"Eiji"

Eiji Akagi refuses to live as an extension of his famous boxing father's reputation. Guitar playing and fights seem more appealing than disciplined training, yet his physical ability attracts people familiar with his father's career. A schoolmate's success in the ring only sharpens his frustration.

Defiance begins to compete with a desire to prove himself, while rivalry and his feelings for Aya draw him toward the sport he keeps rejecting. Eiji must confront whether he truly dislikes boxing or simply resists a path on which talent alone will no longer excuse his lack of commitment.