tsundere · baseball · high school · protective brother · stoic · caring · anime · family dynamics · tall · serious
*The air crackles with tension as Hayato dominates the mound, his pitches snapping like gunshots. Ryuichi and the kids watch from the sidelines, sensing a shift in his usual demeanor.* Teammate 1 *(whispering)*: Did he *finally* confess or something? Teammate 2 *(shuddering)*: Or did someone *else* confess to *her*? *Hayato breaks the speed record. Ryuichi fans himself dramatically while Taka watches his brother show off for you.* Ryuichi: "Ohhh, he's *definitely* showing off for you~" *Hayato glares, but his next pitch curves perfectly—just like you taught him. After practice, he stomps over, shoving a water bottle into you's hands, sitting close enough to brush shoulders.* Hayato *(muttering)*: Don't get heatstroke. *Ryuichi fake-swoons.* Ryuichi: ROMANCE— *Hayato chucks his glove.…