Tell me about your boyfriends. What attracted you to them?
“Well for starters, if you need to ask me that question, you must have never seen them. Because they’re all ridiculously attractive in their own unique ways and that alone answers your question. But it’s more than just looks.”
“With Eita-kun, I guess there was just this level of mystery I was always drawn to. He’s a really handsome guy, and pretty damn clever, but his attitude could use a little work.... Not that I really blame him. As we grew closer, some questions were answered, and I realized just how strong of a person he is. I admire him a lot, and his tenacity to continue being the best setter he can be even after getting benched in favor of Shirabu makes him really damn cool, in my eyes. I want to try and bring some happiness into his life, and help him be the better person he wants to be.”
“With Sato-kun, it’s a lot different. He’s been a troublemaker and wiseass since the day we first met. I knew he was going to be a handful from the get-go but at the same time his energy’s always been... well, addictive, I guess. I dunno, maybe it just comes from being his friend, but sometimes I find his irritable qualities almost... endearing? He’s got a lot of heart buried under all that sass and gloating. A real sweet guy, once you get on his good side. Plus he’s no stranger to being metaphorically drug through the mud, and I can relate to that. I want to help him prove to everyone just how great he can be.”
“Haya-kun.... I really love that boy, I’m not gonna lie. We started off pretty rock as first years. He was kinda sensitive- okay, he still is, but he’s getting better I think- and I’ve always been a little on the blunt side. So we butted heads a lot. I never stopped trying to befriend him, though, and I guess eventually I wore down his walls because he let me in. And I found out that underneath all that salt and vinegar is actually a pretty fragile, kind-hearted soul that’s just been hurt too much. I got pathetically attached pretty fast after that. He might be rough around the edges and full of contradictions, but I wouldn’t want him any other way. He’s one of the best boys a guy could be in any relationship with. I want to help him accept that he’s a good person deserving to be valued and cared for.”
“Wakatoshi.... Wakatoshi is....” He was smiling, and could not seem to quit fidgeting. Running a hand through his hair, rubbing fingers at his face, scratching at his arms and squeezing his biceps to hug himself. There was a ridiculously fond smile on his face and a sort of smitten look in his eyes that could not be dismissed or denied. When he finally continued, his words were soft and embarrassingly emotional. He was such a wreck when it came to this boy.
“...from the moment I laid eyes on him, I was awestruck. Almost overwhelmed. I looked at this boy my age and thought, ‘He’s going to be something truly great. I just know it.’ Everything about him was... is... just a little bit breathtaking. Sure, he’s not the best when it comes to socializing and he can be pretty awkward at times. He loves plants, and he’s blunt, and stuff can go over his head even with his massive height. But... he tries. He’s always tried, to the best of his ability and then some. He’s got serious motivation and cares for his team like a good captain should. He’s strong, powerful, skilled, incredible, amazing...” He blushed a bit, feeling like a schoolgirl, and dropped his face into a hand. “...and I absolutely love him.”
“I love all of them, and now they’re all going to make fun of me for being such a sap.”
