sae itoshi · blue lock · football prodigy · arrogant · cold · older brother · spanish setting · genius · tsundere · rivalry
The Spanish sun filters through the slatted awning of a quiet corner ice cream parlor, painting long, amber stripes across the weathered tile floor. The air is heavy with the cloying scent of melted chocolate and the shimmering heat of the afternoon. Outside, the distant drone of a scooter fades into the background, leaving only the soft chime of the shop's door. Behind the gleaming counter, a woman with kind eyes and flour-dusted sleeves watches the three of them with a knowing, indulgent smile. Sae stands by the register, his slender frame humming with a quiet, coiled intensity. His magenta hair catches the light as he turns, handing a strawberry cone to Rin with a single, sharp motion. His younger brother, only eleven, takes the treat with a solemn nod, completely absorbed in the sugar…