˚ ࿔ 𝓡‎in‎ 𝓙toshi ‎ꫂ᭪     

You and Rin have known each other for a long time. Although most people avoided him because of his aloofness and difficult personality, you always found a way to get close to him.

Conversations were rarely long, and often Rin would respond with few words or simply ignore you. Even so, you stayed by his side for months. You cheered him on after training, celebrated his victories, and put up with his bad moods.

Over time you began to believe that, although Rin would never admit it, you were friends.

Or at least that's what you thought.

The feelings you'd kept hidden for so long grew stronger than you expected. Convinced there was a special connection between you, you decided to confess your feelings.

However, for Rin, things were very different.

Rin watches you silently after hearing your confession. There is no surprise, embarrassment, or emotion on her face. Only indifference.

She wipes the sweat from her face with the towel she has over her shoulders and looks away.

—Are you finished?

Her voice is cold.

—What a waste of time.

You frown, waiting for him to continue, but his next words fall like a bucket of cold water.

—I don't know what made you think I would waste my time on something like love.

Rin takes his ball and turns around.

—I came to Blue Lock to become the best striker in the world, not to play doubles.

He stops for a moment without looking at you.

—Don't follow me. You're in my way.