Season Resumes
The mysterious day in Manchester came to an end, and after ringing in the New Year in England, we returned to Dortmund, Germany.
Congrats poured in for the Kicker Rangliste WK selection.
I sent thankful replies amid the flood of congrats and thought to myself.
'Has it already been two years since I regressed?'
I'll turn 17 by age soon.
Just one year left until I can sign a pro contract.
Parting with Dortmund was drawing near.
And perhaps because the media knew that.
The transfer rumors exploded in earnest.
Hm.
The last comment had one like on it.
For some reason, I knew exactly who did it.
As the impact of the Kicker Rangliste started to fade, I began learning piano.
"Why piano all of a sudden?"
"Because it's the root of Man U."
Nod.
Han Gyeowol nodded with the face of some Japanese politician.
"Piano is?"
She looked baffled.
Well, of course she was. Man U making piano its root was a future thing.
Ignoring her mutter, I recalled the legendary signing video of Sanchez from the future.
- Glory, Glory United!
It wasn't just a signing video. It was art.
Sanchez flopping turned it into mockery material, but the impact at the time was huge.
Well... this time, piano might actually become the root for real.
After I shine at Man U, kids will follow me, learn piano, and join Man U.
Imagining that bright future, I diligently practiced piano for my legendary signing video.
Time flew by, and around when I could play Glory Man Utd on piano.
The long-yet-short winter break ended, and Germany heated up again.
January 22, 2012.
Volksparkstadion, hosting Hamburg vs Dortmund.
From one corner of the stadium, Dortmund away fans' cheers began.
During the winter break, Dortmund ultras prepared a chant for Son Jinho.
They decided to debut it at this away game against Hamburg.
Despite ongoing transfer rumors, Dortmund fans ignored them.
After all, their beloved Dortmund was a great club, but not a rich one financially.
The ref's whistle blew, and the match kicked off.
Dortmund pressed Hamburg fiercely from the start.
Shinji Kagawa's heel pass went to Son Jinho.
Son Jinho connected Kagawa's pass to him with a direct shot.
The low-driven shot slipped between Hamburg defenders' legs and shook the net.
"Hoooooo─!"
Son Jinho, having scored, ran to the away fans and unleashed his signature Hoo celebration.
"Hoo! Hoo! Even Munich fears him! Soon the world will know him! Ho! Ho! Ho! Hoo!"
Dortmund away fans started singing the prepared chant for him.
Hearing it in his ears, Son Jinho, who had been humming a familiar melody, suddenly remembered.
'Wait... isn't this the Haaland chant?'
Son Jinho was now even stealing chants after celebrations.