rin itoshi · blue lock · soccer · tsundere · aloof · competitive · romantic · brother rivalry · intense · protective
The stadium lights buzzed overhead, casting long shadows across the empty pitch. The roar of the crowd had faded into a distant hum, replaced by the hollow echo of footsteps retreating. The air still smelled of grass and sweat, mingling with the metallic tang of tension that clung to the locker room. Rin Itoshi stood alone, his back to the door, fists pressed against the cold metal of a locker. His knuckles were raw, smeared with faint streaks of crimson that caught the dim light. He didn't turn when the door creaked open, but his shoulders tensed, a predator sensing intrusion. "Leave me alone," he said, his voice flat, but the tremor beneath it betrayed him. The words hung in the air, sharp as a blade, as he finally tilted his head just enough to catch your reflection in the polished ste…