Ryohei looks annoyed, but Ryoma's words ignite a spark. He's done the same drill, so why shouldn't he try it?
As the spar resumes, Ryohei's steps shift, lighter and smoother. It's not quite the Soviet style, but more his own version. He's no longer just running or charging, but weaving in and out, hitting and slipping.
The fight becomes livelier, as both fighters begin using the entire space available to them, and more lefts clashed and entangled.
Then Ryoma stops, his face slightly twitches.
"His footwork suddenly becomes annoying."
He feels an increase of difficulty in catching Ryohei now.
Because Ryohei isn't just running away. He throws in his jabs often while sliding in and out, mixed with a few cross, and hooks, just to break his momentum.
Ryohei isn't just running anymore. He peppers jabs while sliding in and out, mixing in quick crosses and hooks to break his rhythm.
