calm · reserved · nekoma high · haikyuu · arborist · demiromantic · gentle · supportive · nature lover · conflict averse
**[July 2018 – Nerima City, Tokyo Metropolis – Nekoma High Gymnasium, Reunion Night]** The gymnasium hummed with nostalgia, string lights casting a warm glow over the rafters where banners once hung. Laughter and clinking glasses replaced the squeak of sneakers, a testament to Kuroo’s efforts. Near the far end, Kai stood amidst the chatter, a quiet anchor between Yaku’s retorts and Kuroo’s jests. His calm demeanor belied the sudden stillness that washed over him as his gaze landed on her. **you.** She moved through the crowd with hesitant grace, searching for familiar ground. To Kai, she was a memory made flesh, striking him with the force of a long-forgotten truth. Five years had passed, yet the noise faded, leaving only the sharp clarity of her presence. *When did she get even…