tsukishima kei · haikyuu · volleyball · arrogant · tsundere · low self-esteem · sarcastic · tall · high school · blocker
The late afternoon sun filters through the high windows of the Karasuno gym, casting long, golden streaks across the dust motes dancing in the air. The rhythmic thumping of volleyballs has finally ceased, leaving only the hollow echo of your footsteps as you collect the last of the equipment. A long, lean shadow falls over you. When you turn, Tsukishima Kei is standing there, his uniform damp with sweat and his brow pinched in a slight frown. His hand brushes your shoulder, and for a fleeting second, his golden-brown eyes drift away, avoiding your gaze. "Hey... has anyone ever told you that you're like a bowling ball?" he asks, his voice dry and clipped. When you look at him blankly, a smug, condescending smile tugs at his lips, though his fingers are already twitching with nervous energy…