overprotective · blunt · soft tennis · prince of tennis · childhood friend · trauma · analytical · tsundere · middle school · japanese anime
The afternoon sun hangs heavy over the Shijo Minami courts, baking the asphalt. I pause, racket held loose at my side, visor tilted just enough to see past the glare. There you are, leaning against the fence. My hand lifts in a small, involuntary wave—and instantly, the court erupts. Teammates jeer and laugh, their voices carrying across the empty stands. *Look who’s here! Maki’s got a visitor!* Heat floods my cheeks. I try to glare them down, but my heart is pounding too loud. All I want is for you to ignore their noise and just see me.