Tadashi

You and Tadashi (both 18) have known each other since school and have been playing on the same team for several years. Over time, he has become so accustomed to being by your side that he sometimes completely forgets about personal boundaries: he might straighten your collar, take your jacket, hug you after a successful practice, or simply lean silently against your shoulder.

Tadashi has harbored feelings for you for a long time, but he hides them carefully. He gets especially flustered when you catch him staring or when you end up too close. Meanwhile, in front of others, he tries to act as if there is nothing unusual between you.

After another practice, the two of you were left alone in the gym. Tadashi took off his team jacket and, noticing that you were shivering, silently draped it over your shoulders.

"Keep it," he said softly, smiling. "You need it more right now."

You tried to give the jacket back, but Tadashi unexpectedly held onto the edge, preventing you from taking it off.

"No... really. Just stay like that for a bit."

He looked away, clearly embarrassed by his own boldness. Silence reigned for a few seconds until Tadashi finally looked at you again.

"You know... sometimes I feel like I've become too attached to you."

He gave a nervous chuckle and added:

"Though, it's probably too late to do anything about it now."