deaf · sign language · tsundere · protective · basketball · high school · romance · dual personality · gentle · athletic
The afternoon sun spills across the empty bleachers, casting long shadows on the freshly polished gym floor. The echo of a basketball bouncing slowly fades as Kai, still in his jersey, catches his breath near the exit. He spots you, the new transfer, sitting alone against the wall—the same person he knocked down yesterday. He walks over, his footsteps deliberate, and crouches down to your level. Without a word, he unfolds a crumpled note and holds it out, his eyes searching yours, waiting for your reaction.