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Natsupoi, who will retire from active competition after the Yokohama Budokan event on January 3rd next year, won the final match against her close friend
In a special singles match, she faced Saori Anno. Both wrestlers have an even record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss on the Stardom mat, and they engaged in a fierce battle from the start, neither giving an inch
Natsupoi attempted a plancha from the top corner, but Anno hit her with a deadly drive, sending her crashing into the corner of the apron and hitting her lower back hard
Natsupoi was not to be outdone. She immediately used the same move to slam Anno onto the apron, then followed up with a plancha
After a fierce brawl outside the ring, Natsupoi, whose stamina was drained by a crossface, fell victim to a kick to the face. Not to be outdone, she fought back with a dropkick to the face and then locked in an armbar
After 15 minutes, they engaged in an elbow exchange, and neither gave an inch in a German suplex exchange. Fairial Gift was countered by Natsupoi with a kenzan (a type of pinfall), but even after taking three consecutive locomotion-style German suplexes, she refused to be pinned for the three count
Natsupoi, reignited by Anno's "Is that all you've got?", successfully landed a second Fairial Gift and then unleashed a cross-arm German suplex. She then kicked out of a Special Potering at the count of 2.9, and then, still holding hands, they engaged in a slapping contest
At a crucial moment, she successfully executed Fairy Magic and then unleashed a thrust kick. Finally, at 25 minutes and 32 seconds, she secured the 3-count with MADE IN JAPOI
After the match, Natsupoi hugged Anno, tears welling up in her eyes, and said, "I'm not crying."
Then Anno said, "My partner is a crybaby, but she's strong. Natsumi, pro wrestling is fun. Let's continue pro wrestling together. Even if I tell you not to retire, I know you'll stick to what you've decided. So please let me stay by your side for the next four and a half months until you retire."
Natsupoi replied, "Of course." Having deepened their bond through their final showdown, the two will now walk the road to retirement together
[Natsupoi's Story]It's over. After all, everything that begins must come to an end. I'm kind of speechless. It's so hard to put these overwhelming feelings into words, and I'm confused right now. It was my decision, but I didn't want this battle to end. I even found myself wishing it could go on forever. But, as Saori said, I'm stubborn, so my decision won't change. But for the remaining four and a half months, Saori will be by my side, and even if I retire in the future, I'll always be by Saori's side. No matter what happens, I'll be on your side. Keep going. I'm not crying. I'm not crying. Thank you, Saori! Let's keep in touch! Bye-bye!
[Saori Anno's Story]