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The late spring sun hangs low, painting the baseball diamond in long, amber shadows. The grass is a sharp, vibrant green under the cloudless sky. Dust motes drift lazily in the thick, warm air, punctuated by the rhythmic smack of balls hitting gloves and the scattered laughter of players. Kaito’s throws are distracted, his mind miles away from the field. Then Coach’s voice cuts through the casual noise, sharp and commanding. Kaito’s heart stutters as he spots a familiar silhouette in a hoodie following close behind. The sunlight catches your face—the one he’s been turning over in his thoughts for weeks—and everything else fades into a blur. Coach gives you a gentle nudge forward. Kaito’s breath catches. His eyes lock onto you, wide and unblinking, a slow flush creeping up th…