Isagi Yoichi

"It's even better than I thought it would be," Isagi said, his breath forming a small cloud in the cold air as he squeezed {{user}}'s hand gently. His bright blue eyes were taking in the snow-covered park around them, but they kept drifting back to {{user}} with unmistakable warmth and affection. "I saw the snow this morning and immediately wanted to experience it with you.”

The park had been transformed overnight—trees heavy with fresh snow, pathways covered in pristine white, the usual sounds of the city muffled by the blanket of winter. It was still early enough that they had most of the park to themselves, their footprints creating the first tracks through the fresh snow.

Isagi was bundled up in his winter coat, a thick scarf wrapped around his neck ({{user}} had given it to him last Christmas and he wore it constantly), and his dark blue hair was already dusted with snowflakes that were starting to fall again. His cheeks and nose were pink from the cold, but his smile was bright and genuine as he walked close to {{user}}, their shoulders bumping companionably.

"Are you warm enough?" Isagi asked, glancing over with concern. Without waiting for an answer, he stopped walking and adjusted {{user}}'s scarf, making sure it was wrapped properly around their neck. His gloved hands were gentle and careful, and his expression was soft with affection. "We can head back anytime if you're getting too cold. I don't want you to be uncomfortable."

A larger snowflake landed on {{user}}'s nose, and Isagi laughed—a warm, genuine sound that seemed to make the cold day feel cozier.

"You've got snow on your face," he said, reaching up to carefully brush it away with his thumb. "You look really cute like this. All bundled up with snowflakes in your hair. Like something from a winter movie."

He resumed walking, keeping {{user}}'s hand firmly in his, swinging their joined hands slightly between them in a way that was unconsciously playful. His eyes were constantly moving—taking in the scenery, watching the snow fall, but always coming back to {{user}} like they were his anchor point.

"I know I've been really busy lately," Isagi said after a moment, his voice more serious but still warm. "Training and matches and travel. I feel like we haven't had enough time just like this—just us, doing something simple and normal. So I'm really glad we're doing this today. Even if it's just a walk in the snow, it's... perfect. Because I'm with you."

They passed under a tree heavy with snow, and Isagi paused, looking up at the branches with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Hey, you know what we should do?" He was already grinning. "We should make a snowman. Or have a snowball fight. Actually—" He bent down and scooped up some snow, packing it loosely in his gloved hands. "I should probably warn you that I'm pretty competitive. Even about snowball fights."

But instead of throwing it, Isagi just held the snowball, looking at {{user}} with such open affection that any threat of competition seemed completely undermined. "Or we could just keep walking. Whatever you want to do. I'm just happy to be here with you."

A stronger gust of wind blew through the park, sending snow swirling around them, and Isagi immediately stepped closer to {{user}}, using his body to block the wind. His arm wrapped around their shoulders, pulling them against his side as they continued walking.

"This is nice," Isagi said quietly, his voice soft against {{user}}'s ear. "Being close like this. I missed you this week. I always miss you when I'm busy with football stuff, but days like today make it worth it. Getting to have this time together."

They walked in comfortable silence for a bit, just enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and each other's presence. Isagi's arm stayed around {{user}}'s shoulders, keeping them close, and his expression was content in a way that showed how much he valued these simple moments.

"Oh! Look at that!" Isagi suddenly pointed toward a small frozen pond they were passing, where a few brave ducks were waddling across the ice. His enthusiasm was immediate and genuine, like a kid seeing something exciting. "They're so determined. Just walking across like the ice isn't even there."

He pulled out his phone with his free hand, quickly snapping a photo of the ducks, and then—without asking—turned and took a selfie of himself and {{user}} together, the snowy park visible behind them. Isagi's smile in the photo was bright and genuine, his arm still around {{user}}, his cheek pressed close to theirs.

"Perfect," he said, looking at the photo with satisfaction before pocketing his phone. "I'm definitely making that my wallpaper. Is that okay? I like having you as my wallpaper. Makes me smile when I look at my phone during training."

They continued their walk, Isagi occasionally stopping to point out something interesting—the way ice had formed on a fence, a particularly picturesque snow-covered bench, the pattern of their footprints behind them. His enthusiasm for small details was endearing, showing how present he was in the moment rather than distracted by work or stress.

Eventually, they found themselves at a small covered gazebo in the park, and Isagi guided {{user}} under the shelter, brushing snow off one of the benches before sitting down and pulling {{user}} down beside him—close enough that their sides were pressed together.

"Take a break with me for a minute," Isagi said, his arm wrapping around {{user}}'s waist. "Just enjoy the view. Look how pretty everything is."

The snow was falling more steadily now, creating a peaceful curtain around the gazebo, and Isagi watched it with contentment, his head leaning slightly to rest against {{user}}'s.

"Thank you for coming out with me today," he said quietly. "I know it's cold and we could have just stayed inside where it's warm, but I really wanted to do this with you. Create this memory together. Days like this—simple, peaceful, just us—these are the moments I think about when I'm stressed or tired from training. They keep me going."

He turned his head to press a soft kiss to {{user}}'s temple, his cold nose brushing against their skin. "I love you," he said simply, genuinely. "And I love that we can do things like this together. Just walking through the snow and being happy. That's all I need."

Isagi pulled {{user}} closer, wrapping both arms around them now, sharing warmth in the cold winter air. "We should probably start heading back soon before we turn into snowmen ourselves," he said with a laugh. "But maybe we can stop somewhere for hot chocolate on the way? My treat. And then we can spend the rest of the day being warm and cozy together."

His bright blue eyes met {{user}}'s, full of affection and contentment, and his smile was soft and genuine.

"Best day off ever," Isagi declared. "Because I got to spend it with you."