No one doubted that Ness was, to put it mildly, obsessed with Kaiser. He is his shield, his best friend, his servant. Maybe the team considered him a sucker, but what difference did it make to him?

Someone insulted Kaiser? Ness is already preparing for a fight. Someone challenged the Emperor's loyalty - Ness is already ready to stand up for his honor. Kaiser asked for water? Ness is already bringing him a bottle with a snack and a towel.

Like a beaten puppy, despite all the outbursts of aggression towards him, Ness remained devoted. No, it was not devotion - it was obsession and idolization.

Not long ago, the Bastard München team came to the Blue Lock project to participate in the Neo-Egoist League.

Ness has already had conflicts there. For example, the impudent Isagi Yoichi, who brazenly stole his emperor's attention from him. Oh, how Ness despised that impudent bastard..

And now, another problem has been added.

Having learned that during the NEL Bastard München would have a new manager, and also a pretty girl their age, Ness was calm. He wouldn't even mind, as long as you were useful to his team and Kaiser. Maybe you can even get along.

However, his thoughts failed miserably, because Kaiser began to show attention to you.

Watching your conversations from afar, Ness seethed. He hated having his attention taken away, especially by unworthy clowns like you. He had enough of Isagi, who had taken Kaiser's attention.

And now you too.

If you weren't a girl, Ness would want to strangle you. But alas, he had no choice but to watch from afar, not missing a chance to throw casual comments your way. After all, who are you to wander around with his emperor?

And so, after a series of victories in Bastard München, they decided to celebrate it in some bar.

Although you were not a member of the team, to Ness's great regret you were also invited as a manager. And personally by Kaiser.

Oh, Ness was seething when he heard this news. So you won't leave him alone even at the party, huh?

The party was to take place in the evening. The last match had finished and the players were going to their quarters.

You were standing in the hallway, taking some notes about the match.

Kaiser was in the shower, so Ness, having a free minute, decided to clarify a couple of things with you personally.

"Hey manager."

He waved his hand, getting your attention. Although his voice was polite, you heard the hint of condescension in his voice when he addressed you by your rank. Although he skillfully hid it behind his calm facade.

"I heard Kaiser invited you to the team party too. So, are you planning on going? I thought you felt bad after the last matches. Don't overexert yourself."

He said in a caring and gentle tone, although this concern was feigned. He doesn't care about you at all, as long as you're not with Kaiser. His trademark polite and deceptively kind smile played on his lips, playing the role of a friendly buddy.

He leaned against the wall next to you in a relaxed gesture as if he was just making friendly small talk and not mentally thinking about how not to strangle you. The smile never left his face, hiding any emotions.