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Maika, aiming for her first championship in two years, secured first place in Red Stars A. She will face Tetsu Akira in the final official match
Although he conceded the first point, he turned the tables with a powerful power slam. He then immobilized his opponent with a sleeper hold. He endured a series of iron elbows, a neckbreaker, and a knee attack, then countered with a lariat followed by a rolling lariat. Finally, he secured a dominant victory with a Michinoku Driver II
Having already secured their place in the next round, Maika finished their schedule with 11 points from 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Although they were tied with AZM, who had a match later, on 11 points, Maika's victory in their head-to-head match secured them first place in the group
Meanwhile, Tetsu, making his debut in the 5★STAR series, finished all official matches with 1 draw and 6 losses, scoring just 1 point
[Maika's Story]
Yes, I won my final league match! Does that mean I'll be the top qualifier? I think so. Yeah, first place is always great. So, in that final match, Akira, you earned the right to be a 5★STAR with your own hands, didn't you? You might not win, but whether you make this 5★STAR meaningful or not is up to you. I had high expectations for you, so I unleashed the Michinoku Driver II today. I don't dislike those glittering eyes of yours. Stay that glittering Akira forever. I'm looking forward to it. Next up is Korakuen. I don't know who will be coming up, but I'll be prepared. Look forward to Korakuen, no, Ryogoku!
[Tetsu Akira's Story]
Ah, I lost. I couldn't win a single match in 5★STAR. It's frustrating, I'm disappointed. But even though 5★STAR was frustrating, it was just as, if not more, fun. The reason I participated in 5★STAR was because I was aiming for a certain belt, and I wanted to use it as an opportunity to get it. Of course, it's the Future belt held by Yagami Ranna. I wanted the Future belt that she has. She wouldn't accept my challenge, so I thought if I got results, she might take me for it. But I did get one point. And I got it from Natsuko-san. That's a big point, isn't it? What was also frustrating was that she's defending it left and right in America. It's frustrating. But now I understand a little. Yagami-san, you like me, don't you? I like you too, but you like me quite a bit as well. You actually want to be my rival, not just a junior, right? I understand that now. Don't tell me I was mistaken. Just as you wanted, I've come back having learned a little. Let's do it, Future.