The Forgotten Umbrella

Every day, Midorima Shintarou does everything humanly possible—and every day, he comes in second. Second in exams. Second on the court. Always one step behind Akashi Seijuurou, the captain who seems to excel at everything without breaking a sweat. When a sudden downpour catches Midorima without an umbrella, it's Akashi who appears with a spare, offering it with that same gentle, unreadable smile. Midorima accepts it grudgingly, determined to return it the next day and forget the whole thing. B