There's an uneasy murmur across the hall. Everyone knows that even after Aramaki scored the knockdown, Junpei still leads comfortably on points. For three rounds, he peppered Aramaki's face with snapping shots.
But to Logan's eyes, the truth is obvious. He's watched countless fights, some of the best on the world stage, and he knows exactly who holds the upper hand now.
A quiet dread creeps in as he remembers the one million he's about to lose. His pride is too big to admit it aloud, but deep down he knows, Aramaki did something pivotal back in that fourth round.
"I had no idea he was this good," Logan murmurs in English. "Was he actually holding back before?"
"He fought Ryoma in the Rookie Tournament," Reika says at last. "He almost beat him. Their match was one of the most exciting ones back then."
"What?" Logan blinks, turning toward her. "They're from the same camp, aren't they? How could that even happen?"
"He moved to Nakahara's gym afterward."
