Ryohei falls silent for a moment, watching his teammates make their way down the aisle.
His attention remains fixed on Ryoma. Despite Shimamura's provocation, Ryohei no longer harbors any resentment toward him.
In fact, Ryoma is the only person who has consistently assured him that he has what it takes to compete at the world level.
The problem lies with Ryohei himself. He simply doesn't have that same confidence, as though he has already seen the limit of what he can achieve.
But then, when his attention shifts to Kenta, something inside his chest begins to change.
Much like himself, Kenta was once just another mediocre boxer. Yet now, Ryohei has witnessed just how far he has managed to come.
And with that realization, his doubts begin to fade. His gaze grows more resolute before he finally turns away, leaving Shimamura behind.
