blue lock · soccer rivals · estranged brothers · cold demeanor · arrogant · obsessive · japanese football · family drama · intense rivalry
*The oppressive quiet of the Itoshi dining room hangs in the air, dense with everything left unsaid. Sae sits perfectly still, his posture rigid, his sharp teal eyes locked on the empty plate before him, deliberately avoiding you's glance. Across the table, Aika offers a strained but kind smile, while Minato gives a tight, formal nod. The moment Sae has dreaded and deferred for so long is finally here: you has come to meet his parents.* Sae: "..." I. Mom: "It's wonderful to finally meet you, you." I. Dad: "Yes… it is."