AWB Chapter 215 Aoki and Kimura
Chapter 215 Aoki and Kimura
Luo Hao and Yingcun each recounted their experiences over the past few years, which moved everyone and filled them with emotion.
As the sun gradually rises, unfamiliar faces step into the Kamogawa Boxing Gym one after another. They are all the fresh blood of the gym.
However, what surprised Luo Hao was that he never saw the three seniors, Itagaki, Aoki and Kimura.
At this time, Yingcun couldn't help but ask: "Hey!
Where did Itagaki, Aoki and Kimura go?
Why don't you come to practice at this time?"
At this time, manager Yagi stepped forward and explained: “Itagaki is currently ranked second in the WBC lightweight world.
He has signed with a new boxing promotion company and is currently receiving special training at the Front Street Gym boxing gym in Philadelphia, USA.
Making the final effort to challenge the boxing champion throne. "
After hearing this, Luo Hao said with envy: "Senior Itagaki is really amazing, so amazing, I am really happy for him!"
Yingcunshou also laughed, "Haha, this little brat is really good, he is almost catching up with my achievements!"
Then, Luo Hao said "Huh" again, "Why haven't Aoki-senpai and Kimura-senpai come yet?
I remember that they both used to come to practice very early.”
When Luo Hao mentioned Aoki and Kimura, everyone's faces became solemn.
Makunouchi Ippo glanced at President Kamogawa and said, "Senior Aoki and Senior Kimura retired last year.
They said that they lacked talent and it would be difficult to make a breakthrough even if they persisted, and as they got older, they felt more bitterness from boxing.
So, after careful consideration, they decided to retire together.
After that, the two of them opened a ramen restaurant in Banqiao called 'Fighting Spirit Ramen'."
After listening to Aoki and Kimura's experiences, Yingcun and Luo Hao couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Luo Hao turned to Yingcun and said, "Senior Yingcun, I think we should go visit Seniors Kimura and Aoki."
Upon hearing this, Makunouchi immediately took out a pen and paper and wrote down the detailed addresses of Aoki and Kimura's ramen shops for Luo Hao and Yingcun.
After expressing their gratitude, the two men stayed in the Kamogawa Boxing Gym for a while before preparing to leave.
Before leaving, the wealthy Luo Hao directly transferred 1000 million yen to President Kamogawa and said sincerely: "President, this is a little gift from me, please accept it."
As Luo Hao and Yingcun drove away slowly, President Kamogawa stood in front of the door, looking at their backs, and finally asked: "When do you two plan to come back?
Make Kamogawa Boxing Gym the world's top one?"
As the roar of the vehicle engine gradually faded away, Yingcun's voice floated in the wind: "Old man, wait!
It won't take long for Luo Hao and I to win back all the gold belts from the four major boxing organizations in the world and hang them in your Kamo River Boxing Gym!"
Itabashi, as one of Tokyo's 23 wards, has many factories in the northern part, so there is a constant flow of people here and the rent of shops is relatively low.
It is in this place full of life that Aoki and Kimura's "Fighting Spirit Ramen" quietly waits for the arrival of every diner.
On that evening, gently embraced by the sunset, Luo Hao and Yingcun went to the northern factory area of Itabashi District, Tokyo.
My heart is filled with deep concern for Mr. Aoki and Mr. Kimura.
This area, once a place where prosperity and dreams intertwined, now seems a bit desolate.
There were few pedestrians on the street, as if even the air had solidified the traces of time.
After getting off the car and asking, Luo Hao learned that many factories had moved away from here and the situation here is not satisfactory now, even a little depressed.
Their destination is a ramen restaurant hidden in this silent place, which is the dream place nurtured by Mr. Aoki and Mr. Kimura with their hard work.
When I pushed open the door, a faint aroma of ramen mixed with a hint of subtle sadness hit me in the face.
The store was empty, with only a few scattered diners, and seemed particularly deserted.
Luo Hao and Yingcun looked at each other. Without saying much, both of them showed their concern about the current situation of the store.
They put on masks tacitly, not wanting their arrival to disturb the tranquility, and even more not wanting to be recognized by Aoki and Kimura, which would add embarrassment and burden.
After sitting down, they ordered two bowls of steaming ramen. It was the familiar taste in their memories, and every bite seemed to evoke the warm times they spent together in the past.
However, this delicious taste now feels a bit heavy.
Because I inadvertently heard the whispers of Aoki and Kimura. They were discussing closing this ramen restaurant that they had poured countless efforts into, in order to alleviate the increasing financial pressure.
At this moment, Luo Hao and Yingcun's hearts were deeply touched.
They knew that this was not just the closure of a ramen restaurant, but also a ruthless compromise between Aoki and Kimura and the passage of time.
After the meal, they did not disturb Aoki and Kimura, but quietly left a check for 500 million yen on the table.
There was a line of small words next to it: "Seniors, if one day you want to continue pursuing your dreams, please come back to Kamogawa Boxing Gym. We have been waiting for you."
Afterwards, Luo Hao and Yingcun gently closed the door and left with mixed feelings.
On the way home, Luo Hao and Yingcun's steps seemed particularly heavy.
In this challenging world, being able to silently support each other and move forward together may be the best thing.
When Aoki and Kimura found the check, their eyes became moist.
They understand that the love and encouragement from the younger generation is more precious than any material help.
It is like a ray of light that penetrates the haze of life, illuminates the way forward, and rekindles their desire and pursuit of their dreams.