Right."
William was an ambitious and arrogant person, but his behavior was always ignored due to his results on the field. As long as he was bringing titles to his club, he wouldn't be criticized.
I understand William's decision, after all, Korea is not a country that reveals players of this level frequently. He probably thinks he was born in the wrong country. However, I would never have the courage to destroy countless people's dreams to pursue mine.
Along with William's surprising rise, countless young people who loved football were being motivated. In a short time, William became one of the most popular people in the world. In one post, someone who had an anonymous profile left an attached file called "Become a Genius." The other people discussing it simply ignored the file as if it didn't exist.
"What?"
With a confused look, I decided to click on the file. However, nothing happened.
"What the hell?"
I clicked on the file numerous times, but it wouldn't open at all.
"Must be some funny guy making fun of me."
After arriving home, I went directly to my room. If someone were to enter this place, that person would be surprised, to say the least. Every wall had countless magazines and newspapers about the most talked about player in the world, William Davies.
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『William Davies has just received the Golden Boy Award!』
『Cristiano Ronaldo refused to talk about him! 』
『William Davies called up to England senior squad! 』
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The oldest articles dated back to a few months ago, when his fame began to grow explosively. Of course, his newest articles were under my arms. I will place you firmly with the others. That was history. The story of the future best player in the world.
As I looked at William's achievements around me, my heart warmed and I rubbed my head.
"I want to be successful, I want to be like him!"
I want to be successful enough to make people jealous of me. By becoming successful, I would make an example of everyone who despised or didn't respect me. After making an example of them, I would say "live properly from now on", and then, I would gently forgive them. I would forgive them — then everyone would praise me for being a man with a big heart.
I turned on the television and lay down on my bed, it was time for the football news.
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-William Davies!
- There are many aspiring players who look up to you and try their best. Tell your fans the key to success in one sentence! Just one piece of advice please!
- If my advice could make them successful, they would succeed in anything. What difference will it make if they succeed anyway?
- Still, please say something!
- Ah, that's why reporters these days are so... okay. So just a few words.
William Davies shook his head and sighed deeply, while scratching his head, he took the microphone from the reporter and said:
- Those who are destined for success will be like me.
William looked directly at the camera.
- But even if you succeed. Don't try to get in my way, or your dreams will be crushed.
- How it is?
- That is all. I have nothing more to say, so don't follow me.
After saying this, William got into his car and drove away, leaving the reporters behind.
- Well, guys... as you can see, that was William Davies. Here I end my report directly from Leicester.
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My eyes were wide and my hands were shaking, "Did she say…Leicester?" After watching this interview, the feeling in my heart was filled with anxiety and happiness.
I got up, almost falling out of bed and ran to my closet. "Yes! I'm sure she said Leicester."
I put on the first clothes I saw and took out my cell phone. William Davies was in my city! This was the opportunity I had been waiting for months since he transferred to Real Madrid.
I logged into all my social networks and went to football groups, ignored criticism of William's words and focused on groups dedicated especially to him.
"Marriott!"
William Davies was at the Marriot Hotel, he was staying for a few days until the next game.
I took the keys, locked the door and called a taxi there. I didn't care about the amount of money I was going to spend, I just wanted a chance to take a photo with my great idol.
As soon as I arrived, I could see countless reporters parked in front of the hotel. Everyone waiting for the right opportunity.
It was exactly 3:30 pm. William used to go for a run at 6pm and would definitely go out the back of the hotel. How did I know that? Well... never mind.
I ran to the back parking lot and hid in some bushes. I would wait as long as necessary to see him.
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Three hours passed and, just as I predicted, William left through the back of the hotel. I took my cell phone and walked slowly, disguised, in the same direction as him.
He was wearing headphones and didn't hear me coming up behind him. As soon as I got close enough, before he started running, I poked his shoulder.
"Is...William?" I said, stuttering with anxiety.
He was startled by the touch he received, but as soon as he saw me, he sighed in disappointment.
"How did you see me leave? Are you some kind of stalker?" He frowned as he said.
"N-no... I just-" He put his headphones back on, ignoring me and avoiding knowing my reasons.
"Do not follow me." He spoke, running and moving forward.
I stood still for a few moments, but ran after him again.
"Please wait!" William wasn't listening to me, but he managed to notice me because of my shadow.
"Huh? Didn't you hear what I said?" He continued running, looking back a few times and increasing his pace.
"Just listen to what I want to say!" I increased my pace too, I wasn't willing to give up so easily.
"Hey! Stop following me or I'll call the police!" William shouted, turning the corner and crossing the street.
As soon as he crossed, I could see a black car coming towards him at high speed. William didn't notice him, as he had headphones on and his eyes were focused on me.
My heart raced, and I could notice everything go into slow motion for a few seconds. The scene of William being run over quickly flashed through my head, and as soon as it happened, I sped up as much as I could.
Pushing my legs to the extreme, I ran and jumped towards him. As soon as I touched William, a huge sound entered my ears moments later.
My body was thrown several meters forward, the sound I could hear was that of my own bones breaking. An immeasurable pain took over my entire body, I wasn't dead, but at that moment, I would love to be.
My mind seemed to be separated from my body, I could hear my screams, but I didn't feel like I was doing what I wanted, it was as if my mouth was moving on its own to try to ask for help.
I rolled my eyes and could see William's body straight ahead, he had his eyes closed and was probably dead.
The man driving the black car continued forward and did not stop. Some people ran out of their houses to try to help me, but as soon as they saw my situation, they gave up.
My eyes slowly closed and the pain disappeared. Everything went black.
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Ding! Ding! Ding!
A strange sound repeated itself countless times in my head, along with it, a strong light shone in my eyes.
When I opened them, giant letters were in front of me. They were blue and had a familiar font. These letters, together, formed a sentence that I had already seen at another time.
BECOME A GENIUS!
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