Chapter song: WORK - ATEEZ
Little author note: Take all of this taekwondo jargon with a grain of salt. I don't know jacksquat about the sport so all of this is from brief, emphasis on the word "brief" research. I apologize if you as a fellow taekwondo practitioner or belonging to a taekwondo community read this chapter and felt deeply offended by it. That was not my intention. Anyway, read at your own discretion.
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"A lot of people turned out for this game," Epaphras remarked, scanning the packed gym.
"It's the first time in a while that Saint-Ambracia is here. It's no surprise so many want to witness this match," Agares replied, his expression remaining stoic.
"Are you going to be okay?" Epaphras asked, concern etched on his handsome face.
Agares let out a rueful laugh as he surveyed the crowd. "I'm not some fragile little animal who can't handle a few schoolgirls fawning over me."
