Ep. 3: Shou delays boxing match for Magic Carat performance to resolve team tension

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Shou gains popularity among female students for his boxing abilities, causing friction with teammates who view his frequent absences as slacking. These tensions escalate until the boxing club captain challenges him to a match to address the growing animosity. However, Shou is summoned by Grandma and Grandpa Nakamori to replace the ill Akira in a Magic Carat show. He negotiates a two-hour delay with the captain, risking his club standing. After the performance, Shou and Mai rush back to school, arriving just in time for the bout. The fight concludes in a tie, leading Shou to commit to more regular practice with the team.