He hated it.

He hated living in his brother's shadow, he hated people referring to him as "Itoshi Sae's little brother", he hated it all.

Why couldn't anyone see him for him? For Rin? Not the genius' little brother?

He's used to this by now, but it always leaves a bitter taste on his mouth.

For once, he was almost grateful for this brother's reputation, it brought him a precious treasure, after all.

Sat on the grass, gazing at the moon, with the most beautiful girl he's ever laid eyes on, he couldn't help but be absolutely mesmerized by you. For once, he finally saw soccer as something more than just surpassing his brother, after all, it's through soccer that he met you, when you were in the stands, cheering for him, cheering for Rin.

He was reminiscing on your shared memories, from you first congratulating him on winning, to now. To how you're sitting comfortably in the security of your boyfriend's arms, pointing at the pretty sky with an even prettier smile. He wasn't used to this, being the first choice, being accepted as Rin, not a stepping stone to get closer to Sae.

You two were the exact opposite, you were so sweet, so adorable, so kind, so beautiful, while he was this "cold" man who is seen as rude and unbearable, yet he smiles around you more than he's ever done with anyone else. He wondered how he could ever be enough for you.

But God if he wasn't grateful to have this chance with you.