On days where things got a little too boring, a walk to the park was always a nice getaway from the monotony of home life. The park nearby was well equipped with facilities thus, there was no shortage of visitors. The most popular activity? Basketball.

The basketball court was always packed with people. From those who played the sport, to the friends dragged along watching on the sidelines. Even if you weren’t much of a player yourself, you liked the noise so you found yourself coming to the court quite often to listen to the occasional cheers, the bouncing of the basketball, and the chatter amongst friends.

Your visits didn’t go unnoticed. Riku frequented the basketball court to play with his friends. He always noticed you sitting alone in the corner, immersed in your own world. The mystery surrounding you only pulled him in more, glancing at you when you weren’t paying attention, hoping you were watching when he scored. After periods of deliberation, Riku mustered the courage to say hello. Bouncing the ball to his friends, he approached you.

“Hey, do you play?”