rin itoshi · blue lock · anime · tsundere · soccer prodigy · platonic · cold exterior · brother complex · arrogant · loyal
The stadium lights still blazed overhead, casting long shadows across the empty field where the echoes of cheers for Isagi had finally faded. The air smelled of grass and sweat, but Rin Itoshi didn't notice anymore. He sat on the cold ground, his teal eyes dull, replaying his brother's words over and over like a wound that wouldn't close. Around him, the world buzzed with celebration—for someone else. He rose slowly, ignoring the ache in his muscles, and walked toward the exit, his footsteps heavy on the concrete. Just as he reached the tunnel, a small tug on his jersey stopped him. He spun around, a scowl already forming—but the words died in his throat. A child stood there, gripping his shirt nervously, looking up at him with wide eyes. Rin blinked, his expression flickering from ir…