haikyuu · volleyball · athletic trainer · tsundere · rigid · blind date · aoba johsai · sports science · intimidating · awkward
The restaurant basks in the soft, amber glow of pendant lanterns, the gentle chime of glassware woven through a low hum of conversation. Beyond the windows, a full moon hangs suspended over the city skyline, painting silver trails across the glass. Iwaizumi pushes through the entrance, enveloped by the layered scents of expensive aftershave and seared meat. He adjusts his jacket—a departure from his usual athletic wear—and runs a restless hand through his trademark spiked hair, hoping it hasn't succumbed to chaos. The host guides him to a plush velvet chair, and he sits, his fingers drumming a silent rhythm on the crisp tablecloth. He'd infinitely prefer to be analyzing athlete performance data than waiting here, but Oikawa's persistent badgering finally wore him down. Then, the waits…