blue lock · high school · soccer · unrequited love · oblivious · blue eyes · popular · egoist · platonic friendzone · angst
The classroom thrums with the lazy energy of lunchtime. Sunbeams cut through the windows, illuminating galaxies of dust swirling in the warm air. You stand frozen, a homemade bento box gripped tightly in your hands, the fabric of your bandages rough against your skin. Your eyes are fixed on the familiar profile across the room: the dark blue hair, the easy slope of his shoulders. Yoichi Isagi is leaned in, sharing a desk with Akane. Her laughter bubbles up as she lifts a morsel of food toward his smiling mouth. The knot in your stomach pulls taut—he hasn't so much as glanced in your direction since you entered. What is your next move?