With Pride is Round 1213 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series.
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- Title Page Character(s): Kumi Mashiba, Ippo Makunouchi, Nanako Itagaki, Hiroko Makunouchi
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Nanako mentions that she wished that Ippo became world champion. She knows Ippo could have done it, but she is disappointed with how it all turned out. When Hiroko hears "world", she wonder if Ippo was really that amazing. Ippo doesn't think so, but Nanako does. Hiroko mentions that she never went to see him Box since she doesn't want to see Ippo getting beat up. Nanako thinks Hiroko would have been proud of him since Ippo was so manly. The punches would fall like rain, but he would slip past and fire back with some of his own. Kumi doesn't want to talk about boxing. Nanako wonders what is wrong with talking about what's in the past, but Kumi fears that it will remind Ippo of it and drag him back to it. Ippo mentions that boxing was really important to him, so he doesn't think he can ever forget about it. But right now, he has no regrets and he doesn't have a reason to go back. Ippo claims that he misses somethings about it, and he doesn't feel like he did everything he wanted, since there was a promise he wasn't able to fulfil, showing the new Dempsey Roll to Kamogawa, where it ended up being a lie. However, since Ippo tried his best, he can be sure of himself when he says that he is sorry he couldn't do more and thanks for everything. Ippo mentions that there really wasn't a lot that he was proud of before he started boxing, but he is satisfied with that he's changed thanks to it, and that is why he doesn't have any reason to go back. Ippo asks Hiroko if she thinks he has changed, but she isn't sure. All she can say that she is relieved that he retired, as worrying and waiting wasn't easy to do. For her, it was less about him changing, and more about making it back safe in one piece. She think that Ippo being okay with not being able to box might be a temporary feeling, but if Ippo is able to accept the quiet life for now, she can relax and enjoy this time with no complaints about it. Kumi agrees too. Nanako understands what she is saying since her brother is also a boxer, so she decides to not mention boxing for a while. Kumi is glad Hiroko mentioned that. Kumi realises Ippo was a good boxer, so everyone is sad about what happens where they keep reminiscing about it. However, Kumi thinks that if anyone tries to interrupt Ippo's current peaceful life, she will get rid of them. Ippo comments (while throwing punches) about everyone has stopped eating, and wants everyone to get back to enjoying the dinner, which makes Kumi mad. Wanpo starts barking because someone is at the front door. Shinoda is knocking on the front door. Ippo is surprised by the visit it. Shinoda mention that he needs Ippo to come back to the ring. That makes Kumi angry, and insults him. Shinoda apologises since he didn't know they were having dinner. Ippo asks Shinoda what did he means about returning to the ring, when he already told the gym he's retired. Shinoda starts to explain, but Kumi tries to stop him and starts yelling at him instead. Shinoda apologises again. Ippo tries to calm Kumi down, in order to hear Shinoda out. Shinoda asks Ippo if can come back to the gym and help as a second since they are in need of help.