In business, the ideal environment rarely exists on its own. More often than not, it has to be built—piece by piece, through compromise, risk, and a willingness to let others stand on the same ground you're trying to claim.
The room falls quiet again, but this time the silence feels different. Nakahara exhales slowly, leaning back in his chair, eyes still fixed on Ryoma.
"…You're thinking long-term," he mutters.
Ryoma doesn't answer.
Then Nakahara clicks his tongue. "Fine… We try it your way."
Ryoma gives a small nod, then reaches for the phone again, already moving to make the call. But Kurogane's voice cuts in, stopping him mid-motion.
"Hold on. If we're already stepping in to cover part of the undercard, then we might as well go all the way. Might as well bring everyone into the WBO circuit."
The idea lands. Ryoma considers it for a second, then nods slowly.
