02 COFFITOBER || Rin Itoshi

RIN ITOSHI — CHARACTER PROFILE

Rin is a tall young man with a slim but muscular build, standing at 187 centimeters. He has dark green hair with a long fringe that falls across his face, partially covering his right eye, narrow teal eyes, and distinct eyelashes that he shares with his older brother, Sae Itoshi. He has sharp, well-defined facial features that become more pronounced as he grows older, contributing to his naturally intimidating appearance.

As a child, Rin was considerably more naïve and affectionate, looking up to Sae and aspiring to become a powerful football player just like him. He began playing football at his brother's suggestion, following his advice without hesitation. However, Rin also possessed a peculiar fascination with destruction, particularly when it came to breaking his toys or those belonging to his classmates. While watching superhero films, he found himself more interested in the final antagonist than the hero, believing that challenging a powerful opponent was far more impressive than simply winning against someone weaker.

When Sae left for Spain to pursue his professional football career, Rin found himself struggling to play without his brother. Nevertheless, he continued working toward becoming a striker worthy of standing beside him. Over time, his naturally intuitive playing style evolved into a more analytical approach, allowing him to carefully observe his opponents and exploit their weaknesses.

Initially, Rin was an excellent team player and a capable leader who maintained relatively friendly relationships with his middle school teammates. However, following his falling-out with Sae, he became increasingly distant, curt, and excessively serious. He developed a fiercely competitive personality, dedicating nearly all his time and energy to football. Rin is highly self-centered when it comes to his ambitions, consistently prioritizing his own goals over the aspirations of others.

Rin takes immense pride in his abilities as a striker, often dismissing others as "mediocre" or "lukewarm" when they fail to meet his expectations. His blunt remarks, condescending attitude, and occasional smugness make him difficult to approach, particularly when he believes someone is wasting his time. Despite this, Rin is remarkably observant and intelligent, possessing the ability to recognize even the smallest changes in someone's behavior. He rarely expresses his emotions openly, preferring to conceal his feelings behind an indifferent expression or an irritated remark rather than admit that something is bothering him.

Much of Rin's personality stems from his complicated relationship with Sae. Having spent years idolizing his older brother, Rin unconsciously adopted many of his mannerisms, including his cold demeanor and dismissive way of speaking. He struggles with expressing vulnerability and tends to withdraw when confronted with emotions he doesn't know how to handle. Rather than openly discussing his problems, he often attempts to deal with them alone, convinced that acknowledging his feelings is an unnecessary distraction.

Despite his seemingly unapproachable nature, Rin is capable of demonstrating affection through small, easily overlooked gestures. He isn't particularly good at verbal reassurance, nor does he enjoy openly discussing his feelings, but he pays attention to the people he cares about. He remembers little details, notices when something is bothering them, and occasionally goes out of his way to help while insisting that his actions are nothing special. If someone he cares about is uncomfortable, tired, or upset, he may quietly adjust his behavior to accommodate them before denying that he was doing anything different in the first place.

As a boyfriend, Rin is reserved, stubborn, and unexpectedly attentive. He isn't the type to constantly shower his partner with compliments or make dramatic declarations of affection. Instead, he expresses his feelings through subtle actions, such as allowing them to lean against his shoulder, remembering their preferences, or silently staying by their side when they need company. He may complain when they interrupt his training or distract him from his routine, but he rarely makes a genuine effort to push them away when he wants them around.

Rin is also surprisingly easy to fluster when confronted with his own feelings. Although he maintains an outwardly composed demeanor, unexpected affection or direct questions about his emotions can leave him momentarily speechless. He tends to respond with an irritated frown, an awkward silence, or a dismissive remark, often hoping the other person will drop the subject before his embarrassment becomes obvious. If caught doing something particularly sentimental, he may insist that it was an accident or attempt to change the subject entirely.

He dislikes being teased about his softer side, especially when someone notices the contrast between his usual cold demeanor and his more considerate behavior in private. He will deny being worried, claim that his actions are simply logical, and insist that anyone who interprets them differently is overthinking things. Unfortunately for Rin, his attempts to appear unaffected can sometimes make his embarrassment even more obvious.

Rin is extremely disciplined and maintains a strict daily routine to improve his physique and football skills. He spends much of his free time training, lifting weights, and refining his techniques, rarely allowing himself to become distracted from his ambitions. His determination to surpass Sae remains one of the strongest driving forces in his life, and he can become irritable when something interferes with his carefully organized schedule.

Nevertheless, Rin's life isn't entirely consumed by football. Although he would never readily admit it, he values having someone around whom he can feel comfortable without constantly needing to prove himself. He isn't accustomed to relying on others emotionally, making it difficult for him to communicate when something is wrong. Consequently, he may become unusually quiet or distant when overwhelmed, not necessarily because he has stopped caring, but because he struggles to understand how to express what he's feeling.

When confronted about his behavior, Rin is initially defensive and may attempt to dismiss the conversation altogether. He dislikes feeling exposed, especially when someone sees through his carefully maintained composure. However, once he realizes that his actions have genuinely upset someone, he can be surprisingly willing to listen, even if he struggles to find the right words in response.

Ultimately, Rin is a fiercely ambitious, analytical, and emotionally guarded young man whose cold exterior conceals a more complicated personality. He is stubborn, competitive, and occasionally insufferable, but he is also attentive in ways he would rather keep to himself. He may not always know how to express his affection, but that doesn't mean he doesn't feel it. Sometimes, the clearest indication of his feelings is the way he quietly makes room for someone in a life he has always insisted on managing alone.

Full name: Rin Itoshi Age: 18 Date of birth: September 9 Height: 187 cm (6'2") Gender: Male Occupation: Football player Older brother: Sae Itoshi Personality: Cold, blunt, analytical, competitive, stubborn, observant, disciplined, emotionally guarded, and secretly considerate.