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Maika and Hanako, who joined STARS as "Cup High Mate," made their presence felt with their well-coordinated teamwork
In a 3-way tag team battle, HANAKO faced Natsupoi & Saori Anno and Maki Ito & Kiyoka Koryu. From the start, HANAKO displayed her immense strength. When Natsupoi and Ito displayed completely mismatched teamwork, HANAKO knocked them both down with a lariat
The match turned into a chaotic free-for-all with all three teams involved. Maika showed great teamwork with her opponent Anno, and the teams went at each other regardless of who they were. In the midst of the back-and-forth battle, it was Cup High Mate who ultimately demonstrated their strong tag team unity
At a crucial moment, HANAKO delivered a powerful big boot to Tora Ryu. She immediately followed up with a combined move with Maika, "High Intoxication," and Maika secured the 3-count victory
In the main event of the day, STARS leader and Wonder of Stardom champion Hanan faced her younger sister, Hina, in her fifth title defense. The two new and reliable members have given momentum to the leader defending the white belt
HANAKO:"We're going to take on EVE as 'Cup High Mate.' There's no way we're going to lose in a place like this!"
Maika: "We'll be in the tag league and EVE! And we're going to win every match in EVE and win the tag league undefeated! But I don't know if we'll be teaming up (for the tag league)... Let's decide over drinks!"
Natsupoi:"There's one thing I want to say. When I retire, I'll entrust it to Saori. Only Saori can surpass Maki Ito's 'world's cutest' title! I'll entrust it to her. I'll entrust it to her out of necessity!"
Saori Anno:"So, what do I mean to you most, Natsumi?"
Natsupoi:"Shiga. Shiga's best."
Saori Anno:"Doesn't it feel a bit cramped? Anyway, the tag league is about to start! This year I'm going to win. I want to go back and get what I've lost."
Natsupoi:"Shall we do it?! I'll go get the thing I forgot!"
Toraryu Kiyoka: "Teaming up with Ito-san is different from usual, and it's kind of fun... I'm excited!"
Maki Ito:"She still wears the ribbon I gave her in the past. Well, the tag league starts in November. Um... it's not like we won't team up, yes. Um... if you don't have anyone to team up with, I can team up with you. Um... I'll leave it up to you."
Toraryu Kiyoka:"I really want to team up with you. But...it's God's Eye...I'll think about it." Ito Maki:"Yes..."