at this point the manga is finally close to ending, Satoshi has another fight and win this time (because love made him stronger), their relationship becomes public but nobody cares anymore as they both have proven that their relationship doesn't get in the way of their career
around chapter 60, Saotome and Satoshi have a sparring match together, which ends after Satoshi realize Saotome was his childhood friend after he gets hit by a straight
Despite Satoshi being weaker, he puts up a good fight because "he's in love and know her every move"