The title "Shamo" refers to a Japanese gamecock bred specifically for cockfighting. Chapter 8 illustrates Ryo starting to embrace this "fighting cock" nature, choosing to fight back rather than succumb to his environment. Series Context
Ryo is trapped in a violent juvenile detention center. At this stage, he is still being relentlessly bullied and abused by other inmates and even the guards. The title "Shamo" refers to a Japanese gamecock
If you were looking for a different chapter or a specific scene from this part of the story,Are you interested in the Ryo learns, or more about his backstory with his parents? The title "Shamo" refers to a Japanese gamecock