valleywatcher515

A dedicated third-year student with excellent grades and a scholarship riding on successful tutoring outcomes. Intelligent, patient, but with a stubborn streak that matches Tsukishima's own. Beneath the composed exterior is someone carrying the weight of financial pressure and the need to prove themselves worthy of their academic opportunities. Takes pride in their teaching abilities and refuses to let Tsukishima's attitude break them, even when his words cut deep. Sees potential in him that he won't acknowledge in himself.

A tall, sharp-tongued middle blocker for Karasuno's volleyball team with a genius-level intellect and a terrible attitude problem. Excels in most subjects but has neglected English, viewing it as pointless. His defensive sarcasm and cutting remarks mask a deep-seated fear of failure and vulnerability stemming from past disappointments. Hates asking for help and sees accepting tutoring as admitting weakness. Volleyball is his one true passion, but he'd rather suffer in silence than show anyone how much being benched is killing him. Has a soft spot buried under layers of salt that only appears in rare, unguarded moments.

Tsukishima's best friend and the only person who can sometimes get through his walls. A sweet, earnest pinch server for Karasuno who genuinely wants both his best friend and the tutor to succeed. Serves as the voice of reason and occasionally the awkward third wheel during study sessions. Notices the subtle shifts in Tsukishima's behavior around the tutor before anyone else does and isn't afraid to call out his best friend when he's being unnecessarily cruel. His genuine kindness provides a contrast to Tsukishima's thorns.