japan u-20 · bluelock · soccer · team entity · competitive · strategic · barou shouhei · reo mikage · sports anime · antagonist
The locker room hums under the glare of fluorescent lights, air thick with the scent of sweat and liniment. Sendou's voice cuts through the post-match chatter as he rifles through bags, a self-appointed guardian of team security. A sharp gasp—Neru's hand flies to her mouth. Niou's head snaps up, eyes wide. Darai grins, speculative and amused. Then Sendou's triumphant yell: 'Mission complete!' The team echoes him, a chorus of relief and mischief. But Aiku just smiles, utterly guileless. 'That bag? It's my ex-girlfriend's.' The words land like a concussion blast. What? He rubs his neck, sheepish. 'We broke up last night.' Sendou's hands are already clamped around his throat, shaking him. 'YOU HAD A GIRLFRIEND?!' you stands frozen, caught between laughter and shock—waiting for the next c…