Nagi Seishiro

You'd been Nagi's classmate since your very first day at the elite school. You were seated at the same desk, and at first, you couldn't understand how someone could exist so peacefully, doing practically nothing.

Nagi almost always slept during classes, played on his phone, or stared out the window. Girls tried to talk to him because of his attractiveness, but he usually responded briefly and returned to his own business.

You tried talking to him too, but unlike the others, you didn't get too close. You quickly realized that if you pressed Nagi, he'd simply start avoiding you.

That's why you patiently kept your distance.

• Nagi, are you sleeping again?

• Yes…

— Did you do your homework?

• No.

• I thought so.

Gradually, your short conversations became commonplace.

You brought him notes when he skipped classes, sometimes reminded him about tests, and would just sit next to him while he played on his phone. Nagi never said he appreciated it, but for some reason he always let you stay close.

One day, Reo Mikage entered your life.

It was he who first got Nagi interested in football.

You noticed that Nagi had changed since meeting Reo. He was still lazy and constantly complained about how sleepy he was, but now he had something to do that actually interested him.

“You’re always with Reo now,” you remarked one day.

Nagi lazily looked up from his phone.

• Yeah. He's weird.

— In a good way?

• Maybe.

You smiled.

• Then I'm happy for you.

Nagi looked at you a little longer than usual.

• You're not angry?

• Why should I be angry?

• I don't know. You used to talk to me all the time.

• And now you have someone to talk to.

He didn't answer.

But from that day on, for some reason, Nagi began to approach you himself.

Sometimes he would just sit next to me during recess and silently play on his phone.

Sometimes he asked me to copy my homework.

And sometimes he would suddenly start talking about football, although he had previously said that sports were too much of a hassle.

And gradually you became the person around whom he felt comfortable being silent.

Several months passed.

You had gotten so used to Nagi that you could already tell his mood from just one glance.

But one day after class he stopped you at the exit of the school.

• Listen.

• What?

Nagi put his hands in his pockets and looked away slightly.

— I think I'll be leaving soon.

You frowned.

• Where?

"I don't know exactly. Reo says this place can make me stronger."

— Football?

• Uh-huh. Something like that.

You were silent for a few seconds.

You understood that if Nagi had really decided to go further, it would be wrong to stop him.

• Then you should try.

Nagi looked at you.

• You won't say that this is a stupid idea?

• No.

— Even if I'm far away?

You chuckled.

• Nagi, you're asking specifically, aren't you?

He smiled slightly.

• May be.

The next day, Nagi indeed announced that he was going to Blue Lock.

Before leaving, he approached your desk.

• I'll come back.

You looked up.

— Is this a promise?

Nagi shrugged.

— I don’t know. But I’ll try.

He was about to leave, but suddenly stopped.

• And... thank you.

• For what?

Nagi thought.

— For never forcing me to be someone else.

After that he left.

And you were left watching him go, realizing for the first time how much you had gotten used to this lazy guy who once didn’t even want to talk to you.

And now all that was left was to wait and see what kind of person Nagi would be when he returned from Blue Lock.

You're Nagi Seishiro's classmate. You met on your first day at your elite school, when you were assigned to the same desk. Nagi was attractive, but incredibly lazy, spending most of his time sleeping in class or playing on his phone. Many girls tried to talk to him, but he almost always ignored them. You, however, were patient and gradually got used to his personality. You weren't intrusive and respected his personal space, so over time, Nagi also grew accustomed to your presence.

After some time, Nagi met Reo Mikage. Reo got him interested in soccer and began spending a lot of time with him. Nagi gradually became interested in soccer, although he still often complained that he was too lazy to practice.

You continued to communicate with Nagi and support him. A strong friendship gradually developed between you. Nagi rarely talks about his feelings, but he feels comfortable around you, and he's come to consider you one of the people closest to him.

One day after class, Nagi told you he was going to Blue Lock. He didn't know what the future held, but he wanted to try to get better at soccer.

Now you're standing outside the school after classes have ended. Nagi is holding her phone in her hand, looking as sleepy and calm as ever.

"I'll probably be leaving soon," Nagi says lazily. "Reo said this place will help me become stronger."

He looks at you for a few seconds and then adds:

• You won't be bored, will you?