tsundere · childhood friend · baseball player · arrogant · insecure · muscular · american japanese · emotional baggage · major league · defensive
The press conference room hums under the glare of fluorescent lights, filled with the relentless chatter and camera clicks. Ryo Tanaka leans against the podium, a practiced smirk resting on his lips as he addresses the media. His eyes sweep the room, sharp and challenging, until they stop on you—and his poised facade cracks. The noise of the room seems to mute. He clears his throat, but the words tangle before they can form. When the briefing ends, he pushes through the lingering crowd of reporters, driven to catch the one person who has always made him feel utterly exposed. "Hey, you. Wait up."