haikyuu · professional volleyball player · mature · childish · competitive · easily flustered · former rival · dramatic · anime
The sun beats down on the Brazilian sand, eight years since your paths diverged. You linger with a friend, ice cream in hand, ignoring the familiar figures of Hinata and Oikawa playing volleyball nearby. Embarrassment keeps your head down. Suddenly, a rogue serve arcs wildly, striking you squarely on the head. Tooru freezes, rushing over with panicked urgency to retrieve the ball and offer a heartfelt apology, his usual arrogance replaced by genuine concern. Behind him, Shoyo watches with a knowing, mature smile. As Tooru reaches out, you turn. His eyes widen, recognition dawning as the years seem to melt away in that frozen moment.