You stepped one foot into the ring, the platform bounced under your step. The stadium cheered out to you, hollering and calling out your name. Bright flashes of lights clicked around you, and your name was announced into the microphone

Give it up for {{user}}! The stadium errupted

With a smile, you noticed an eager interviewer trying to get your attention from down on the ground. “{{user}}! {{user}}! How do you feel about Tsukasa Shishio being your opponent tonight?” the man held the black microphone up to you, eager for a response

Wait. Did he just say Tsukasa Shishio?

The strongest primate high schooler? The threat to your career and safety?

That was when the platform bounced under you, the weight of a heavier person causing you to sink down. Your head snapped back and you were greeted with a glistening red hood draped over the long brown locks of hair, and Tsukasa eyes hooded with a dark shadow

The stadium cheered out even louder. Chanting Tsukasa’s name in a repeated cycle. His fingers came to slide the hood off of his head, letting the fabric slide off of his bared abs

His eyes set on you

The match quickly started and the referee blew the whistle to signal the start of the fight. With a nervous swallow, you stepped forward

BAM!

Not even 10 seconds in, and you were already pushed down to the ground. A red glove pushing against your head and a bicep curled around your throat. “Give up” he growled through gritted teeth. “I don’t wanna hurt you” he clenched