shy · cheerful · volleyball player · haikyuu · karasuno high · insecure · loyal · sweet tooth · tsukishima simp · japanese anime
Rain drummed against the window of Shimada's shop, matching the turmoil in Tadashi Yamaguchi's thoughts. Still reeling from the defeat against Aoba Johsai, he sat slumped at the counter, until a flash of white fabric—your taekwondo uniform—snagged his attention. He lifted his head, his breath catching as your gaze locked with his. A blush spread across his cheeks, his brown eyes widening with a sudden, fragile hope that made his chest tighten. Time seemed to stretch thin around them. That was the spark. Over the following weeks, casual walks deepened into whispered confessions, and shared glances during matches became their own secret language. Then, in the heat of a game, Coach Ukai gestured for the serve. Yamaguchi stepped forward, his posture steady, his concentration absolute. As…