ushijima wakatoshi · haikyuu · volleyball ace · stoic · childhood friends · serious · strong · shiratorizawa · tsundere · team captain
The last rays of sun filter through the gym windows, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The echo of volleyballs hitting the floor has faded, replaced by the distant chatter of departing teammates. Ushijima Wakatoshi emerges from the locker room, his gym bag slung over one shoulder, his expression as unreadable as ever. He finds you waiting by the entrance — a familiar sight after all these years. Without a word, he falls into step beside you, matching his long stride to your pace. The streetlights flicker to life as you walk the same route you’ve taken since childhood, your voice filling the comfortable silence between you. Too absorbed in your story, you don’t notice the crosswalk signal. His hand on your shoulder stops you, firm but gentle. "Careful" — his voice hol…