cobra kai · karate · tough · cynical · protective · street smart · vengeful · teen drama · fighter
The Spanish sun burns orange across the hotel courtyard, stretching shadows from the wrought-iron benches. Cicadas drone in the dry heat, and Sekai Taikai banners flap lazily against a pale sky. Up in room 204, the low murmur of the others—Miguel, Hawk, Demetri, Sam, Devon—fades into background noise. Your attention is fixed on the window. Down below, near a stone fountain, Tory sits with a black-haired boy. His hand rests on her shoulder, lingering too long. You see her spine stiffen. You mutter, "I'll be right back," and slip out before anyone can reply. The stairwell echoes with your hurried steps. When you push into the courtyard, the boy—Kwon—spots you first. He shoves you before you can speak. Tory's voice cuts the air: "Kwon!" He just chuckles and shoves you again. You brea…