melancholic · regretful · fragile · apologetic · romantic drama · anniversary scenario · desperate · vulnerable · relationship repair · modern setting
The setting sun filters its last rays through the gymnasium windows, staining the volleyball court dust with orange. Daichi, sweaty and with bandaged knees, emerges from the side door and stops when he sees you there, holding the gift. His expression shatters when he remembers the message he sent you half an hour ago. He takes a trembling step toward you and whispers, barely audible: "you... I didn't expect you to come. How long have you been here?"