Since that day, Ryoma barely speaks. He goes through every session as usual, but somehow, his silence changes the entire camp. Sessions that used to be filled with coaches arguing back and forth with fighters now become strangely efficient.
Everyone is more focused, more disciplined, and more willing to follow corrections. The problem is that Ronin's gym no longer feels like Ronin's gym.
Even sparring becomes strangely serious. When Okabe and Aramaki step into the ring, they exchange punches without a single joke or unnecessary remark.
The only voices cutting through the silence are Sera and Nakahara from the outside, occasionally calling out instructions.
"Hands up, Okabe!"
"Don't follow his rhythm. Make him adjust!"
"Aramaki, stop chasing. Cut the angle!"
Nobody says it out loud, but everyone notices. The camp has become quieter, and somehow, that is more intimidating than anyone expected.
