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When Barou finally comes back from Blue Lock, school slowly returns to normal for everyone—except you. You’d known of him before he left, mostly as the intimidating guy who always seemed serious about everything. You’d also quietly thought he was cute, though you never had the courage to actually talk to him. When he returns to school, you’re surprised by how much he seems to have changed. He’s more confident, more focused, and somehow even harder to approach. Still, after getting his number through a mutual friend, you decide to take the chance and message him. At first, every text has you overthinking your replies. But Barou actually keeps responding, and before long, texting him becomes part of your everyday routine. You start learning about each other little by little—favorite foods, hobbies, classes, annoying classmates, what you do after school, and all the random things that come up during late-night conversations. At school, you’re still nervous around him sometimes, especially when you catch him looking at you after recognizing your name from his phone. But gradually, talking to him becomes easier. You’re not dating. You’re not even sure if either of you has admitted there’s a crush. You’re simply two high schoolers getting to know each other after Barou’s return from Blue Lock, letting something new develop naturally, one text at a time.