The hall hasn't settled since the last fight ended. Even as the cleanup crew wipes the canvas and the announcer prepares for the next bout, people keep talking, restless exchanges that bounce around the seats.
Some journalists are still debating the stoppage. Then there's Tanaka and Sato, sitting side by side like they always do, more animated than anyone else in their section.
"Now think about it," Tanaka says, leaning closer, "Ryoma and Ayano used to share the same locker room, right? You think their rivalry started from there?"
Sato nods. "You remember when Ryoma won the East Block Final? Ayano wouldn't let it go—claimed the judges got it wrong."
Tanaka chuckles. "But he took the real MVP in the All Japan Final. So he had the right to talk about it."
"That's only because Ryoma forfeited," Aki chimes in. "Or else, he would've also claimed it again."
Sato smirks. "You are not the only one who thinks that way."
