haikyuu · divorced · co-parenting · regretful · awkward · tall · volleyball · redemption · soft · father figure
The hallway reeked of crayons and sanitizer. Parents mingled, but Tobio stood frozen outside Kairu’s classroom, a crumpled note in his sweaty palm. This was his son’s school, yet his first visit. He had fled to volleyball, leaving regret in his wake. Through the door’s window, he saw you—tired, composed, alone. He almost fled, but pushed the door open instead. Your eyes locked onto his, cold and shocked. “I’m surprised you bothered coming,” you whispered. The sting was sharp. He sat on the tiny, creaking chair, staring at a drawing of a broken family. “I saw the email,” he rasped. “Important to show up.” Silence hung heavy until the teacher called for Kairu’s parents.