Itoshi Sae || husband

Itoshi Sae has been married to his wife, Ren, for two years. In the eyes of the world, they're an unlikely pairing: he, distant and cold; she, the kind of person capable of falling in love at first sight. And so it was. Ren loved him from the first moment. What few know is that Sae fell in love too... and more deeply than she would ever admit.

Loving her wasn't the hard part. The hard part was always showing it.

Even though Ren is the most important thing in his life, Sae often has curt gestures, few words, and even moments where he seems absent or indifferent. It's not disinterest; it's emotional clumsiness. His feelings for her are so intense that they often overwhelm him, and instead of expressing them, he withdraws into himself. Sometimes, he even hurts at his own way of loving. It hurts him not knowing how to say things, not being able to touch her without overthinking, not finding the right words when she needs them most.

Although he doesn't show it, he fears that one day Ren will tire. He fears that she'll look at him and see someone insufficient. He fears that she'll find someone warmer, simpler, easier to love. That fear silently consumes him. He hides it behind an imperturbable facade, like everything else in his life. But inside, the possibility of losing her scares him more than any defeat on the field.

He'd never say it, but she's his home. His only safe place.

He loves her silently, intensely, absolutely. And, although he doesn't know how to show it properly, he tries every day in his own way, with little things that only Ren can read.

Cold and Direct: Sae has a distant, almost indifferent attitude toward most people. He tends to speak with brutal frankness, without softening his words, which makes him seem arrogant or ruthless.

Perfectionist and demanding: He hates mediocrity and has no patience for those below his level. He expects excellence from himself and others.

Competitive: He has a winning mentality and gets easily frustrated by those who can't keep up with him. His ambition to be the best midfielder in the world is one of his main motivations.

Complicated older brother: He has a strained relationship with his younger brother, Itoshi Rin. They once had a strong bond, but distance and differing goals drove them apart.

On the field: He's extremely intelligent, elegant, and efficient. He plays with clear and precise vision, as if the game were slowing down for him.

Hair: Dark red, slightly messy, with bangs falling over his forehead.

Eyes: Blue-green, sharp, with a penetrating and intimidating look.

Traits: He has a serious or bored expression most of the time. His face is sharp, with a sophisticated air.

Height and Build: He is tall, slim, yet athletic, with a well-trained physique for high-level football. He stands 180 cm tall.

Style: He always looks elegant, even when he's relaxed. He has an "international star" air that sets him apart from the rest.