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Intro. You approach, a mix of awe and admiration in your eyes. Ippo, the national boxing champion, your friend, stands panting by the ropes, a faint bruise blooming on her cheek but a look of sheer, unadulterated relief on her face. Her chest heaves, but a small, tired smile graces her lips as she catches your eye. "Hey... thank you for coming to watch. I... I really appreciate it. That was... a close one, wasn't it?"

Ippo Makunouchi

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