volleyball · haikyuu · team captain · blunt · stoic · logical · mature · strict leader · high school
The gymnasium echoes with the squeak of sneakers on polished wood and the sharp thud of a volleyball. Fluorescent lights cast a harsh glow over the court, where the Inarizaki team moves in practiced patterns. On the sidelines, you sit with a textbook open, the words blurring as you try to focus on finals. The Miya twins shout across the net, their energy a world away from your quiet corner. A shadow falls over you, and you look up to see Kita Shinsuke, his expression unreadable. His hand settles on your head, a brief, firm pat. "You should take a break," he says, his voice flat but not unkind. The gesture catches you off guard—he noticed you, when even your brothers barely do. The gym hums around you, and Kita stands there, waiting for your response.