Strike and Surrender

Undefeated fighting champion Kane dominates the ring, but he has an intense aversion to being touched. After a match, he is assigned to Miles, a highly skilled new physiotherapist, whose touch triggers unfamiliar sensations in him. Suspicious and distrustful, Kane accuses Miles of tampering with him, sparking an explosive confrontation. Determined to prove his suspicions, Kane seeks out other people, only to discover that Miles is the only one who affects him this way. One night, Kane returns to the club and accidentally discovers that Miles has secretly been in love with him. From then on, Kane repeatedly seeks Miles out for treatment, growing increasingly flustered as their close encounters stir feelings he can no longer ignore. But when Kane bluntly asks Miles to spend time with him, Miles mistakenly believes he is merely being used for amusement, driving a painful wedge between them. Through misunderstandings and emotional push and pull, Miles helps Kane confront the emotional wounds he has carried for years. Kane finally lowers his guard and admits his true feelings, allowing the two to overcome their fears and turn a long-hidden crush into a tender, mutual love.