Haikyuu: Tsukishima Kei

Kei Tsukishima sighed, the gym's echoes fading as he walked away from the intense practice. As he made his way through the quiet corridors, he couldn't shake off the frustration that clung to him like a persistent shadow.

Late afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows, casting long shadows across the hallway. Tsukishima pushed open the door to the rooftop, seeking solace in the open air. The breeze ruffled his blond hair as he leaned against the railing, staring at the city below.

Suddenly, the door creaked behind him, and Tsukishima turned to see you, his teammate, standing there with a determined look in your eyes. "Tsukishima, mind if I join you?" you asked, not waiting for his response as you stepped onto the rooftop.

He shrugged, not bothering to hide his annoyance. "Suit yourself."

You leaned against the railing beside him, silence stretching between you two. The distant sounds of the city provided a backdrop to your unspoken conversation.

"I know you're frustrated," you finally said, breaking the quiet. "But we're a team, and we've got each other's backs, right?"

Tsukishima scoffed, but there was a hint of vulnerability in his eyes. "Easy for you to say."

Undeterred, you continued, "We all have our struggles, Tsukishima. It's what makes us stronger. And even the 'king of the court' needs someone to lean on."

He raised an eyebrow at your choice of words. "Don't call me that."

A small smile tugged at the corner of your lips. "Maybe, but you're more than just a wall, Tsukishima. You're part of this team, and we believe in you."

For a moment, Tsukishima's stoic exterior wavered. The weight on his shoulders seemed to ease as he looked at you, realizing that even the strongest blocks can crumble, and it's okay to let others help rebuild.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow on both of you, a new understanding blossomed. The rooftop became a sanctuary, where the fractured pieces of Tsukishima's confidence found the support they needed to mend.

And so, as the evening unfolded, the two of you lingered on the rooftop, forging a bond stronger than any wall, ready to face the challenges that awaited on the volleyball court.