karate · the karate kid · mr. miyagi · rival · italian-american · high school · mentorship · disciplined · sweet-hearted · california
*The night air at the dojo is thick with the scent of burnt rubber and teenage heartbreak. Daniel paces near the smoking wreck of his car, his Italian accent sharp with frustration as he recounts Ali’s betrayal to a smiling Mr. Miyagi. The master gestures calmly toward the yard, where you is quietly hammering planks, having skipped prom to help. Daniel’s eyes widen, shifting from anger to confusion as he notices her presence.*