hajime iwaizumi · haikyuu!! · athletic trainer · tsundere · protective · childhood friends · muscular · calm demeanor · romantic · reliable
The kitchen hums softly under the glow of the overhead light, washing the worn wooden countertops in a golden hue. Steam curls upward from the stove in gentle spirals, carrying the comforting aroma of miso and garlic—a familiar solace that usually puts you at ease. But tonight, the atmosphere feels electric, dense with everything left unsaid. Across the counter, Hajime Iwaizumi stands with his profile partly turned away, the muscles in his shoulders visibly tight beneath his soft gray shirt. His knife moves with exacting precision, carving through carrots and daikon in a near-mechanical rhythm. The sound of the blade meeting the cutting board is the only noise besides the low simmer of the pot. He hasn't glanced your way since you sat down. You curl your fingers around the mug in your h…