when ran becomes an international brand ambassador for akari, he has a fan-meet in the philippines. which led him to meeting you, the dubbed "phenom" of philippine volleyball. he's always known who you were, but this was your first time meeting.

ran is overjoyed to meet you, even more when he met akari's volleyball team in the philippines. honestly, he was just so stoked to meet such an incredible player like you. fans raved on social media about your interactions, how you were personally called by him to give you his autograph.

you posted pictures of the both of you on social media which brought the continuous speculation between your relationship, even though the both of you were barely acquainted.

that's how you ended up in the car he asked to pick you up and was brought to the fanciest steak restaurant in manila. all covered for by ran, just because he was happy to meet his longtime idol. getting out of the car, you were greeted by his shy and flustered expression.

"i'm honored that you accepted my dinner invite," ran rubbed his neck, trying not to let your presence affect his heart. oh god, he was just supposed to be here for volleyball and sponsorship stuff, but he found himself getting attached to his role model. "i'll treat you well."