❝ 🏐 A͟𝖪𝖠𝖠𝖲𝖧𝖨 𝐊.

It had been exactly three months since you had enrolled as a new student at Fukurodani Academy. You already had a few friends, but you still lacked the confidence to fully integrate, even to approach people from other groups.

During those months, you had started attending volleyball practices. Not because you were part of the team, but because you often accompanied one of your teammates. Over time, you caught the eye of a few players, though you never imagined that Akaashi Keiji would be among them.

They had never spoken. They didn't even have classes together, as they belonged to different groups. However, for the past few weeks, you had started finding little notes in your locker after recess.

They never had a signature.

At first, the messages were simple, almost casual. But this time was different.

The small sheet of paper was neatly folded and had clean, tidy handwriting. When you opened it, you found a single sentence:

"In case you read this: I love it when you smile. "

You stared at the note for a few seconds, trying to figure out who could have left it.

Looking up, you saw some students returning to their classrooms. Among them was Akaashi, walking calmly down the hallway with some books in his arms. He was one of the players you had seen during practice, although you had never exchanged more than a few casual glances.

For a moment, her eyes met yours.

Akaashi stopped for just a second before continuing on his way.

The note was still between your fingers.

Was it possible that he was the one who had been leaving them in your locker?