"Kageyama."

The raven-haired boy blinked once. Twice. Where was he? A quick onceover told him he was sitting by the gym's entrance. The carton of milk he was holding wasn't cold anymore and yet, he was not even able to drink half of it. The sky was dreary, with heavy, gray clouds hovering by.

"Noya senpai. What's wrong?"

His senior folded his arms across his chest. Sharp brown eyes fixed on his junior, he answered, "Nothing. I just wanted to know if you're still here."

"I am."

"Are you sure about that?"

Tobio didn't reply.

"Asahi, Daichi, Suga and Kiyoko called this morning. They were asking about you."

"I see."

"They said you wouldn't answer your phone."

"I left it at home. I jogged earlier."

"Remember to message them later," Yuu advised. "They're worried. It's June, after all."

"I will," Tobio downed the rest of the milk before tossing the empty carton into the nearest bin. It went in smoothly. "Senpai, I'm thinking…"

"Hm?"

"For an idiot as bright as sunshine, isn't it ironic that Shouyou was born during the rainy season?"

Shouyou. Yuu shoved both of his hands into his slacks' pockets. Whenever Tobio said his name, it always carried something intricate: warmth, combined with sadness.

He misses him, is what Yuu concluded.

"It is," he agreed.

"And for someone so young," Tobio carried on. "Isn't it freaking ironic how he's already dead? Hilarious, right?"

"I don't find it hilarious," Yuu snapped. He balled his hands into tight fists, making sure they remained in his pockets. "And neither do you."

A short burst of laughter erupted from Tobio. He then proceeded to cover his face with his hands. "Shoyou ended up like that because of me, right?"

"Kage—"

"It's my fault," he concluded. "No matter how many times I replay that scene in my head, it's my fault, senpai. I swear it is."

"If Hinata were to hear that stupid rambling of yours, he'd have punched you square in the face by now."

"But that's the thing: he isn't here. Senpai, I won't do anything stupid again, so please, leave me alone for now. Please."

Yuu hesitated, but seeing Tobio wouldn't budge, he gave his junior's hair a quick tousle before retreating back to their school's main building. It was silent at first, but the rain began to pour steadily, creating a calming rhythm against the tin roof of the covered walk. The sky faintly rumbled, and the smell of earth began to rise from the ground.

Tobio tasted something salty, but he sat still, listening to the rain and thunder.