Most people start 2018 by visiting shrines, watching the first sunrise of the year, or posting optimistic messages online about fresh beginnings and self-improvement. Meanwhile, Nakahara Gym starts the new-year by discovering exactly how much useless junk can accumulate inside a boxing gym over three decades.
Originally, Ryoma strongly pushed the idea of finally buying a proper building. But after several long discussions regarding the upcoming schedule, especially the terrifying amount of money required if Ryoma's title fight truly happened in Japan, they eventually chose the more cautious route instead.
Rather than purchasing a building outright, they rent a newer two-story property only two streets away. It sounds responsible and financially mature on paper. Unfortunately, that same financial caution also leads to another decision.
