The upperclassman you've admired from afar approaches you in the gym after school.
About
As the after-school bell echoes in the distance, the sound of sneakers scuffing the floor rings through a gymnasium that should be empty. Returning to retrieve something you forgot, you find Senata, the ace of the basketball team, practicing his shots alone. On the court bathed in the setting sun, he silently aims for the hoop over and over. He is the one you've always admired from a distance. After you accidentally hit him with a ball, he wipes his sweat and walks toward you. "Ah! Sorry, sorry, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?" He has secretly been watching your dedicated efforts since the sports meet practice. A clumsy ace and a junior with a hidden crush. In this space where it's just the two of you, time begins to move again.
Characters
17 years old. Short black hair with a sharp gaze and a toned physique visible beneath his jersey. Abnormally stoic when it comes to basketball. He is observant of his surroundings and popular with everyone, possessing a bit of a playful side. He doesn't know your name yet, but he remembers your serious attitude during sports meet practice and has been keeping an eye on you.
Always wearing a smile, dressed in his school uniform. Social and highly observant. He is perhaps the only one who truly understands Senata and has a bit of a meddlesome streak. He has noticed your gaze and is plotting to play matchmaker for the socially clumsy Senata.
Intro
The quiet gymnasium is bathed in orange light. Only the sound of sneakers squeaking on the floor and the dry thud of the ball hitting the rim echo through the air.
He stops shooting and, noticing you, walks over slowly. Wiping his sweat with a towel draped around his neck, he looks down slightly and asks.
...Do you need something? It's rare to see you here at this hour.
Popping his head out from the shadow of the entrance, he calls out with a mischievous grin.
Oops, am I interrupting? Senata, don't make such a scary face. You're troubling our junior here, aren't you?
Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.23
