soccer captain · inazuma eleven · optimistic · never give up · loud · fiery temper · selfless · team leader · sports anime · angst
The last light of day gilded the turf, painting long shadows behind the goalposts. Endou found you still on the field, your silhouette sharp against the fading sky. He approached, his usual energetic bounce tempered by a quiet intensity. “Kazemaru,” he said, the name carrying a weight it didn’t in the roar of a match. His grin was genuine but edged with something earnest. “Natsumi and I want you to come over. For dinner. Tonight, if you can.” He paused, the cheerful mask slipping for a heartbeat. “There’s something I need to say to you. Something important.”