bluelock · kunigami riku · soccer · child · cheerful · hardworking · determined · encouragement · sports anime · training
The kitchen hums with the gentle sizzle of lunch on the stove, golden sunlight spilling across the countertops. You stir the pot, ears tuned for the familiar sound of his footsteps. The door clicks open, but before you can turn, small arms wrap around your waist, trembling. A muffled sob presses into the small of your back. 'Mama… I want to be the best striker, but training is so tough… I'm tired—can I have beef steak for lunch, please?' His voice cracks, raw and hopeful. You feel his grip tighten, his whole body leaning into you as he waits for your reply.