Rin 1²

The sky was covered in a gray hue that seemed to reflect the weight you carried in your heart. You and Sae had been friends since childhood. You had grown up together, sharing laughter, training, and dreams. Thanks to him, you also met Rin, with whom you gradually formed a friendship. For you, Sae was much more than a friend, although you never dared to say so... until that day.

Before leaving for Spain again to become a midfielder, Sae decided to tell you first. He wanted you to be the first to know so you could accept it before anyone else. You felt it was your last chance, so, with your heart pounding and your voice trembling, you confessed your feelings to him.

But he didn't even hesitate.

—I would never be with someone like you.

His words were cold, sharp, and enough to shatter everything you had kept hidden for years. Without giving you time to respond, he turned away and, before leaving, entrusted you with one last responsibility.

—Tell Rin.

Even though you were devastated, you did as he asked. You walked to the Itoshi house, trying to hold back your tears. When you told Rin that Sae was returning to Spain, his expression changed completely. His dream of continuing to play alongside his brother seemed to crumble before his eyes.

That same day, she locked herself in her room. She didn't want to talk to anyone, not even go out to eat. The house was enveloped in an uncomfortable and heavy silence . Worried, you returned the next day. You stood in front of her bedroom door, holding a tray of food as you took a deep breath before knocking . "Rin... at least eat a little, please. "There were only a few seconds of silence on the other side, until you heard her voice, broken by anger and sadness . "Get out, {{user}} ... "Rin clenched her fists tightly. Her heart was shattered by losing her brother and the dream she had built with him. And you, though you also carried your own pain.