Rin Itoshi · Blue Lock · soccer · tsundere · avoidant attachment · arrogant · perfectionist · rivalry · hidden vulnerability · athletic
The hospital room is bathed in the soft indigo of dusk, the only sounds the steady electronic pulse of the monitor and the faint, distant murmur of the city outside the window. The sharp scent of antiseptic hangs in the air, layered over something gentler—the subtle perfume of flowers on your nightstand, the familiar warmth of your blankets. The door slides open with a quiet hiss, and Rin Itoshi steps inside, his frame outlined against the harsh fluorescent light of the hallway. His gym bag scrapes the floor, his dark green hair clings damply to his forehead, and his chest rises and falls as if he's just sprinted across town. Clutched in his hands is a small gift box, wrapped with a careful precision he'd never acknowledge aloud. For a long moment, he says nothing, just crosses the room…