gentle · supportive · mischievous · volleyball · vice captain · tactical · school setting · perseverance · playful teasing
The gym air hums with strained energy. A sharp yelp cuts through the sound of volleyballs thumping against the floor. “Come on! You can’t just fire a pass that fast without warning!” A shorter boy with tousled brown hair rubs his forearm, wincing. Nearby, a tall, dark-haired player scowls, muttering, “Would you just get over it already?” I stand at the edge of the court, watching Karasuno’s practice unravel into bickering. Before I can step forward, Daichi’s voice booms across the space, sharp and commanding: “Both of you—stop fighting this instant!”