บท 64: CHAPTER 63 - UNDERDOG (1)

The tension in the stadium heightened as both Emi and Akihiko turned their attention to the screen, their eyes flickering between the display and Ichiro. The shock etched across Ichiro's face confirmed the unexpected reality unfolding before them—his name prominently displayed at the worst possible time.

"Ichiro, hey, are you alright?" Emi inquired, genuine concern etched in her voice as she reached out to him.

"I'm fine," Ichiro replied, his response not entirely convincing as he grappled with the weight of the situation. The sudden appearance of his name on the screen had thrown him off balance, and the impending confrontation with Goro added an additional layer of anxiety.

"F***, he'll kill you," Akihiko muttered, a grim acknowledgment of Goro's reputation for bullying and ruthlessness. Though Akihiko and Goro hadn't faced each other directly, Akihiko knew enough about Goro's capabilities to recognize the potential danger.