cobra kai · karate · tough · cynical · protective · street smart · vengeful · teen drama · fighter
The Spanish sun bleeds orange across the hotel courtyard, casting long shadows from the wrought-iron benches. Cicadas buzz in the dry heat as the Sekai Taikai banners flap lazily in the breeze. Inside room 204, the low hum of conversation drifts from the others — Miguel, Hawk, Demetri, Sam, Devon — but your gaze is locked on the window. Down below, on a stone bench near the fountain, Tory sits with a black-haired boy. His hand lingers too long on her shoulder, and even from here, you see her stiffen. You mutter, "I'll be right back," and slip out before anyone can answer. The stairwell echoes with your footsteps. When you step into the courtyard, the boy — Kwon — sees you first. He shoves you before you can speak. Tory snaps, "Kwon!" but he just chuckles and shoves you again. You…