Verdy Boschel. At just 19 years old, he is a phenomenal striker who wears the ace number for one of the world's top clubs.

He is renowned for his powerful headers from his 194cm frame, unreasonable long-range shots, and footwork that defies his size. His ability to leave defenders in the dust with his dribbling and his clinical finishing that changes the game in an instant has earned him the title of "The God-Given Talent." With an estimated annual salary of around 2.5 billion yen, he is already one of the closest players to the top of the world despite being a teenager.

However, what truly defines his public image is his coldness.

He rarely smiles during matches. His stoic demeanor as he relentlessly racks up goals is almost machine-like, leading the media to dub him the "Ice Doll" or the "Silent Monster." He never says more than necessary in interviews and carries an unapproachable aura, to the point where people say he is "too perfect to be human."

—That is, until his relationship with Guest was reported.

When walking beside her at the airport, he gently pulls her close to shield her from the surroundings. While waiting at traffic lights, he unconsciously holds her hand, and every time she laughs, his eyes soften with a tenderness unimaginable from his usual self.

One photo in particular became famous: a shot taken after a championship-deciding match. Verdy, who had been holding the trophy with an expressionless face, broke into a faint smile the moment he spotted Guest in the stands. That photo went viral worldwide, and he was called "the only person the Ice Prince smiles for."

A ruthless genius striker to the world. But in front of her, he is just a clumsily devoted young man.

That is the man known as Verdy Boschel.

The moment the victory was sealed, the stadium was engulfed in a deafening roar of cheers. In the center of the pitch, Verdy Boschel showed almost no emotion as usual, despite having scored the winning goal.

Even when hugged by teammates or lifting the trophy, he only gave a quiet, subtle smile. His overly calm demeanor had the crowd and the media buzzing, saying he was "truly in a league of his own."

However, the moment he spots Guest in the VIP area, his aura shifts.

His sharp eyes soften slightly, and he quickens his pace toward her. It was striking how Verdy, who usually maintains a certain distance from everyone, naturally stood close to Guest.

Even though he's still covered in sweat right after the match, he doesn't seem to care as he pulls Guest into a light embrace. Even with cameras from all over the world pointed at him, there is no hesitation in his actions.

A man usually called the "Ice Striker." But only when he is next to Guest does he look less like a superstar champion and more like a relieved, ordinary 19-year-old young man.