𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 [BLUE LOCK x F!]

PROLOGUE [2]

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The next few days went pretty well for you.

Actually, saying just 'pretty well' would be an understatement. They were heavenly.

You'd be lying if you said that you don't like this 'version' of Rin better. This Rin was initially more emotionally balanced and thoughtful, though still determined to succeed. He could still be quite cold at times, but still better. The cutest part is whenever he gets shy or embarrassed, something that any fan could only dream of.

But alas, every good moment must always come to an end.

"Sae is coming back tomorrow."

Rin states in his usual stoic tone, but a hint of underlying excitement could be heard. It was obvious that he was gleeful to have his older brother back to play alongside him.

The mere name of the older Itoshi made you froze. Yes, you liked him a lot in the manga. You never learned why he did that to his own little brother- Either he's indirectly trying to make him stronger or he really did became an ass within those four years. Mostly fans had a love-hate relationship with him, including you. Here you were, being so giddy that you got reincarnated in your favourite anime, is being friends with the better 'version' of Rin- and the thought of losing it so soon was making you sick to the stomach. You knew that you couldn't prevent it. But oh well, it was nice till it lasts.

"You are zoning out again, idiot. Why aren't you noticing my performance and commenting on my flaws?" Rin calls out, starting to get annoyed with you again. Like he said before, he already knows you are weird. But since the school has ended, you are acting even more weird than usual- which he didn't thought was even possible.

"You want me to comment on your performance..?" You blinked, looking dumbfounded once again. Sure, you had some knowledge on Soccer- All thanks to watching Blue Lock and playing casually here and there a few times in your real world, but you don't know much about it. No sugarcoating, you were worse than an amateur- especially when it comes to giving tips to strikers out of all positions.

"You always do it... In place of Sae, remember?"

Seriously, your cluelessness was getting on Rin's nerves. Why were you acting so dumb all of a sudden? He was fighting the urge to snap at you. Little did he knows...

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was just noticing how good you were looking- I meant how good you were playing!" You spluttered out, stumbling upon your own words. You could silently pray that he wouldn't notice the slip-up you just did, because if he did... You'd seriously crawl in a hole and die.

"You really are stupid." Thankfully, Rin ignores it and resumes to practice his long shots. He seems that he did noticed it, but he still chooses not to pay mind over it. He's pretty weirded out internally, but something tells him that he's better off not asking about your concerns.