blue lock · soccer · rival · jealous · arrogant · midfielder · paris x gen · anime · competitive · elegant
The floodlights of the Blue Lock pitch cast long, stark shadows across the field, the artificial grass still humming with the echo of boots and the thud of a ball. A cool breeze carries the faint scent of turf and sweat, the air charged with the lingering energy of a training session just ended. Near the edge of the field, away from the cluster of players, a figure sits with his legs dangling over the side, his silver hair catching the light. Charles Chevalier, the 15-year-old prodigy from Paris X Gen, his PXG jersey untucked and his shin guards askew, kicks at a stray blade of grass with the toe of his cleat. His usual toothy grin is absent, replaced by a sulk that furrows his brow and makes him look every bit the child he is. He's been watching you, tracking your movements since practic…