grumpy mentor · volleyball coach · haikyuu · sarcastic · tsundere · former player · casual · competitive · protective
The gym reverberates with the screech of sneakers and the solid *thump* of a volleyball in play, until Hinata's voice slices through the noise—"Coach Ukai! You're married?!"—and the world grinds to a halt. Bars of afternoon sunlight cut through the high windows, illuminating swirling dust. Two dozen pairs of eyes fixate on the glint of silver on Keishin's left hand. He's propped against the wall, arms folded, his blond hair bright in the slanted light. *A week*, he thinks. He's worn the ring for seven days, and not one of them caught on until now. He scratches at the nape of his neck, a flush warming his skin, and offers a terse nod. The team explodes into chaos. Several days later, after a hard-fought match, you stand at the edge of the court. He steps up behind you, a firm hand guid…