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"High Kick Angel" Sakura Aya made a spectacular debut in her hometown ring in Kobe. In the main event of "STARDOM in KOBE 2026 Feb." (February 22nd, Kobe Art Center), which was her homecoming show, she teamed with Natsupoi and Kurei Sayaka to face God's Eye's Shuri, Sorei Ami, and Yagami Ranna. Perhaps it was a baptism of fire for her homecoming match, but she was subjected to a fierce onslaught from the opposing team from the start
He writhes in agony after receiving a powerful soccer ball kick from Shuri. Then, while still hanging from the ropes, he continues to take chops from Sorei and kicks from Yagami
Moreover, Natsupoi had a magnificent move and Kurei had Yagami in the ring, but Sakura was caught in a sleeper hold by Shuri. Nevertheless, spurred on by the cheers of the home crowd, she managed to execute a plancha to the outside at a crucial moment and locked onto Yagami. She unleashed a spectacular German suplex and finally secured a convincing three-count with a Blooming Dream (modified German suplex)
After the match, she grabbed the microphone and announced, "Hello everyone in Kobe! Today, for the first time, I was able to achieve a victory in my hometown of Kobe!" The venue was filled with loud "Sakura" chants
Furthermore, she showed off the NEW BLOOD Tag Team belts that she and Kurei hold to the local fans, and then proudly presented her blueprint, saying, "Next, I'll be back in Kobe in May. I will definitely wear the Future belt before my 3rd anniversary on March 25th. In May, it will have been more than 3 years, so I won't be able to wear the Future belt (according to the rules), but I will wear it by March and keep it until the very last minute before returning it, and then we will both promote the NEW BLOOD Tag Team belts and come back as Cinderellas!" She then cast a sharp glance at Kurei, the winner of last year's "Cinderella Tournament"
The event concluded with a grand chorus of "Towards your dreams, shine brightly tomorrow, Sakura Aya!"