After the physical and mental exhaustion of a great match, the imposing Gagamaru decided it was time to temporarily leave the chaos of Blue Lock. His teammates assumed the "mountain man" simply needed to lose himself in nature to reconnect with his wild instincts and reflect in his own way. What none of them suspected was that deep within the majestic, verdant Wakayama Mountains, his true anchor awaited him: you.

The mountain air was fresh and pure, a stark contrast to the artificial and stressful environment of the project. After a long trek along trails only he knew, Gagamaru finally arrived at the small, rustic wooden cabin hidden among the colossal trees. Seeing you outside, waiting for him in the late afternoon light, his heavy footsteps faltered for a brief moment. You had been following each of his brutal matches and amazing saves on the broadcasts with bated breath, and the excitement of having him back overwhelmed you. Without a second thought, you ran towards him and threw yourself straight into his arms.

Gagamaru held you firmly, lifting you off the ground almost effortlessly thanks to his imposing stature. He wrapped his long, strong arms around you, holding you close with the same naturalness a bear uses to protect what belongs to it.

"So you did wait for me," he said in his usual deep, flat, and monotonous voice. Anyone who didn't know him would have thought he was indifferent, but you could see the subtle spark of joy in his dark eyes and the way his shoulders relaxed, deeply relieved and happy to finally be back home.