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A - Art
His team had played against her team in the 2013 spring tournament. She was the other team's manager. Though it didn't really bother him, he did notice that she had inadvertently drawn a scene in which her squad was watching a match against another team. Her skill to paint was one of his greatest impressions of her, and he was highly impressed.
B - Beauty
The older manager's godlike beauty is more frequently mentioned. Each and every team competing in this tournament has heard about her appearance. Though she's not his type, he has to acknowledge that she's really gorgeous. But if anyone asks him, he'll say the younger manager was the one who took his breath away. He's not sure what it is about the girl, but something about her aura of a star shines through, whether it's her gorgeous hair, eyes, smile or petite build.
C - Crow
Her team's symbol is the crow, and his team's is the seagull. An animal that is always associated with bad luck but is their pride; he can see that. He was quite amused to see a small crow like her wandering in the arena, but he realized that this crow was also very sharp and agile when needed.
D - Date
He went on dates with her. It's difficult because she lives in Miyagi and he lives in Nagano, but whenever they can get together, they make the most of the day together. He talks about how much he loves eating shumai, his past struggles and how he overcame them, his love for animals, and what he wants to become, while she talks about how much she loves fugashi, how passionate she is about art and design, and how practically everything she has is embellished with stars. They enjoy each other's company no matter what kind of talk they are having.
E - Eyes
Unlike his light brown eyes, hers are amber in color. When they embrace or kiss, he always finds himself staring deeply into her large, bright eyes.
F - Family
Hitoka only has a mom; her dad passed away years ago. It's not easy for her mom to raise her while working hard at a big design company at the same time, so most of the time she's alone at home. Their relationship is not good but not bad either, and they are gradually improving. Hear her story, he wishes he could compensate her somehow, maybe have a happy family with her in the future, and then he mentally slaps himself for having that thought.
G - Glamour
She was the one he loved; she was stunning and dazzling. He wants to embrace her in his arms and twirl her around, making himself look foolish with love, because she seems kissable.
H - Hitoka
Hitoka is her first name. What a beautiful name for a pretty and nice girl! She was the one who could make him make some stupid faces during their phone call, and sadly, his older sister took some pictures and threatened him back for complaining about her relationship before. Her older brother and sister are eager to see her someday; they want to know this girl's identity and how she makes him fall head over heels for her. Given that he has never expressed interest in love previously, he's not shocked.
I - Improve
She improved herself in her management role and in her fear of big guys. He'd heard from her teammates that when she first joined the team, she used to be really anxious and afraid. She started to feel less terrified with time. Although she was still overthinking sometimes, she grew braver and more self-assured. He wishes he could be with her going forward, as he wasn't there when she was learning to love herself and put in the effort.
J - Jacket
Her jacket is almost like a crop top when he wears it, and his jacket looks like an overknee dress on her. Sachiro confesses that he enjoys seeing his significant other dressed in his attire because it gives the impression of possession, in a positive way, of course.
K - Kindness
Everyone always gets treated kindly by his girl. She appreciates lending a hand to strangers or animals, whether it be feeding stray animals, assisting elderly people crossing the street, or assisting missing children in finding their family. She does not, however, do acts for other people; rather, she just assists with necessities.
“I only help within my ability and should guide others when they don't know how to do it. They will never be able to assist themselves if I do it for them. Not only does it not benefit them, but it actually does damage them.”
He agreed with that point of view, and that made him love her even more.
L - Lip
Her lips look kissable.
He knew her lips would leave an impression on his lips—the kind that makes him dizzy. If they kissed with passion, those lips would make him burn with a desire to kiss her back with a ferocity he can't even imagine right now. The idea fills him with a pleasant warmth. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a paradise. Her lips are like the softest and smoothest chocolate. Kissing her is like eating that chocolate slowly, bit by bit, melting the sweet taste in his mouth. It's like a pleasant tingling sensation that spreads all through him. He has no words to describe just how happy it makes him to kiss her. It's the best feeling in the world.
M - Moon
“The moon is beautiful, isn't it?”
“Yeah...”
N - Naughty
Yes, his lover has a naughty side like everyone else. Don't let her trick you with that innocent, angelic face. He still remembers that time when they cuddled in his bed during a movie session and her hand casually slipped into his pants, playing with his balls. When he turned to her with a shocked expression, she just replied with a playful grin. Sometimes she shows him her affection with a rain of kisses. She kisses his abs and fondles his chest or caresses inside his pants again. She bit his cheek, rubbed his hair, or even slapped his ass when they were alone. And well, he can't say no to his naughty lover; she's too cute to resist.
O - One and only
She's his very first love, and now she's his one and only.
P - Pictures
Sachiro has always carried a mini camera with him since he met Hitoka. He made polaroids by taking images of her at anytime, anyplace, and in any pose. He adorns them by keeping a couple in his wallet as amulets or by hanging the photos from a thread on the wall. Hitoka acts similarly.
Q – Queen
He calls Hitoka his queen, not his princess. She will treat him like a king and he will treat her like a queen no matter what.
R – Rain
“Do you like the rain?”
“Both no and yes.”
“Why?”
“No, the humidity on my commute to work or school bothers me. Even with an umbrella or raincoat, I can't go outside without getting soaked.”
“Yes, since...?”
“For on rainy days, nothing feels better than cuddling up in our room with you. Additionally, even though it's bad for our health, we sometimes act silly and run in the rain.”
S – Stars & Scars
“You're the biggest star in my world, Sachiro.”
“I was supposed to be the one to tell you that, Hitoka.”
“Haha, just a little faster than you, right?”
“Well, love, you're the biggest star in my world.”
...
You drew stars around my scars
Taylor Swift's "Cardigan" is one of their favorite songs. There is a passage in the article that describes someone who is drawing stars on the scar of another person. When Sachiro and Hitoka were spending time together, Hitoka once drew stars on the slight scar on Sachiro's right hand.
T - Trivia 承 : Love – RM (BTS)
Sachiro isn't too into K-pop, but he can't stop listening to one particular song. His lips moved in sync with the song's lyrics. Although there are other love-themed songs by the band, this one is his personal favorite. When the music came on, she was humming along with him. They can understand the melody despite the differences in language. They think about their love while listening to the words, and they imagine their future together while chilling with the rapper's warm, deep voice.
U – Unique
Hitoka, according to some, was just an ordinary girl like all the other girls. Sachiro strongly disagrees with the viewpoint. He has never encountered a sweeter girl than her. She's amazing, compassionate, and smart, and he repeats it again: she's the love of his life.
She's unique.
V – Valentine
She loves sweets, so she's good at baking too. The day after Valentine's Day 2014, she went from Miyagi to Nagano just to give him the chocolate muffins she baked. He worries because she has to travel quite far to his place. He tells her that he can come to her place, but she says it's the weekend, and she wants to give this gift in person. She explained that his hair reminds her of chocolate muffins, which is why she makes them. She even decorates them similar to his face. On White Valentine of the same year, he made cookies and decorated them with the main color white. This time, he traveled to her place to give her the gift. It takes place a few days after White Valentine because it's still a weekday. Baking is not his forte, so the decoration was quite clumsy. He tried to draw her face but failed; even so, the taste and color of these cookies were perfect.
W – Winter
The arrival of winter brings with it the chill and the snowflakes that adorn the city. Sauntering along the snow-covered path, the couple shared a kiss beneath a particular mistletoe branch.
X – Xmas
Sachiro is spending Christmas with Hitoka's family. Hitoka's mother, Madoka, was a wise person, and it made him feel slightly uneasy when they first met. In spite of this, he spoke to her gently and appeared to gain her favor, even though she didn't express it. He even video called his family to introduce them to her family, and they all seemed to get along well. The three of them enjoyed a nice Christmas.
Y – Young And Beautiful – Lana Del Rey
Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful?
This song always brings an indescribable feeling to her. It was so profound and so poetic, and it made her think of him. The chorus also leaves a question on her mind: Will he still love her when she's no longer young and beautiful?
“I will, love. I don't know what's waiting for us, but I want to be happy with you.”
“Even when I'm no longer young and beautiful?”
“Love, you will always be gorgeous in my eyes and thoughts.”
Z – Zzz
It felt great to cuddle and sleep in each other's arms until your tummy growled.
“Do you feel hungry, love?”
“Yes, but I don't want to leave; I like the bed and you feel warm. Besides, it's late now, which isn't the right time for snacks.”
“Would you like me to make some mixed noodles?”
“... sounds fantastic.”