Ryoma understands exactly what Ryohei demands of him. At least he hasn't lost his senses. He goes home, gives his exhausted body the rest it needs, only to begin punishing it again afterward.
Just like every other morning, Ryoma sets out with Aramaki for roadwork, except this time he deliberately makes it harder, repeatedly charging up and down the steep embankments along the Tama River instead of staying on the flat riverside path.
By the time they arrive at Nakahara's Gym, Ryoma gives himself no chance to recover. Every break grows shorter, every footwork drill longer.
"Fifteen-minute break," Sera calls out. "Then resistance-band shadow boxing."
Not even ten minutes later, however, Ryoma is already wearing the resistance suit, driving weighted punches through the air while the rest of the gym is still catching its breath.
Aramaki watches him for a moment before calling out, "Hey. Pace yourself. You'll burn out before fight night."
