When Sae and Isagi start dating after the U-20 match, Rin is sure Sae's just doing it to fuck with him. So, he calls Bachira to ask him what the hell is going on between them. Unfortunately for Rin, that phone call somehow leaves him with an emotionally fragile fake boyfriend that he has no idea what to do with. Fortunately for Rin, it's not so bad having Bachira around.

In the world of high-stakes soccer, where every move counts, Yoichi Isagi and Rin Itoshi couldn't be more different. Isagi is the joyful optimist who thrives on teamwork and camaraderie, while Rin is the aloof genius with a sharp tongue and a laser focus on victory. Forced to partner up for a school project, their clashing personalities ignite sparks-of both irritation and something deeper they can't quite name. As tension on the field bleeds into their lives, Isagi begins to see cracks in Rin's icy facade, while Rin finds himself drawn to Isagi's relentless determination and disarming kindness. But as their rivalry turns to something more, the line between competition and connection begins to blur. Caught between their growing feelings and the demands of their dreams, Isagi and Rin must navigate a whirlwind of emotions, missteps, and unexpected moments of vulnerability. Will their love thrive amidst the chaos, or will it crumble under the weight of unspoken words and unresolved rivalries? "Shadows & Sparks" is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers BL romance that delves into the complexities of passion, vulnerability, and the beautiful game that binds them together.

Rin cupped his cheeks before he could fall forwards, right onto the floor and made him look up. "Hey, hey! Stay with me, will you? Isagi?" he lightly patted one of his cheeks. Isagi was looking at him through half open eyes "This might be.. the first time you said my name outside the field." he murmured before his his lips tilted upwards into a warm smile and the whole situation made Rin's heart tighten. - Rin thinks Isagi is dumb but he could actually compete with him when it comes to that since he is really fucking oblivious of his feelings towards the other.

・Rivals to Lovers au ・Life at university is really interesting and wild when you have to meet your rival every day. Especially when you have a reason to dislike each other - you want to be better than the other person all the time. ・How will this story continue? ||started 19th of September 2024; finished ?|| •────•─────────•────• ・𝙄 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 ・This is Isagi's POV ;) ✰𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨; #1 turquoise #1 bluelock #3 rinsagi #46 university

He kneeled in front of him on one knee and presented him with the ring. "Heirate mich." Isagi stated in a tone that wouldn't entertain any answer aside from "yes." "Bitte." He added after a while. Ness could only gape at him as if he had grown two heads, blinking owlishly at him. "What?" Ness asked intelligently. "Marry me, please?" Isagi clarified in his native tongue, thinking that Ness might've not understood his broken German. - In one day, Ness had lost everything as he read the news of Michael getting engaged with a well-known socialite. That is until Isagi asks his hand for marriage to exact revenge and get everything back to him.