Taking a deep breath, Y/n decided to be honest with Rin. "Osamu is my ex-boyfriend," she confessed, watching Rin's reaction closely.
Rin's eyes widened slightly, a mix of surprise and realization flickering across his face.
"I should clarify though," Y/n continued, her voice sincere, "right now, Osamu is just a friend. we've moved on from that part of our lives. it's you who I care about and want to be friends with."
As Y/n's sincerity resonated in the air, Rin felt a pang of remorse for his distant behavior. "I'm sorry Y/n, I shouldn't have acted that way" he admitted, a sense of regret in his expression.
Y/n, ever understanding, offered a reassuring smile. "It's okay Rin, we all have our moments, I'm just glad we could talk about it, friends right?" she said, extending an olive branch of forgiveness.
Despite Y/n's reassurance and efforts to maintain a friendly atmosphere, Rin couldn't shake the weight of his own feelings.
A sense of unease settled within him as he realized that Y/n saw Osamu as just a friend while he harbored deeper emotions for her.
Rin, grappling with his own emotions, murmured, "Yeah, friends," but the word carried a weight of unspoken sentiments.
The bell rang, signaling the end of the lunch break. Y/n, caught in the midst of complex emotions with Rin, was startled when Kumi rushed over. "Y/n! Where were you? I was left alone with these guys," she exclaimed, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
As the final bell rang, signaling the end of classes, Y/n and Kumi prepared for their next endeavor: weight training. The usual volleyball practice had been swapped for a session in the gym, where they would focus on building strength and conditioning.
The girls gathered their gear, exchanging knowing glances as they anticipated the challenges of the upcoming workout.
To their surprise, as Y/n and Kumi entered the gym for weight training, they found not only their fellow volleyball players but also the soccer team members gearing up for the same session.
The volleyball players couldn't hide their excitement upon seeing the soccer team members joining them for the weight training session. Their enthusiasm bubbled over, and a chorus of excited whispers.
As the joint weight training session kicked off, the volleyball players geared up for a challenging leg day as for the soccer players for an upper body training. The gym echoed with the clatter of weights and the determined hum of conversations as everyone prepared to focus on strengthening their bodies.
Y/n and Kumi, being good workout buddies, decided to spot each other during the leg day session. As Kumi geared up for her squats, Y/n stood ready to assist and provide support.
With determination in her eyes, Kumi started her squats. However, after completing just two, the intensity of the workout began to take its toll.
Y/n offered encouraging words as Kumi pushed through the burn. "You've got this, Kumi! Just a few more," she cheered.
Despite the struggle, Kumi persevered, completing her set with a mix of relief and exhaustion.
Switching roles, Y/n took her turn for squats while Kumi sat on the ground, cheering on her friend. As Y/n powered through her set, Shidou, who just finished his own exercises nearby.
Impressed by the determination of the girls, he decided to approach them.
With a flirty smile, Shidou joined the cheering section. "I didn't know you were this strong Y/n, those legs are definitely something" he complimented as he couldn't help but also compliment her legs.
Y/n, although slightly caught off guard by the compliment, thanked him with a nod and a smile.
As Y/n caught her breath after finishing the set of squats, Kumi, still seated on the ground, couldn't help but express her admiration. "Y/n seriously, your figure is goals! All that hard work at the gym is paying off." Kumi praised, her eyes filled with genuine admiration for her friend's dedication to fitness.
YIn, grateful for the encouragement, grinned and playfully nudged Kumi.
Shidou joined in with a nod. "Absolutely, Kumi's right, your figure is on point, it's clear you've been putting in the work," he added.
While Shidou was engaging in friendly banter with Y/n and Kumi, Rin, who had been focused on his own workout, couldn't help but notice the distraction.
With a hint of irritation, he raised his voice, calling out to Shidou, "Hey, Shidou! Quit chatting and get back here for the next set of exercises."
Shidou, realizing he needed to refocus, chuckled and waved at the girls before returning to his workout area.
As Shidou returned to his workout area, he couldn't resist adding a playful tease directed at Rin. "Rin, my man, got a bit jealous there, huh? It's just friendly banter," Shidou quipped, a mischievous grin playing on his face.
Rin simply rolled his eyes and continued with his exercises.
As the girls finished their workout, they observed the boys still deep in their workout, Y/n and Kumi shared a glance, and a mischievous smile played on their faces. Feeling a sense of camaraderie, they decided to approach the guys who seemed to be suffering through their exercises.
With a mix of empathy and teasing, Kumi said, "Need a hand, gentlemen? or perhaps some motivation? we finished our set already, so we thought we'd check on the poor souls still at it."
Seeing the opportunity for some good-natured banter, Reo approached Kumi with a grin.
"Kumi, mind lending me some of that motivation? I could use a boost to get through the rest of these sets," he said, his tone playful.
Kumi, caught off guard but flattered, blushed slightly at the unexpected request. "Sure, Reo, let's power through this together," she replied, accepting the role of motivator.
With Kumi now occupied with motivating Reo, Nagi seized the opportunity to stand beside Y/n, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Hey Y/n, want to witness a pull up masterclass? I'lI show you how it's done," he declared, flexing his muscles with a confident grin.
Y/n, amused by Nagi's enthusiasm, laughed and agreed, "Sure Nagi, impress me with those pull ups."
Nagi, determined to impress, embarked on his pull up showcase.
However, as he reached the 26th pull-up, fatigue took its toll, and he found himself unable to continue. Gasping for breath, he reluctantly admitted defeat, lowering himself to the ground.
YIn, teasingly, couldn't resist poking fun at his earlier ambitious claim. "Looks like someone overestimated their pull up prowess, you said you'd do like 35, Nagi," she teased, a playful smirk on her face.
Rin, noticing Nagi's partial defeat, with a smirk, he approached the duo. "Nagi, I expected better. Y/n, did you witness this performance?" he laughed, making fun at Nagi.
Nagi, not one to back down, challenged Rin with a determined glint in his eyes. "Alright, Rin, let's see you make 35 pull ups then," he retorted, inviting Rin to prove his own strength.
With a confident grin, Rin accepted Nagi's challenge. "35 pull ups? Piece of cake," he declared, ready to showcase his strength.
The challenge provided the perfect opportunity to impress Y/n, who observed the unfolding exchange with amusement.
Rin powered through the pull ups with impressive ease, reaching the target of 35 effortlessly. Y/n, genuinely impressed, couldn't help but express her amazement. "Wow Rin, that was incredible! I've never been able to do even one pull up," she admitted, a hint of admiration in her voice.
Rin, catching his breath, smirked playfully. "Maybe I should give you some pointers sometime, it's all about technique," .
Intrigued by the idea of learning from Rin, Y/n decided to take him up on the offer. "Alright, teach me the secrets of the perfect pull up, Rin," she playfully responded, a determined glint in her eyes.
Rin patiently guided Y/n through the pull up techniques, offering tips and encouragement. As Y/n attempted the exercise, she managed to complete three in a row, however, on the fourth attempt, Y/n found herself struggling to lift herself up.
Quick to lend a helping hand, Rin positioned himself behind her and gently placed his hands on the sides of her hips, providing the support she needed to complete the pull up.
Feeling Rin's hands on her hips for support, Y/n couldn't help but feel a sudden warmth spreading across her cheeks.
"Thanks, Rin," she said, her voice carrying a hint of bashfulness.
As Y/n caught her breath after the pull up attempts, Rin, ever observant, noticed the beads of sweat forming on her forehead. With a gentle and caring gesture, he reached out and wiped away the perspiration with his thumb.
"You did a great job Y/n, it's all part of the workout," he complimented, his tone encouraging and supportive.
In the midst of the quiet moment between Y/n and Rin, their eyes locked in a subtle exchange, Nagi decided to interject.
"Hey, lovebirds, I'm still here, you know?"