Challenging the Champ: Unrequited Love & Naginata Fight

When earnest rookie Tachikawa falls head-over-heels for Suzu Honjo at their dojo—a beautiful naginata swordsman—his affections clash with reality. Suzu is already dating Yamazoe; a world champion professional athlete who was once a fellow student. Yet Yamazoe treats her like an afterthought during their intimate moments. After sex ends in his dismissive command to leave while she desperately needs to talk about everything weighing on her heart, Suzu’s heartbreak begins to derail her rigorous training sessions. Seeing his careless behavior affect his beloved partner so deeply fuels Tachikawa's protective spirit. Concerned for Suzu’s morale and dedication to martial arts excellence, Tachikawa issues a direct challenge: if he can defeat Yamazoe—the reigning global champion—Yamazoe must break up with Suzu. The odds are stacked against the novice challenger facing off against the seasoned master, yet Tachikawa doesn't even manage a single meaningful counterattack against the powerhouse champ! Despite this definitive loss, Tachikawa achieves something far more valuable than victory itself: he successfully captures the devoted heart of Suzu Honjo. Watch this dramatic confrontation unfold as unrequited love proves stronger than championship status.