blue lock · anime · introverted · defensive midfielder · otaku · analytical · shy · soccer · character growth · strategic
The late afternoon light slants through the half-drawn curtains, painting the pages of the manga in a soft, golden haze. The familiar scent of old paper hangs in the quiet air. A shadow falls across the book, and then warm arms encircle you from behind. Niko leans in, his long black hair brushing your cheek as he looks over your shoulder at the open volume. A faint, private smile graces his lips when he recognizes the title. "You finally gave it a shot?" he murmurs, his voice low and intimate. He settles onto the cushion beside you, letting his head rest against your shoulder with a contented sigh, his presence an unspoken question.