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In her 11th match since her debut, rookie Hime Yuria faced Mayu Iwatani in a singles match. This was Yuria's first homecoming to her hometown of Utsunomiya, and she was taking on the icon who had just returned to Yamaguchi on February 9th. What would she learn from this match?
Yuria said, "Please!" and extended her hand for a handshake, to which Iwatani replied, "Please," as the bell rang. Yuria immediately unleashed three consecutive dropkicks followed by a barrage of elbows. Amidst chants of "Yuria!", Yuria ran to the ropes, where Iwatani delivered a dropkick. Iwatani pulled Yuria up and delivered a reverse chop followed by an arm whip. Yuria retaliated, dodging a lariat but taking a back kick. Iwatani delivered a dropkick to the back and tried to force a submission with a figure-four neck lock. When Yuria escaped, Iwatani pinned her against the ropes and delivered another dropkick to the back. When Yuria kicked out, Iwatani mounted her and went for the pin. Iwatani taunted Yuria, saying, "Come on!", and stood up to receive her elbow. Iwatani appealed, "She's from the area, you should cheer her on more." With chants of "Yuria!", Yuria unleashed a flurry of elbows. Iwatani sent her flying, but Yuria continued with more elbows, sending Iwatani flying again with one. After an exchange of elbows, Yuria delivered a slap and a body slam. Iwatani retaliated, and Yuria followed with a flurry of elbows and a running dropkick. She then delivered another dropkick. However, Iwatani managed to counter that as well. Iwatani dodged Yuria's guillotine choke and delivered a soccer ball kick. As Yuria charged, Iwatani delivered a back kick and a reverse Boston crab. Yuria escaped, and Iwatani declared, "Let's finish this!", and delivered a frog splash. Yuria dodged and rolled her up, but it was only a two count. Yuria landed a guillotine drop, but Iwatani kicked out. Yuria landed a series of mount punches to pin Iwatani. When Iwatani kicked out, Yuria landed more mount punches. Iwatani kicked out again and countered with a thrust kick. However, Yuria's shoulder rose. Iwatani declared she was going for the finish and delivered a frog splash. It looked like a three count, but Yuria kicked out. Amidst chants of "Yuria!", Iwatani announced her finish again and assumed the Dragon Sleeper position. Yuria rolled her up but it was only a two count. Iwatani delivered a thrust kick and declared her finish once more, taking Yuria's back and applying a standing Dragon Sleeper. Yuria could not withstand it any longer and gave up, giving Iwatani the victory.
Iwatani: "Good evening, everyone in Utsunomiya! Yuria, this is your first homecoming, your first time returning to your hometown, Utsunomiya, as a professional wrestler. Congratulations on your homecoming! So many people have gathered here, and the moment you entered, there was a huge Yuria chant. It must have felt amazing. From now on, Yuria, you'll grow bigger and bigger, and maybe one day you'll even do a main event in the Stardom ring, right here in Tochigi. I think you'll grow in many ways from now on, but please continue to shine in the ring, showing all your flaws and your beauty. Congratulations!"
Iwatani praised Yuria's efforts and then left the ring.