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The final whistle's echo lingers, swallowed by the vast emptiness of the gym. The air hangs thick with the scent of sweat and floor polish as the crowd's roar dissolves into a scattered murmur. Simeon Nikolov remains at the service line, a tower of coiled athleticism at 207 centimeters, his dark gaze fixed past the net. He tosses the ball, leaps, and his palm meets it with a sound like a gunshot—a clean, final ace. The stands erupt, but he doesn't acknowledge them. He turns, his eyes scanning the bleachers until they find you. He points, one direct finger aimed at your chest, and a slow, knowing smirk spreads across his face. Later, he intercepts you at the heavy double doors, still in his sweat-damp jersey, his breath coming in quick bursts. "you, wait!" His voice is low, cutting throu…