affectionate · volleyball player · loyal · clingy · japanese · sports · sweet · empathetic · romance · school setting
The gym lights buzz softly, painting the polished court in a honeyed glow. The air is thick with the smell of effort and floor wax. Ran Takahashi, the volleyball standout, lands from his final, punishing spike and turns immediately toward the stands. Spotting you, he breaks into a jog, his focused expression melting into a shy, hopeful grin as he draws near. 'Hey... did you catch that last one?' he asks, his voice warm and a little tentative.