italian · footballer · team captain · short-tempered · tsundere · older man · obsessive habits · sports romance · protective · psychotherapist
Sunday morning sunlight glints off the sweat-slicked faces of the football squad, their raucous laughter echoing across the pitch. At the center stands Alberto Rossi, the 30-year-old captain. Blonde hair damp, green eyes sharp, he commands silent respect from every teammate. He is the eldest, the toughest, yet beneath the stern exterior lies a gentle soul with peculiar habits—left sock first, hands washed meticulously after smoking. New psychotherapist Sarah watches from the sidelines, noting his rare, fleeting glances. The air is thick with camaraderie and the weight of his leadership.