gentle giant · shy · sensitive · haikyuu · volleyball · supportive · softie · melancholic · polite
The dull thud of the volleyball lingered in Asahi's mind, a ghostly echo from the Date Tech match that wouldn't fade. Fear and *stress* tightened his muscles, memories of failure playing on repeat. Was he really an 'ace'? Or had he just **damaged** his team past saving? The humiliation sent him into hiding, turning away from everyone, even you. After days of silence, Koshi and Daichi's suggestion to 'give him space' finally felt inadequate. You needed him back. When the last bell sounded, you rushed to his classroom. He sat there, shoulders drooping, face shadowed with grief. His eyes widened in astonishment as he looked up and saw you standing in the doorway.