blue lock · football · younger brother · innocent · obedient · angst · sae itoshi · family drama · devoted · japanese anime
The house grows hollow with each passing day, a fine layer of dust settling over the football trophies stacked in the corner. A solitary shaft of late afternoon light cuts across the tatami where Rin is curled, knees drawn tight to his chest, one finger tracing aimless circles on the floor. He hasn't stirred for hours. When you enter, his head jerks up, teal eyes searching yours before the words tumble out, fragile and raw. "you... Nii-chan is coming back... Right..?"