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Sayaka Kurei, aiming for a second consecutive victory in the "Cinderella Tournament," put up a good fight. In the second round on the 8th (Korakuen Hall), she faced Tomoka Inaba. She suffered a tough time as her opponent relentlessly attacked her left leg
Nevertheless, he managed to land two Heart-Pounding Spears at crucial moments, and finally, while his opponent was staggering, he unleashed a Falcon Arrow, securing a hard-fought three-count victory
"Honestly, as someone who has tapped out to leg attacks many times, I've been wary of this opponent, but I can't stop here if I'm aiming for a consecutive victory. And beyond that, there's a future I want to show everyone. Right now, I will believe in myself, and only I will continue down this path."
This win secures her a place in the quarterfinals (on the 11th at Korakuen). She will face Rinami, whom she defeated in last year's final. This match is expected to be a key indicator of the championship race