The 8th GODDESSES OF STARDOM Tag League Tournament,
November 3rd (Saturday), Shin-Kiba 1stRING (Attendance: 265)
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◆Blue Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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○ Momo Watanabe |
5 minutes 59 seconds |
Hanan ● |
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Utami Hayashishita |
Reo Onozaki |
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◆Blue Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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Kimura Hana |
6 minutes 42 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
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○Marie Apache |
Natsumi● |
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◆Red Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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○Tam Nakano |
11 minutes 11 seconds |
Summer violets |
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Shibusawa Shiki |
"Session Moss" Martina |
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◆Red Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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○Bea Priestley |
7 minutes 35 seconds |
wavelet |
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Shahdane |
AZM● |
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◆Blue Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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Iwatani Mayu |
7 minutes 14 seconds |
Yoneyama Kaori |
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○ Saki Kashima |
Luaka● |
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◆Red Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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Kagetsu |
13 minutes 6 seconds |
Jungle Scream |
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○Hazuki |
Tora Natsuko ● |
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◆Blue Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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○ Momo Watanabe |
5 minutes 59 seconds |
Hanan ● |
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Utami Hayashishita |
Reo Onozaki |
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The team of Momo Watanabe and Utami Hayashishita is currently in the thick of the championship race with a 2-1 record. Their opponents this time are Hanan and Reo Onozaki, who have lost all four of their previous matches, so it seems unlikely they will drop points. However, this will be Hanan's last official match. As they are in different units, this will likely be the last time we see them team up as a pair. For that reason, both of them must be eager to end on a high note. They also have a competitive spirit against Utami, who is being called a big rookie. Onozaki, despite not having won a match on her own, will also have to keep the Rookie of the Year tournament at the end of the year in mind. For these reasons, we can expect a heated battle. It all depends on the efforts of Hanan and Onozaki. Incidentally, this will be Utami's first appearance in the first match
The Hanan team offered a handshake, but the Momo team refused. The match started with Utami and Hanan. First, Utami repeatedly slammed Hanan with body slams. Momo threw Onozaki, who was on the sidelines, out of the ring, and then delivered a series of kicks to Hanan. When Hanan fought back, Momo responded with a series of middle kicks and stomps. Hanan countered with a hip throw and a series of elbows, driving Momo into her team's corner. Hanan and Onozaki delivered a series of corner elbows, hitting Utami, who was on the sidelines, as well. Onozaki delivered a series of elbows. Onozaki continued to deliver elbows to Momo, preventing her from running. Momo delivered a series of corner dropkicks to Hanan. Utami delivered three shoulder tackles in a row, slamming her to the mat, but Hanan kicked out of the cover. Momo caught Hanan and she and Utami delivered a double dropkick. Utami hoisted Hanan onto her shoulders, and Momo delivered a kick to her head. Hanan attempted a rolling prawn hold, but it was only a two count. Then, Momo reversed the hold and rolled her up, but as she dashed, Momo countered with a high kick. Utami threw Momo backward and then delivered a Soumatou. It looked like the match was over, but Onozaki broke it up. Momo announced her finish and delivered a B-Driver. While Utami held Onozaki down, Momo got the three count. The Hanan & Onozaki team ended their league matches with five losses in five games
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◆Blue Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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Kimura Hana |
6 minutes 42 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
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○Marie Apache |
Natsumi● |
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Hana Kimura and Marie Apache are undefeated with three wins in three matches. As the only team with a perfect 3-0 record, they currently appear to have no weaknesses. Their opponents are Starlight Kid and Natsumi, the "future of Stardom from Japan and Mexico." Natsumi, in particular, will face off against her mother, Marie. Will she be able to show her mother how much she has grown, either in front of her or directly to her mother, or will she be at the mercy of the lucha maestro? This is one of the most anticipated matches of the league
Both teams walked towards the center, but the Hana team did not shake hands. The mother-daughter showdown between Marie and Natsumi began. After some rope work, Natsumi delivered a series of arm whips. Marie went outside the ring, took an interval, and came back. Marie knocked Natsumi down with a strike, then teamed up with Hana, pinning her to the ropes and delivering chops. They continued their double attack to try and stop Natsumi's movements. Marie hit Natsumi with a hanging ceiling. Hana also grabbed Kid and they performed a hanging ceiling together. Marie took Natsumi to the ropes. Natsumi went for a hurricanrana, but Marie countered. Kid tagged in and hit Marie with a hurricanrana followed by a corner dropkick. Hana and Marie went for a double brainbuster, but Kid countered. Kid hit Marie with a 619. Marie countered, and Kid dashed in. Marie delivered a thrust kick to Kid's face. Hana caught Kid's crossbody, but was rolled up. Kid delivered a series of elbows, but Hana hit a big boot. Hana slams Kid with a brainbuster. Kid retaliates with a neck screw, shouting, "Don't mess with me!" Natsumi takes a running double knee from Hana but catches her charge and locks her in an El Nudo. Kid and Natsumi then hit her with a dropkick from both sides. Five minutes have passed. However, Hana drops a dropkick at both of them. Marie hits Natsumi with a running lariat and a somersault drop. Natsumi kicks out and Marie prepares for a gory bomb. Natsumi counters with an arm whip. Marie kicks out and Natsumi and Kid attempt a brainbuster but are thrown in the opposite direction. Marie and Hana deliver a double heel drop. Natsumi kicks out and Marie announces her finish and hits a Michinoku Driver. Natsumi can't kick out and Hana and Marie secure their fourth consecutive victory without a loss
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◆Red Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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○Tam Nakano |
11 minutes 11 seconds |
Summer violets |
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Shibusawa Shiki |
"Session Moss" Martina |
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Tam Nakano and Shiki Shibusawa have been eliminated from the championship race after three consecutive losses. However, they won't end up losing all their matches. Nakano has the pride of a reigning Artist of Stardom champion, having captured the title. Of course, the same goes for Shibusawa, who has been on a losing streak. Their opponents are Natsu and Martina, whose winning streak has come to an end. However, there is a good chance they can bounce back here. Will Natsu's team regain their momentum, or will Nakano's team drag them down and strike back?
Natsu and Martina appear with their manager, Yamaguchi Nao. The two dance wildly in the ring and then fall down. The match starts with Shibusawa and Natsu. They lock up and grapple for arms. Natsu gets a neck lock and chokes Shibusawa. Shibusawa chases her into the corner, escapes and lands a series of elbows. Natsu throws Shibusawa into the corner and lands a running elbow followed by a kick to the back of the head. Natsu throws Shibusawa into the ropes but gets hit with a hurricanrana. Shibusawa attempts a running dropkick followed by a body slam. However, Natsu reverses it and slams Shibusawa down instead. Natsu slams Shibusawa into the corner and lands a knee strike. Nakano tries to break up the match, and Martina intervenes, teaming up with Natsu. They land two Bronco Busters from different directions, and then a double Bronco Buster on Shibusawa. Martina slams Shibusawa with a spinning side slam. Shibusawa kicks out, and Martina lands a brainbuster. Shibusawa kicks out, and Natsu, who has tagged in, slams her foot into Shibusawa's face. Bringing her to the center, Natsu goes for a body slam followed by a camel clutch. Nakano tries to break it up, but Martina stops her. Natsu continues to hold Shibusawa in submission holds. Natsu taunts her, "Move!" She switches to a neck lock and delivers a big boot to the resisting Shibusawa. Shibusawa charges in with an elbow, and Natsu retaliates. Natsu taunts Shibusawa. Shibusawa continues to charge in with a series of elbows. Natsu retaliates again. Shibusawa gets up and delivers a series of elbows and slaps. Natsu stands up and delivers a series of knees, then throws her into the ropes. Shibusawa goes for a neckbreaker and then grabs her arm for a submission. Martina tries to break it up, but Nakano successfully stops her. Shibusawa locks in the arm but Natsu reaches the ropes. Shibusawa delivers a dropkick and passes to Nakano. Nakano delivers a dropkick to Natsu. Martina interferes, but Nakano delivers a series of kicks to both of them. She calls Shibusawa in and charges in from two directions, but he dodges them. However, they both get a neckbreaker drop. Natsu hits Nakano with a brainbuster. Martina hits Nakano with a series of strikes, a headbutt and a neck screw. When Nakano kicks out, Martina dodges a kick and gets behind her. Nakano counters and charges, but gets hit with a thrust kick and a codebreaker. Martina climbs to the corner, but Shibusawa cuts her off. Natsu tries to stop her, but Nakano hits her with a thrust kick. Nakano throws Martina off the corner and dashes. Natsu tries to stop her, and Martina sprays alcohol, but it hits the wrong person. Shibusawa hits a missile kick, and Nakano hits a Destiny Hammer. A back drop and a neckbreaker are combined, but Natsu makes the cut just in time. Shibusawa hits Natsu with a DDT. Nakano hits Martina with a Violet Shooting. The referee counts to three, and Nakano and Shibusawa get their first victory
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◆Red Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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○Bea Priestley |
7 minutes 35 seconds |
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Shahdane |
AZM● |
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The official match between Konami & AZM and Bea Priestley & Chardanay is a Queen's Quest showdown between two stablemates. Konami & AZM, representing the Japanese main roster, will clash with Priestley & Chardanay, representing the UK branch. Konami's team is evenly matched, while Priestley's team is fighting for a winning record
Both teams exchanged a clean handshake, and AZM and Chardane faced off as the starters. The crowd chanted AZM, and AZM raised his hand in a provocation. Chardane raised his hand, and AZM climbed onto the corner to entice his opponent. However, Chardane reached him with ease and delivered an arm whip. AZM unleashed a series of dropkicks, but Chardane withstood them. Then AZM feigned a dropkick but delivered a slap instead. Enraged, Chardane delivered a high body slam. AZM kicked out, and Chardane applied a modified卍-lock. Priestley twisted AZM's left arm and stomped on it on the ground. He pulled AZM up, grabbed his left arm again, and locked both arms in a hold. Priestley threw AZM into the ropes, and AZM rolled him up. Konami delivered a missile kick to Priestley. As Priestley charged into the corner, AZM applied a hanging armbar followed by an armlock. When Chardaney intervenes, Konami puts both of them in an armlock. Konami then applies a triangle choke, but Prestry lifts her up and slams her down. Still, Konami catches Prestry's charge and applies an armbar. Konami attempts a sliding kick, but Prestry retaliates with a series of kicks to the head. Konami fights back, and both are down. Konami prevents Prestoni from tagging in and delivers a German suplex. AZM jumps on Prestry and rolls him up from a figure-four leglock. AZM attempts a brainbuster but is resisted. Prestry charges, but Konami provides support and AZM delivers a fisherman suplex. With Konami's help, AZM performs a jackknife suplex. Chardaney catches AZM's charge and slams him down with a suplex. Chardaney lifts AZM up and Prestry delivers a foot stomp, but Konami intervenes in time. AZM delivers a series of elbows to Prestry. AZM attempted a hurricanrana, but Presley countered with a powerbomb. Presley then hit AZM with a curb stomp. AZM couldn't kick out, and Presley secured the three-count
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◆Blue Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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Iwatani Mayu |
7 minutes 14 seconds |
Yoneyama Kaori |
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○ Saki Kashima |
Luaka● |
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The official match between Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima and Kaori Yoneyama & Ruaka is a STARS vs. JAN showdown. Yoneyama's team has already been eliminated from the championship race with three losses. However, defeating Iwatani & Kashima, the former Goddess and current Artist Champions, and potentially hindering their team would be a huge confidence booster, especially for Ruaka. Therefore, this match is far from meaningless when considering the future of Stardom. Iwatani's team desperately needs to secure two points to advance to the finals. They cannot afford to lose..
As they entered the ring, Iwatani and Kashima climbed onto the ropes to make a show of their excitement, and Yoneyama shook the ropes. When he called out "(9th place in Pro Wrestling Illustrated)", Iwatani replied "Thank you". Yoneyama and Ruaka, pumped up by the jungle spirit, launched a surprise attack to start the match. Yoneyama hit both Iwatani and Kashima with a cross body. Ruaka hit Iwatani with a series of shoulder tackles. He taunted Iwatani, "You go!", and when she accepted, he sent her flying with a shoulder tackle. However, Iwatani responded with a body slam followed by a soccer ball kick. Kashima stomped on Ruaka repeatedly. Kashima tried to stop her movement with a sleeper hold, but Yoneyama applied a sleeper hold from behind. Iwatani joined in, creating a chain reaction. Kashima delivered a series of foot stomps to Ruaka near the ropes. Iwatani and Kashima trapped Ruaka in their corner and attacked him together. Iwatani pulled Ruaka up and prepared for a brainbuster. As Ruaka endures, Iwatani brings down a chop. She throws him into the ropes, but Ruaka does a cross body and Yoneyama does a senton. Iwatani dodges and teams up with Kashima. However, Yoneyama hits both of them with a dropkick and a senton. She then hits Iwatani with a Mongolian chop and a spinning punch. Iwatani retaliates with a thrust kick. Kashima enters the ring and hits an arm whip followed by a big boot to the back of the head. Kashima goes for a double armlock, but Yoneyama counters and slams her into the corner. Ruaka throws Iwatani, who is waiting on the sidelines, and teams up with Yoneyama. Ruaka does a complete shot, followed by a knee attack from Yoneyama and a big boot from Ruaka. Five minutes have passed. Kashima rolls up Ruaka, but it's only a two count. After a struggle for the back, Yoneyama rolls up both of them. From there, Ruaka puts Kashima in a prawn hold. Iwatani and Kashima's kicks hit each other. JAN slammed STARS onto the mat, but only got a two-count. Kashima hit Ruaka with a big boot, then a double-arm suplex and a hold. However, Yoneyama managed to break up the hold. Iwatani then sent Yoneyama to the outside. Iwatani and Kashima worked together to attack Ruaka. Iwatani delivered a frog splash, and Kashima followed with a diving foot stomp. This resulted in a three-count, giving the Iwatani & Kashima team the victory
Comments from Iwatani and Kashima
Iwatani & Kashima: "We won!"
Iwatani: "We currently have 6 points! If we win against Hakata..."
Kashima: "The final?"
Iwatani: "We can make it to the finals."
-- Hana & Marie currently have 8 points. If Hana scores even one point in Hakata, Iwatani will advance to the finals even if they score 2 points in this tournament
Iwatani: "It's possible that it might be decided before our match even starts?"
--It depends on the order of the matches
Kashima: "..."
Iwatani: "...It's not a league match, so we'll have to fight twice..."
Kashima: "What should we do? If they win, our chance to play in the final will be gone."
Iwatani: "There's no point in worrying about the score, so for now, let's just focus on winning in Hakata."
Kashima: "That's right."
Iwatani: "There are still some things I don't understand right now."
Kashima: "The fans don't understand either. They don't understand, they don't understand."
Iwatani: "The official channels should properly report things like that."
Kashima: "Please."
Iwatani: "I'm sure they've reported it."
Kashima: "Oh, right. These days, nobody really looks at social media."
Iwatani: "I'm watching, everyone. It's the age of social media. Everyone's on Twitter, clicking away. Did you see Twitter? I'm ranked 9th in the world."
Kashima: "What? What?"
Iwatani: "I'm ranked 9th in the world (women's professional wrestling) according to Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine."
Kashima: "Like the most beautiful women in the world?"
Iwatani: "Hahaha!"
Kashima: "9th place?"
Iwatani: "Wow, isn't that amazing?"
Kashima: "That's crazy, it's a global competition."
Iwatani: "That's right, that's why I'm number one among Japanese (team-affiliated athletes)."
Kashima: "Well, then we've already won, haven't we?"
Iwatani: "Saki-chan is still out of the running. Hahaha."
Kashima: "You're saying that? We're out of the running, huh?"
Iwatani: "How do you feel about having this woman, ranked 9th in the world, by your side?"
Kashima: "I'm going to do some training to prepare for Hakata."
Kashima left the field
Iwatani: "Well, Hakata has nothing to do with scoring. For now, I want to win against Kid and Natsumi."
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◆Red Goddess Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match |
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Kagetsu |
13 minutes 6 seconds |
Jungle Scream |
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○Hazuki |
Tora Natsuko ● |
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The main event is a crucial match in the block, featuring the top-ranked Goddesses of Stardom champions, JAN's Jungle Kyona & Tora Natsuko, against Oedo Tai's Kagetsu & HZK. Kyona will undoubtedly be mindful of Kagetsu, the reigning champion of the red belt. This is a very important match, as the winner will take a big step towards advancing to the finals
The Oedo Tai members entered first and all danced together. Only Kagetsu and Nakano remained in the ring for their match. As a result, Natsumi's wild dancing during JAN's entrance was absent. Kagetsu and Hazuki stood with their arms crossed, waiting for Kyoka's team to enter. Kyoka and Natsuko proudly displayed the Goddess belts. Kagetsu demanded of referee Murayama, "Make sure you check her front legs too." Natsuko volunteered to go first, saying, "I'll go." The match began with Natsuko vs. Hazuki. After a struggle for the back, Kagetsu grabbed Hazuki's leg and took her to the ground. Natsuko locked in a grapple on the ground. Kagetsu interfered with a squeaky hammer, saving Hazuki. Hazuki then hit Natsuko with a paper fan. Kagetsu doused Natsuko with water and kicked her in the face. Kagetsu further provoked her, saying, "Where's the champion in that?" Natsuko responded with a shoulder tackle. As Kagetsu dashes forward, Kyoka pulls her leg from under the ring. The fight spills outside the ring, but with intervention from the seconds, Oedo Tai gains the upper hand under the ring. However, they manage to turn the tables and return to the ring, where JAN attacks Kagetsu in a coordinated attack. Kagetsu counters a double body press, but Kyoka stomps on her, puts her in a headlock, and then a dropkick from behind. Kagetsu counters again, and Kyoka applies a figure-four neck lock. Kagetsu escapes, and Kyoka delivers a low lariat. Five minutes have passed. Kagetsu scratches her face and uses the ropes to pin Kyoka down. Hazuki gives Kyoka a face wash followed by a full nelson buster. Kyoka counters, and Hazuki goes for a face lock. Kyoka reaches the ropes. Hazuki dodges a double kick but delivers a DDT. Kagetsu lands a series of middle kicks on Kyoka. Kyoka pulls Kagetsu's leg in the corner and slams her onto the mat. After an exchange of elbows, Kyoka delivers a lariat. Kagetsu dodges and lands a missile kick and a running elbow attack. Kyoka lands a running lariat followed by a sliding lariat. Kyoka helps Kagetsu up, but Kagetsu lands a back kick and a middle kick. Kyoka endures and lands an elbow. Kagetsu also endures but takes a lariat. Kyoka lands another lariat and both go down. They both tag out and Natsuko and Hazuki clash. Hazuki withstands a series of shoulder tackles from Natsuko. Hazuki charges, but Natsuko sends her flying with a shoulder tackle. 10 minutes have passed. Hazuki dives after a Codebreaker. Natsuko dodges and lands a knee lift. Kyoka and Natsuko team up for a running attack. They slam Hazuki down with a double brainbuster. Natsuko attempts a leg lariat, but Hazuki kicks out. Natsuko helps Hazuki up and lifts her. Hazuki dodges and charges, but Natsuko lands a spear. Natsuko hoisted Hazuki onto her shoulders and attempted a Kamikaze, then a Frog Splash. Kagetsu interfered, and Hazuki went for a Superplex. Kyoka slammed her down with a Powerbomb, and Natsuko followed up with a Frog Splash. Three minutes remaining. Natsuko pulled Hazuki up and attempted a Shouten. However, Hazuki rolled her up and got the three count. Kagetsu & Hazuki defeated the Goddess Champions. Yamaguchi took the microphone:
Yamaguchi: "You guys in Shin-Kiba, great job today. Thanks for cheering on the Oedo Tai led by Naotan again today! The Oedo Tai secured the win again today, and if this stupid pig and Zumuku had won, Shin-Kiba would have been a white kick!"
Kyoko: "I accept today's loss. I think this loss is significant. But that doesn't mean we can't win the championship. If we win tomorrow, we'll nominate you Kagetsu and Hazuki as our first challengers for the Goddess Championship. Next time, we won't leave any openings, or rather, we won't let you leave any openings. You'll be the first opponents to defend our title and will sink into the ring."
Hazuki: "Hey fatty. You admitted defeat today, didn't you? Come on. Don't go talking about winning the championship. You guys are never going to win, you idiots! Right, Kagetsu?"
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "We, the Moons, are going to win, right? You know that, don't you?"
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "We're definitely going to win tomorrow's final match."
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "We're saying the same thing, aren't we?"
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "Hakata, whether you're coming tomorrow or not, just look forward to the results. Right, Nao?"
Yamaguchi: "Woof!"
Hazuki: "Okay, shall we wrap this up?"
The Oedo Squad held a secret meeting
Oedo Tai: "Let's believe in Oedo Tai and do our best tomorrow, even if it's just a little bit. We are Oedo Tai!"
Comments from Kagetsu & Hazuki
Hazuki: "We won the tag league match against the Goddess Champions. Of course we did."
Kagetsu: "Of course. Hazuki-san wrapped things up for us."
Hazuki: "That's right."
Kagetsu: "Thank you."
Hazuki: "Well, maybe you should just take a rest? For now."
Kagetsu: "Yes. Thank you."
Hazuki: "We have one league match left and one final match, so two matches left. If we win, we'll be champions."
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "That was quick."
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "Well, those guys were saying all sorts of arrogant things. Like, if we win we'll choose you as our first challenger? Don't be so selfish. We won today."
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "I'm not interested in that kind of thing."
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "If you want me to take on the challenge, I'd like you to do a proper bow and beg on your knees."
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "What do you want to say?"
Kagetsu: "Hazuki-san said it all."
Hazuki: "Right?"
Kagetsu: "Yes"
Hazuki: "Any questions?"
--high
Hazuki: "Not today. Well, that's all for today!"
Kagetsu: "Thank you very much!"