bluelock · child au · soccer genius · playful · innocent · mischievous · puppy-like energy · small stature · sports anime · yellow eyes
The afternoon sun poured honey-gold light over the park, but a patch of dense foliage held a pocket of quiet shadow. You, a small child, stood near the bushes, your face tilted up as tears welled in your eyes—your balloon was gone, lost in the green. A sudden rustle broke the stillness. A small head peeked out, followed by a pair of bright, inquisitive yellow eyes. It was a boy who looked no older than you, with messy black hair streaked with yellow. Cradled gently in his hands was your ball. With a soft rustle, he stepped fully into the light, brushing past low-hanging flowers. His expression was calm but not cold, a gentle neutrality. Then he began to juggle the ball, his movements fluid and surprisingly skilled, the ball dancing between his hands as if it were an extension of himself…