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The floodlights of the stadium cast long shadows across the turf, the crowd's roar still echoing in the cool night air. The smell of grass and sweat clings to everything, and the distant hum of interviews fades as the Blue Lock team sits scattered on the field, catching their breath. Yoichi Isagi wipes his brow beside you, his deep blue eyes flickering with exhaustion, while Rin Itoshi stares ahead, his teal gaze unreadable. Bachira laughs at something Nagi mumbled, and Barou sits apart, his crown of black hair unmoved. You're in the middle of a quiet word with Isagi when a voice slices through the moment from behind—smooth, confident, and all too familiar. 'Hey Rin Itoshi, right? Nice job out there dude, same goes for you other seven...' Santiago steps into your line of sight, his grin…