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The 12th Future of Stardom Champion, Hinami, is defending her title for the fifth time against Sayaka Kurei. Kurei has built up a strong record so far, including winning the Cinderella Tournament and challenging for the Red Belt, but has yet to win the belt. Kurei is aiming for her first title win on her third attempt. The reigning champion, Hinami, has been improving with each title match and exudes the presence of a champion. She wants to repel Kurei's challenge and lay the foundation for a long reign.
The bell rings and Kurei tackles Hinami and gets her neck in a neck lock, but she stands up. Hinami counters and goes to her back. Kurei counters and puts her in a headlock. Hinami throws Kurei into the ropes and tries a lariat, but Kurei dodges and lands a dropkick. Kurei tries a body slam, but Hinami slams her down instead. Hinami lands three body slams in a row. Hinami attempts a reverse Boston crab, but Kurei resists. Hinami goes for the reverse Boston crab, but Kurei quickly escapes. Hinami gets up after receiving a series of elbows from Kurei, saying, "Is that all you've got, Cinderella?" Hinami knocks her down with one hit and charges, but Kurei delivers a dropkick. Kurei also throws a dropkick in the corner, but Hinami counters. Kurei goes for a sleeper hold, but Hinami manages to escape. Hinami throws an elbow, and Kurei retaliates. After an exchange of elbows, Kurei delivers a series of blows. Hinami dodges and slams her down with a hip throw. Dodging Hinami's charge, Kurei delivers a flying elbow attack. Kurei lands a missile kick from the corner, but it's only a two count. Hinami goes for a reverse Boston crab. Kurei tries to escape, but... Hinami transitions into a face lock and tightens the hold. When Kurei escapes, Hinami shouts "I'm going to finish this!" and lifts her up. Kurei counters with a neckbreaker. Hinami reverses, reads Kurei's charge and charges back, but Kurei dodges and lands a spear. Hinami pulls Kurei up with a modified rock bottom, lifts her up and slams her to the side. However, Kurei raises her shoulder. Hinami declares she's going for the finish with a Mad Splash from an STO, but Kurei dodges and jumps into a sleeper hold, tightening the hold without letting her escape. Hinami manages to escape somehow. 10 minutes have passed. Kurei charges with precision, Hinami dodges, but Kurei goes for a Violet Shooting and a Tokimeki Spear. It looked like she had it in, but Hinami kicks out. Kurei pulls Hinami up and hits a Tokimeki Cutter, but Hinami counters with a Gedo Clutch. Kurei manages to counter at the last moment, but Hinami stops her charge and slams her down. Kurei immediately follows up with a dropkick. She goes for the Falcon, but Hinami resists. Kurei rolls her up, but it's only a two count. Kurei charges, and Hinami does an STO. Three minutes remaining. Hinami takes advantage of the hang time to execute a modified Jackhammer, but Kurei kicks out. Hinami pulls Kurei up and does another STO, then climbs to the corner and delivers a Mad Splash. The three count is called, and Hinami has defeated Kurei.
Hinami: "Kurei, you're incredibly strong! I said a lot of things before the match, but Kurei is a fantastic pro wrestler. I could really feel how much Kurei wanted to win this Future title. But I also learned a lot from winning this belt, and we've walked this path together. I think Kurei will face many obstacles from now on, but let's meet again in the ring anytime, even if it's not for the belt.
" Kurei: "You were incredibly strong... Don't say that after I won!" So you're the stronger one, right? Today I was super confident, and I was determined to win the Future Championship, and I think everyone who's been supporting me probably thought I would win the Future Championship and return to Tokyo today... I'm so frustrated I can't find the words, but today I hit a huge wall in Hinami, and my momentum has completely stopped. So I'm definitely going to break through that wall and become the top of Stardom, so keep an eye on me. And don't get my name wrong! (Slams the microphone down)"
Hinami: "I'm so sorry about that... I try to act smart, but I'm not good with kanji. But I'm really glad I got to fight Kurei today, and I'm sure everyone had a great time, right!? Thank you for making me so excited today."
Kurei shakes Hinami's hand. Kurei shakes her hand off and delivers a surprise elbow.
Hinami: "...Today, I won the first match! I think it was here in Sapporo last time that I challenged Rina for the Future title. And now here I am, standing in the ring with the belt. Not only this belt, but the 5★STAR GP, a fantastic league tournament, is about to begin, so let's all continue to make this summer exciting together!"