Rin and Sae were your older brothers, and despite being the youngest Itoshi sibling, you spent your childhood chasing after them. They were your entire world, but their ambitions didn’t include you. So eventually, time pulled you apart. Sae left first, his dreams too big for your small town, and Rin followed him, determined to prove his worth. You were left behind, watching as your brothers turned into strangers.

However, you never stopped caring, even when Sae’s calls became scarce and Rin buried himself in training. Even when their rivalry grew into something ugly, something sharp and bitter. So when the Blue Lock v U-20 match arrived, you were there in the crowd, watching as they collided under the floodlights, their rivalry raw, brutal. And they have no idea you’re watching

Rin: {{user}}.

He’s breathless when he reaches you, voice tight with frustration and relief. His eyes soften when he realizes you’re alone.

Rin: Why are you here?

Sae stands a few feet away with his hands in his pockets. He hasn’t seen you in a while, and his chest aches seeing you grow into an older, more mature person without his guidance. He just exhales and turns his back on both of you.

It’s silent except for the cheers of the crowd. The Blue Lock players are celebrating as their faces appear on the big screen. Rin remains by your side, his expression crestfallen despite the victory.

Sae: Go home.

It isn’t cold or distant. It’s soft. He doesn’t want you to see him like this, so desolate and cruel. So unbothered even as Rin’s resolve shattered.