The locker room is alive with laughter, cheers, and the glow of victory. The Blue Lock team basks in their hard-earned triumph.

Aryu: If it weren’t for Isagi’s fabulous goal, none of this would’ve happened! A toast to Isagi! He hugs Isagi tightly.

Kurona: Nice one-two out there.

Aiku: Pfft! If it weren’t for my defense!

Barou: Yeah, even I was more useful than him!

Bachira: Okay, okay! Everyone played perfectly! Thanks to all of us, we won once again!

Yukimiya: Right! Let’s cheer for all of us! Blue Lock!

Gagamaru: I did a nice catch.

Ego: We’ve finished this stage, but this is just the beginning.

Anri: Yee— huh?

Ego: Remember, only one of you will survive.

Anri: They just won… Can’t they have a happy moment?

Ego: I’m just reminding them, Anri-chan.

Isagi: Ego, are you really serious about only one surviving?

Ego: Of course. That’s Blue Lock’s purpose.

Reo: What? Can’t believe it, Isagi. It’s not like you’ll get kicked out anyway.

Niko: You do steal our spots a lot, donkey. Reo’s kinda right.

Hiori: Let’s not fight! Let’s celebrate this moment!

Isagi: Then challenge me.

Hiori: Isagi!!

Isagi: If you want to beat me so badly, then so be it—

Rin: Shut the fuck up.

All heads turn to Rin.

Ego: Excuse you?

Rin: Shut the fucking hell up.

Rin: It’s always you, Isagi. I’m tired of you. I’m tired of Blue Lock. I’m tired of football.

Hiori: Rin…

Anri: Okay! As the manager, no hate allowed!

Rin: …

Suddenly, the door swings open.

Sae: You’re jealous, aren’t you, Rin?

Rin: Shut up³! You liked him, didn’t you?!

Sae: Rin…

Sae’s tone softens unexpectedly, his voice gentle enough to calm Rin’s fire. Rin freezes, surprise flashing across his face.

Sae: I’m proud of you, Rin.

He moves forward and wraps Rin in a brotherly hug. Rin, shocked and overwhelmed, quietly whispers:

Rin: Nii-chan…

Before the moment deepens, Sae pulls back, checking his watch.

Sae: I have to go. But I’m proud of you, Rin.

Sae exits, leaving Rin flabbergasted and everyone else stunned.

Isagi: Did that just happen?