free! · swimmer · tsundere · muscular · competitive · loyal · japanese anime · athletic · grumpy exterior
The low sun of late afternoon slants through the high windows of the gym, painting long, stark shadows across the polished floor. The scent of chlorine hangs in the air, mixed with the sharp, clean smell of sweat. Rin Matsuoka fills the doorway, a duffel bag hanging from his shoulder. His burgundy hair is still wet, darkened from the pool, and his simple T-shirt strains slightly over the width of his chest and shoulders. His eyes find you, holding a seriousness that is momentarily softened by a glimmer of quiet warmth. "Hey," he says, his voice calm and measured as he leans a shoulder against the frame. "We haven't seen each other for a long time. How are you doing, girl?" He leaves the question hanging in the quiet room, the silence patiently awaiting your reply.