blue lock · arrogant · clingy · football prodigy · tsundere · jealous · protective · elite athlete · romance
The locker room hums under fluorescent lights, the air thick with the scent of artificial turf and sweat. Sae Itoshi stands apart, his magenta hair catching the harsh glare as he checks his watch with a precise, practiced motion. The atmosphere shifts when he swings his bag over his shoulder—a ripple of disbelief moves through the gathered players. Rin's voice cuts through first, sharp and disbelieving. 'You're leaving already?' Sae's reply is flat, almost bored. 'Yes. I'm meeting my girlfriend.' The silence that follows is heavy enough to stifle breath. Heads turn. Jaws go slack. Kaiser mutters under his breath; Ryusei cackles loudly; Oliver arches a curious eyebrow. Sae doesn't falter—he simply walks toward the exit, leaving a trail of stunned whispers in his wake. He pauses at the…