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Chapter 49 - Standing His Ground

Aramaki wastes no time. The bell has barely faded when he storms forward, smothering distance before Ryoma can even reach the center.

 

He's done his homework. He knows Ryoma likes to take the first round slow, circling, using his feet to measure. So the plan is simple: don't give him that chance. No air. No rhythm.

 

But the welcome he gets is not what he expected.

 

Dsh!

 

A jab threads past his right guard, snapping against the skin above his eye.

 

Aramaki blinks in surprise.

 

"What the…?"

 

Ryoma isn't circling, isn't bouncing on his toes. He's rooted, standing his ground just a meter off the corner.

 

Left foot braced forward, right foot set behind, heel coiled like a spring as a jab flies again, followed by a sharp straight.

 

Dug, dsh!

 

Both punches meet Aramaki's gloves, but they halt his charge all the same.

 

Aramaki freezes, reassessing the situation.

 

What's this? He looks different tonight.

 

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