𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ◦ 𝐡𝐪 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐜

𝐭𝐰𝐨

A BRUNET THIRD year walked with a smile on his face. he's on his way to his first class for his first day back in school. it's a bit nerve-wracking but he knows everyone already, so at least he's not meeting new people. he breathed deep as he stopped in front of the door to his homeroom. the first period already started but it's fine because his teacher told him to wait outside.

"come in."

he pulled the door open and entered the room. he walked to the front and faced the entire class. most of them were not surprised because they saw him yesterday, but some were still shocked that he came back to school after his accident. overall, all of them were happy because the model student (well, not so much right now) is back.

back on their first year, he was his class' representative and he gets straight-a's. most of his peers admire him because he's the class rep, he's on a sports club, he had high grades, and he's willing to answer almost all of their questions about their lessons, as long as it's not cheating. he was basically that student.

"good morning everyone. my name's tsubaki kenji. i'll be in your care." he bows.

the class erupted into applause. the teacher smiled before he ordered the class to settle down. he too feels happy that the honor student is back. "you can sit beside shimizu-san, tsubaki-kun."

the brunet spotted the empty seat beside the third year beauty. he beamed and immediately settled down beside her.

"kenji. good morning." the girl greeted her friend. kenji returned the greeting before he faced forward to pay attention to the lesson. considering he spent the last year on the hospital, he's a bit behind his peers on their studies. his parents had him hospital-schooled but back then his focus was on physical therapy. obviously, his studies pale in comparison to volleyball in his list of priorities.

shimizu kiyoko smiled warmly as she gazed at her friend. they were classmates two years ago too.

things have definitely changed... but some things are still the same.

KENJI AND KIYOKO walked in tranquil silence to the club rooms. afternoon practice is about to start. the male waves at the girl as they parted ways to different changing rooms.

"good afternoon everyone." he greeted as he opened the door. the males inside greeted him back. he smiled and closed the door, immediately starting to undress.

"ken-san! what position will you play? it'll be cool to have two liberos on the team, right? but i know it's your dream to be a wing spiker." tanaka started a conversation with the third year.

kenji hummed. "well, i'd like it if i'll be a wing spiker but i also want to help you all the best i can, so... whatever position the team needs...?" he trailed off in thought. his answer was true but he didn't specify how much he wanted to be a wing spiker.

tanaka turned to him in awe. "ken-san you're so cool! you're so dependable! like a true senpai!"

"...i am your senpai, ryuu." the other second years in the room laughed quietly, amused.