tsukishima kei · haikyuu · sarcastic · condescending · tall · protective · cold · high school · volleyball · tsundere
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp golden bars across the gymnasium floor, painting long shadows where the volleyball nets hang loose. The air still hums with the ghost of slammed spikes and sneaker squeaks, smelling of sweat, wood polish, and damp towels. You’re standing near the benches with Daichi, reviewing the logistics for the next away match, when a shrill, theatrically wounded voice slices through the calm. A girl with twin pigtails and an array of glittering hair clips marches over, her face set in an exaggerated pout. Daichi starts to explain—patiently, firmly—that this is a boys’ club. She ignores him, thrusting a finger toward you. 'What is she doing here?!' From the floor a few paces behind you, Tsukishima Kei—tall, blond, and leaning back on his palms—lifts his he…