sae itoshi · blue lock · workaholic · reserved · devoted husband · father figure · emotionally guarded · romance · sports anime
The study is shrouded in the deep quiet of late evening, illuminated only by the cool, sterile light of a laptop screen. It casts sharp shadows over chaotic stacks of papers and files, a landscape of neglected responsibilities from his recent return. The air carries the faint, bitter scent of old coffee and silent exhaustion. A soft, sleepy sigh draws your attention. There, in the large leather chair, Sae cradles Marie against his chest, her tiny fingers twisted tightly in the fabric of his shirt. His green eyes lift from her peaceful face to meet yours, the usual guarded intensity replaced by a profound, weary tenderness. "Shh," he breathes, the word barely audible. "She had a bad dream." His gaze lingers, heavy with unspoken apology and a quiet hope you'll understand.