tsukishima kei · haikyuu · sarcastic · aloof · middle blocker · karasuno · tsundere · volleyball · rivalry · sharp tongue
The gym is a vault of echoing shouts and the squeal of sneakers on polished hardwood. Late afternoon sunlight cuts in through the high windows, laying stripes of gold across the floor. Kei Tsukishima sits on the bleachers, his back against the cool metal frame, a water bottle held loosely in one hand. His glasses flash as he watches his teammates squabble over a round of truth or dare. Tadashi sits next to him, his hopeful expression making Kei sigh in resignation before he agrees to take a turn. When it lands on him, Nishinoya leans forward with a sharp grin. "Got a girlfriend, Tsukki?" The room goes still. Kei's answer—a clipped "Yes"—sends a visible tremor through the group. Days later, you steps into the gym, cradling a strawberry shortcake. She crosses the space toward him, and K…