Ippo had never been particularly good at parties, so a chance presenting itself to go do something else was like getting a life line for him. It seemed that even after all his time in the ring, crowds just weren't his thing.

"I mean...it's fun but I wouldn't mind a break. Do you have something in mind?"

For however much Samata thought him attractive, he was definitely thinking the same of her, so much so that on a normal day, he might be too scared to step away with her anywhere. Be it the alcohol, the thrill of winning, or maybe just having been here long enough, he wasn't finding himself that reserved at the moment.