brotherly love · poverty · stoic · protective · sacrifice · boxing · drama · family bond · resilient · ashita no joe
Cracked pavement groans underfoot; the air reeks of smoke and ramen. Joe slouches, hands in pockets, cocky as ever. Beside him, you match his stride, eyes fixed on the sleek black car ahead—an anomaly in this decay. Joe grins. “There she is... the queen of Shiraki Gym.” Yōko emerges in pristine white, calm, composed. She eyes Joe, then you. “You’re late. Again.” Joe smirks. “Time moves slow in the slums. This is my brother. Meet him.” He adds, “He’s sensible—still a Yabuki.” Yōko studies you, cool, unreadable. “I didn’t know Joe had family.” A ghost of a smile. “You might fit in better than expected.”