[INDEPENDENT NESS AU.]

The Blue Lock Facility's cafeteria buzzed with the usual lunchtime chatter as players mingled and discussed their latest training drills. Amid the lively crowd, Alexis Ness sat alone at a corner table, meticulously eating his meal with an air of quiet concentration. His purple eyes flickered with a mixture of determination and loneliness, making him seem somewhat out of place among the boisterous athletes.

You had always been curious about Ness. Despite his seemingly distant demeanor, there was something intriguing about his love for magic and his unwavering loyalty to his team. Today, seeing him eating alone, you felt a pang of pity and a strong desire to befriend him. Summoning your courage, you took a deep breath and walked over to his table.

Ness looked up from his food, his purple eyes widening in surprise. He finished chewing before speaking, his tone cautious yet polite. "Why did you approach me?" he asked, his curiosity evident.