Ryoma Takeda was once a rising star in the ring, an Interhigh champion, a golden boy with fists of promise. But one bitter loss on his pro debut shattered his confidence. A freak accident soon after stole his leg.

His career vanished. His fiancée left him. And all he had left were reruns of that one damn fight… and a hundred different regrets.

Then, just as he hits rock bottom, fate does the unthinkable. He wakes up ten years in the past, on the very night of his first professional match.

But this time, something’s different.

[System Initialized: Vision Grid Active]
“Your eyes see the truth beneath motion. Use it well.”

Armed with the Vision Grid System, a combat-assist module that turns his visual perception into tactical mastery, Ryoma now has a second chance.

To fix his mistakes.
To chase the career he lost.
To protect the mother he failed.
And to prove to the woman who left… that she let go of someone she’ll never replace.

But boxing isn't just a sport. It's war of bodies, of minds, of hearts.

And Ryoma Takeda is done losing.

Ryoma grins, amused by Kanzaki's current state. He isn't completely drunk, but Ryoma's Vision Grid system already warns him that the alcohol is starting to sink in.


Pupil Response: +0.18s delay (sluggish)


Facial Tension: Reduced (jaw muscles relaxed)


Speech Clarity: Slight slur detected, 11% deviation


Postural Control: Mild imbalance, center of gravity shifted 4° left


Analysis: Subject exhibits early-stage intoxication. Motor precision compromised; inhibition lowered. Cognitive focus reduced, but emotional expression heightened.


Knowing this, any reasonable man would back off and avoid trouble. But Ryoma isn't looking for peace. Trouble is exactly what he wants.


"Excuse me… do I know you?" he asks, narrowing his eyes, playing dumb.


Kanzaki's face twitches. "Don't play dumb with me, kid. Don't act like you don't know who I am."


Chapter 70 - Masks and Memories