NEWYEAR STARS 2019
January 19th (Sat) Shinkiba 1stRING (Attendance: 235)
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◆3-Way Tag Team Battle, 15-minute single fall match |
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○ Saki Kashima |
6 minutes 28 seconds |
Rinnan● |
| Alex Gracia |
Hinan |
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*The other pair is Kaori Yoneyama & Ruaka
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◆Queen's Quest vs. JAN: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Watanabe Momo |
11 minutes 55 seconds |
Jungle Scream |
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Tora Natsuko |
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| ○AZM |
Saya Iida● |
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◆STARS vs. Multinational 6-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Kimura Hana |
10 minutes 52 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
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○ Sadie Kibbs |
Nakano Tam |
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| Bobby Tyler |
Starlight Kid |
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◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) |
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<Champion> |
6 minutes 24 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Hannan |
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*The second champion, Utami Hayashishita, successfully defended her title for the first time
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◆Oedo Tai Special Tag Team Battle: 30-minute, one-fall match |
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○Hazuki |
15 minutes 47 seconds |
Kagetsu |
| Summer violets |
Jamie Hayter |
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◆3-Way Tag Team Battle, 15-minute single fall match |
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○ Saki Kashima |
6 minutes 28 seconds |
Rinnan● |
| Alex Gracia |
Hinan |
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*The other pair is Kaori Yoneyama & Ruaka
Kashima's pink T-shirt had the words "Pink Bean Sprouts" on it. She appealed to her second, Iwatani, saying, "I'm going to fight in this today." The match started with Yoneyama, Hinami, and Gracia as the starters. They locked up, and Gracia and Hinami grabbed each other's arms. Yoneyama broke free and they exchanged pins. When Kashima came out, the crowd chanted "Bean Sprouts." Kashima, Ruaka, and Rinami faced off. Rinami appealed to Kashima, saying, "STARS, let's team up." They teamed up for a moment, but Rinami rolled up Kashima. Still, they continued to team up and cornered Ruaka. Then Rinami rolled up Kashima again. Kashima protested, but Rinami rolled her up again. Ruaka put Rinami in a figure-four neck lock. Kashima put it on, and they all got chained together. Then Yoneyama stomped on them all. Yoneyama grabs Rinami and Kashima's hair and slams them to the mat. Kashima drives Yoneyama to the ropes and hits her with a big boot. Gracia covers Yoneyama but Rinami breaks it up. Rinami and Hinami put Yoneyama in a double armbar. Gracia breaks it up and hits Rinami with a neckbreaker. Yoneyama successfully breaks it up with a senton. Yoneyama and Ruaka team up and attack Gracia in the corner. Ruaka covers Gracia with a big boot but only gets a two count. Ruaka goes for a fisherman suplex but Rinami breaks it up. Kashima and Rinami team up but Ruaka dodges. Kashima and Rinami face each other. Rinami pins her with a jackknife pin. Hinami follows up with a Gedo Clutch but Kashima kicks out. Rinami rolls up Kashima. JAN breaks it up and goes for a clothesline but Kashima hits a face crusher. Kashima applied an armlock to Rinami. Rinami gave up, giving the victory to Kashima's team
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◆Queen's Quest vs. JAN: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Watanabe Momo |
11 minutes 55 seconds |
Jungle Scream |
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Tora Natsuko |
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| ○AZM |
Saya Iida● |
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At the Korakuen Hall event on January 14th, Jungle Kyona and Tora Natsuko declared their intention to reclaim the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, and a title match was scheduled for January 27th in Osaka. Their opponents that day were Queens Quest, which included the current Goddesses of Stardom champion, Watanabe Momo. This was a preliminary match leading up to the January 27th Osaka show
The match starts with Momo and Natsuko. Momo goes for the neck and locks in a front neck lock. Natsuko gets back on her feet and goes for a headlock. Momo goes for a head scissors. Kyoka gives Natsuko a piggyback ride and Iida gets on top and delivers a body press to Momo. Iida volunteers to enter the ring, but is taken down by Momo in one hit. Momo aims and delivers a soccer ball kick. AZM body slams Iida. When she gets into a camel clutch, Konami and Momo take turns kicking her. AZM covers her with one leg, but Iida lifts her shoulder for the count of one. Konami drives Iida into the corner and kicks her in the face. Iida comes forward, but Konami stands defiant and says, "Come on." Iida delivers a series of dropkicks. Konami endures and declares she's going for the finish. She goes for a brainbuster, but Iida delivers a dropkick. Natsuko tags in and delivers a series of shoulder tackles to QQ. Momo and Konami are cornered, but their charge is dodged. Nevertheless, both are subjected to a spear. Konami is hit with a body press. Konami puts Kyoka in a triangle choke. Kyoka lifts her up and slams her into the corner. Konami catches Kyoka's charge and hangs up for an armbar. Kyoka resists and slams her down. However, Konami grabs her arm and applies a submission. Natsuko breaks up the hold, and Kyoka charges at Konami. Konami counters with a middle kick. Momo hits Kyoka with a series of middle kicks. Kyoka performs a dragon screw and calls in Natsuko. They launch a double corner attack on Momo. QQ sends Kyoka and Natsuko flying with a dropkick. Momo hits Kyoka with a series of elbows. Kyoka counters with an elbow, Momo with a high kick, and Kyoka with a lariat. Both are down but tag in their partners. Iida goes for AZM with an elbow. AZM taunts her, saying, "Come on." AZM retaliated with a flurry of blows, landing three consecutive dropkicks. Iida kicked out, then went for a small package. AZM kicked out again, but Iida rolled her up once more. Ten minutes had passed. Kyoka stopped AZM's charge and Natsuko delivered a spear. Kyoka hit Konami with a lariat, but Momo countered with a dropkick. Momo hit Natsuko with a missile kick, but Natsuko hit her with a spear. Iida landed a series of elbows on AZM. AZM countered with a dropkick and then a brainbuster. Iida managed to lift her shoulder. AZM followed with a body slam and a diving foot stomp. Iida couldn't kick out, and AZM secured the three count
Momo: "Hey, you're going to lose this important preliminary match because you leave the final blow to some rookie. Uta has been winning all of my recent title defenses, so in the next Osaka match, I'm going to pin one of you myself. Be prepared."
Natsuko: "You guys are always going on and on about teamwork and all that, but we're all working together to achieve one victory, regardless of whether we're rookies or seniors or juniors. Let's strip away all your vanity and belts, and use that power to our advantage. This is only for now."
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◆STARS vs. Multinational 6-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Kimura Hana |
10 minutes 52 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
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○ Sadie Kibbs |
Nakano Tam |
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| Bobby Tyler |
Starlight Kid |
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When the paper streamers didn't fly during the call, Nakano was disappointed. Hanagumi approached and offered a handshake. As STARS was about to reciprocate, Hanagumi flipped them off and shouted "Fuck you!" STARS responded with a triple dropkick to Gibbs, saying "Don't mess with us!" Hana stopped Iwatani on the apron and Tyler delivered a lariat. Tyler held Iwatani down but only got a one count. Tyler attacked Iwatani's left knee. Iwatani retaliated, and Tyler put his left leg on the ropes, and Hana delivered a big boot. Hana and Tyler attempted a hanging ceiling on Kid, but Iwatani and Nakano broke it up. Iwatani delivered a back kick to Tyler, drove him into the corner, and delivered a running knee attack. Kid hit Tyler with a hurricanrana and a running dropkick. Tyler resisted the body slam and Hana interfered. Kid dodged a clothesline and Nakano on the apron provided support with a stunner. Kid and Iwatani performed standing moonsaults. STARS captures Hanagumi with a submission hold. Kid charges in, but Tyler hits her with a big boot. Hana tries to rip off Kid's mask. Kid hits a DDT and passes to Nakano. Nakano hits Hana with a knee attack and a stunner. Hana retaliates with a series of mounted punches. Nakano turns around and retaliates. After an exchange of mounted punches, Hana charges in, but Nakano reads her movement and hits her with a knee attack. Hana retaliates with a big boot, but Nakano counters. Hana tries to hit Nakano with a brainbuster, but is rolled up. Hana hits Nakano with a big boot and pulls her down as she tries to tag. Gibbs applies an arm submission hold to Nakano. Gibbs charges in, but Nakano counters with a knee. Kid hits a series of dropkicks, but Gibbs withstands them. Kid hits a series of elbows and tries to throw Gibbs into the ropes, but Gibbs withstands them. Kid dodges a lariat and, with STARS' help, hits a dropkick. Kid prepares for a body press. Gibbs resists and lifts him up. However, Kid rolls him up. Nakano and Iwatani provide support with kicks, and Kid successfully executes a brainbuster. Tyler hits Kid with a Complete Shot. Hana sends Iwatani and Nakano flying with missile kicks. Hana helps the downed Gibbs up. Gibbs performs a tornillo attack to the outside. 10 minutes have passed. Kid is brought back into the ring, and Gibbs performs a diving body press. The referee counts to three, and Hana's team wins
Hana: "We won. Hey, self-proclaimed idol wrestler (Nakano). And, injured leg bean sprout (Kashima). And, actually, everyone seems to think there's a pretty girl in this lolita mask, but in reality, she's probably ugly (Kid). Good job, you can go home now. It's amazing, this stubbornness to not go home even after losing. How uncooperative. Lately, I've been blessed with tag team partners like this angelic Bobby, this winged Sadie, and Marie, who has gone back to Mexico but is the most powerful and stable. It's about time, well, Marie has gone back, but I'd like to wear the belt with these three, or either one of them, or even just the two of them. And today, we happened to have a match against the Kuzuz, the Kuzuz, who hold the belt. It's a title match at the Edion Arena in Osaka on January 27th, so hey, Moyashiyapa-ko "Is this your first match today? The company has finished you off. Poor guy, I feel sorry for you. Hey, you skinny amateur. Today's Loli Mask was better than this bean sprout girl, she was stronger. It's embarrassing. It wouldn't be surprising if this girl was wearing the belt, would it? Today our winged Sadie got a 3 from this Loli Mask, but if you were to fight us at the next Osaka tournament, how do you plan to win? What are your thoughts?"
Kashima: "STARS isn't just about Mayu Iwatani."
Hana: "That's pretty much off the mark."
Nakano: "STARS isn't just about Iwatani Mayu. Iwatani Mayu, Kashima Saki, and Nakano Tam have defended this belt, so we can't just let someone take it on a whim like today, so I'm looking forward to Osaka."
Iwatani: "STARS isn't just Iwatani Mayu! This self-proclaimed idol wrestler, that lolita masked girl over there, and that pink bean sprout, we're all STARS together! So, artists, you can totally do it, right, pink, idol. What about self-proclaimed idols? Well, they're not self-proclaimed. Also, there's something that's been bothering me a lot during the match, I heard that P-sama is missing?"
Nakano: "He hasn't been around since Korakuen..."
Iwatani: "But during the match, P-sama, I found something. Look here, there's a panda sticker stuck (on the corner post). Who put a panda sticker on this sacred ring? Please continue to enjoy yourself, thank you."
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◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) |
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<Champion> |
6 minutes 24 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Hannan |
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*The second champion, Utami Hayashishita, successfully defended her title for the first time
Utami Hayashishita, who snatched the Future Championship from Starlight Kid, is already facing her first title defense. On January 14th at Korakuen Hall, she defeated the giant Viper to become a four-time champion. From Viper at Korakuen to Hanan this time. Hanan's weight is about half that of Viper. This large difference might actually be a handicap for Utami. In that case, it's a golden opportunity for Hanan. She'll be looking to defeat Utami and make a big breakthrough
Both appeared in judo uniforms. They shook hands and the match began. They grappled and Utami took Hanan down, who then got on top on the ground. Utami reversed, but Hanan countered, and the match continued on the ground. After a rope break, Hanan delivered a dropkick and a flurry of elbows. Hanan dashed forward and unleashed a series of low dropkicks. She then followed up with a flurry of mounted punches. Utami escaped, but Hanan applied an armbar. She twisted Utami's right arm for an armbreaker. Hanan kicked the arm upwards and charged forward. Utami responded with a shoulder tackle, saying "Don't underestimate me." However, Hanan went for an armbar and took the match to the ground. Utami lifted her up and slammed her against the corner, then delivered a running elbow attack followed by an outer leg sweep. Hanan countered, and Utami went for a sleeper hold from behind. Hanan countered and went for an armbar. Utami escaped, and Hanan charged forward. Utami threw her and went for an Argentine backbreaker. When Hanan escaped, she dodged a dropkick and followed up with a series of roll-up attempts. Utami managed to kick out at the last moment, and Hanan attacked with an elbow. As Hanan charged, Utami got behind her and applied a sleeper hold. Utami then transitioned into an Argentine backlock and tightened the hold. Hanan gave up, and Utami successfully defended her title
Comment from Utami
"I successfully defended the Future of Stardom title, and when I won the Future title, Starlight Kid and now Hanan are both young and incredibly agile, and their passion to hold onto this belt was very evident. This time, it was a match between two judo practitioners, and it was one of the most enjoyable matches I've had so far, and I think we had a fun and good match. I successfully defended the title for the first time, so I'll keep it up. I don't think there are many people who can take this belt from me, but I want to continue to defend and hold onto it."
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◆Oedo Tai Special Tag Team Battle: 30-minute, one-fall match |
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○Hazuki |
15 minutes 47 seconds |
Kagetsu |
| Summer violets |
Jamie Hayter |
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The main event is a showdown between two members of the Oedo Tai stable. Kagetsu successfully defended the red belt at Korakuen Hall on January 14th, and after the match, she challenged her stablemate Hazuki. Therefore, this match will be the first and last preliminary bout leading up to the January 27th Osaka event. Hazuki, the High Speed Champion, has long declared her intention to aim for the white belt, but what about the World of Stardom Championship? This match will reveal Hazuki's attitude as she unexpectedly gets her chance!
Both teams of Oedo Tai entered the ring simultaneously. Kagetsu's team offered a handshake, and Hazuki's team reciprocated, starting the match between Kagetsu and Hazuki. After some feeling each other out, they engaged in a test of strength with a hand-to-hand grapple. When Kagetsu got on top, Hazuki countered with a bridge. Kagetsu pushed her down and the fight went to the ground. When Hazuki got behind Kagetsu, Kagetsu grabbed her arm. Hazuki spun around to escape and went for a headlock, taking the fight to the ground. Kagetsu went for a head scissors, but Hazuki countered with a neck lock. Kagetsu grabbed her arm and neck and took the fight to the ground. Kagetsu escaped Hazuki's head scissors for a break. Hazuki delivered an arm whip from below. Using the ropes, Hazuki delivered a series of arm whips and a dropkick. Kagetsu went outside the ring, and Hazuki faked a jump. Kagetsu came back and tagged in Hayter. Hayter and Natsu faced off. Hayter went for Natsu's arm, and Natsu got it back. However, even when Hayter was being squeezed, she remained cool. Hayter regains control and applies a submission hold, causing Natsu to writhe in agony. Hayter asks, "Are you okay?" Hayter extends her hand for a handshake, signifying her allegiance to Oedo Tai. When Natsu tries to pull her arm away, Hayter's expression becomes stern. Natsu appeals, "Just kidding, just kidding!" But Hayter grabs her arm and takes her to the ropes. Natsu delivers a crossbody and goes for cover after cover. Natsu appeals to the referee, "It's a three!", a move we've seen somewhere before. After a brawl outside the ring, Hayter brings Natsu back in. Kagetsu traps Natsu in the corner and throws her into the ropes, then sprays her with water. Hayter delivers a brainbuster to Natsu. Kagetsu and Hayter hold Natsu against the ropes and call in Yamaguchi Nao. Yamaguchi holds Natsu down but stops Kagetsu's charge. Natsu hits Kagetsu with a book. Hazuki puts Kagetsu in a full nelson. Hayter tries to break it up, but Hazuki delivers a missile kick immediately after being thrown into the corner. Hazuki confronts Kagetsu. After throwing an elbow, Hazuki and Kagetsu exchange blows. When Hater enters the ring, Hazuki hits a Codebreaker. Natsu corners Hater and calls Hazuki in. Hazuki and Natsu deliver a running attack. Natsu and Hazuki perform a face wash together. Natsu hits Hater with a brainbuster hold. Hazuki hits a running elbow, Hater hits a running knee attack followed by a brainbuster into the corner post, and a running double knee attack. Kagetsu hits Hazuki with a series of middle kicks. Hazuki taunts her with "Come on!" and takes the hits. Hazuki hits Hater with a slap, and Kagetsu retaliates with a running knee attack and a brainbuster. Kagetsu lifts Hazuki up and Hazuki hits her with a DDT. Hazuki puts Kagetsu in a face lock. Hater tries to break it up, but Hazuki throws him to the outside. Hazuki hits Kagetsu with a brainbuster. Kagetsu dodges, but Natsu hits her with a whip. Hayter's kick accidentally hits Kagetsu. Natsu and Hazuki team up and Hazuki hits Hayter with a Codebreaker. Hazuki slams Kagetsu forward. She slams her again and then hits an Atomic Bombs Away from the corner. However, Hayter makes the break. Hayter helps Hazuki up and Kagetsu and Hayter exchange knees. Kagetsu chokeslam on Hazuki. She pulls her up and hits a high kick. Hazuki kicks back, and Kagetsu hits an Ebisu Drop. 15 minutes have passed. Kagetsu attempts an Oedo Coaster, but Hazuki dodges it and hits a Hazuki Stral. Kagetsu can't kick out and Hazuki wins the preliminary match
Hazuki: "Kagetsu, I got the three count from you. You challenged me at Korakuen Hall, didn't you? The fact that you got the three count from me means you're underestimating me, right? I'll get the three count from you in the same way, and I'll take the red belt from you too."
Kagetsu: "Hazuki-san has gotten so strong. Let me tell everyone. Today, I lost on purpose! I did it on purpose."
Hazuki: "Wait, Kagetsu. You said that last time at Korakuen Hall too. And do you remember what you said when you came back to the locker room after the final match? It was tough. You said that anyone can say anything with just their mouth, right? I heard it clearly with my own ears."
Kagetsu: "You've hit a sore spot. That's why I don't like being in the same dojo. Oh well, the past is the past. Anyway, next week at Edion. I felt you've gotten considerably stronger after fighting you today. You've changed. I think we can have a fantastic match next week. Right, don't you all think so? So, Kagetsu, who is currently receiving a lot of criticism, I thought I'd accept one more criticism. This isn't a request for Hazuki, but a request for the audience who will be coming to watch. For next week's Edion main event, the World of Stardom Kagetsu vs. Hazuki match, I would like to request that no photography be allowed. I don't need to explain why, but it means that it's okay to have no cameras when it's a match with Hazuki. Please concentrate and watch the match. What do you think? For once, please enjoy a pro wrestling match. And please cheer out loud for your favorite wrestler. What do you think, Hazuki?"
Hazuki: "No filming allowed, I understand, I agree. Let's have a great match between Kagetsu and Hazuki, judged by the audience with their own eyes, not through the lens of a camera. However, Kagetsu, if you're only focused on having a good match, the same thing that happened today could happen again, so be prepared."
Kagetsu: "As expected of someone who's been under me, your mic skills have improved. I understand. I'll show you a great match and results. It's not going to be easy to surpass Kagetsu-sama, so be prepared. So, if you want to take pictures, you can leave after the semi-main event. I'll put on such a good match, so if you want to see an exciting fight, please come and watch. Hazuki, but I don't want any trouble here. That's because we have a company trip next week. Yamaguchi, you're not coming, for some reason. Jamie and Hazuki are the only people in our group I'm close to. So, let's deal with the Edion thing when we're at Edion. Understood? Thanks. And with that, Oedo Tai will wrap things up. Believe in Oedo Tai and let's do our best tomorrow too. We are Oedo Tai!"
Comment from Kagetsu
"It was a great match. Hazuki, you've gotten stronger, haven't you? I really felt that when we faced each other again after a long time. Well, she lost on purpose today, which is pretty common in preliminary matches, isn't it? The champion losing. But she used her head today to set things up so that Kagetsu-sama can take the best stage to next week at Edion. It's going to be interesting, isn't it? But, she did make a mistake, a misfire. But the Oedo Tai members don't fall out with each other. We get along well."
--Regarding the ban on photography
"Well, I suppose it's okay once in a while. As I've been posting on social media recently, there are a lot of people, both fans and wrestlers, who are mistaken about things. Many people think the wrestlers are idols, and many wrestlers, just because they've been doted on a little, mistakenly think they're heroes or idols. I just want to get rid of that kind of thing, that's all. How many times do I have to say the same thing? That's why I suggested to Edion that we use this opportunity to let people see professional wrestling, the fights of Stardom, properly. But, although I said it's prohibited, isn't it up to the customers? They're paying money to come and watch, after all. If they want to leave after the semi-main event, they can leave. That's how confident I am going into my title match against Hazuki."
-- Filming was prohibited during the Hazuki match. Couldn't they have done the same during the Kyoko match?
"Well, I suppose that was an option, but this is the person I trust the most, the final key person. The next generation of Stardom, Watanabe Momo, Jungle Kyona, and finally, Hazuki. This is the match. This is the most important point. I hope you can feel the meaning of bringing her here through the fight."
Hazuki & Natsu's comments
Hazuki: "In the preliminary match, I got a three-pointer from Kagetsu. She said on the mic that she lost on purpose, but does she really think that's all it takes when she loses? It's not that easy for Hazuki. I know everything about you. I'm 26 and you're 21, a five-year age difference. I know you go to the hospital, and I know what's bothering you. I'd be in trouble if you saw me the same way as Watanabe Momomo and Jungle Kyona."
-- Do you know everything about Kagetsu?
Hazuki: "Yes. Hazuki knows everything about Kagetsu-san."
--Regarding the ban on photography
"I think that's fine. Well, I suppose there are people who come because they want to take pictures. But I want them to watch the match, so photography is prohibited. If they can't take pictures, then all they can do is watch the match. I want them to watch Kagetsu vs. Hazuki properly and think about what they felt and what they experienced."
—What happened to that book?
Natsu: "This is the autobiography of President Rossy Ogawa, which went on sale today."
—Is it signed? It also says "To Nacchan."
"My strategy is that by selling this book for 1700 yen, you might be able to use it for another year. I hope you will continue to cherish it for a long time to come."