The conversation turns to the upcoming free kick, which will decide the outcome of the game. The conversation is interrupted by the arrival of Hiroshi Tanabe, who has just arrived at the hotel. He is greeted warmly by everyone, and he is introduced to the other members of the hotel staff as well. He tells them that he has arrived late because he is tired of waiting for his turn to speak. He asks them if they would like to meet him in the hotel lobby, but they refuse, saying that they have already left for home