... man, I just realized how much I'd love to be here next year to see how some of these teams manage. Shiratorizawa's losing almost everyone but their bench and Seijoh's losing Oikawa and Iwaizumi...
[He shakes his head, grinning to himself. Turns out his spin on things is more positive.]
I'd say you guys will have an even easier path to Nationals next year. The options for new captain on both those teams are... dire. [There's the disrespect.]
[Suga chuckles; then, without warning, the smile drops completely from his face and he gives Tsukishima a deadly serious look.]
I want you guys to annihilate Dateko. Every time, as many times as it takes.
Is that better?
[As much as Suga knows that Asahi has always been the architect of his own problems, that team still gets under his skin. Even with the friendlier faces like Koganegawa, even with Aone having turned out to be a gentle yeti. Some first impressions just never fade.]
Okay, maybe sometimes Tsukishima is more than just an objectively good-looking guy. And maybe some of his attractiveness isn't entirely about looks. There's no more denying it after Suga hears him say Senpai with that cocky bite to his voice and finds that he has to busy himself with a long drink of calpico to smother his reaction.
It's just the circumstances, that's all. They've had so many emotionally intimate talks, and Suga's been left with such a profound void in his heart where his hopes and dreams about Daichi used to be - it's all playing with his mind. He's lonely and Tsukishima's the one helping him through. Of course his brain's probably trying to convince his heart that this is a more sensible choice.
But it's not, not by any stretch of the imagination, and still Suga finds it difficult to force back out of his mind now that it's there. How long has it been since he last said something? Does he look strange right now? Is it obvious?]
Which, really, isn't strange. Not with the roller coaster he's been on.
Tsukki begins unwinding another Twizzler. Tries to figure out the movie they've been ignoring. The cast is down to half. Must have been some interesting deaths along the way. He's about to ask about that - Then his phone buzzes.]
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[He shakes his head, grinning to himself. Turns out his spin on things is more positive.]
I'd say you guys will have an even easier path to Nationals next year. The options for new captain on both those teams are... dire. [There's the disrespect.]
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[It is hilarious. Tsukki can't wait to fuck with that guy. Shiratorizawa's even worse, no obvious personalities besides 'Jock.'
Then he sobers.]
But Date Tech's only getting stronger, and who knows what First Year freaks will show up on other teams. Overconfidence is how you lose.
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I've... never been so proud...
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[Tsukki waves a hand. Trying to dismiss such opulent praise, before it actually does go to his head. Last thing he needs.]
What did I just say about crying?!
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I want you guys to annihilate Dateko. Every time, as many times as it takes.
Is that better?
[As much as Suga knows that Asahi has always been the architect of his own problems, that team still gets under his skin. Even with the friendlier faces like Koganegawa, even with Aone having turned out to be a gentle yeti. Some first impressions just never fade.]
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[There it is. One of Sugawara's rare shifts, from cheerful to intent. Eyes iron, voice steel. Tsukki's only caught it a couple of times.
He nods.
Deal.]
By the way? You just asked for something you want. Good job.
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Hey! Praise is my job, you can't just turn the tables like that!!
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Deal with it, Senpai.
[Tsukki bullying other people into honesty and self-care?
THAT wasn't on the year's Bingo card!]
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Okay, maybe sometimes Tsukishima is more than just an objectively good-looking guy. And maybe some of his attractiveness isn't entirely about looks. There's no more denying it after Suga hears him say Senpai with that cocky bite to his voice and finds that he has to busy himself with a long drink of calpico to smother his reaction.
It's just the circumstances, that's all. They've had so many emotionally intimate talks, and Suga's been left with such a profound void in his heart where his hopes and dreams about Daichi used to be - it's all playing with his mind. He's lonely and Tsukishima's the one helping him through. Of course his brain's probably trying to convince his heart that this is a more sensible choice.
But it's not, not by any stretch of the imagination, and still Suga finds it difficult to force back out of his mind now that it's there. How long has it been since he last said something? Does he look strange right now? Is it obvious?]
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Which, really, isn't strange. Not with the roller coaster he's been on.
Tsukki begins unwinding another Twizzler. Tries to figure out the movie they've been ignoring. The cast is down to half. Must have been some interesting deaths along the way. He's about to ask about that - Then his phone buzzes.]
Ah. Yamaguchi's done.
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Oh, great! Cube was kind of a bust anyway, we'll have to put that one back in the list for another time. What should I set up for when he gets here?
[A buffer is exactly what Suga needs to get through the rest of this evening.]
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[It won't take long. Tsukki lets Yamaguchi in, the other boy chattering as they return. Already clearing some of the heavy atmosphere.
" - It was pretty good - Oh! Sugawara-Senpai, thanks so much for letting me come over! Really!"]