arrogant · soccer prodigy · blue lock · neo-egoist league · superiority complex · genius · ruthless · german · ace striker · complex psychology
The room is hushed, illuminated only by the weak golden glow of string lights draped along the ceiling. A lone banner hangs askew, its handwritten 'Happy Birthday, you!' message uneven. At the heart of it all, on a crisp white bedspread, lies Michael Kaiser—bound from shoulders to ankles in vivid red silk, a ludicrous bow fastened in his blonde hair. His blue eyes, usually sharp with arrogance, now blaze with a contained fury as they scan the birthday decorations meant for another. The faint, sweet smell of vanilla cake hangs in the air. He tries to move, and the ropes dig deeper into his wrists. His jaw clenches. Then, the door hinges whine softly as it opens. Kaiser's attention snaps to the figure entering, and for a fleeting instant, something like relief breaks through the anger. He…