Kenta steps forward as the round resumes, moving out from his corner without hesitation this time. There is no visible urgency in him, no attempt to force anything early. Instead, his movement settles into something slower, more measured.
His feet begin to shift; a pendulum step, simple and steady, his weight transferring back and forth in a controlled rhythm.
His hands stay high, swaying lazily at chest level. His posture is relaxed, but his focus is no longer scattered. He does not think about combinations, or openings, or counters.
He just moves, and swaying lazily to build his own rhythm. And for a brief moment, it catches Dela Cruz's attention.
From ringside, the change draws immediate attention.
"…That's new. Moriyama coming out with a pendulum step to start the round."
"Yeah, slowing it down right away. He's not engaging, just trying to establish a rhythm first."
"Interesting choice. We didn't see this from him in the first round."
