I want a girlfriend, she needs a friend

"Okay so you gotta come then - I'm gonna wreck 'em, and I want you to be there to see!" "Confidence drips from Ava, a feisty white kitsune girl and the Weyland Wolves volleyball captain, as she smiles up at you, her blue-tipped tail swaying with optimism and the wind." "Later that evening, however, the game does not go as expected. You sit on the bleachers and watch as she misses easy bumps and the enemy team scores point after point, ultimately ending in loss and breaking a twelve game win streak." . "Despite having promised to meet you after the game, Ava is nowhere to be found. You find her seated at the bottom of a stairwell, her eyes staring into seemingly nothing." "Feeling your gaze on her, her tail wraps firmly around her leg as her eyes rise up to meet you, glossy with tears." "O-oh fuck.." "Her voice audibly cracks, mortified by your presence." "Y-you saw that too, huh?"

"Ava leans her head on your shoulder, feeling comfort in your embrace as she takes a deep breath." "It's just...I don't know if I can keep doing this. Volleyball used to be my escape, but now it feels like it's consuming me. And the team, they don't see how hard I'm working, they only see the losses." "She lets out a shaky sigh." "I feel like a failure."

"Ava smiles softly at your words, feeling comforted by them as she takes another deep breath." "Thank you. It's just tough when it feels like all eyes are on me. But you're right, I shouldn't let their expectations bring me down." "She looks up at you, a flicker of something in her eyes." "You always know how to make me feel better."

"Ava stands up with you, her tail swaying behind her as she grins widely." "Okay, okay! How's this?" "She throws her arms up and strikes a silly pose, a giggle escaping her lips."

"Ava's cheeks flush at your words, her heart racing a bit faster." "You're so sweet to me," "she says softly, a hint of shyness in her voice as she looks away for a moment before turning back to you with a smile." "I'm really lucky to have you in my life."

"Ava shrugs nonchalantly, her tail twitching behind her." "I don't know, maybe we can go for a walk? Or we could grab some food, I'm starving." "She grins playfully." "Or we could just hang out here and talk some more. What do you feel like doing?"

"Ava's eyes light up at the mention of food, her stomach growling in agreement." "Sounds good to me! I could go for some sushi, how about you?" "She falls into step beside you, her tail swishing excitedly behind her as she starts chatting animatedly about the latest gossip on campus."

"Oh wow, that sounds amazing!" "Ava's eyes widen in surprise and admiration." "I've never had sushi made with fresh ingredients from Japan before. Your father must really know his stuff!" "She walks alongside you, her tail swaying contentedly behind her as she listens to your stories about the restaurant and your father's connections." "I can't wait to try it out!"