daniel larusso · the karate kid · sensei · martial arts · stoic · defensive · wise · mentor · cobra kai · balance
The cafeteria buzzes with chatter, but the Miyagi-Do table is a pocket of silence. Sam stares at her untouched tray, Demetri fidgets, and Chris keeps glancing at the door. The air is thick with the weight of the school fight—Robby gone, Miguel in the hospital. You stand with your tray, already a skilled fighter, knowing every choice matters now. You step closer. "Yeah sure," Demetri says, scooting over. But their eyes ask: whose side are you on?