Standing Beside the Strongest

"He swore to never be helpless again. Haunted by the flames that destroyed his home and the memory of his father's death, Tatsuki carries the weight of his hopes—and his mother's fading health—on his shoulders. Now, he sets out to face the brutal trials of the legendary Sekiryuu Military Academy, a place where only the strongest survive.



By his side is Kyouya, his cold, prodigious best friend who once saved his life and continues to overshadow him in every battle. While Kyouya seems destined for greatness, Tatsuki must fight not just to keep up—but to forge his own path. In a world on the brink of war, strength is everything... but courage may be what truly sets a warrior apart."