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Hazuki and Fuwa-chan, a master-apprentice duo, faced off against God's Eye's Shuri and Yagami Ranna in a tag team match. Shuri and Yagami are also a master-apprentice duo, and given Shuri and Yagami's styles, it was expected that Fuwa-chan would have a tough time. However, Fuwa-chan is also an incredibly talented individual, making it difficult to predict how the match will unfold.
Yagami and Fuwa-chan started the match. They locked up and fought for the back, with Yagami grabbing Fuwa-chan's arm and applying a headlock. Fuwa-chan threw Yagami into the ropes, who then performed a leapfrog followed by an arm whip, to which Yagami retaliated with a dropkick. Yagami then delivered a body slam, followed by a stomp to the face and a soccer ball kick. Shuri took out Hazuki, who was on the sidelines, and then pinned Fuwa-chan against the ropes and delivered a middle kick. When Fuwa-chan retaliated, Shuri unleashed a series of soccer ball kicks. Hazuki then stepped in to break up the hold. Yagami entered the ring and stood firm against Fuwa-chan's barrage of elbows. When Yagami landed a flurry of punches, Fuwa-chan responded with a dropkick. Hazuki hit Yagami with a missile kick and a senton. As she attempted a face wash, Shuri interfered. However, Hazuki dodged it and called Fuwa-chan in for a joint face wash. Yagami retaliated with a dropkick and a middle kick to Hazuki. Hazuki dodged Shuri's PK and they exchanged elbows. Hazuki landed a flurry of punches, dodging Shuri and delivering a double kick. Fuwa-chan landed three dropkicks on Shuri, then slipped past Shuri and landed another one. Shuri countered Fuwa-chan's body slam attempt and slammed her down instead. When Fuwa-chan countered, Shuri applied an Achilles lock. As Fuwa-chan escaped, Hazuki blocked Shuri's charge and delivered a double front kick with Fuwa-chan. Fuwa-chan applied a Manji-gatame to Shuri. Hazuki prevented Yagami from breaking it up with a sleeper hold. As Shuri escaped, Fuwa-chan delivered a double kick to her face and slammed her down with a body slam. She went for a series of cover attempts, but Shuri kicked out. Fuwa-chan landed a series of elbows, Yagami stopped her and they launched a coordinated attack, followed by Shuri's soccer ball kick. Fuwa-chan countered, and Shuri went for the scorpion deathlock. However, Hazuki broke it up. Shuri landed a series of knees on Fuwa-chan. Hazuki assisted with a codebreaker, and Fuwa-chan delivered a brainbuster. Ten minutes had passed. As Shuri countered, Fuwa-chan landed a series of elbows and rolled her up. Shuri attempted a knee attack, but Fuwa-chan's shoulders rose. Shuri went for a reverse figure-four leglock, but Fuwa-chan escaped. So Shuri took her to the center and applied the scorpion deathlock. Fuwa-chan gave up, and Shuri won.
Comments from Shuri and Yagami
Shuri: "I won!"
Yagami: "Yes! Fuwa-chan was a hot topic on TV, and around that time, Shuri-san invited me to join Stardom, so she was someone I was really conscious of, and I'm glad I finally got to fight her in the ring today. Fuwa-chan said at her debut match that she was aiming for the Future belt, which is the belt I want most right now, so of course I couldn't lose, and even after she gets the belt, I don't feel like I'll lose, so I want to continue training with Shuri-san and get stronger."
Shuri: "Fuwa-chan, after fighting you for the first time, I think you're good. You're interesting. I can feel your emotions. I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll evolve the next time we fight, and of course, when you clash with Ranna, my Ranna will definitely not lose. Fuwa-chan, I'm looking forward to fighting you again."
Comments from Hazuki & Fuwa-chan
Hazuki: "We lost the master-apprentice tag team match..."
I'm sorry. I'm really frustrated that I had to give up. Ah
, damn it! I'm sorry
." Hazuki: "But don't apologize." Fuwa-chan: "What was that? It was a pain I'd never felt before. Ah! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! For the sake of our bond, I somehow, somehow... I was so close to the ropes, ah, it's so frustrating.
" Hazuki: "Now that you know what pain feels like, you'll be able to think about strategies for when you fight again next time. Your pro wrestling career has only just begun."
Fuwa-chan: "That's so true. I'd heard rumors about Shuri, but seriously, my bones, muscles, flesh, and even my costume were all destroyed. To go at me like that, she's practically a villain."
Hazuki: "She's a woman of a different caliber."
Fuwa-chan: "She really is a woman of a different caliber!" "You really have to use your head when you get hit with this, it's no joke, this pain is real."
Hazuki: "Fuwa-chan has a match on the 31st. I don't know what kind of opponent she'll be next, but if I watch the video and think about countermeasures, I think I can win on my own."
Fuwa-chan: "I'm once again amazed at how Hazuki-san holds two belts. She's no ordinary person. To win, I'll have to think about strategy a lot. I'm free tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Let me learn from you."
Hazuki: "OK! Let's practice."
Fuwa-chan: "Thank you."
Hazuki: "And Shuri-san. IWGP (Women's) and STRONG (Women's), two-time champion. I also hold two titles, but I'm curious about the belts Shuri-san holds. Let's fight someday. With one of these belts on the line."
Fuwa-chan: "I'll take it. Absolutely."