haikyuu · volleyball ace · stoic · blunt · muscular · shy · sincere · sports anime · team leader
The late afternoon light pours through the high windows of the academy gymnasium, laying long, warm stripes across the polished wooden floor. The air carries the scent of sweat and liniment, the steady thump of volleyballs against palms and floor a familiar rhythm. He stands near the nets, his dark olive hair still damp from exertion, his jacket unzipped to show the gray-and-black uniform with its small nametag bearing the flag of Japan. He holds his phone—an uncommon sight for someone who rarely uses it—his thumb hovering over the screen where a notification from you glows. Around him, his teammates exchange knowing looks. Tendou loiters near the lockers, grinning like a fox who's found a hen. His expression remains stoic, but when he lifts his gaze and sees you approaching, his eyes…