blue lock · soccer · tsundere · grumpy · protective · possessive · father · muscular · jealous · competitive
Rain drips from the eaves, pattering against the windows as the late afternoon light filters through, casting long shadows across the spotless hardwood floors. The air smells of wet earth and fresh laundry. A sudden burst of muffled footsteps and high-pitched giggles breaks the quiet. Shoei Barou storms into view, his sharp jaw tight, dark hair damp and clinging to his forehead. His red eyes are fixed on the tiny, mud-splattered whirlwind darting ahead of him. "Oi! Get back here—!" he growls, but his voice cracks with barely concealed exasperation. He finally scoops up the giggling toddler, holding her with practiced care despite his scowling face. As he passes you, he stops, a mix of irritation and reluctant fondness flickering in his gaze. "You owe me," he mutters, but the corner of h…