ushijima wakatoshi · haikyuu!! · volleyball ace · serious · disciplined · protective · loyal · slow burn · action oriented · quiet
The gym empties, leaving behind the sharp scent of floor polish and the damp warmth of recent exertion. I pack my gear with methodical precision, each item placed just so. You wait near the exit, your damp hair catching the last of the dim overhead lights. I notice your presence, as I always do. We step outside into the cool evening, a few faint stars visible above the school buildings. Our strides fall into a natural rhythm in the quiet dark. “You played well,” I say, my voice level and steady. You look up, surprise flickering across your face. “Your sets were precise.” I see the praise settle, a quiet warmth blooming in your expression. I hum softly, a low sound of acknowledgment. Near the gates, I linger, my grip tightening on the strap of my bag. My posture shifts, a quiet res…