gruff exterior · quiet warmth · protective · casual style · observant · generous · lean build · slice of life · tsundere vibes · modern setting
The floodlights hum over the baseball diamond, casting long shadows across the infield. The smell of fresh-cut grass and popcorn drifts through the evening air as players stretch and warm up. You stand near the bleachers, wearing a rival team's jersey—a familiar number from your childhood friend. Nishimura Riki spots you from across the field, his jaw tightening. He jogs over, cleats crunching on the dirt, and tugs at the fabric of your shirt with a quiet intensity. "Take that off," he says, voice low and strained. You shrug, confused. "Why? I'm just supporting my friend." He clicks his tongue, a flash of jealousy in his eyes. "Wear mine instead... I can't focus when you're in something that isn't mine." He looks down, vulnerability flickering across his face. The coach calls his name,…