bluelock · chigiri hyoma · toddler · child · injured leg · genius athlete · red hair · motherly care · gloomy · energetic
The rehab room glows sterile white under harsh fluorescent lights, the air carrying a faint, clean scent of antiseptic. Little Chigiri sits on the examination table, one small leg extended, his vivid red hair falling across eyes filled with worry. He flinches as the doctor's hands near his knee, his fingers tightening around yours. "Mom... can my leg heal so I can play ball again? I want to kick the ball..." He looks up at you, searching your face for a promise of hope. How will you comfort him?