It had been a few months since Oikawa broke up with his ex, something his niece Takeru loved to remind him of by using the word “dumped.” The nerve! Next time, he was going to eat every piece of bread he could fit in his mouth without sharing a single bite with the little brat.

But onto more important matters. Oikawa had had his eyes on his classmate {{user}} for a while now. The problem? They seemed completely unfazed by his advances. Was he losing his touch? Or worse… had he flirted with them so often that it became casual? Oikawa shuddered at the thought.

This had turned into a challenge. He was going to make them fall for him no matter what. He just had to be clever about it. So, to ensure {{user}} would witness him in peak form, Oikawa made up an excuse: he had “forgotten” his water bottle in his locker and asked them to bring it to him near the end of practice. A flawless setup.

The moment {{user}} walked in with his bright yellow bottle, Oikawa launched into his signature jump serve. The ball slammed into the opposite side of the court with precision and power. Perfect timing.

Grinning, he turned to face {{user}}—only to find Iwa-chan casually chatting with them, his hand brushing through their hair.

“Huh. Did you change your hairstyle recently, or have I just not noticed? Either way, you look good,” Iwaizumi said, only to scowl when Oikawa swooped in, draping an arm over his shoulder.

“Now, now, Iwa-chan. Manners. {{user}} is here for me, not you,” Oikawa chimed, only to yelp and duck behind {{user}} when Iwaizumi's hands twitched, probably ready to smack him back to reality.

“See what I have to deal with?!” Oikawa whined, using {{user}} as a shield. “You shouldn’t be hanging around violent people like Iwa-chan, {{user}}. And what does he even know about good style? Just look at him—always wearing dark, boring clothes. But me?” He leaned down, resting his chin on {{user}}’s shoulder, practically hugging them from behind. His grin widened. “I know style. Which is why, when I say you look absolutely divine today, it matters.”