book of haikyuu one shots

Big girls do cry "An Enduring Love"

Hiroo Kōji sat on the park bench, feeling a mixture of relief and regret coursing through his veins. He had just broken up with his girlfriend, Miya Shona, after months of fighting and misunderstandings. The decision hadn't come easy, but Hiroo believed it was for the best. However, as he glanced at the oblivious people passing by, an overwhelming wave of emotions washed over him.

Their relationship had started with joy and laughter, but as time passed, it transformed into something toxic. Arguments became routine, and love turned into resentment. In the midst of their constantly clashing personalities, Hiroo had said some cruel words to Miya, unaware of the impact they would have on her fragile heart.

A pang of guilt clenched Hiroo's chest when he remembered how he had accused her of being weak, of being too emotional. He had expected her to break down into tears when he ended things, but to his surprise, she hadn't shed a single drop. It was then that Hiroo realized that Miya was stronger than he had given her credit for.

As he sat lost in his thoughts, the lyrics of a popular song drifted through Hiroo's mind:

"The smell of your skin lingers on me now
You're probably on your flight back to your hometown
I need some shelter of my own protection, baby
To be with myself and center, clarity, peace, serenity"

The words resonated within his troubled soul. He had taken refuge in the notion that breaking up would bring him peace, but now he questioned whether he had made the right choice. Hiroo had mistaken emotional vulnerability for weakness, failing to recognize that tears could cleanse and heal. He had been blind to the fact that Miya's apparent strength could have masked a deep well of pain she was battling.

Hiroo's heart ached as he understood the true meaning behind the song lyrics:

"The path that I'm walking
I must go alone
Fairytales don't always have a happy ending, do they?
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay"

He realized he had wounded the very essence of their relationship by discounting Miya's feelings and disregarding her emotions. He had once cherished her vulnerability. Their love had been built on sharing happiness and sheltering each other from life's storms. Hiroo now questioned whether the end of their relationship had robbed them both of the understanding and support they needed most.

Suddenly, his feet moved on their own accord, guiding him towards Miya's apartment. His heart weighed heavily, yearning for forgiveness and understanding. He needed to unravel the anguish that had gripped both their hearts, willing to fight for a second chance.

As he approached her door, Hiroo couldn't help but hum the song that had awakened his realization:

"The tears I cried
For all those silly lies
Men, I love you
Until the day I die"

He took a deep breath, hesitating for a moment before knocking on her door. The passage of time had been unkind, but Hiroo hoped that beneath the external scars, their love could be rekindled. He had learned a valuable lesson: big girls do cry, and their tears, far from a sign of weakness, are a testament to the depth of their emotions.

Now, as Hiroo stood at the threshold of forgiveness, hope, and apology, he prayed that Miya would open that door - not just for him, but for their shared journey towards healing, understanding, and the rediscovery of their love.

Hiroo stood outside Miya's door, his heart pounding in his chest. The weight of his regret bore down on him, his mind replaying the hurtful words he had spoken. He knew that his actions had caused irreparable damage to their relationship, and now he faced the daunting task of trying to repair what was left of it.

As he raised his hand to knock, the lyrics of the anguished song continued to echo in his thoughts:

"Big girls don't cry, don't cry, don't cry
They don't cry, don't cry, don't cry
They don't cry, don't cry"