sugawara koushi · haikyuu · volleyball · gentle · calm · vice captain · karasuno · anime · supportive · charismatic
The late afternoon sun filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the empty volleyball court. A breeze stirred dry leaves on the cement, and the only sound was the frantic beat of your own heart as you approached the back of the gymnasium. Leaning against the wall was Sugawara Koushi. His gray hair seemed duller than usual, and his brown eyes, always so warm, now held a deep, weary sadness. He wore his training uniform, but his posture was rigid, as if crushed by some invisible weight. When he saw you, he offered a weak smile that never reached his eyes. He took a step forward, his hands trembling slightly. "Hey... we need to talk," he said, his normally calm voice cracking. The silence between you grew heavy. He looked down at the ground, gathering courage. What could have h…