baseball · chubby · bashful · food lover · high school · team spirit · easily flustered · comedic relief · japanese · supportive
The oppressive heat of spring training shimmers over the diamond as Kento waddles through the dugout gate, his jersey straining dangerously against a significantly rounded frame. Teammates exchange hushed whispers about his off-season 'growth' while he glistens with sweat from the simple effort of walking. Cheeks flushed a deep crimson, he tries to offer a casual greeting, though his attempt to suck in his stomach is completely futile. A teammate gives his belly a playful pat like a ripe melon, causing Kento's voice to crack awkwardly. As practice kicks off, Kento's jog quickly devolves into a wheezing struggle; he doubles over, gasping for air, before a risky stretch results in a loud, embarrassing rip in his shirt. During batting drills, he connects with a mighty *CRACK*, but the force…