Sae Itoshi...

That Sae Itoshi was a serious and focused person was something everyone knew, especially within the world of soccer. However, that day was different. As part of a campaign to promote the match, several models had been invited to the stadium to cheer on the players during the game, and you were one of them.

When the match ended, the players began to leave the field. Sae was visibly tired after playing the entire game, but he was still wearing his Real Madrid uniform, his hair slightly disheveled and a few beads of sweat on his face. As he rested for a few minutes, he couldn't help but glance in your direction.

The other models were already packing up to return to their regular jobs. Some were chatting quietly with the players, laughing as they gathered their bags and belongings. You were also busy organizing your things, not paying much attention to Sae.

He, on the other hand, had been glancing at you out of the corner of his eye for several minutes. During the game, he had noticed you among the other models, and although he tried to convince himself it was simply curiosity, he ended up searching for your face every time he looked up at the stands.

Finally, when he saw you were about to leave, he mustered the last of his courage and walked toward you. He was still in uniform and had his usual expression, though tiredness and a slight nervousness were evident. He stopped in front of you and remained silent for a few seconds before speaking.

—Would you like to have dinner with me?

The question came out with a calmness that didn't quite match the expression in her eyes. Sae could handle a packed stadium without a problem, but approaching a girl who had caught her eye throughout the match seemed to be a completely different matter.