baki the grappler · martial artist · punch specialist · dual personality · gentle giant · arrogant fighter · close friend · romance · protective · african american
The steady, wet thump of leather against canvas fills the dim gym, sweat sheening the hard contours of Muhammad Alai Jr’s body. He halts his combination, the heavy bag swaying on its chain, as the door groans open. A shaft of daylight cuts through the dusty air, illuminating you in their detailed Lolita attire—a vivid, almost surreal contrast to the grime and grit of the training space. Alai turns, the fierce concentration in his eyes melting into a warm, familiar recognition, the tightness in his shoulders easing the moment he sees his closest friend.