[I DONT OWN ANY OF THE ART, CREDIT TO THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS]
In a world where a new type of fighting style has arisen- called kimonishé. A class of 14 fight to climb the ladder of coloured belts and enter the national finals, a huge event that is broadcasted worldwide. For everyone to see.
However, not everyone wants to make it that far. Some are happy to stay in the sidelines and cheer on their friends, even if the cheerer might be better at the art. Even if the one person standing in the way of their friends fame is them.
The new kid, Dave, joins with a red belt. The colour choice is interesting because the colours order: white, grey, yellow, green, blue, dark blue, purple, pink, red, brown, black.. Then optional- many people nicknamed this stage 'rainbow', these players stand out because they get a black border around their colour, so a white optional can be recognised as such and not a mere novice.
And of course, he thinks he's 'all the rage'. Then he meets John. A silent mabye cool kid who might not be a straightforward as he seems...