Really great read, you can tell the author has gone through hard times that I share or have felt in some ways. From that you see that expression onto the characters themselves. Characters change, grow and band together in a fantastic and uplifting way. Plot is pretty typical shounen stuff but like any underdog you just want to see him pummel dudes, not typically seen is the pain, rage, depression, suffering and loneliness of those who walk 'the streets'. Still seeing a scrawny lad plow through trained fighters with luck, skill and yuus repetoire of growing martial techniques is a fantastic time. The romance is a bit typical but actually more faceted than most other romances due to the unique characterization of the manga. A must read whether you like brawling or not, the insightful glimpses into the fighting world as the author creates the stage for matchups between the different schools of martial arts is icing on the cake for this moving work.

Well worth a 3 chapter read to see if its for you.