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A press conference for the spring festival "Cinderella Tournament 2026" (opening on March 6th at the Chunichi Hall in Aichi) was held in Tokyo, where Sayaka Kurei vowed to win again
This tournament will be held over two days, March 6th and 7th in Nagoya, with 16 first-round matches (8 matches at each event). Kurei, who is scheduled to face Saki Kashima in the first round on the second day, appeared wearing a headband that resembled a tiara
"For 26 years, Cinderella has been Sayaka Kurei. Last year, I tried to show that Cinderella's magic isn't just for one night, and I've been running for a whole year to leave that impression. The other day, someone said to me, 'You can't see anything but what's right in front of you,' but I believe that it's precisely because I'm looking towards the future that I can live this moment to the fullest. This year, I want to become Cinderella again and continue the story," she said, quietly burning with fighting spirit
She also sent a message to her opponent, saying, "I think Saki probably misunderstands me. I want to have a proper talk with her in the ring and work hard to repair our relationship."
Kashima, on the other hand, did not attend the press conference, instead sending a written statement to the organization
"Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you in good health and prosperity. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support. Regarding the Cinderella Tournament to be held on March 7th, I have no particular aspirations. I will continue to work hard to develop the organization, so I would appreciate your understanding and continued friendship and support. This is just a brief greeting in writing. Phew."
This match has suddenly become a highly anticipated one