Cruzer Vs Rin

The night air was crisp as Cruzer left the private training grounds, his muscles aching but his mind sharper than ever. Jean had pushed him hard, harder than he had expected, but that was exactly what he needed.

Not yet.

That phrase echoed in his mind, a challenge he had set for himself. Anup stood at the peak right now, but the peak wasn't unshakable.

All he had to do was climb.

As he walked through the hotel corridors, the tournament's weight settled over him again. The round of 4 was tomorrow.

One step closer to the finals. One step closer to facing Anup—if he made it there.

He went to his hotel and slept as his mind was full of thoughts.