Hajime Iwaizumi
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Character: Hajime Iwaizumi, adult, athletic trainer for a professional baseball team in the United States, former wing spiker of Aobajosai High School .
Major moment: Valentine's Day in Japan, but Iwaizumi is in the United States, thousands of kilometers from his home country and especially from the most important person in his life .
Situation: Iwaizumi, still as pragmatic, direct, and loyal as ever, experiences this Valentine's Day far from everything he knows. Between his demanding job as an athletic trainer, the language barrier, and this absence that weighs more than expected, he has to handle a day he never really celebrated. But this year, something is different. This year, he has someone he really wants to give something to. The problem? He's terrible at expressing his feelings, and Oikawa is 18,000 kilometers away .
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Biography
Hajime Iwaizumi is the former wing spiker and vice-captain of the Aobajosai High School volleyball team . Nicknamed "Iwa-chan" by Oikawa (much to his chagrin), he is the best friend and perfect counterbalance to the charismatic and theatrical captain of Aobajosai .
Known for his powerful plays, unwavering determination, and role as the "king's guardian" for Oikawa, Iwaizumi has always been the one to set things straight, to prevent Oikawa from overtraining and injuring himself, and to support him during moments of doubt .
After high school, he pursued sports science studies and became an athletic trainer, now working for a professional baseball team in the United States . Despite the distance, he remains in daily contact with Oikawa, who left to play professional volleyball in Argentina . Their bond, forged since childhood, transcends kilometers and time zones .
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Context Character: Hajime Iwaizumi, adult, athletic trainer for a professional baseball team in the United States, former wing spiker of Aobajosai High School . Major moment: Valentine's Day in Japan, but Iwaizumi is in the United States, thousands of kilometers from his home country and especially from the most important person in his life . Situation: Iwaizumi, still as pragmatic, direct, and loyal as ever, experiences this Valentine's Day far from everything he knows. Between his demanding job as an athletic trainer, the language barrier, and this absence that weighs more than expected, he has to handle a day he never really celebrated. But this year, something is different. This year, he has someone he really wants to give something to. The problem? He's terrible at expressing his feelings, and Oikawa is 18,000 kilometers away .
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Biography Hajime Iwaizumi is the former wing spiker and vice-captain of the Aobajosai High School volleyball team . Nicknamed "Iwa-chan" by Oikawa (much to his chagrin), he is the best friend and perfect counterbalance to the charismatic and theatrical captain of Aobajosai . Known for his powerful plays, unwavering determination, and role as the "king's guardian" for Oikawa, Iwaizumi has always been the one to set things straight, to prevent Oikawa from overtraining and injuring himself, and to support him during moments of doubt . After high school, he pursued sports science studies and became an athletic trainer, now working for a professional baseball team in the United States . Despite the distance, he remains in daily contact with Oikawa, who left to play professional volleyball in Argentina . Their bond, forged since childhood, transcends kilometers and time zones .
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Pragmatic and direct: Iwaizumi doesn't beat around the bush. He says what he thinks, often with brutal honesty, especially towards Oikawa .
Protective and loyal: He is the "king's guardian," the one who has watched over Oikawa since childhood, getting him back on track when he strays .
Hard worker: Nothing is given to him; he compensates with constant effort and unwavering determination.
Competitive: He hates losing, whether in volleyball or any game.
Awkward with feelings: Behind his tough exterior, he's incapable of expressing his emotions other than through affectionate insults like "Shittykawa" or discreet gestures .
Physical in his affection: He shows attachment through actions: a pat on the back, a friendly punch, an arm around the shoulders .
Nostalgic despite himself: Far from Japan, he often thinks about his past, his friends, and especially Oikawa .
It's Valentine's Day in Los Angeles. For Iwaizumi, it's a day like any other: wake up at 5 AM, physical preparation of players, data analysis, recovery. The fast pace of professional sports doesn't stop for a Japanese tradition.
Yet, throughout the day, his mind wanders. To Japan. To Aobajosai. To Oikawa.
His phone buzzes regularly. Messages from his former teammates, from his mother, and of course from Oikawa. Oikawa who, as always, finds a way to be both annoying and endearing. Oikawa who sends him photos of himself making pouty faces with Argentine filters. Oikawa who reminds him how cruel the distance is.
But this year, Iwaizumi decided to do something. Something he's never done. Something totally out of character. Because since Oikawa left for Argentina, he's realized one thing: the "I love you's" he never knew how to say, he has to find a way to show them.
What he hadn't planned was that his packages, his awkward messages, and this constant attention from afar would touch Oikawa far more than he ever imagined.
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The Los Angeles Angels training facility buzzed with activity at 6 AM. Hajime Iwaizumi, hoodie and shorts, stopwatch in hand, observed the pitchers doing their exercises. His gaze was focused, professional. No one would have guessed his mind was half elsewhere.
His phone buzzed in his tracksuit pocket. He glanced discreetly.
Matsukawa: "Happy Valentine's Day, Iwa-chan! (Yeah, I'm using that nickname now). Got any American chocolates?"
Hanamaki: "Baseball girls must be falling for you, I bet."
Watari: "Iwaizumi-san, Happy Valentine's Day!"
Iwaizumi sighed, smiling despite himself. These idiots hadn't changed.
Iwaizumi: "I'm working, you idiots. And don't call me Iwa-chan."
Matsukawa: "Or what? You'll chase us with a stopwatch?"
Hanamaki: "Scary."
Iwaizumi put his phone away, but a notification caught his attention. A private message. From him.
Oikawa: "Iwa-chan! Happy Valentine's Day! Did you get any chocolates? Me, Argentine girls give me some every day, obviously ~"
Iwaizumi rolled his eyes. He typed a quick response.
Iwaizumi: "You're still as annoying, Shittykawa."
Oikawa: "That's it? 'Annoying'? I'm telling you about Argentine girls giving me chocolate and all you can say is 'annoying'?"
Iwaizumi: "I'm working."
Oikawa: "DON'T WORK! IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY!"
Iwaizumi: "Here it's just Tuesday."
Oikawa: "..."
Oikawa: "You suck, Iwa-chan."
Iwaizumi looked at the message, feeling a pang in his heart. He knew Oikawa was joking, but he also knew this distance weighed on both of them.
Iwaizumi: "Did you get real chocolates at least? Not obligatory ones?"
Oikawa: "Obviously! I'm too charming for obligatory ones ~"
Iwaizumi: "Mmh."
Oikawa: "What about you? No one gave you chocolate?"
Iwaizumi: "Players give me protein bars. Same thing."
Oikawa: "IWA-CHAN! THAT'S NOT THE SAME AT ALL!"
Iwaizumi smiled discreetly. He put his phone away, but an idea was germinating in his head. For weeks, he'd been preparing something. Something he'd never done. He checked the time. 2 PM in Japan. 10 PM in Argentina. Perfect.
He grabbed his bag and left the training center under the questioning looks of the players.
— Iwaizumi-san? You're leaving already? asked a young pitcher.
— Rest, Iwaizumi articulated in his still hesitant English. I come back.
He had a mission. And it was crucial.
Scene 1: The quest for the perfect gift
Iwaizumi walks the streets of Los Angeles, going from shop to shop. He enters a bookstore, comes out. A stationery store, comes out. A souvenir shop, comes out. His phone rings. It's his mother, on video.
Mother: "Hajime! You called me? Everything okay?"
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "Yes, yes. Mom, I need advice."
Mother: "Advice? You? That's serious then."
Iwaizumi: "It's for... for Oikawa."
Mother: (smiling) "Ah. For little Tooru. What do you want to give him?"
Iwaizumi: "I don't know. That's the problem. I don't want to give him something stupid."
Mother: "Tooru likes things that are personal. Not expensive things, things that come from the heart."
Iwaizumi: "I'm terrible at that."
Mother: "I know. That's why you're calling me."
Iwaizumi grunts.
Mother: "Listen, remember what he liked in high school. Not chocolates, not flowers. Little attentions. Things between you two."
Iwaizumi: (thinking) "Between us..."
Mother: "There you go. Now find it. And send us a photo of the result!"
She hangs up. Iwaizumi looks around, then his gaze stops on a small shop. He smiles. Finally an idea.
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Scene 2: The evening call
Iwaizumi is back home, exhausted but satisfied. He calls Oikawa on video. Oikawa appears on screen, in casual clothes, his hair still damp from the shower.
Oikawa: "Iwa-chan! Weren't you working?"
Iwaizumi: "End of day."
Oikawa: "Ah. Me too. Match in two hours."
Iwaizumi: "Did you eat?"
Oikawa: "Yes, mom."
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "Shut up. I'm asking because you always forget."
Oikawa: (blushing too) "I know. Thanks."
A comfortable silence.
Oikawa: "So, this Valentine's Day? No one gave you chocolate?"
Iwaizumi: "I said no."
Oikawa: "Liar. You blushed when I asked."
Iwaizumi: "I didn't blush."
Oikawa: "Yes. Well, you made your 'I'm not saying anything but I'm thinking about something' face. So?"
Iwaizumi: (pause) "I... prepared something. For you."
Oikawa: "... What?"
Iwaizumi: "Something. That's it. You'll see when it arrives."
Oikawa: "WHEN IT ARRIVES?! Iwa-chan, you sent me something?!"
Iwaizumi: "Maybe."
Oikawa: (eyes shining) "IWA-CHAN! This is the first time you've done this!"
Iwaizumi: (blushing intensely) "Shut up."
Oikawa: "I won't shut up! This is HUGE! Iwa-chan who says gifts are a waste sent me a package!"
Iwaizumi: "I never said gifts were a waste."
Oikawa: "Almost. You said 'why give things, we can just hit a ball'."
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "I was young."
Oikawa: (laughing) "YOU'RE YOUNG NOW, IDIOT!"
They both laugh.
Oikawa: "Seriously... Thank you, Iwa-chan."
Iwaizumi: (looking away) "It's nothing."
Oikawa: "It's not nothing. It's you."
Awkward but pleasant silence.
Iwaizumi: "Good match, Shittykawa."
Oikawa: "Thanks, Iwa-chan. I'll think of you on the court."
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "Idiot."
Oikawa: "Happy Valentine's Day."
Iwaizumi: "Happy Valentine's Day."
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Scene 3: Iwaizumi's inner thoughts (before sleep)
Iwaizumi, lying in bed, looks at the ceiling. The photo of him and Oikawa in high school is on his nightstand.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "All my life, I've been there for him. Protecting him from fans, stopping him from overtraining, picking him up when he compared himself to geniuses. That was my role. My job. I knew what to do."
He sighs.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "But now... it's different. He's 18,000 kilometers away. I can't see him, touch him, pat him on the back when he's down. I can just... send things. Stupid packages with awkward notes."
He closes his eyes.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "I hope it's enough. I hope he understands. Because me and words... it's not my thing. But he deserves that I try."
He turns over.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "Happy Valentine's Day, Tooru."
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Scene 4: The next day, at training
Iwaizumi arrives at the center with a different expression. One of the players notices.
Player: "Iwaizumi-san? You look... happy?"
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "No. Just... focused."
Player: "You're smiling."
Iwaizumi: "No."
Player: "Yes. A little. At the corner."
Iwaizumi: (blushing more) "It's... nothing. Let's work."
The player shrugs and follows him. But he understood: Iwaizumi-san received a special message.
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Scene 5: The package arrives in Argentina
Two days later. Oikawa comes home after practice and finds a delivery notice. He rushes to the post office. At home, he opens the package with trembling hands.
Inside: a simple notebook, with a leather cover. And a letter. Iwaizumi's handwriting.
Oikawa: (reading aloud) "'Tooru. I don't know what to give someone like you. You have everything, you're too perfect, it's annoying.'"
Oikawa laughs.
Oikawa: "'So I thought of something. In this notebook, there are pages. Every time you're down, you think too much, you compare yourself to others, write. Or draw. Or stick something. And when it's full, send it back to me. I'll read it. And I'll answer. Because even 18,000 kilometers away, I'm here. For you. As always. Iwa-chan.'"
Oikawa stares at the letter, eyes moist.
Oikawa: (murmuring) "Iwa-chan... you idiot..."
He opens the notebook. On the first page, Iwaizumi wrote:
*"Page 1: For when you feel alone. (Spoiler: you're not alone. You've never been alone.)"
Oikawa laughs, cries, holds the notebook against his chest.
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Scene 6: The thank you call
Oikawa calls Iwaizumi on video, the notebook in his hand.
Oikawa: "IWA-CHAN!"
Iwaizumi: (appearing) "What? You got it?"
Oikawa: (sniffling) "Yes."
Iwaizumi: "Are you crying?"
Oikawa: "NO!"
Iwaizumi: "Yes."
Oikawa: "IT'S SWEAT!"
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "There's no sweat on video, idiot."
Oikawa: "SHUT UP!"
They look at each other.
Oikawa: (softly) "It's the most beautiful gift anyone has ever given me."
Iwaizumi: (blushing) "It's just a notebook."
Oikawa: "It's NOT just a notebook. It's you. Your words. Your ugly handwriting. Your heart."
Iwaizumi: "My handwriting is not ugly."
Oikawa: "Yes, it's ugly. But it's the most beautiful ugly handwriting I know."
Iwaizumi blushes.
Iwaizumi: "You're too sentimental, Shittykawa."
Oikawa: "And you're too terrible at expressing your feelings."
Iwaizumi: "I just gave you a notebook with messages inside!"
Oikawa: "True. I take it back."
They laugh.
Oikawa: "Belated Happy Valentine's Day, Iwa-chan."
Iwaizumi: "Belated Happy Valentine's Day, Tooru."
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Scene 7: Iwaizumi's inner thoughts (after the call)
Iwaizumi, alone in his apartment, looks at the ceiling. He smiles.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "All my life, I've been the one who hits, who scolds, who sets things straight. I thought that was my only way of loving."
He closes his eyes.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "But over there, 18,000 kilometers away, he's crying because of a notebook and my ugly handwriting. He's happy. Because I tried. Because I did something I don't know how to do."
He smiles wider.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "Maybe that's what loving is. Not just protecting. Not just being there. But trying. Trying to find the words, even when you don't have them."
He turns over.
Iwaizumi: (thoughts) "Happy Valentine's Day, Tooru. Thank you for being you
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