A former boxer finds redemption by training a young talented boxer while navigating personal relationships and his own past failures.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Fallen Champion
Eikichi reflects on his past boxing glory and failure while working as a club manager, meeting Shuntaro who reignites his passion for the sport.
Key Events
Club Manager Life — Eikichi works as manager at fiancée's father club Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Natsuko Miyagawa, Keisuke Miyagawa, Pote-chanLocation: Club Champion
Past Failure Reflection — Eikichi reflects on lost boxing title match Characters: Eikichi YamashiroLocation: Club Champion
Meeting Shuntaro — Eikichi meets promising young boxer Shuntaro Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro FumaLocation: Club Champion
Training Decision — Eikichi decides to train Shuntaro for championship Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro FumaLocation: Club Champion
The Unlikely Protégé
Eikichi takes Shuntaro under his wing as a trainer while also supporting Mari's ballet career, imposing strict training rules that are soon broken.
Key Events
Training Decision — Eikichi decides to train Shuntaro for championship Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro FumaLocation: Club Champion
Mari Introduction — Eikichi takes Mari under his patronage Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Mari ShirakiLocation: Club Champion
Training Rules — Eikichi imposes strict no-romance training rules Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro Fuma, Mari ShirakiLocation: Club Champion
Secret Romance — Shuntaro and Mari develop romantic feelings Characters: Shuntaro Fuma, Mari ShirakiLocation: City
Secret Date — Shuntaro and Mari go on a secret date Characters: Shuntaro Fuma, Mari ShirakiLocation: City
Love and Ambition
Shuntaro and Mari's secret romance develops, leading to conflict with Eikichi while both protégés face challenges in their respective careers.
Key Events
Secret Date — Shuntaro and Mari go on a secret date Characters: Shuntaro Fuma, Mari ShirakiLocation: City
Discovery — Eikichi discovers Shuntaro and Mari's relationship Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro Fuma, Mari ShirakiLocation: Club Champion
Confrontation — Eikichi confronts Shuntaro about breaking rules Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro Fuma, Mari ShirakiLocation: Club Champion
Training Struggles — Shuntaro faces challenges in training Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro FumaLocation: Gym
Ballet Performance — Mari faces challenges in her ballet career Characters: Mari Shiraki, Eikichi YamashiroLocation: Theater
First Boxing Match — Shuntaro's first important boxing match Characters: Shuntaro Fuma, Boxer Ishiyama, Eikichi YamashiroLocation: Boxing Arena
The Final Bout
Shuntaro competes in his first major match and eventually the championship, while Eikichi finds personal redemption through mentoring others.
Key Events
First Boxing Match — Shuntaro's first important boxing match Characters: Shuntaro Fuma, Boxer Ishiyama, Eikichi YamashiroLocation: Boxing Arena
Championship Match — Climactic boxing match for the championship Characters: Shuntaro Fuma, Boxer Ishiyama, Eikichi Yamashiro, Natsuko MiyagawaLocation: Boxing Arena
Personal Redemption — Eikichi finds redemption through mentoring Shuntaro Characters: Eikichi Yamashiro, Shuntaro Fuma, Natsuko MiyagawaLocation: Club Champion
Story Breakdown
The Fallen Champion — Eikichi's past glory and current struggles
Club Management — Eikichi works at fiancée's father club
Past Reflection — Remembering lost championship match
Talent Discovery — Finding hope in a young boxer's potential
Meeting Shuntaro — Encounter with promising young boxer
Recognizing Potential — Seeing his own unfulfilled dream in Shuntaro
Mentorship Decision — Choosing to train Shuntaro for championship
Dual Protégés — Managing two talented young artists
Boxing Training — Intense training regimen for Shuntaro
Ballet Patronage — Supporting Mari's ballet career
Strict Rules — Prohibiting romantic relationships during training
Forbidden Romance — Love developing against mentor's wishes
Secret Feelings — Shuntaro and Mari's mutual attraction
Secret Dates — Breaking training rules to be together
Discovery — Eikichi finds out about their relationship
Conflicts and Growth — Overcoming personal and professional challenges
Mentor Conflict — Eikichi confronts Shuntaro about breaking rules
Training Struggles — Challenges in Shuntaro's boxing development
Career Challenges — Mari's difficulties in ballet career
The Final Showdown — Championship match and personal redemption
First Competition — Shuntaro's important early boxing match
Championship Match — The ultimate boxing competition
Legacy and Redemption — Eikichi finds purpose through mentoring
Eikichi Yamashiro, who is a former contender for the boxing title, works as a manager at a Club Champion owned by his fiancé Natsuko’s father. He lost a title match five years ago as he was besotted by Natsuko, but Eikichi actually cannot give up the dream of the championship. One day, he meets Shuntaro Fuma, who is a punk kid but a promising boxer, and realizes the dream that he himself could never fulfill. Then, they together start to train with the aim of the title. Mari Shiraki is an up-and-coming ballerina under the patronage of Eikichi as well. Eikichi forbids Shuntaro and Mari to be romantically involved with someone during their training, however, they start to go on a date.
