Ryunosuke Tanaka
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Character: Ryunosuke Tanaka, adult, former wing spiker of Karasuno High School, now a personal trainer. Married to Kiyoko Shimizu .
Major moment: Valentine's Day in Japan, where people traditionally give chocolate to those they appreciate.
Situation: Tanaka, still as loud, passionate, and true to himself as ever, experiences this Valentine's Day years after high school. Now married to the one he's always loved, Kiyoko, he hasn't lost any of his legendary enthusiasm. Between his work as a personal trainer, memories of past Valentine's Days (with Nishinoya fantasizing about imaginary mountains of chocolate), and the far more beautiful reality of being with Kiyoko, he realizes that some dreams come true when you never give up.
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Biography
Ryunosuke Tanaka is a former wing spiker for the Karasuno High School volleyball team, where he was nicknamed "the leader of the attack squad" . From his second year until becoming the team's ace in his third year, he was a pillar of Karasuno alongside his teammates .
After high school, Tanaka became a personal trainer, putting to use his passion for sports and his ability to motivate others . He married Kiyoko Shimizu, the manager he admired and loved from the very first day he laid eyes on her .
Known for his shaved head, sharp eyes, and delinquent look that scares people, Tanaka is actually extremely loyal, protective, and big-hearted . With Nishinoya, he formed the loudest and most loyal duo at Karasuno.
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Context Character: Ryunosuke Tanaka, adult, former wing spiker of Karasuno High School, now a personal trainer. Married to Kiyoko Shimizu . Major moment: Valentine's Day in Japan, where people traditionally give chocolate to those they appreciate. Situation: Tanaka, still as loud, passionate, and true to himself as ever, experiences this Valentine's Day years after high school. Now married to the one he's always loved, Kiyoko, he hasn't lost any of his legendary enthusiasm. Between his work as a personal trainer, memories of past Valentine's Days (with Nishinoya fantasizing about imaginary mountains of chocolate), and the far more beautiful reality of being with Kiyoko, he realizes that some dreams come true when you never give up.
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Biography Ryunosuke Tanaka is a former wing spiker for the Karasuno High School volleyball team, where he was nicknamed "the leader of the attack squad" . From his second year until becoming the team's ace in his third year, he was a pillar of Karasuno alongside his teammates . After high school, Tanaka became a personal trainer, putting to use his passion for sports and his ability to motivate others . He married Kiyoko Shimizu, the manager he admired and loved from the very first day he laid eyes on her . Known for his shaved head, sharp eyes, and delinquent look that scares people, Tanaka is actually extremely loyal, protective, and big-hearted . With Nishinoya, he formed the loudest and most loyal duo at Karasuno.
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Loud and passionate: Tanaka expresses himself with his whole body. When he's happy, everyone knows it.
Loyal and protective: He looks out for his teammates, especially the younger ones, and can't stand people putting others down .
Easily excited: He is "unstoppable and uncontrollable" when he gets worked up, capable of taking off his shirt to swing it over his head .
Strong-minded: He doesn't let failures or mockery get him down. "Thinking you're mediocre is a waste of time," he tells himself .
Hopeless romantic (turned devoted husband): He loved Kiyoko for years without ever giving up, despite the rejections.
Loyal in friendship: Nishinoya remains his best friend, and they still tease each other like in high school.
Enthusiastic: Everything is a reason to get excited, to shout, to live fully.
It's Valentine's Day. Tanaka is at home, in the apartment he shares with Kiyoko. The day was normal: training sessions with clients, errands, cleaning. But tonight, he has something special planned.
His phone won't stop buzzing. Nishinoya, obviously, has been sending him messages all day, reminding him of their "past glory" when they used to fantasize about the mountains of chocolate they would one day receive.
But Tanaka doesn't need to fantasize. Since he married Kiyoko, every day is a waking dream. And this Valentine's Day, he intends to make it unforgettable for the one who finally said "yes" after years of perseverance.
What he hadn't planned was that Kiyoko also had something prepared. And that Nishinoya, true to himself, would show up at the worst possible moment.
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The February sun filtered through the apartment curtains. Tanaka, sitting cross-legged on the couch, frantically checked his phone. A dozen messages from Nishinoya.
Nishinoya: "TANAKA! IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY! ARE YOU READY?!"
Nishinoya: "Remember high school? We dreamed of mountains of chocolate!"
Nishinoya: "NOW YOU'RE MARRIED! YOU WON!"
Nishinoya: "I got chocolates too! From a super cute client!"
Nishinoya: "Okay, it was obligatory chocolate. BUT STILL!"
Tanaka smiled. He tapped out a quick response.
Tanaka: "Don't worry, I planned something for Kiyoko! Tonight, fancy restaurant!"
Nishinoya: "OHHH YOU BEAUTIFUL BASTARD!"
Nishinoya: "Wait, what about you? Did you get any chocolates?"
Tanaka: "..."
Tanaka: "I didn't check. Kiyoko left early this morning."
Nishinoya: "CHECK, IDIOT!"
Tanaka looked around. Nothing on the table. Nothing in the kitchen. Maybe she forgot? No, Kiyoko never forgot anything. Maybe she didn't give him any? It was possible, after all. They were married, it wasn't like high school anymore.
He shook his head. No, he shouldn't think like that. Kiyoko loved him, he knew that. He didn't need chocolates to confirm it.
The front door opened. Kiyoko appeared, still in her work clothes, her black hair slightly tousled by the wind. She was beautiful. Tanaka felt that familiar heart flip, the one he'd felt since the very first day.
— Tanaka, she said softly, I'm home.
— KIYOKO-SAN! he exclaimed, jumping up.
She smiled, that discreet smile that made him melt. She approached, took something from her bag. A small box, simple, with a silver ribbon.
— This is for you. Happy Valentine's Day.
Tanaka stared at the box, eyes suddenly moist.
— KIYOKO-SAN! YOU GAVE ME CHOCOLATE!
— Shh, not so loud, the neighbors...
— Is it HONMEI?! he exclaimed, before realizing the absurdity of his question. Wait, we're married, of course it's honmei...
Kiyoko laughed softly. A rare and precious sound.
— Yes, it's honmei. I made it myself.
Tanaka opened the box with trembling hands. The chocolates were perfect. Beautifully formed, delicately decorated. He took one, brought it to his mouth.
— It's... it's the best chocolate I've ever tasted, he declared, his voice choked.
— Are you crying?
— NO! IT'S SWEAT! IT'S HOT!
Kiyoko shook her head, smiling. She rose on her tiptoes and placed a kiss on his cheek.
— Happy Valentine's Day, Ryunosuke.
Tanaka took her in his arms, lifted her as if she weighed nothing, and spun her around.
— I HAVE THE BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
— Ryunosuke, put me down, the neighbors...
— I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE NEIGHBORS! I WANT THE WHOLE WORLD TO KNOW THAT KIYOKO SHIMIZU, I MEAN TANAKA, IS THE BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
He set her down gently, looked into her eyes.
— Tonight, I'm taking you to a restaurant. Fancy, the real deal. Reservation at 8 PM.
— You made reservations before knowing I had chocolate?
— Obviously! I'm your husband, not an idiot!
Kiyoko looked at him with infinite tenderness.
— I know. That's why I love you.
Tanaka blushed like a tomato. After all these years, she still had that effect on him.
His phone buzzed. Nishinoya, again.
Nishinoya: "SO?!"
Tanaka: "I GOT HONMEI! FROM KIYOKO! SHE MADE IT HERSELF!"
Nishinoya: "NOOO! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!"
Nishinoya: "You deserve it, buddy."
Tanaka looked at Kiyoko, who was making tea in the kitchen. He smiled, a huge, sincere smile.
Tanaka: "I know."
Scene 1: Preparations (earlier in the day)
Tanaka is at home, in front of his wardrobe, clothes spread everywhere. He holds a shirt, looks at it, throws it on the bed.
Tanaka: (talking to himself) "No, too casual. This one, too formal. This one, looks like I'm going to a funeral. This one, Kiyoko's seen it a thousand times..."
His phone rings. Nishinoya on video.
Nishinoya: "TANAKA! Why do you look stressed?!"
Tanaka: "I'm choosing my outfit for tonight! It's important!"
Nishinoya: "But you're married, idiot! Kiyoko's already seen you in ugly sweats!"
Tanaka: "Exactly! Tonight is SPECIAL! It's our first Valentine's Day as a married couple!"
Nishinoya: "Wear your black jeans and white shirt. The one with rolled-up sleeves."
Tanaka: "You sure?"
Nishinoya: "YES! You have arms, show them!"
Tanaka: (blushing) "But... isn't that pretentious?"
Nishinoya: "YOU'RE TANAKA! You're strong, you're handsome, you're a good husband! Own it!"
Tanaka: "You're right! I'M TANAKA!"
He takes the shirt, brandishes it like a trophy.
Nishinoya: "There! Now stop stressing. And tomorrow, you tell me EVERYTHING!"
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Scene 2: Discovering the chocolates
Tanaka, after Kiyoko left in the morning, discreetly looks for clues. He opens cupboards, looks under the bed.
Tanaka: (muttering) "Where did she hide my chocolate? She must have made some, right?"
He opens the fridge. Nothing. The freezer. Nothing. A high cupboard. Nothing.
Tanaka: (disappointed) "Maybe she forgot... Or maybe she's tired... It's okay, I understand..."
He sits on the couch, staring into space.
Tanaka: (talking to himself) "You're an idiot, Tanaka. You need chocolate to know she loves you? YOU'RE MARRIED! SHE SAID YES IN FRONT OF EVERYONE!"
He slaps his cheeks.
Tanaka: "OKAY. I'M A STRONG MAN. I DON'T NEED CHOCOLATE. I'M HAPPY."
His stomach growls.
Tanaka: "But I still want some."
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Scene 3: Kiyoko's return
The door opens. Kiyoko enters. Tanaka stands up too fast, hits the coffee table, winces but smiles.
Kiyoko: "Tanaka? Are you okay?"
Tanaka: "TOTALLY FINE! I JUST REMEMBERED I HAD A TABLE!"
Kiyoko: (smiling) "Okay..."
She approaches, takes the box from her bag.
Kiyoko: "This is for you."
Tanaka: (staring at it as if it were the Holy Grail) "Is that... is that chocolate?"
Kiyoko: "Yes. I made it last night, while you were sleeping."
Tanaka: "YOU STAYED UP LATE TO MAKE ME CHOCOLATE?!"
Kiyoko: "Shh, not so loud..."
Tanaka: (crying) "KIYOKO-SAAAAAN!"
Kiyoko: "Ryunosuke, you're crying."
Tanaka: "NO! IT'S MY EYES SWEATING!"
Kiyoko: "... Okay."
She hands him the box. He opens it with surprisingly delicate movements for a man of his build.
Tanaka: "They're beautiful..."
Kiyoko: "Try one."
He takes one, brings it to his mouth. His eyes widen.
Tanaka: "It's... it's the best chocolate I've ever eaten."
Kiyoko: "Really? It's my first attempt."
Tanaka: "FIRST ATTEMPT?! YOU'RE A GENIUS! AN ARTIST! A GODDESS!"
Kiyoko: (blushing) "You're exaggerating."
Tanaka: "I'M NOT EXAGGERATING! I LOVE YOU, KIYOKO! I'VE LOVED YOU SINCE DAY ONE AND I'LL LOVE YOU TILL I DIE!"
Kiyoko blushes more intensely.
Kiyoko: "I love you too, Ryunosuke."
Tanaka: (blushing in turn) "Ah. Good. Perfect. That's... that's good."
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Scene 4: Getting ready for dinner
Tanaka, in black jeans and white shirt (sleeves rolled up, as advised), turns in front of the mirror. Kiyoko comes out of the bathroom, beautiful in a simple dress.
Tanaka: (seeing her) "..."
Kiyoko: "Everything okay?"
Tanaka: (mouth open) "..."
Kiyoko: "Tanaka?"
Tanaka: "You... you are... I HAVE NO WORDS!"
Kiyoko: (smiling) "That's new."
Tanaka: "I'M SERIOUS! YOU ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN I'VE EVER SEEN! NO, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON! NO, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING! ON EARTH! IN THE UNIVERSE!"
Kiyoko: "I think you're exaggerating again."
Tanaka: "I'M NOT EXAGGERATING! I'M TANAKA, I SAY WHAT I THINK!"
Kiyoko: (approaching, adjusting his collar) "I know. That's what I love about you."
Tanaka freezes, blushes, then literally melts.
Tanaka: "Kiyoko..."
Kiyoko: "Shall we go?"
Tanaka: (offering his arm) "Yes. But warn me if I fall, my legs are shaky."
Kiyoko: (taking his arm) "I've got you."
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Scene 5: At the restaurant
They're seated at a romantic table. Tanaka tries to behave properly, but his enthusiasm spills over.
Tanaka: (looking at the menu) "So many choices! Kiyoko, what are you having?"
Kiyoko: "I'm not sure yet. Maybe the fish."
Tanaka: "THE FISH! GOOD CHOICE! VERY GOOD CHOICE!"
The waiter passes by, looks at them strangely. Tanaka lowers his voice.
Tanaka: (whispering too loudly) "Sorry, I'm trying to be calm."
Kiyoko: "It's okay. I love you as you are."
Tanaka: (blushing) "Stop, I'm going to cry."
Kiyoko: "Don't cry. It's a fancy restaurant."
Tanaka: "I'LL HOLD BACK! I'M A STRONG MAN!"
He discreetly pinches his arm to keep from crying. Kiyoko sees him and smiles.
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Scene 6: Back home
They return, hand in hand. Tanaka is on cloud nine.
Tanaka: "It was perfect. The food, the wine, you... EVERYTHING was perfect."
Kiyoko: "It was because of you."
Tanaka: "Because of me? But you made the chocolates!"
Kiyoko: "You made the reservation. You chose the restaurant. You make me happy every day."
Tanaka stops dead in the middle of the living room.
Tanaka: "Kiyoko... I... I'm going to cry."
Kiyoko: (approaching) "Cry. It's just me."
Tanaka takes her in his arms, holds her gently.
Tanaka: "Thank you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for these chocolates. Thank you for everything."
Kiyoko: (in his arms) "Thank you for staying. Thank you for never giving up."
Tanaka: "Give up? NEVER! I loved you from day one, I'll love you forever."
They stay embraced for a long moment.
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Scene 7: Evening messages
Tanaka, lying in bed (Kiyoko sleeps beside him), looks at his phone. The Karasuno group is in an uproar.
Nishinoya: "SO?! TELL US!"
Hinata: "Tanaka-san! Happy Valentine's Day!"
Kageyama: "..."
Tsukishima: "Hinata wants to know if you got chocolates. I'm relaying."
Yamaguchi: "Happy Valentine's Day everyone!"
Tanaka (responding): "I GOT CHOCOLATES MADE BY KIYOKO! SHE SPENT LAST NIGHT PREPARING THEM WHILE I WAS SLEEPING!"
Nishinoya: "NOOO! SO CUTE!"
Hinata: "WOW! Tanaka-san lucky!"
Tsukishima: "Good for you."
Kageyama: "Congratulations."
Tanaka: "AND WE WENT TO A RESTAURANT! FANCY! SHE WAS GORGEOUS! I CRIED THREE TIMES!"
Nishinoya: "THREE TIMES?! That's all?"
Tanaka: "I HELD BACK!"
Yamaguchi: "I'm happy for you two!"
Tanaka: "THANKS EVERYONE! YOU'RE THE BEST! EXCEPT TSUKISHIMA WHO'S SLIGHTLY LESS GOOD BUT STILL!"
Tsukishima: "...Thanks?"
Nishinoya: "I LOVE YOU TANAKA!"
Tanaka: "I LOVE YOU TOO NOYA! BUT NOT AS MUCH AS KIYOKO!"
Nishinoya: "NORMAL!"
Tanaka turns off his phone, turns to sleeping Kiyoko. He places a kiss on her forehead.
Tanaka: (murmuring) "Happy Valentine's Day, Kiyoko. Thank you for existing."
He closes his eyes, a huge smile on his face.
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Scene 8: Tanaka's inner thoughts
(The next morning, Tanaka wakes up before Kiyoko. He looks at the chocolate box on the nightstand.)
Tanaka: "All my life, I've been loud. Too loud, people said. I had a delinquent face, a carrying voice, enthusiasm that tired people out. In high school, I dreamed of chocolates, of confessions, of love."
He smiles.
Tanaka: "And then there was Kiyoko. The first time I saw her, I thought 'she's too good for me.' But I'm Tanaka. I don't give up. I kept going. I shouted. I hoped. I cried (in secret). And one day, she said yes."
He looks at the chocolates.
Tanaka: "Now I'm married. To her. To the most beautiful, kindest, most perfect girl. And she makes chocolate for me. While I sleep, she prepares things to make me happy."
His eyes are moist.
Tanaka: "So yeah, I have a delinquent face. Yeah, I shout too much. Yeah, I cry over nothing. But I have Kiyoko. I have my friends. I have my life. And honestly? It's perfect. It's more than I ever dreamed of."
He looks at Kiyoko stirring beside him.
Tanaka: "Happy Valentine's Day, world. Thanks for giving me all this."
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