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Hanako of E neXus V and Sera Risa of Prominence square off in a one-on-one match. Hanako, who was a student wrestler before joining Stardom, performed under a different name and faced Sera of Prominence, the same wrestler who inspired her ring name. After fighting several times in the Prominence ring, Hanako made her official pro debut and put her achievements to the test against Sera, the current WWWD World Singles Champion.
Hanako asked for a handshake, and Sera responded cleanly. The match began. After a lockup, Hanako drove her opponent into the ropes to break the hold. Sera pretended to go for a handshake stance, but then threw her into the ropes, causing their shoulders to clash. After a shoulder clash, Hanako landed a lariat and a shoulder tackle. Sera stomped on Hanako's foot and stomped on her face. Sera shook Hanako with a Campana, then tightened her legs and stomped on her face. When Hanako escapes, Sera charges in with a thrust. Hanako puts her foot out, but Sera blocks it. Sera provokes Hanako's big boot and takes it. Stopping Sera's charge, Hanako delivers a body slam, a thrust body attack, and a knee drop. Sera delivers a thrust elbow attack and a thrust double knee attack. When Hanako returns, Sera hits a reverse splash knee. Hanako dodges and hits a shoulder tackle. They exchange elbows, followed by Hanako hitting multiple blows, which Sera takes. Sera blocks Hanako and slams her to the mat, then hits a reverse splash double knee drop. Sera tries to pick up Hanako who has returned the blow, but she is held back. Hanako hits multiple elbows, then lifts her up and does a backflip. Sera returns, and after a back-and-forth brainbuster, Hanako is slammed down. 10 minutes have passed. Hanako fights back against Sera's elbow. Hanako kicks her down, and Sera hits a series of elbows. Hanako hits a series of kicks and a lariat. Sera returns, and Hanako goes for an Argentine JP. Sera counters with a series of elbows. Hanako goes for a Shirasagi. Sera holds on, but she swings and slams him down. Sera returns, and Hanako goes for a Shirasagi again. Sera escapes, and Hanako hits a lariat. Sera stops another attempt and slams her down. Hanako reverses out of the cover, but Sera clears. Sera goes for a Falcon Arrow, but Hanako counters. Sera hits a Rasha Hasami and gets the three count.
Sera: "Hey Stardom fans, it's been a while. And Hanako! Nice to meet you, I'm Sera Risa. Well, those of you who know me probably know, but this isn't actually my first singles match... A long time ago, so long ago that I'm not sure if anyone even remembers it, I had a singles match under a different name, not Hanako, and when I entered the ring you looked like you were about to cry, so I wondered what would happen, but you've gotten really strong, Hanako. I didn't expect you to struggle so much, and I'm very happy to be able to feel your growth. However, I have decided to retire on January 12th of next year. Hanako, show me you can surpass Sera by then."
Hanako: "By the time you retire, I'll get stronger, beat you directly, and surpass you!"
Sera: "I'm looking forward to it!"
"It's been a while, I'm Sera Risa from Prominence. Nice to meet you, Hanako. And it's been a while. I'm glad I got to fight you. I thought I had no regrets after having a singles match with Hanako, who has grown so much stronger. But I need you to win. I'm looking forward to seeing you surpass Sera."
"After I announced my retirement, I thought this would be my last, so I absolutely had to win this time. I'm extremely disappointed. I will become even stronger in Stardom and become a wrestler that Sera-san recognizes."