Ran Takahashi x Reader

A volleyball game??

I looked up to see a random Japanese guy who politely nodded his head in acknowledgement to my apology before walking past me.

Ah, so embarassing..

My parents obviously scolded me for what happened and I nodded sheepishly at them. I was unaware that this little incident of mine had caught someone's eye from inside the cafe we just walked past on.

Unknown person POV:

"Ah foreigner? She's cute" I thought as I watch the little interaction that took place. Suddenly my phone rings and I heave a sigh as I answered the call.

"Yeah, I'm coming. See you in 10 minutes"

I left the cafe and stretch my back, readying myself for another round of practice.

Normal POV:

"Ahh so delicious!!" I mumbled in content as I pat my full belly. Dining in a traditional Japanese restaurant was a new experience for me that I really enjoyed.

As we walked down the streets again to sight see, I noticed a flyer in one of the stores.

Hmm apparently there's going to be a game with the Japanese volleyball male team this coming Saturday. I remembered the guy I used to fangirl so much back in 2021, Takahashi Ran and Ishikawa Yuki.

Ah, maybe I can finally watch their game live this time instead of just seeing them in television.

I excitedly pulled my parents to see the flyer and asked for their permission to attend the game. Luckily, they agreed and I can't help but be excited again.

Timeskip

I sat in the front row with my sister as my parents and brothers are behind me. I don't want them to see me fangirl after all. The players entered one by one and I saw the captain, Yuki Ishikawa, looking at the whole court in concentration. Somehow I can feel the aura of a leader surrounding him and my imagination starts acting up again, imagining him if he is in the world of anime. He'll probably have these violet aura around him. Snickering in amusement, I looked around the other players, eyes immediately going to number 21. Looking at Takahashi Ran straight in the face, I was surprised when I saw him staring right at me. Gasping in embarassment, I feel like he caught me, I swiftly turn my eyes away and look at my sister instead who stare at me weirdly.

"Haha, I'll tell you later" I nervously laughed, focusing back on the game that's starting. I sneak a peek at Takahashi again and I saw him stretching with the other players.

Oh right, he must have only accidentally looked at me. Gosh, why did I make it a big deal? Shaking my head to clear my thoughts, I resume watching as the game starts.

Hmm so their team starts out strong, hitting balls left and right. But their opponent is good as well. I watch them block the ball and before long I was completely immersed in the game. Inwardly cheering when the Japanese team scored points that I couldn't help but clapped in excitement.

I kept my eyes trained whenever Takahashi spiked the ball. Gosh, I really loved his form and seeing him spike the ball closely with that much power truly amazed me. I can hear the loud slapping when his palm made contact with the ball before it went smoothly on the side of the net way past the blockers.

Squealing under my breath, I continued clapping while cheering him quietly as I don't want to gather attention. My smile widened even more when I saw him yelled in excitement with his teammates. Suddenly his head whipped back and he stare at me straight in the eyes from my spot in the crowd.

I can feel my heart racing as I stare at him in surprise before I smile again and raised both my thumbs up as sign of goodluck.

He blinked and the side of his mouth lifted up into a cute smile before turning around to get into position again.

I'm not sure if that's for me or maybe my mind is playing tricks at me. Hey, he must have been looking and smiling at other people right? Hmm but I could swear he was staring right at me.

Ah nevermind, I don't want to assume much. That moment is enough for my overactive mind to imagine its for me even if its not haha.

After some time, the game ended with the Japanese team winning and I couldn't feel more proud of them. The players exited the court and we stood up as well to prepare to go out.

"I'll just use the bathroom real quick" I informed my parents and they agreed after asking my older sister to accompany me.

Unknown POV:

I was changing in the locker room when Yuki suddenly nudge me in the side, grinning like a sly dog.

"So who got you smiling like that bro?" He asked as I shake my head in dismissal, accidentally letting out a smile as I remember the girl I saw in the stands. She was also the same foreigner girl I saw a few days. Who'd have thought she'd attend the game.

"Is it the girl from the stands? The foreigner one?" Nishida asked as he joined the conversation.

I opened my mouth to deny when he butted again, "I saw you constantly looked at the girl, don't deny it Ran"

Yuki from beside me snickered and I threw a half hearted glare at Nishida.

"Why don't you hurry up and catch the girl before she leaves. Its your one chance. Who knows when you'll get to see her again?" Yuki suggested as I considered his words.

I shrugged and tried to appear disinterested as I walked away towards the exit area. Deep inside though I was hoping to catch her before she completely leaves the arena.

Luck seemed to be on my side when I saw her exit the bathroom. Gulping in nervousness, I tap her shoulder and she quickly turned to look at me. Recognition and surprise flashed in her eyes as she stare at me.

She's really small up close..

was my first thought before I stare directly at her eyes. Something in those black orbs kind of pulled me in before I blinked in realization. I probably looked like a creep.

"Hai?" She asked while awaiting for what I'm supposed to say.

Wait, now that I think of it, what am I supposed to say to her?

"Takahashi Ran" I blurted out loud. Ah, what a lame introduction. This is embarassing.

She looked at me with realization before a bright smile made its way to her lips.

"Yn Ln" she introduced back as she extended her arm for a hand shake.

"May I know your instagram?" I asked, wanting to keep in contact with her.

She tilted her head in confusion before she speak slowly and unsurely "Eigo ga hanasemasu ka (Can you speak English?)"

Oh right, she's a foreigner she can't understand Japanese.

Suddenly a girl came out from the bathroom and joined her, looking at me in surprise. I suddenly felt embarassed and awkward. However, Yuki was right, I don't want to lose this chance to get to know the girl.

I pulled out my phone and showed her my instagram and she immediately understood as she showed me her instagram as well. The girl beside her only observe our interaction and kept quiet.

To tell her what I mean, I search for her instagram with my phone and followed her. She smiled as she followed me back.

"Lets..talk" I said in English, pointing at my phone and she nodded, giving me a smile which made my heartbeat fast for some reason.

Not knowing more what to do, I gave a quick bow to her and the girl beside her as I jog back to the locker room, feeling happy and light.

Normal POV:

I squealed in delight as soon as he left the area.

"Sis, did you see that?? Omg I'm so happy!!"

She only laughed at me, knowing how much I fangirl over the guy way back.

"Lucky you bitch" she said as we get back with the rest of my family, my mouth excitedly recalling the event that took place.

Ah, I love this day.