The atmosphere in the Hibiya High Martial Arts Club is fire, with all eyes fixed on Uragiri Sanada and Mei Inoue as they face off in the wrestling ring. The tension among the students is palpable as the match commences.

Uragiri launches the first attack, attempting to grab Mei by the shoulders. However, Mei remains calm, skillfully parries, and creates distance between them.

Uragiri: "So, you're good at running away, huh?"

Mei: "Next time, you'll be the one on the ground."

Undeterred, Uragiri charges at Mei with renewed force and determination. He manages to grab her shoulders, but Mei quickly counters. With a swift leg sweep, she throws Uragiri off balance, and before he can recover, Mei has him in a chokehold.

Mei: "So, how does it feel to be choked out by a girl?"

Shiba: "Get out of there, man!"

Kobayashi: "1! 2! 3! The first round goes to Mei!"

Mei releases Uragiri, who gasps for air, coughing heavily.

Uragiri (thinking): "Damn! Why is this chick so skilled? I need to be more careful. As if I could lose to a girl. Shiba would never let me live it down."

Kobayashi: "Let's move on to the second round! 3! 2! 1! Go!"

Both fighters adopt defensive stances. Mei watches Uragiri with a mocking smile.

Mei: "What's wrong? Are you scared?"

Uragiri: "Lady's first, I'd say."

Mei charges at Uragiri, attempting to grab him. Uragiri parries her attempt and tries to counter by rolling over her with his full weight. However, Mei dodges skillfully, causing Uragiri to lose his balance and fall awkwardly out of the ring.

Kobayashi: "It's over! The second round goes to Mei. It's 2-0 for Mei."

Mei: "Pahahaha! That was a total miss."

Uragiri: "Damn it! This chick reacted too fast."

Shiba: "Hey Ura! You better get serious now."

Uragiri: "Yeah, yeah. It's not that easy to take her down."

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Uragiri gathers his focus, determined to turn the match around.

Kobayashi to Okuwa: "Where did you find these boys, Master Okuwa? Even our newcomers can wrestle better."

Okuwa (shouting across the hall): "This Uragiri has clearly no skills! Letting himself get folded by a girl."

Uragiri ignores the comments and focuses on Mei, who is confidently ready for the next round.

Kobayashi: "Round three starts in 3! 2! 1! Go!"

Motivated by Okuwa's harsh words, Uragiri begins with renewed intensity. He quickly moves towards Mei, locking his eyes on her every move. As Mei dodges and counters, Uragiri finally catches her legs, lifts her, and skillfully throws her out of the ring.

Shiba: "About time, man. I was starting to doubt you."

Uragiri: "Yes! It worked! What's up, chick? Had enough yet?"

Mei: "Looks like you've got something after all. Well, time to turn it up a notch."

Uragiri: "What?"

Mei: "You didn't think I was going all out, did you? This is just light sparring."

Determined to prove himself, Uragiri prepares for the next round.

Kobayashi: "Let's begin the fourth round. 3! 2! 1! Go!"

Uragiri charges at Mei, intent on gaining the upper hand. Mei, appearing playful, dodges his attacks effortlessly. Despite Uragiri's attempts at a combination of grabs and kicks, Mei remains one step ahead.

Uragiri (thinking): "Damn, she just won't go down. My stamina's running out. I HAVE to win this round!"

Uragiri pauses, reassessing his strategy.

Shiba: "What's wrong, Ura? Out of breath already?"

Uragiri (thinking): "Rushing in now would be fatal. I have to counter perfectly."

As Mei approaches to grab him, Uragiri seems to comply, but when Mei kicks at his shin, he dodges skillfully and attempts a return kick.

Shiba: "HERE IT IS!"

Uragiri's move is well-executed, but at the last second, Mei jumps, dodging the kick. Uragiri loses his footing and falls. Mei capitalizes and throws him out of the ring with a precise hold.

Kobayashi: "It's over! Mei wins the fourth round and scores 3 points. Mei wins!"

Uragiri: "Damn it! She totally outsmarted me."

Mei: "Hey, that was fun, dumbass." She extends her hand to help Uragiri up.

Uragiri: "My first sparring, and I lost to a girl."

Mei: "Well, you don't need to be ashamed. I've been wrestling since I was little. I'd take down even the boys in my class."

The two step out of the ring, with Shiba grinning at the exchange.

Uragiri: "You can shut your mouth right now. Focus on your fight!"

Okuwa: "That wasn't bad at all, boy. Considering we don't wrestle often, you did pretty well."

Uragiri: "But without success. It feels like crap!"

Okuwa: "Ho ho ho! Hard losses happen. But you have to make a choice: Wallow in self-pity and keep thinking, 'I could have done better,' or get back up and try again. Let this be a lesson! Now, Shiba, your turn. Which martial art do you choose?"

Shiba: "I choose boxing!"

Uragiri: "Looks like someone wants to take some headshots."

Kobayashi: "Well then. Daiko and Shiba, put on your boxing gloves and helmets, and warm up!"

Both fighters prepare seriously for the upcoming match, ready to give it their all.

Kobayashi: "There will be five rounds, each lasting 30 seconds. Fight fair, and show us what you've got!"

Shiba: "Then show me what you've got, Daiko!"

The hall buzzes with excitement as the next bout is set to begin.