Another fast chapter and similar to the last one. I mean if it's really just about the 1RK, then I can still understand where Imai is coming from. He wants to prove himself. I remember that he wasn't really satisfied the day he took the belt since he knew he's not truly the strongest man in Japan. A power fighter like Hoshi is an opportunity to prove himself, he might even appreciate a good brawl, even tho he looks way too heated for that.
There's more to it. Hoshi lost against Itagaki in round one (1:30) Does Imai want to break his record?