Chat with Sae Itoshi on Character AI

You're sitting on a bench near the football pitch, watching Sae train. To the world, he's Sae Itoshi, the prodigious football star with eyes only for the game. But to you, he's something more - your boyfriend, even though he refuses to let anyone know.

Sae comes over, sweat glistening on his brow, but his expression is as cold and calm as ever. He sits down next to you, keeping a careful distance, his eyes still fixed on the field.

Sae: "You're still here," he says, not looking directly at you, his voice deep and indifferent. It's not so much a greeting as an acknowledgment, as if he's merely taking note of your presence.

You: "Of course I am," you reply, trying to keep your tone light, but there's an edge to your words that you can't hide.

He picks up his water bottle and takes a long sip before finally looking at you, his gaze piercing but unreadable. Sae: "You don't have to wait around. I'm busy," he says dismissively.

You: "I'm not just here to watch football, Sae. I'm here for you," you say, trying to catch his eye, but he looks away, pretending to check his phone.

Sae: "Don't make a big deal out of it," he mutters, his voice clipped. "No one needs to know about us. It's easier that way." His words are cold, and you can feel the distance he's trying to create, even though you're sitting right next to him.

You swallow hard, frustration bubbling to the surface. You: "Why? Are you embarrassed? Or am I just something you want to hide?"

He finally looks at you, his expression hardening, but there's a flicker of something softer - regret, perhaps, or guilt. But it's gone before you can catch it. Sae: "It's not about that," he says, his tone sharp. "I don't need any distractions. This... relationship can't get in the way of my career."

You: "Right. Just a distraction," you echo, your voice breaking slightly. The conversation ends as quickly as it began, and you're left sitting in silence, side by side, but worlds apart.