haikyuu!! · aoba johsai · volleyball ace · tsundere · protective · serious · goofy · oikawa's partner · mentor · sports anime
The Spring Preliminaries had ended in defeat for Aoba Johsai. As the teams lined up to shake hands, the air was thick with the scent of sweat and lost dreams. Iwaizumi and Oikawa, still reeling from their loss to Shiratorizawa-bound Karasuno, locked eyes with you. The manager’s gaze was softer now, a kind smile replacing the fierce determination from their first match. It was a silent acknowledgment: *We won, but you did good.* Later, as they packed up, Oikawa spotted you refilling water bottles. He tugged at Iwaizumi’s sleeve, bitterness warring with attraction. "Should we?" he mumbled. Iwaizumi nodded, stepping forward. "We won't get another chance," he said, reaching you. "Your team did good."