JPN
In the final official match of the Blue Stars A, HANAKO and Ruanka shared a draw, securing their tickets to the final tournament (which begins on the 18th at Korakuen Hall)
From the start, neither side gave an inch, resulting in a back-and-forth battle. Ryuka used a face lock to drain her opponent's stamina, then unleashed a senton on the apron
But HANAKO wasn't giving up either. After exchanging lariats three times outside the ring, she immediately retaliated by slamming her opponent onto the mat outside the ring with a body slam
As the match progressed, it turned into a grueling war of attrition. When HANAKO caught her opponent with Shirasagi, Ryuka also took advantage of the referee's blind spot and launched a Black Box attack
Furthermore, Ryuka attempted to finish the match with a second body press, but she couldn't get the three count. HANAKO also caught her opponent with a second Shirasagi, but it wasn't enough to deliver the decisive blow
In the end, just as HANAKO was aiming for the JP Coaster, the gong sounded, signaling the end of the 15-minute time limit
With this, all matches in this block have concluded. Suzu Suzuki is in first place with 13 points, HANAKO is in second place with 9 points from 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, and Ruika is tied with Julia Hart with 8 points, but has advanced in third place due to her victory in their head-to-head match
[Blue Stars A-Cut Players]
1st place: Suzu Suzuki
2nd place: HANAKO
3rd place Ryukika
[HANAKO's story]
I wanted to win and advance. I'm so frustrated that it ended in a draw. We advanced as the second-placed group, but I've never felt this humiliated before. I'm definitely going to win the tournament and become the champion. You can look forward to it.
[Ryuuka's story]
I'm going to sit down for a bit. Here goes. I can't do it anymore. It's been decided that I'll be in 3rd place in the tournament today! Yay! Was it close? I don't know. I don't even know what the score is anymore. I heard something on the microphone earlier. That I'm in 3rd place. It's my birthday, after all. So I guess that's how it would be. I don't know anymore! I can't do it anymore! I'm completely worn out. Thank you. I'm so happy!