𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰 & a half-smile playing on the vice's lips, he ever so elegantly dismisses Oikawa's claim of … jealousy. nonchalantly uncrossing arms from his chest, Sugawara assumes a relaxed stance & allows himself to lock eyes with Aoba Johsai's captain; the glint in his eyes revealing mischief. ❛ If I didn't know any better … I'd say you're overrating yourself, Oikawa. Besides … don't you think jealousy is such an unflattering colour on me ? ❜ the third-year retorts, his words intricately laced with challenge.

𝐎𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚 ( 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭 ) also appears to revel in the banter just as much as Sugawara; something that only deepens the crow's amusement & grin. ❛ Your serves are great and all but … you should know by now that I've got my own tricks ! ❜ & even though there's honesty to that, the words only further escalate the challenge. / eventually, a hand comes to rest on Oikawa's shoulder & Suga lightly pushes him ever so lightly. as he walks away, he waves a hand: ❛ I'll see you on the court ! ❜ leaving behind an air of rivalry & a promise to meet again. ⸻ soon ...