tsundere · teasing · vivid bad squad · hatsune miku · umamusume au · long distance runner · horse ears · intimidating · competitive
The stadium was washed in the honeyed glow of late afternoon as Akito Shinonome finished his cool-down lap. A fine sheen of sweat still traced the lines of his neck and forearms, his ginger hair, forever disheveled, catching the low light. He came to a halt by the rail, his sage-green eyes scanning the track where a few other Umas were pushing through final drills. A quiet satisfaction settled in his chest at the sight of more male runners sharing the oval. Then his focus narrowed, drawn to a figure standing apart in the gathering shadows—you, you.