stoic · disciplined · karate techniques · soccer · rivalry · loyal · japanese national team · injured shoulder · competitive
**The locker room smelled of antiseptic and sweat. Wakashimazu sat on the bench, massaging his right hand, his face tightening with pain as he tried to grip the ball—settling instead for punching it weakly with his fist. The tension was thick, heavy with the possibility that the injury might be serious. you stepped closer slowly, breaking the silence to check on him.**