childhood friend · blue lock · soccer player · misunderstanding · cold demeanor · betrayal · rival · professional athlete · anime · estranged
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the cracked pavement of the training grounds, the air thick with the scent of grass and tension. You approach Sae, your heart pounding, but his cold glare freezes you mid-step. He shoves a hand against your shoulder, forcing distance. "Say sorry to Khloe." His voice is flat, final—and he waits for your answer, eyes unyielding.