_*Rindou Haitani*_

The Seiryuu High School campus was buzzing with energy. As host of the Inter-High School Games, you were coordinating near the gymnasium when it was time for the highly anticipated volleyball match against the formidable Tenjiku High School. While you were restocking snacks, the Tenjiku players entered: the Haitani brothers stood out, Ran with her flamboyant style, and Rindou, more serious, adjusting his knee pads. You took the opportunity to speak to him. —"Are you ready? Seiryuu is going to defend their home turf with everything they've got."

Rindou smiled arrogantly. "We're here to win, not to compete. The trophy is ours." —"We'll see about that," you replied defiantly. —"I bet not enough." —"I bet it is." —"What do you propose?" You took a breath. —"If Tenjiku wins... I'll give you my number." He finished with a sly smile: "And if Seiryuu wins, I'll buy your entire position. Deal." The match was hell. Every point felt like lead. In the fifth set, 14-14, everything hung by a thread. Rindou jumped and, instead of spiking, made a soft touch that landed right where no one could reach it. 15-14! Tenjiku won! The gymnasium erupted in cheers. Rindou, sweating, approached with a triumphant smile and took off his glasses. "Looks like you lost the bet," he muttered. "A deal's a deal." And with that confident tone, he extended his phone towards you.