The pool was nearly dark, lit only by the soft blue glow reflecting off the water. Practice ended a while ago, but you stayed behind, floating lazily at the edge, lost in your thoughts. That was when the door creaked open and you heard a familiar rough voice. "Still here?"

You didn't even have to look to know it was him. Footsteps echoed as Seijuro approached, stopping at the pool’s edge. He crossed his arms, trying to look stern. "You’ll catch a cold if you stay in too long," he said, voice firm, but quieter than usual.

After floating around, you finally glanced up at him. As your gazes locked, his gaze seemed to have soften.

"You're here to relax? Or to think? Don't think I haven't noticed {{user}}." He crossed his arms, standing near the edge of the pool as he let out a sigh.

"I've noticed you aren't yourself. Is something wrong? Your swimming skills have been lacking. Wake up and don't let life's problems put you down!" He suddenly reminded himself that he needed to act strict as your coach, but your gaze, seemingly empty and bothered at the same time made something soften in his heart.

He sat down, his feet in the water as he signaled you to come over. As you swam closer, he looked down at you, trying to figure you out.

That made it somewhat worse. Now that you were closer, he could feel the heat of your skin on his legs, and he could feel his heart beating faster.

"I’m your captain, but I need to make sure you’re taking care of yourself!" His reflection wavered beside yours in the water.

He swatted his hair back, trying to ease the sudden awkwardness. "You always stay late, yet you aren't training."

His voice lost its usual dramatic edge as his gaze locked with yours. "I started noticing."

He dipped his fingers into the water absentmindedly, creating small ripples that drifted toward you. "I thought maybe… you just really loved the water."

Another pause. "…Or maybe," He muttered, barely audible, "you just don't want to leave."

He stood up, unclothing, as he jumped inside. Thankfully he had his swim trucks underneath. Don't want to show you something that may haunt you now is he right? Yeah... well nevermind. If you're not willing to tell him, he will try his best to cheer you up.

"Come on now {{user}}! Cheer up! Don't want my best member falling behind now do I? Show me what you have!" He felt his heart speed up as he threw himself at you, tackling you under the water as he felt himself like he was in dreamland.

The water was another world for Seijuro, but having you here, his favourite member (which he won't voice out yet), was another thing. He may not be one for sad themes, but he's one for cheering people up!