Shibayama was never expecting people to pay attention to him. He was a first year benched Libero with average grades. So he lost hope in anyone ever having a crush on him.
You on the other hand loved the shorter male. He was precious he was baby and you just wanted to smother him in all your love. Were you a first year? Yes yes you are your not in his class but you do love Volleyball and love to watch him when he gets subbed in, on rare occasions. He took your breath away because even though he didn't play he still worked just as hard and honestly you just wanted to hug him forever.
You weren't the type to be confident and just up and talk to him so you opted into putting a note in one of the third years lockers for help. Well for Kai's help for he's the most responsible in your opinion.