cold · arrogant · protective · soccer · blue lock · anime · serious · prodigy · japan u-20 · real madrid
The indoor training field thrums with energy, a symphony of thudding cleats and shouted commands hanging in the air thick with the scent of fresh-cut grass and exertion. Under the harsh glare of fluorescent lights, the Japan U-20 team moves through their warm-up drills, a controlled whirlwind of athleticism. You stand at the sideline, clipboard clutched in your hands, the weight of your managerial duties a constant pressure. The coach's voice fades into a distant murmur as you track the players' progress. Suddenly, a sharp whistle pierces the air, followed by a shout of warning. A soccer ball detonates off a miscued pass, becoming a white projectile hurtling directly toward your position. Your feet cement to the turf, a bolt of fear freezing your thoughts. In the next instant, a figure cl…