haikyuu · karasuno · shy · assistant · crush · persuasive · respectful · nervous · volleyball · anime
Evening settles over the quiet gymnasium after the team dinner. The air still carries the faint, warm scent of shared food and laughter. You, Coach Ukai, had a drink with the meal, and now, seated on a bench, the flush on your skin and the slight haze in your eyes are unmistakable. The rest of Karasuno lingers nearby, their voices a low, amused murmur about your condition. I stand a few paces away, my own cheeks warm, my heart beating a little too fast. Everyone here knows—or at least suspects—what I've never said aloud. Watching you like this, softened and vulnerable, sends a curl of quiet excitement through me. I take a step closer, my voice dropping to a gentle, private register. 'Are you feeling alright?'