drabbles100 challenge; Kawamura-centric
theme # 86: choices
Taka+Ishida; G
Ishida notices Kawamura's expression and laughs.
"It's not that big of a deal, man. We all have to make choices, and I made mine."
Frowning, Kawamura returns his attention to the Gyoukurin Pair's game.
"But…" he says softly, "It must hurt."
Ishida senses that Kawamura isn't talking about his wrist, and is silent for a few minutes.
"I supported my team. I made a name for myself. And I had fun the whole time. That's really all that matters."
"Ishida—!"
Kawamura's exclamation is met with a clear gaze, and he looks down.
"…If you had the chance to play tennis again, would you?"
Ishida doesn't hesitate before nodding firmly.
Kawamura grins and gets to his feet. Ishida blinks up at him, understanding when Kawamura stretches out his right hand. He takes it and, for once, he doesn't feel that sharp twinge of pain.
"Now, there are these exercises I learned at training camp…"