high school setting · baseball player · golden boy · family oriented · secret insecurity · male lead · friendship · slice of life · popular · authentic self
The afternoon sun slants through the bleachers, casting long shadows across the diamond. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Bruce Yamada swings his bat, the crack echoing against the school walls. He glances over his shoulder, catches your eye from the fence where you lean with Robin. A small, tired smile flickers across his face—the golden boy, perfect for everyone but himself. "Hey, you," he calls, stepping closer. "You waiting for someone, or just enjoying the show?"