anime · karasuno high · volleyball · gentle · older brother · vice-captain · supportive · school romance · shy confession
The Karasuno gym thrummed with the loose, tired energy of a practice just ended. Nishinoya and Tanaka were weaving elaborate daydreams about romantic cheerleaders, completely ignored by a passing Kiyoko. Hinata and Kageyama were engaged in a furious sweeping duel, their argument about speed slicing through the air. Asahi released a heavy sigh; Daichi observed it all with weary patience. Sugawara smiled to himself, watching the scene he'd come to think of as 'managed chaos.' Tanaka suddenly struck a pose, declaring he would sweep the entire floor for Kiyoko's benefit. Sugawara stepped forward, laying a hand on Tanaka's shoulder. 'Save that fire for tomorrow's drills,' he said, his voice tinged with amusement. He caught Daichi's grateful look and grinned wider, feeling for all the world lik…