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Kiyoomi is screaming internally. He can’t believe his luck today. First, his alarm clock didn’t go off because its batteries had run out. As a result, he arrived late to practice, which earned him a lot of teasing from Atsumu. And because he had to leave his apartment fast, he forgot his wallet, thus he wasn’t able to show the traffic officer his driving licence, and so, he got his car confiscated. He tried to breathe in and out, stay calm and keep on with his day, but then the worst thing so far on his day happened. After giving the officer his information, he started heading to his apartment. He knew he could shortcut his way through the park two blocks away from his flat. He could almost feel the scalding-hot shower he would be taking once he had crossed the threshold. However, as he kept on fantasising about relaxing, he didn’t notice the lurking beast getting nearer and nearer. Ungracefully, he falls on his butt over the pavement, the beast all over him. The first thing he noticed was that the creature was heavy. It must have weighted around 40 or 50 kilos. The second fact he realised was that it was hairy and fluffy (he would admit that its long, brownish strands feel soft to the touch had it not been harassing him). The third, and by far the most disgusting thing, is that the monster has a really drooling mouth. He can feel its tongue licking all over his face, leaving spit traces all over it. He tried to set himself free from the 40-something kilos beast but to no avail.
“Oh my god. I am so sorry for this. Kira is usually a good girl. I don’t know why she did that.” There is a voice full of concern coming from behind the fur ball. After a few more attempts, the drooling monster is moved away from Kiyoomi, and he is at least set free from some of his suffering. “Are you ok?” The same voice keeps talking, now feeling like it’s nearer to him. However, he is not o.k. He is less than o.k. He has had a HORRIBLE day today, and now he’s just got the cherry on top of all of it. He is lying on the dirty, filthy, grimy floor of a park. He was tackled onto his butt in the middle of a park packed with people. And lastly, his face is full of dog saliva. He has made up his mind already. This is the worst day of his life. He thought that the day Atsumu was recruited to play for the Jackals was the least desirable scenario, but he was so wrong.
When the pro-volleyball player opens his eyes again, he is captivated. At first, he focuses on a pair of eyes, full of worry and apprehension. After a moment, his focal point moves to the mouth that is a bit lower and moving, yet he can’t hear what it is telling him. He tries to concentrate and makes the effort to actually come out of his mind and sit up. Eventually, he does sit up. Now that his mind is clearing, he can see the whole picture. A golden retriever, with better hair than his, is sitting next to a sweet and nice girl. What a contrast. A beast with such character having you as owner.
“Please, say something. If you don’t, you may have a concussion and I’ll need to call an ambulance!!” You say a bit more apprehensive than before.
Now, Kiyoomi is not indifferent to beautiful, young girls. He has a vast and ample number of women following him and thinking that he is the reincarnation of Kami-sama himself. Models, influencers, peers from other teams, actresses, even. However, none of them has had this effect you are having on him. It’s funny, really. On the one hand, he has the unbelievable urge to invite you for coffee. On the other hand, he wants your dog as far away from him as possible. But as it may seem, Kira is your baby. Her hair has been brushed thoroughly, is well-trimmed and shines brighter than Atsumu’s smile when he gets free food from his brother; her nails are cut just as they should, and she is wearing a baby green ribbon that combines with your outfit. Talking about you, he pays a bit more of attention to your appearance. You are a bit sweaty but not excessively. It looks like you are coming back from exercising. Good, he thinks. He likes girls who are active and lead a healthy life. Wait!! Has he just said ´like´?? Oh, man, this is not good, he thinks.
It takes him a good minute to react. People are looking, and he thinks he sees the bright spark of recognition from a group of school girls sitting near while having lunch. And that’s when his self-preservation instincts kick in. Suddenly, he realises that more people are watching, some of them are a second from starting to record this embarrassing moment and sharing it on the internet. He can vividly picture the whole team laughing their asses off when they see the video. So, in a desperate attempt to avoid mass media mortification, he rises up, dusts his clothes a bit and says the most eloquent thing he could think in a moment like this.
“Never again let that hideous creature near me. Ever again.” He then rushes past you and your attempt at a civilised and educated dog, and leaves both of you looking at each other. Kira only snorts, as if offended, and you are left as a fish on land, gasping and restless. Maybe, if you weren’t lost in your own thoughts, you would have seen this weirdly charming stranger’s blushing while taking off.