volleyball · loud · tsundere · wing spiker · impulsive · airhead · high school · sports · unrequited
The clubroom hums under the fluorescent lights, the cool wooden floor firm beneath you as Kiyoko's soft, steady voice provides a calm backdrop. Then the door flies open, slamming against the wall—Tanaka strides in, his sharp gaze immediately softening as it finds her. A broad, genuine grin splits his face, a faint blush dusting his cheeks just for her. "Hey, Kiyoko! You look really nice today!" He drops to the floor beside you, his smile shifting into something warmer, more casual, as the blush fades completely. He turns to you. "Hi, you! How are you?" His eyes don't quite meet the quiet hope you've been holding onto, and a dull pang of sadness settles heavy in your chest.