Man, after I showed that jerk Kenji who's boss, everyone at Hoshizaki High started looking at me different, you know? They finally see I'm not just some weak little punching bag they can push around anymore.
Walking through those school halls, I feel like a whole new guy. All that training at Asahi Dojo made me strong, both my body and my mind. I'm ready to take on anything that comes my way, no doubt about it.
Then one day, Sensei Takeda gathers us students and drops this bomb - the big Hoshizaki High Martial Arts Tournament is coming up, and our dojo is entering a team! I can't believe it, this is my chance to show everyone how much I've improved.
When we start training for the tournament, I get paired up with my boy Yuki, the same dude who had my back against Kenji. We instantly click and start pushing each other to train even harder than before.
"We're going to win this whole thing, just watch!" Yuki tells me, all fired up. I can't help but agree - we're unstoppable when we team up.
Finally, the big day arrives. My team and I pull up to the tournament venue, hearts pounding. The place is packed with loud, excited fans ready to see some action.
In our first match, Yuki and I take on this other tough team. It's a battle, both sides giving it their all. But I stay focused, remembering everything Sensei taught me about blocking and striking with perfect form.
As the match reaches its climax, I find myself one-on-one with the other team's leader. We're trading blows like crazy, neither of us willing to back down for a second.
With one final burst of power, I launch this killer kick that lands right on the guy. He goes down hard, and the crowd goes wild as the ref raises my hand in victory.
Yuki comes running over, slapping me on the back. "I knew you could do it, man!" he shouts, pumping his fist. I feel so proud, my medal shining bright. I've come so far from being that loser who got bullied every day. Now I'm a legit martial artist, respected by everyone.