The entire Tokyo Dome erupts into deafening cheers as more and more voices merge into a single chant, far louder than the reception Aramaki received before the opening bell.
"A-RA-MA-KI!"
"A-RA-MA-KI!"
Despite the deafening celebration around him, it is the sound of the final bell that finally brings Rikiya Miyamoto back to consciousness.
He slowly opens his eyes to find Coach Okada already at his side, and a slight glance over his shoulder tells him his back is still resting against the ropes.
Seeing the vacant look in Rikiya's eyes, Coach Okada immediately realizes that somewhere during the final exchange, Rikiya had blacked out while still on his feet.
"Rikiya... are you okay?" Coach Okada asks, searching his face with undisguised concern.
Rikiya doesn't answer right away. Still disoriented, he quietly tries to make sense of his surroundings before his gaze finally settles on Aramaki across the ring.
