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In the Wonder of Stardom Championship match, champion Hanan successfully defended her title for the fourth time against challenger Ryukana
Responding to Hanan's call, the champion's corner was staffed not only by STARS' Iida Saya and Hamabe Matoi, but also by Maika, Hayashishita Utami, Tsukiyama Waka, and HANAKO. Outside the ring, Hanan's corner and HATE's corner were also involved in a brawl. A tense atmosphere hung in the air
The match saw Hanan and Ruanka engaging in a back-and-forth battle. Hanan withstood Ruanka's crossface and launched a blockbuster. She then attempted a plancha on Ruanka, who had escaped to the outside, but was stopped by Saya Kamitani, who had interfered in the match
Despite this, he endured the Fisherman's Buster and the Neck Hanging Bomb, then unleashed a superplex-style back drop, successfully inflicting significant damage
From there, he cornered his opponent with a series of elbow strikes, blocking the Black Box attack. He then ran to the ropes after a rock projectile, but was stopped by Watanabe's black bat attack
Despite being cornered by Ryuka's second body press, Hanan managed to land her signature Seventeen, but HATE's corner maneuver intervened once again. At this point, Maika and Utami stepped in to help, causing Watanabe's black bat attack to accidentally hit Ryuka, and Tsukiyama also provided covering fire with a plancha
In a one-on-one situation with the challenger, Hanan is hit with a black box attack, but kicks out of a Daruma-style German suplex at the count of two
In a venue filled with loud "Ryuuka" chants, Hanan launched a counter jumping knee. She then followed up with a back drop hold, but couldn't get the three count. So she tried a wrist-clutch back drop hold and finally secured the three count
After the match, Hanan expressed her gratitude, saying, "When Ryukan challenged me, I was so happy I cried, and I could cry again now. So many people came into Ryukan's corner as her seconds. Next time, let's have a match just the two of us, thank you."
Then Ruika extended her left hand and said, "Ah, I lost. But it was fun. Next time, let's aim for a much higher belt, not just the white one, and compete in a much bigger venue. Thank you so much."
When Hanan tried to grab his hand back, he darted her attention in another direction with an "Ah!", delivered a punch, and left the ring
Regaining her composure, Hanan called out, "Who's the next challenger?" and it was Hinami who came forward. "To get straight to the point, please let me challenge you for that white belt next," she proposed
Hanan immediately replied, "Yes, let's do it!" and designated the Utsunomiya tournament on October 18th, which would be a homecoming event for both of them, as the venue for the showdown
Then Hinami unleashed a barrage of scathing words, saying, "Utsunomiya, did you really think I'd say, 'Let's make this a great tournament!'? I said I'd take on the challenge, and all you said was 'Yes.' Every single response reveals your weakness as a champion. I've been feeling like Shiro's been lacking lately, and I think it's all because of your weakness, Hinami. If you keep thinking of me as your cute little sister, you're going to get into trouble." She then declared, "I, the third one, will take this belt and become number one!" before leaving the ring
Looking around at the four women who had come to her corner once again, Hanan began to say, "First of all, thank you for coming to my corner. I wanted you to join STARS, but I guess it's not possible right now..." when Utami snatched the microphone and declared, "You showed us an incredibly cool side of yourself, and Hanan-san showed us the glittering side of Stardom. I want to join STARS."
HANAKO and Tsukiyama followed suit, and Maika declared, "The four of us are joining STARS. Let's go drinking!"
Upon hearing this, Hanan burst into tears, exclaiming, "Yay! STARS has grown!!" "STARS was the first unit I ever joined, so I've been so committed to being in STARS up until now. That's why I'm so happy that someone saw my match and said they wanted to join."
The show concluded with Hanan, Iida, Hamabe, Hime Yuria, Maika, Utami, Tsukiyama, and HANAKO all gathered in the ring and chanting, "Believe in the present, shine tomorrow, we are STARS!"
Hanan:"We successfully defended the Wonder of Stardom title for the fourth time! I'm so happy that I was able to face Ryuka in the main event at Korakuen Hall. I hope we can be in the main event together again at a bigger venue. And most importantly, we've gained new members in STARS! From now on, with this large number of STARS, we will work together as the official army of Stardom to make Stardom shine! We are STARS!"
Ryuka:"I'm really happy that I was able to fight in the main event at Korakuen Hall for the white belt, but I'm never shaking hands with that guy again! That's all! I don't know what's next... I'm going to get some sleep!"
Hinami: "I have no intention of waiting my turn, and I don't read the room. I don't want people to keep thinking I'm third in line. I'm challenging for the Triumphant Return, but I don't intend to focus on the Triumphant Return, so I'm going to concentrate solely on winning the White. And I'll beat the still-weak champion and become the new White champion."