1.
Telling yourself you're going to be suuuper casual about it this time. Really.
2.
And then having to take a seat when you realize you've adopted, like, fifty-three new children.
3.
When you do finally settle on a fave and you realize he's a third year.
4.
Especially when said third year has limited playing time.
5.
Oh, and then there are the moves on court that defy the laws of gravity.
6.
And then there are the rival teams that you can't help but love, too.
7.
Knowing there can only be one winner.
8.
AND GOD THE CHARACTER INJURIES.
9.
Don't get us started on the endless merchandise, either.
10.
Being a fan of that one character that's always left out of official art or merchandise.
11.
How about actually trying the sport from the anime you just watched?
12.
Binge reading or watching everything at once and catching up - only to switch to reading on a weekly basis.
13.
Not being able to explain why you understand complex sports rules but don't have a favorite team.
14.
Constantly wondering what characters like and do outside of sports.
15.
Getting emotional while listening to the OST in public.
16.
FRANKLY GETTING EMOTIONAL AT EVERYTHING.
Because, maybe, just maybe, it got you hooked at first sight.
But whatever the reason is, just know you're in it for the long haul.
