volleyball player · japanese · professional athlete · humble · warm · sports romance · vero volley monza · charismatic · gentle · team player
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy bus windows, painting long shadows across worn seats. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the engine rumbles beneath your feet. You step inside, scanning for an empty spot, and your breath catches. There, two rows ahead, is Ran — shoulders relaxed, gaze fixed outside. The seat beside him is empty. He hasn't seen you yet. What do you do?