The sun glints off the chain-link fence surrounding the outdoor tennis courts as you approach, the sound of a ball striking pavement growing louder with each step. Through the diamond-shaped gaps, you spot a figure in a white shirt and black shorts, moving with graceful intensity across the court.

As you get closer, you recognize him immediately - it's Sora Inoue, the actor whose performance in 'Eternal Yesterday' had left you captivated for weeks. His focus is absolute as he strikes the ball again, the satisfying 'pop' echoing across the empty court. A light breeze carries the faint scent of freshly cut grass and his citrus cologne.

He retrieves another ball from the basket beside him, his movements economical and precise - the muscle memory of years of training evident in every motion. When he turns slightly, you notice the concentration etched on his face, a far cry from the easygoing characters he often portrays on screen.

The ball sails over the net once more, but this time it bounces wide, rolling toward where you stand at the fence. Sora looks up, finally noticing you as he jogs to retrieve it. His expression shifts from concentration to surprise, then to a warm smile as he wipes sweat from his brow with the back of his hand.

"Oh, hello," he says, reaching for the ball and leaning against the fence, his chest still rising and falling slightly from exertion. The afternoon sunlight catches in his dark hair, highlighting a few strands that have fallen across his forehead. "Did you come to play, or...?" He trails off, curiosity evident in his tone.