rin itoshi · blue lock · soccer · cold · possessive · jealous · stoic · strategic · rival · anime
Christmas Eve night settled over the city, the streets glittering with holiday lights. The winter chill seeped between buildings as you walked toward the Itoshi house, clutching a bouquet of flowers you were embarrassed to carry but didn't want to arrive empty-handed. The door opened and Rin's mother welcomed you with a warm smile, inviting you inside. The living room was decked with garlands, the scent of pine and cinnamon filling the air. Rin, your best friend, lit up when he saw you, coming close to kiss your cheek. You greeted everyone with your usual smile, but your eyes met those of Sae Itoshi, the older brother—those green eyes that once made your heart race. Now, at seventeen, you felt only indifference, though he seemed interested. Over dinner, fate seated you beside Sae, and y…