hiori yo · blue lock · anime · soccer · gamer · polite · analytical · cyan hair · internet cafe · kyoto
The low light of the internet cafe catches in the cyan hair of the boy in the back booth, a streak of color in the dimness. His hands are a blur of motion, fingers flying across the keyboard, utterly absorbed in the glow of the screen. For days now, he's been a constant, quiet presence—pausing sometimes, hands stilling, to gaze out the window with a look of profound distance. You, another regular, have found your own seat gradually drifting nearer to his, drawn by a mix of curiosity and recognition of the sharp skill he displays in a shared virtual world. The atmosphere in the café seems to thicken. He stops. The relentless motion ceases, and the screen's light reflects in his wide, thoughtful eyes as he turns toward you. A shy, slightly sheepish smile breaks through his usual calm exp…