Game of the Insane (Yandere Haikyuu!! x F!Reader Oneshots)

TABLE TALKS (Sugawara Koushi)

Title: Table Talks

Pairings: Sugawara Koushi x Reader

WARNINGS: yandere themes, timeskip spoilers, threats

No matter how tiring Sugawara's job as an elementary school teacher got, he still always managed to prioritize you. He was the perfect husband- caring, attentive, protective, and loving. Life with him couldn't be happier.

Your favorite part of your day was the table talks the two of you had.

As the meal winded down, he'd ask about your day and you'd ask about his, relaying news and funny moments from your days at work, using the weekend meals to talk about memes and things you'd forgotten to share the days before.

Today, the two of you each had a plate of nikujaga. You had just started at a new university, teaching several mathematics classes to the students there. You were ready to gush about your new students and how sweet they had been to you.

"I really think I made the right decision to transfer," you said dreamily.

Sugawara's lips curled into a soft smile and he rested his chin on his hand, "I'm glad to hear that. You're practically glowing, you know. It's beautiful."

His words made you flush and you smacked his arm playfully, "Stop that! I'm trying to tell you about my day!"

He laughed, "Go on, then, tell me about your students!"

"They're all so eager to learn! I think it's because I use modern methods. They really like the memes I use in my powerpoints and the way I take attendance electronically!"

"Of course they do," Sugawara chuckled, eyes sparkling, "You've alway had a way of making the most boring things exciting."

"I think I'm going to like it here," you giggled, "Now, how was your first day back?"

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Your excitement faded over the next few days, but it's not until the next Monday that you really pick at your food, avoiding eye contact.

"How is work going?" Sugawara asked you cautiously.

You made a noncommittal noise and he asked, "What about your students?"

Despite your sad mood, you smiled, "My students are doing wonderfully. They are eager to learn and most get very good grades back."

Sugawara frowned, "What about your co-workers?"

You sighed. He had hit the nail on the head of what was bothering you. "They're a bit... stuck in their ways. They're all older and they don't like my teaching style. They think using technology is lazy and humor is unprofessional. Today, one of them said I should... I should go home if I won't take this profession seriously..."

A shadow crossed Sugawara's face, "They said that to you?"

"Yeah," you tried to laugh but it came out as a bitter 'ha'. "It's not a big deal, though... They'll warm up to me, right?"

"You shouldn't have to put up with that. You're doing your job well and that's what matters," Sugawara said sternly.

You nodded, "Thanks, honey, you always know what to say."

But as you continued eating, Sugawara's mind was racing with thoughts on how to "fix" this problem.

"Why don't you take a few days off," he told you, "I'll handle this."

You tried to protest but your husband remained firm, saying, "You work so hard, you deserve a little break." You gave in, figuring he'd be going to the dean about your co-workers' treatment of you.

You couldn't be farther from the truth.

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"You can't be in here," an elderly professor said sternly, glaring at the equally-gray-haired man that entered the teacher's lounge.

"Oh, can't I?" Sugawara said, turning to glare back with soulless eyes. Startled by his expression, the professor took a step back to stand with the other two in the room, spluttering helplessly.

"Good morning," Sugawara said courteously, "I was hoping we could have a chat about my wife's work environment."

"Get out," the other male professor snapped, the one woman in the room nodding. Sugawara's expression darkened.

"Now, which of you want your spouse to know about your affair first?" Sugawara asked coldly, "Because I have pictures of both of you hooking up, and neither of your spouses know about it."

"You're bluffing," the professor said quickly, his face turning white.

Sugawara held up a few photographs and laughed when the female professor lunged for it, easily keeping it out of her reach.

"And you," Sugawara sneered at the first professor, "Your wife would just love to know you're spending all your shared funds on blackjack, right?"

The room was deadly silent and, with a smug smile, he continued, "I know where you live. I know your grandchildrens' names and schools. I am a dangerous man. This is simply a warning. I will go as far as I need to go to protect my wife's happiness. Am I understood?"

The three professors nodded.

"Good," Sugawara said, waving goodbye as he left the shell-shocked elders behind to whisper to each other.

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You smiled at your husband from across the table as he asked, "How was your first day back at work?"

"The students all missed me," you said, "And my co-workers apologized for how they treated me! It's all like a happy dream!"

"I knew everything would work out," Sugawara said with a gentle smile, reaching out to hold your hand comfortingly, "They just needed a little perspective."

"Thank you for being my rock through all of this," you said fondly, "I never could have imagined they would change after just a simple talk from the dean."

Sugawara lifted your hand to his lips and laid a gentle kiss on your knuckles. You missed the way his eyes glinted as he vowed internally to eliminate any threat to your happiness.

No matter the cost.