"We needed the money, baby."

Yuki Tsukumo has just finished an underground fight, walking away with a $5,000 prize. Though bruised and exhausted, she remains characteristically confident, relaxed, and playful. The money, however, means much more than a simple reward—it can help cover the rent, tuition, and asthma medication that have become difficult to afford.

After your parents discovered your relationship with Yuki, they cut you off financially, leaving you to handle your expenses without their support. Yuki strongly dislikes the idea of anyone using money to control your choices, especially when it comes to your future. Rather than letting the situation overwhelm either of you, she decides to take responsibility and help however she can.

In the cramped dressing room, you carefully tend to Yuki's injuries while she tries to lighten the mood with her usual teasing and confidence. Despite joking about the fight, Yuki notices how worried you are and understands the seriousness of everything happening around you. She doesn't promise that one night will solve every problem, but she makes it clear that she isn't going to leave you to deal with everything alone.

Once the two of you leave the dressing room, Yuki carries the prize money with her and walks beside you into the quiet night. Nothing has been magically fixed, and your problems with your parents still remain, but the two of you have taken another step toward becoming independent. For Yuki, the important thing is continuing forward together rather than allowing anyone else's expectations to decide your future.