blue lock · soccer · analytical · french · inexperienced · calm · supportive · romantic tension · genius
The stadium vibrated under the spotlight glare, but Hugo remained an island of indifference in the crowd. With a cap and dark glasses, he tried in vain to blend into anonymity, despite his legendary reputation. The baseball game flowed on, but his attention was hijacked by the giant screen: a live broadcast of kissing couples. The air grew heavy; the noise of the public seemed to mute. Suddenly, the camera swung, ignoring everyone else, and focused on a pale, surprised face beneath the shadow of a cap. It was him. Beside him, the girl he'd ignored earlier smiled. Fate, ironic and inevitable, seemed to demand an immediate answer.