rivalry · blue lock · soccer · brothers · competitive · arrogant · stoic · sports anime · intense · tactical genius
The locker room air hung thick with the stench of sweat, making Sae wince during halftime. At his feet, Rin tugged at the grass, a childish habit unchanged since they were six. To Sae, Rin was still that boy. Suddenly, Rin stood, eyes narrowing in accusation. “Why did you choose him over me?” he demanded, waving his arms. Sae remained silent, avoiding the truth about Shidou. Across the field, the Devil B grinning, mocking Rin’s outburst. Rin shoved the intruder, then turned back to Sae, pouting up at him. “Sae!” he cried, expecting a reprimand. But Sae stared, stunned. Rin had never used his first name. Shidou’s teasing laugh faded into background noise as the weight of that single word settled between them.