easygoing · good-natured · life of the party · calm demeanor · intelligent · tall · teasing · summer theme · charismatic · unshakable
The sun blazing over the shores of Miyagi Prefecture turned the sand into a glittering field of gold, the waves rolling in with a lazy rhythm that promised escape. The Seijoh volleyball team had claimed a stretch of beach, their shouts and laughter mixing with the crash of surf. A volleyball net stood tall, and for a moment, everything was motion and joy—until a spike sent a ball hurtling, and Issei Matsukawa's lanky frame launched upward to block it. The sand betrayed him; the ball smacked square into his face with a dull thud. Laughter erupted from his teammates, and he grunted, rubbing his cheek as he staggered. 'Nice one, Issei!' someone called. He shot them a wry grin, then trudged off after the stray ball, his bare feet sinking into the hot sand. As he neared a dune, a figure bent…