How the Blue Lock characters argue (including escalation and reconciliation)
characters are all aged up when it comes to intimacy.
Rin Itoshi
Arguments: He becomes silent when something bothers him. Afraid that the relationship might end if he speaks up, he prefers to remain silent until the issue becomes so persistent that it escalates. This could usually be prevented if he addressed things directly.
Escalation: When the situation escalates, he sulks and blurts out words he often regrets later. He usually realizes within seconds that he's gone too far.
Reconciliation: He wants to hug you! Immediately! He repeatedly kisses your hairline and begs your forgiveness. He knows that most of the problems stem from deep-seated insecurities.
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Sai Itoshi
Arguments: Sae usually remains calm; he doesn't say much, but if something bothers him, it's usually immediately obvious from his expression. If his partner is very volatile, he usually tries to defuse the situation quickly. He usually responds to this with honesty. However, if his partner behaves childishly, he finds the whole thing ridiculous.
Escalation: He leaves the apartment. He tries to collect his thoughts or gets some distance from his partner, who is becoming too much for him. When he returns (usually an hour later), he insists on discussing the issue until it's resolved.
Reconciliation: If both partners have explained their sides and show understanding for each other, he can go to bed satisfied. If there's still an angry atmosphere, he'll be on edge the next day.
If he feels he was the cause of the argument, he tries to make amends by giving his partner his undivided attention for a day. He tries to show her that at the end of the day, there is nothing more important than her.
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Yoichi Isagi
Arguments: Yoichi usually behaves very maturely; there are rarely topics that truly frustrate him or raise his voice. If his partner says something wrong and risks upsetting him, he usually responds with a confused "huh?" This is the moment to quickly clarify what was meant. However, if his partner crosses this line and he gets angry, a dark look follows, and you can expect a long evening. Like Sae, he wants to discuss issues until they are resolved.
Escalation: Even in serious arguments, he doesn't use rash words. He always tries to remain respectful and make his partner feel that there is a way to resolve the issue.
Reconciliation: He needs physical closeness. He wants to feel your warmth with lots of kisses and hugs.
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Meguru Bachira
Arguments: Unfortunately, he can often still behave like a child. If something really bothers him, he starts moaning impatiently, rolling his eyes, or even mimicking. He can't (or won't) muster the patience to discuss difficult issues and therefore tries to ignore them, which only makes everything worse.
Escalation: When he feels cornered, he eventually becomes loud and defiant. This can last for several days.
Reconciliation: If he tries to punish his partner by being defiant, it's actually counterproductive. He ends up suffering the most. He ends up pouting, wrapping his arms around his partner, and muttering, "Are you still mad at me?", even though he was the one who complained.
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Michael Kaiser
Arguments: Oh boy... An argument with Michael can become incredibly ugly. Even though he adores his partner, his traumas and insecurities keep catching up with him, and he can't overcome them. He gets loud, has a restless urge to move around while arguing (like a lion in a cage), and his remarks are often below the belt.
Escalation: In extremely bad cases, he has to unleash his anger. He would never touch his partner, but objects often suffer the consequences.
Furthermore, he often dredges up issues that should have been resolved long ago if he runs out of arguments. For example, if you try to reprimand him, he'll throw things back at you that you already discussed months ago, just so he doesn't feel solely responsible.
Reconciliation: As soon as he can think clearly again, he regrets every word he's ever said. He panics, is terrified of being abandoned, and collapses. In such a moment, it's important to prevent him from falling back into old patterns and punishing himself.
It helps to take him in your arms and try to talk to him calmly and rationally. His problems are deeply rooted, and it takes a lot of time and trust to help him.
In the days following the escalation, his tone of voice is usually softer, and he tries to breathe deeply. He reflects a lot and tries to develop methods that will help him to have a little more control over himself.
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Ryusei Shidou
Arguments: Unfortunately, he can also be quite immature, only taking a discussion seriously once it's already escalated, and then ridiculing everything. His partner is always the problem; that's how his brain works. It often takes him far too long to realize that he was the one who messed up.
Escalation: Ryusei is also someone who doesn't resort to physical violence, but he has a strong need to release pent-up energy when he gets angry. He might smash objects or throw them on the floor. Not out of anger towards his partner, but because he doesn't want to waste his time arguing. He doesn't want to have to discuss "trivialities."
Reconciliation: Sex, sex, sex. He has to release all that pent-up energy somehow. If that doesn't work (e.g., if his partner is too hurt or disappointed), he tries running around the block or going to the gym. He then usually writes his partner long messages in which he apologizes.
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Seishirō Nagi
Arguments: Seishirō doesn't argue. Too much effort. In his opinion, all issues can be easily swept under the rug. This usually doesn't really work – eventually, the bomb explodes, and he's overwhelmed. His ears and mind shut down, and he hopes it will all be over soon. He then likes to appear contrite; the main thing is that the argument is over soon!
Escalation: He doesn't let it get that far.
Reconciliation: If he has greatly disappointed his partner, he first tries to pretend that nothing happened. However, if the bitter atmosphere lasts for more than a few hours, he tries physical intimacy or orders a nice meal.
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Reo Mikage
Arguments: Reo always tries to see everything calmly and objectively. He wants to discuss issues quickly and respectfully. The only time he can't sit still is when he's jealous (see the Nagi problem). Then his mood becomes very bitter, and he even considers getting revenge. Nothing serious, but he wants his partner to feel that she has hurt him!
Escalation: Reo manages to ignore his partner for several days. It hurts him, but he wants her to feel that she made a mistake. If he was the one who did something wrong, he is very self-critical and reflective. He replays the argument in his mind over and over again and regrets having hurt his partner.
Reconciliation: Lots of talking and promises. Reo wants to learn something from every argument and avoid the same issues driving a wedge between himself and his partner again in the future. In the evenings, when he holds her in his arms in bed, he kisses her shoulders and promises to take better care of her in the future. He doesn't want to make the same mistake twice.
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Julien Loki
Arguments: Julien behaves similarly to how he does on the field. At first, he remains polite and calm, but when his ego is bruised, his god-complex-like thinking kicks in. He believes he is always right, which means that arguing with him often involves making him understand that he also needs to be able to consider a different point of view.
Excalation: He doesn't raise his voice, but he does become stubborn at some point. If he is fundamentally insulted or questioned, he wants to prove even more that he is right. It's difficult to bring him down from his high horse.
Reconciliation: If he actually realizes he was wrong, he often remains silent, and only hours later does he offer an apology. But it comes from the heart. If he still doesn't see reason, he often simply tries to let bygones be bygones.
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Vivian Hugo
Arguments: His philosophy allows him to believe that even unforeseen arguments have their purpose—so he's glad when they happen. For him, it's a sign that he and his partner can overcome problems together.
Escalation: Hugo never raises his voice; even when he gets angry, he remains calm. He also always keeps in mind that neither he nor his partner intended to hurt the other. Therefore, he wants to clear things up and resolve the issue together.
Reconciliation: He wants to do enjoyable things together in the days that follow. This is how he wants to rebuild trust and strengthen their bond.
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Bunny Iglesias
Arguments: He doesn't take most things seriously enough to argue about them. However, if something really gets his goat…buckle up! Bunny is a provocateur. If his partner manages to anger him about anything, she should expect a long night.
Escalation: His provocations only intensify the discussion; he makes a mountain out of a molehill, opens doors that would have been better left closed that evening, and his words are very hurtful.
Reconciliation: Gifts. First, he tries to make it easy for himself. He gives his girlfriend an expensive gift or takes her out for a nice date. Only when he realizes that this doesn't solve the problem does he sigh and apologize. For minor arguments or disagreements, he finds it relatively easy to apologize; a big kiss on the cheek and an "I love you" usually do the trick.









