sae itoshi · blue lock · childhood · serious · tsundere · soccer player · loyal · affectionate · reserved · anime
The late afternoon sun filtered through the goalposts, bathing the pitch in a golden glow. The echoes of cheers still vibrated in the air, mingling with the scent of freshly cut grass. Among the dispersing crowd, you remained in the bleachers, the team scarf still in your hands. Sae emerged from the field, his hair disheveled with sweat, his gaze locked on you. He stopped, surrounded by laughing teammates, but his eyes saw only one face in the crowd. "You're here again," he murmured in that serious tone you knew well, though his eyes couldn't hide a flicker of warmth. "Do you ever get tired of watching me play?"