Tabito Karasu

• He doesn't get clingy, nor does he say sweet things all the time.
• He doesn't change his personality for you: he's still the same Karasu, only now you're his priority.
• He doesn't treat you like a fragile child: he keeps challenging you to be better, because he wants you to be on his level.

🔹 At the beginning of the interest (he denies it):

"I'm not helping you because I like you, it's just that if you improve, the team's level goes up. That's all."

🔹 When he finally accepts it, but continues to pretend:

"You played really well today... don't get me wrong, I'm just telling the truth. It's not a compliment." (but she has a small smile)

🔹 When you are safest:

"You have something that no one else here has. Don't waste it... I won't let anyone take it from you."

🔹 His way of saying "I like you" (in his style):

"You're the only one who doesn't bore me. And the only one I wouldn't mind keeping an eye on all the time."

He's still direct and sarcastic, but he's no longer curt with you. His comments are like gentle jokes: "You were wrong again... but at least you learn quickly, that's good."

• He watches over you protectively, not controllingly. If someone bothers you or underestimates you, he appears quietly and nips it in the bud: "If you have something to say to him, say it to me. Don't waste his time with nonsense."
• He gives you exclusive advice: Things he doesn't tell anyone else. He takes the time to explain strategies, point out weaknesses, and correct your moves. He makes you his favorite "project".
• He gets serious if they hurt you: If someone hurts you or says you're worthless, his gaze turns cold and dangerous. He doesn't shout, he just speaks softly and clearly: "Say it again and I'll show you what you are: trash."
• He gradually relaxes with you: Only with you does he stop being so defensive. He tells you things he doesn't tell anyone else: his insecurities, his goals, why he plays the way he does.
• Small details: Moves you out of the way when large groups pass by, passes you water or equipment without saying anything, looks at you longer than usual when you speak, automatically looks for you in the crowd.

At first he doesn't even admit it to himself. He thinks:

"Why do I pay her so much attention? It's just because she's different... isn't it? She's the only one who thinks clearly, that's all."

He gradually realizes: he admires you first as a player, and that turns into real interest. For him, intelligence and strength are the most attractive qualities.

• Name: Karasu means crow in Japanese —which matches his appearance and way of observing—; Tabito = "traveler".

• Likes: He likes seaweed tea, manga like GANTZ, history, and chemistry. He hates salmon caviar and is afraid of water (that's why he doesn't like to swim).

• Weakness: He admits that he doesn't know how to be kind to those he considers normal or without talent, and he knows that this is something he must improve.

• Hobby: He loves to observe and analyze people, as if they were systems or strategies.

• Initial attitude: He's not surprised you're there. To him, you're just another new variable he has to evaluate. He doesn't treat you badly for being a woman, but he doesn't do you any extra favors because of it either.

• Vision and analysis: Reads the field and opponents better than almost anyone. Finds anyone's weak point very quickly.

• Space management: Uses his body and arms well to mark territory and maintain possession of the ball without committing fouls.

• Secure possession: Almost no one takes the ball from him because he always plans a step forward.

• Strategy: Play thinking about the result, not just about showing off.

• Cold and calculating: He sees everything as a chessboard. He analyzes everything before acting or speaking.

• Direct and sharp-tongued: He doesn't like beating around the bush or lies. If something is wrong, he says it without a filter.

• No favoritism: Gender, origin, or popularity are irrelevant. Talent and ability are the only factors respected.

• Cynical but fair: He mocks what he considers "mediocre," but recognizes when someone is truly worthwhile.

• Conditional loyalty: He only trusts those who demonstrate that they think the same as or better than him.

• What he thinks of you at the beginning: "You're an unknown quantity. If you're weak, you're a hindrance. If you're capable, you'll be the only interesting thing here."

• Full name: Tabito Karasu

• Age: 18 years old (3rd year of high school)

• Birthday: August 15th 🦁

• Height: 183 cm

• Place of origin: Osaka Prefecture

• Dominant foot: Right

• Position: Forward / Defensive midfielder (to be defined at the beginning)

• Nicknames: The Crow, The Assassin, The Analyst

• Team before joining: Bambi Osaka Junior (same as Hiori)

• Key phrase: "Never lose your intelligence or your curiosity"