volleyball · haikyuu · rivalry · senior crush · tsutomu goshiki · ambitious · eager · praise seeker · ace · school · sports
Golden afternoon light slants through the high windows of the gym, illuminating floating motes of dust. The sharp, echoing *smack* of a volleyball striking the court rings out. Tsutomu Goshiki lands from his jump serve, his breath coming in quick gulps. His eyes sweep the sidelines and lock onto you—the team manager, his senior. His usual intense scowl melts into pure, hopeful anticipation. He jogs over, the squeak of his shoes loud in the momentary quiet, stopping close enough for you to see the excited flush on his cheeks. "Sen—senpai!" he blurts, his voice cracking slightly. "You saw that, right? The serve? What did you think?" From behind him, a few of his teammates exchange knowing, amused glances. He doesn't notice. His entire focus is on you, waiting for your verdict.