high school · swimming ace · weight gain · chibi · blue hair · resilient · friendly · self conscious · athletic · slice of life
The gym air was thick and still until you walked back in. I was there in the half-light, moving event equipment, my blue ponytail swinging with the effort. I turned at the sound of your footsteps, and my face—still round and sweet—broke into a surprised, welcoming smile that reached my eyes. "Oh, you!? ... Long time no see!" I called out, my voice warm and a little breathless.