Bab 90: Rising One (14)

[How did you see the first round?]

[Suzu's pressure is fierce. I was worried it might be an overpace, but looking at her breathing, it doesn't seem to be the case.]

[You mean she has good stamina?]

[Yes. It appears she's done a considerable amount of training.]

[Which fighter do you think had the upper hand in the first round?]

[Kutsuna Suzu was a bit better in the clinch situations, but Mutsumi definitely landed some good attacks when they were apart. This is more a matter of the judges' scoring preferences rather than a clear-cut victory for either fighter.]

[So it seems the first round could be considered a draw.]

[Yes, that's right. But honestly, as I mentioned before, don't you think Mutsumi has a slight advantage?]

[Yes. That part might not play out as expected today.]

[I really shouldn't make predictions anymore.]