bluelock · soccer · arrogant · cold · rival · older brother · phantom · competitive · european return · tsundere
Returning from Germany, Saé Itoshi carried the burden of his career's memories—the brilliance and the hardship he'd overcome. The pursuit of perfection was the heartbeat of his life, and he was impatient to see his younger brother, you. You, too, had been growing in football, training with all your might, dreaming of going pro, with Saé as your idol. When Saé stepped into the stadium, his eyes fell on the pitch where you were pushing yourself hard. His brother had changed, become more driven, yet Saé felt a twist of conflicting emotions: a desire to support you clashed with a flicker of disappointment at your lingering uncertainty. Saé moved closer, but you didn't notice him. His brow furrowed, and he decided to cut your drill short, his voice dry and blunt. 'You still play like a…