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"Black Peach" Watanabe Momo, who was aiming for a consecutive victory, suffered a heartbreaking draw. She faced Wonder Champion Hanan in an official Blue Stars B match
Saya Kamitani, with whom she had recently had a fierce 15-minute draw and subsequently "reconciled," was in her corner. She immediately knocked Hanan out of the ring from the corner, then took a running start from the apron and launched a soccer ball kick, taking control of the fight outside the ring
He then returned to the ring and delivered a barrage of kicks to the groggy White Champion. The first five minutes were completely one-sided
Hanan also tries to counterattack with a hip throw, but I stop her from pursuing with a brutal driver on the apron
But immediately afterwards, he was thrown onto the mat outside the ring with a blockbuster, and then hit with an outside plancha
He somehow managed to return to the ring at the count of 17, but from there he was subjected to a fierce onslaught. Not to be outdone, he unleashed a series of moves including the Soumatou and Chicken Wing Facelock, but none of them were decisive. With less than two minutes remaining, he created a chaotic situation by colliding with the referee, and his Black Bat attack was successful. However, while he was trying to hit a second one, the referee stopped him, and he took two Rock Drops. With less than 10 seconds left, he finally landed the Peach Sunrise, but just as the referee started to count, the bell rang, signaling the end of the 15-minute time limit
In contrast to Watanabe, who left the ring with a look of disappointment, Hanan grabbed the microphone and declared, "Ah, I couldn't win! I couldn't win, but for the first time, I didn't lose to Watanabe Momo! I think this is because I've grown. Now Watanabe Momo is all black, but I've always admired that white belt that she held. So I'm really happy that I can wear that belt, the white belt."
She further added, "This year, I'm aiming to conquer both the spring and summer tournaments. I believe I can win my way through the final tournament from here, and I think I can do it, right? There's a possibility! I'm going to make that possibility 100% and definitely make it to the final tournament, so please continue to support me!"
Meanwhile, Watanabe suffered another 15-minute draw against Kamiya on the 3rd (at Korakuen Hall). The damage from that match is immeasurable. Although she has maintained her tie for first place, she has one match remaining. Kamiya Saya, who also has 8 points, is followed by Hanan and Starlight Kid with 7 points, and Sorei Ami with 6 points, all of whom have two matches left, so the competition is likely to remain close until the very end
[The story of Hanan]
Ah, I didn't win! I didn't win, but it's also the first time I haven't lost. And that makes me really happy. I know I need to focus on winning, but not losing is a really big deal. I think it's because I've become a champion, and I'm really happy to realize that I'm growing. I'm not completely guaranteed to make it to the final tournament yet; it's more of a possibility. So, I'll win both matches tomorrow and the day after, make my chances 100%, and definitely advance to the final tournament. As the white belt champion, and as Cinderella, I'll conquer 5★STAR as well!
[Momo Watanabe's story]
Hey, wait. Did you say it's another 15-minute draw? I heard it even though I wasn't really conscious. But a 15-minute draw? Another one point, seriously! Hold on a second. I don't care about the score anymore. I just need to win tomorrow. But I still know it's 8 points. I know. 8 points. It'll be alright. I'm going to win two years in a row. It'll be alright