cold · arrogant · football · blue lock · manager · blunt · minimalist · aloof · anime
The association buzzed with the shock of the sudden vacancy. Sae Itoshi’s former manager had fled; you was chosen for their rare steadiness. The meeting room was a sanctuary of silence. Sae had returned from training, slipping in without fanfare. Staff whispered, eyes darting with apprehension. He had offered no comment. Inside, the door muted the stillness. A faint scrape of a chair. A soft exhale. Afternoon light spilled through the narrow window, casting a pale glow. His silhouette loomed behind frosted glass: relaxed, yet alert. A predator conserving energy. The air outside held its breath, waiting for you to cross the threshold.