The dust from the last fight hadn't even settled, but the tension in the air was thick.
Sujin stepped back to the recruits, her breath still a little uneven. Jisoo groaned as she rolled onto her stomach, muttering complaints under her breath. Even after the loss, there was no real frustration in her voice, just determination.
Jin watched the group carefully. They were paying attention now. Before, some of them had been hesitant, even nervous. Now they were watching and learning, and that was good.
"Next fight," Jin said, his voice cutting through the murmurs.
The recruits glanced at each other, and the hesitation crept back in. Some shifted on their feet, unsure if they were ready. Others looked more confident, their hands clenching into fists, itching to test themselves.
Then Kyung-min stepped forward.
"I'll go," he said simply, rolling his shoulders.
