December 26, 1938 Korea under Japanese colonization
The snow that covered the conquered Korean land became higher as the official day of the winter entrance which also was a celebrated day in Western countries was only a midnight away from the current day, the winds were also heavier and sharper. Sin-rak Kim treaded the snowy road covering his eyes for protection he stood his ground even as the winds tried to carry him away and almost undid his weak winter clothing "Damn it why are these Sumo guys camping so far away?" the boy cursed his question as he continued to tread passing over the sharp winds lowering his arm the boy found himself at the Sumo training camp which he visited before, the boy looked at the camp with a bit of pride reminding him of how he defeated a supposed future Yokozuna easily.
The surrounding Japanese men and women who leeched off in this area that had many of their kin around looked at the boy with glares as they question why would no how dare a Josenjin show himself? one would take one off several easy guesses visiting friends which they weren't and the Japanese in their minds believe their relationship with the Koreans would remain as conquerors and defeated, picking a fight with an enemy a bit more possible as boys in his age tend to fight a lot for the dumbest of reasons or a maggot trying to kiss up to the higher creature which what many thought when they first saw him coming here that day. "Is that him?" a Japanese woman asked in whisper covering her mouth with a fan.
"Yes many talks travelled about a Josenjin defeating a future Yokozuna" her companion answered in a whisper also covering her mouth with a fan.
Many more gossip was exchanged as they looked at the boys direction as he made his way and finally stood before the gates of the Nishonoseki stable aspiring Sumo competitors camp the boys eyes narrowed looking at the sign before letting a sigh 'Why did I even bother to come?' the boy thought to himself it has been six days since the Ssireum competition was held and Sin-rak had that talk with Minosuke Momota the man that helped him that day when he first arrived in this neighbourhood.
'What if I told you, you could easily become a Sumo level Yokozuna with your skills if they were allowed to prosper?' Minosuke's words rang through his head for what felt like the millionth time which it may possible could since that offer refused the fresh comfy spot in his head since the moment it was heard by his ears.
'A Sumo fighting Korean a lot of things could wrong here' the boy thought to himself grimly as he entered the gates for the second time.
(…)
Inside the Nishonoseki stable dojo
The Japanese youths of short handed Sumo stable continued their harsh training not even the coldest days of winter allowing them peace, a Sumo's fighter greatest strength lies on his upper body their wide frame's which make people gawk at their size for this the aspiring youngsters had their upper bodies exposed to the sharp winds taking a T pose with one leg raised whilst the other keeps their balance their shut eyes and clenched teeth's spoke volumes of the harshness the training leaved them in.
"H-how birr long d-d-do we have t-t-t-to remain-n-n-n like this-s" one of the youngsters asked.
"H-how weak c-c-can you be-e?" Satoru asked with a forced smile.
"YOU'RE SHIVERING TOO!" the others pointed out in a classic comedic fashion.
"Oh this's-" Satoru was about to say until he fell silent.
"Um Satoru?" one of the trainee's asked gazing at Satoru who relaxed his position as he stared at the horizon curious at what kept their most promising member occupied the trainee's looked at where his eyes looked seeing non-other than the very same Josenjin that came that day.
"What is he doing here?"
"He got some nerve thinking he can just waltz into our territory for winning one match."
"Don't just stand there let's get him!"
The fired up trainee's approached the intruder with intend to attack, Sin-rak meanwhile still unaware of this stopped mid-way through his track "Maybe this isn't a good idea after all? I mean how can I even find him?"
"Hey Josenjin!"
Perking up hearing the slur the Korean boy opened his eyes looking around realizing he is surrounded by all sides by the aspiring Sumo fighters "Great just great, it can't get any worse than this."
"Oh it can" one of the meaner looking trainee's said with a crack of his neck.
"You got a lot of nerves waltzing in here" one trainee accused throwing his index finger "Just because you won one match that doesn't make you anything special."
"Listen it was a mistake to come here let's just let bygones be bygones?" Sin-rak said in a peaceful tone "So you guys will make way for me and I'll just go-"
Sin-rak was pushed from behind making him fall face first on the snowy ground the Korean got up dusting the snow off coughing "Hey!"
"Now you want to be all strong and such, huh?" the one that pushed the Korean asked in a loud crude manner. Sin-rak sighed deeply the pusher was not done as he kicked him lightly before placing his leg on his back "Huh you want to fight?"
A snow ball hit the pusher in the face making him back off coughing Sin-rak got up shooting him with a glare "I was going to leave peacefully but your nasty crudeness made a change."
"Huh?"
"I'm going to beat that attitude out of you" Sin-rak stated smashing his fists together as his glare intensified.
"You're thinking too highly of yourself Josenjin" the crude trainee said as stared into his eyes filled with hatred "To think it's all because you won one fight with us?"
"If my memory serves me correct the one I beat was a future Yokozuna" Sin-rak pointed out making the crude trainee snap, the Korean boy smirked as he took a Sumo stance "Correct?"
Ditching words aside in favour of a battle cry the crude trainee who rushed with palm slaps that Sin-rak easily guarded against the crude trainee then slapped hardly breaking through the Korean's guard, just as soon a smirk appeared it was gone as the Korean's palm smashed into his face making him fall on his knees. The crude trainee felt being picked up opening his eyes he saw his Korean opponent getting up in a wrap around his upper body which he then proceeded to squeeze, the crude Japanese boy gritted his teeth in pain as he raised his hands fists up before striking them down at the Korean making loosen the hold enough for him to push him back off him.
Sin-rak quickly regained his balance long enough to see his crude opponent charging at him for a tackle, Sin-rak evaded the tackle before catching his opponent from behind like a raging Bull. The Korean then proceeded to throw his opponent to the side making him meet the ground a good few feet's away from him as Sin-rak stood victorious.
"What is it with this Josenjin?"
"He manhandled Hiruko like it's nothing."
"So?" the Korean's voice spoke as he turned looking around him "Who's next?"
The Sumo trainee's felt anger at the way this Korean speaking to them just as they were ready to charge "THAT'S ENOUGH!" everyone stopped seeing Minosuke Momota "What's going on here?"
"Mr. Momota this Josenjin is at it again thinking he's a big shot" one trainee cried out pointing an accuser finger at the Korean.
"That's right he just walked here without permission then he assaulted Hiruko" another trainee followed.
Minosuke sighed as he pinched his nose before looking at Sin-rak who looked nervous evading his gaze, Momota laughed taking everyone off guard especially Sin-rak "So you decided to take my offer?"
"Eh?" the Sumo trainee's yelled in shock.
"Well not really I just came to negotiate the terms is all" Sin-rak said in a non-caring tone surprising them further.
Minosuke instead laughed wholeheartedly "Well regardless of the reason let's go for some warm tea to counter this cold."
"Wait is Mr. Momota serious?"
"It has to be some sort of prank, right?"
"What do you guys think slacking off like that!" a man yelled loudly being a couch "SCRAM!"
"YESSIR!" the boys cried as they ran back to their posts.
"You have to forgive these fools Sin-rak boy" Minosuke said "They really have a lot to learn. Now let us go for that tea shall we?"
"Yeah" Sin-rak whispered embarrassingly.
Momota hummed as the two entered the shed to shield themselves from the cold whilst Satoru stood back and watched with narrowed eyes.
Inside the shed Sin-rak felt the warmness enter his body which relaxed from tightening any and all muscles just to resist the cold which can even enter his home. Taking a seat Sin-rak sat in a kneeling position in front of Minosuke who did the same whilst a Japanese woman was pouring tea for them "Thank you" Minosuke said as he took a sip of his tea he watched the Korean with a single eye inviting him to drink.
Initially confused the boy accepted the offer as he sipped down the entire cup in one gulp before burping, Sin-rak looked down in shame "S-sorry."
"It's alright this's good tea" Minosuke said as he finished his cup as well gesturing for the woman to refill.
Sin-rak eyed Minosuke "So how do even plan to convince the Sumo council to allow a Josenjin inside?"
"You may leave us" Minosuke said in a serious tone to the woman who bowed lightly before leaving them alone, Minosuke's expression was serious compared to the previous times Sin-rak saw him but it also showed kindness somewhere "Well they won't know you're a Korean."
"How?"
"Well you see me and my wife despite our long years of loving marriage we were not pleased with children" Minosuke began depressingly before shooting a serious look towards Sin-rak "So would you like to be our child?"
Fallen backwards on his back in a classic anime shock trope Sin-rak quickly recovered as he eyed Minosuke putting his hands on the table "What are you spouting all of a sudden you weirdo? I though you wanted me to be a Sumo wrestler?"
"Well the answer is easy you see" Minosuke said with a goofy smile "I want both."
"What kind of answer is that?" Sin-rak asked with a sweat drop.
"The answer I want to hear" Minosuke admitted honestly with a goofy smile "You see this stable is my favourite that's why I run it but it lacks numbers so I thought about scouting Korean's since no other stable would do so but unfortunately I didn't find any of them that are good" the man complained in a tone not akin to an adult man but a child or in this case an overgrown child, he then looked at Sin-rak with pride "Until now."
"Um where not having children come into this?" Sin-rak asked in a deadpan tone.
"Well I also want that" the man replied happily in his goofy tone.
'This guy is weird' Sin-rak thought to himself creeped out by his antics and this new side of him.
(…)
Present beach
The beautiful sea scenery was captivating as the sounds of waves and the call of Seagulls filled the air along with camera's snapping.
"Yeah like that girls" was the instructions of a woman with tan skin blonde hair and green eyes which were covered by purple shades but what get's people's attention is her attire a skimpy purple bikini.
"Like this?" Mint asked in a nervous tone wearing a green bikini with black strings as she touched bodies pressing her breasts against her partner Milk who had her hair in the signature ponytail style wearing a frilled two piece swimsuit the top being collared with a small heart window above her chest. The two girls kept pressing in their suggestive stance feeling uncomfortable.
"More natural you two are sticking out like sore thumbs" the woman critiqued.
"How about this?" Haruna asked suddenly appearing between the Candy pair wrapping her arms around their waists. Haruna's attire consisted of her signature mask along with a yellow bikini.
"Hmm fine" the woman said as the camera snapped them. The trio continued doing different spots until they were finally done laying on the sandy beach ground breathing heavily.
"This's so tiring" Haruna complained.
"Yeah I can't believe the fact there's people making living out of this" Mint said as she leaned on her back letting a big sigh out "What happened to the glory series anyway?"
"I don't know honestly" Milk cried "This feels so downgraded compared to it."
"Stop whinnying already!" Ms. X demanded as she too was dressed for the occasion her swimsuit being a red stripped bikini "This was planned from the beginning when this federation started it's only because of a certain someone that it took a back seat."
"Um the company is about promoting women empowerment right?" Haruna asked to which X simply nodded "Well this isn't empowerment us acting like models!"
"Yes, but it is printing money" Lady argued being more conservative in her choice of a swimsuit being a teel green one piece.
The trio sighed in defeat; the entire roster was on the beach taking different poses in swimsuits for the camera's as some locations where brewing for upcoming feuds for the event. Willow posed proudly in her sparkling pink bikini "Make sure to take moi good sides wait I only have good sides" the French movie star argued.
"Yep good sides but not good enough" someone added.
Willow's features turned enraged as she directed a glare to the voice's direction. In front of her where the three idiots of Naniwa who surrounded the insulter Cutey Kanai was dressed in a white bikini with pink flower printings on her right breast and right side of her trunks. Chizuru Nagahara dressed in a white bikini with blue strings and matching flower printings being frilled in the end of the top and the beginning of the bottom. Rei Tomizawa dressed in a strapless red bikini with white insides. Finally their leader who was a grown woman with an impressive figure which was pronounced by her pink and red bikini her hair was raven black, her eyes hazel and red lips "Ho, ho so this's the former movie star Willow Powell? You don't look that impressive" the woman said.
Willow got off her position as she reached the woman pressing her nose against hers "You got a problem with moi ugly?"
"Ugly?" the woman asked in ager "How rude I'm Lucky Shimoda the youngest most beautiful ace in the current times of female pro-wrestling."
"There goes Shimoda again" Chizuru whispered in defeat.
"Yeah at least Yunbo is more polite" Rei followed.
Kanai simply nodded before shooting a disgusted look at the seaside "At least she's not a control freak like her."
At the direction Kanai was staring a girl dressed in a strapless red bikini searched the beach with a glare like a Hawk carrying around a pencil and a clip. She looked around until she got sight of Berserk Wrestlers Thunder Ryuuko dressed in strapless dark purple bikini with black strings and Suzumi Ishikawa dressed in a bright yellow bikini, Suzumi smiled as she brought a rice ball up with a smile "Eat up Ryuuko say ah!"
Ryuuko's eye twitched at this "Suzumi please stop this childish behaviour it's embarrassing people are watching. Besides I'm not hungry."
Suzumi did not seem to care as she tried to force feed Ryuuko the rice ball "You need to eat Ryuuko or otherwise you'll get cranky on the bus you always do" she cried out.
"Hey Suzumi stop it" Ryuuko argued as she tried to put her down "This kind of thing is why I decided not to compete in the tag division with you."
"Ryuuko your such a tsundere everyone knows I was sick during the open election and you took of me" Suzumi revealed "Now let me take care of you."
Ryuuko continued to keep Suzumi away whilst the two were being watched by their gym mates "Are they always like that?" Selena asked dressed in an orange one piece.
"They look like an old married couple" Maya commented dressed in a tell bikini with golden bat wings.
"Well you two aren't that far off Ryuuko may as well be the man in the relationship" Rio Kazama laughed dressed in a purple bikini.
"Suzumi I said stop!" Ryuuko yelled as she finally grounded Suzumi in…a rather suggestive position which wasn't helped by Suzumi moaning and blushing.
Ryuuko face turned red seeing the other's staring at them "Suzumi-"
"Hey, you two over there!" the girl with the clip and pencil shouted in a schooling strict manner as she stood above them "This's a public area and you just litter it with wasted food and are showing a suggestive position."
"Oh great she just had to come didn't she?" Rio asked in a tired tone.
"Who is she?" Maya asked in curiosity.
"Shinobu Echigo The Steel defence from Naniwa" Chinatsu answered dressed in an orange bikini also sounding tired of the girl.
"Wait as the Kendoka turned Wrestler Echigo?" Maya asked in surprise.
"Yep that's her she's the perfector of Naniwa's dorms a job which she takes very, very seriously" Kurea answered dressed in magma bikini "She enforces morals on anyone she considers lacking in it."
"Everybody but herself that is" Rio interrupted.
"Yep if she as much catching you sneeze she'll put you in her so called list of justice" Chinatsu followed.
"She's so hated that even her own allies in Naniwa only value her ring skills and they absolutely hate her ways of discipline" Kurea finished.
Back to the Ryuuko who got up eyeing Shinobu "Oh great Ms. Perfect Samurai wannabe is here."
"It's Ms. Echigo to you hooligan" Shinobu corrected as she scripted down on her clip "That's another coal to you for talking crudely."
"Why you?" Ryuuko was about to tackle the Kendoka but was stopped by Suzumi who caught from behind.
"Ryuuko she's not worth it" Suzumi reasoned.
Ryuuko seemed to calm as she stopped "Let's go Suzumi the place her has got rotten."
Shinobu scripted another coal in Ryuuko's name before looking around for other hooligans.
"What an inappropriate design change immediately!" Shinobu told the Skunk whom attire was her mask along with a one piece black swimsuit that had openings in her rear part.
"No playing in the sand!" Shinobu told the Miyabi team of Yukiko and Bomber who were burying each other's in it.
"Stop enslaving people and do your own work!" Shinobu told Midnight who was being attended to by her brides who then proceeded to chase the Kendoka away by their mistress's orders.
After getting away the brides Shinobu caught her breath as she continued scripting down her list of justice "These hooligans are definitely going to be reported to the cops."
"yeah that's the way it's beautiful" Shinobu heard looking at a shooting sight.
Team Spirit dressed in orange bikini tops that matched their frilled skirt bottoms playing with water splashing each other's laughing for the camera's whilst the men snapped photos of them "Hey stop that!" Shinobu demanded as she towered over them as she scripted on her clip "You guys are on my justice list for violating safety."
"Wait we didn't anything wrong" Starla cried out arguing.
"We were just playing for the camera" Isabella followed.
"This's worst taking life as a play" Shinobu scolded as she scripted at her clip.
"You're such a killjoy you know that?" a voice called out looking back Shinobu was greeted by Erika Michaels dressed in a skimpy green themed like and American flag with the stars being replaced with a four way cross.
"Ensuring safety is an important job" Shinobu argued "I doubt a hooligan like you would understand or consider how they could drown."
Erika looked at Shinobu with boredom "Um swimming is possible even for babies."
Shinobu flinched "S-still don't ever dare joke about this! There are people out there who can't swim."
Erika looked at her with subtle deadpan realization "Wait you can't swim?"
Shinobu packed up as if she was shot "O-of course I can but that-"
"Then swim" Erika cut her off with a challenge.
Shinobu swallowed before turning her back "I don't need to prove anything to you, now if you'll excuse me I got to ensure no one steps out of line."
Erika simply smirked once the dorm perfector of Naniwa was out of sight 'I just got a fun idea.'
In other parts Jessica Jaclyn dressed in a red bikini and shades directed the cameramen taking photos of her Hardkor Wrestlers "Yep that angle is Fiona's best" Fiona was dressed in a torn yellow bikini with metal chains giving a predatory pose.
Queen Bee dressed in yellow bikini with black stripes and strings glared from afar at Fiona "So you're ready?" Lyra asked being dressed in a black one piece with white Scorpion drawings in the sides and her face makeup.
"Yeah I am" Bee said as she slowly approached the Hardkor Wrestlers.
One by one the Hardkor fighters began noticing Bee approaching and by passing them, she stopped when she was face to face with Fiona. Fiona smirked as she jumped down from her position staring at Bee's eyes "What do you want Dull N Broken? If you can't tell I'm busy so what-"
"Face me!" Bee cut her off.
"Sorry it seems I didn't hear you right could you-"
"Face me in this beach event!" Bee cut her off being louder.
Fiona showed confusion but then laughed "Yeah sure" Fiona said before walking past and clapping Bee's shoulder "After 100 years."
Just as Fiona was a few feet's away from Bee she was grabbed from behind and thrown back first on the sandy beach "I challenge you to a match on this beach special" Bee said in a serious tone.
"You have some nerve" Fiona said as she was about to lung but Jessica placed her grip on her shoulder.
Jessica leaned in whispering in Fiona's ear "Yami isn't happy with you at the moment so let me handle this."
Fiona gritted her teeth conceded as she backed off allowing Jessica to stand before Bee "Listen kid I know there's bad blood between you and my ace but even you should know that you aren't good enough for her."
Bee stared at Jessica "I was talking to the Horse's head not the Horse's ass."
Jessica showed subtle anger as she smiled with gritted teeth "You just enjoy hearing your own voice don't you?"
The Wrestlers gathered being intrigued by what's going on "Hey wait!" Ms. X yelled as she managed to come to the middle of them "What's going on here?"
"Ms. X put a leash on this kid who goes around challenging people like she owns the place" Jessica said before backing off "Let's go girls."
The Hardkor Wrestlers began walking away one by one until Fiona also began to walk off "I didn't realize the great Fiona Fangs turned into a coward" Bee said.
Fiona stopped unable to shake this off as she rushed back tackling Bee down to the sand the two had their hands locked up rolling around the beach, it didn't take long for the others to interfere and separate them "You how dare you call me a coward Dull N Broken?"
"Well you are" Bee answered "The Fiona I knew would beaten me senseless by now but you instead backed off because your boss told you to do so just when you were bragging to me and Lyra how you were kicked off of many places for being too violent. It seems you just were lacking the proper leash."
'Damn her she just pressed all of Fiona's buttons' Jessica thought to herself biting her thumb nail.
"You want a match with me huh?" Fiona asked.
"I believe I made that obvious or do you need…me…to…talk…very…slow…for…you…to…understand?" Bess answered before mockingly asking.
"OOOH!" some couldn't help but cheer at the burn.
Fiona's face became even more crimson somehow "FINE! But you'll not be facing me. Instead you must earn that right."
"Um Dawn-" Lyra tried to speak but Bee cut her off.
"By what means?" Queen bee asked seriously.
Smirking widely Fiona pointed at her fellow Hardkor Wrestlers "These women right here are the worst and dirtiest Wrestlers on this age and I'm their ace I earned that right by defeating each and every one of them."
"So?" Bee asked as she followed.
"So prove yourself to me by beating them all" Fiona said.
"Deal!" Bee said.
Fiona smirk widened "You'll face them in our rules in Hardkor and if you lose even once me and you will never ever stand across from each other's on a Wrestling ring. In this special I'll take it easy on you and let you face Ryona Kuno the jobber."
Said jobber who was dressed in a blue one piece with white flowers on it looked at Bee with confidence.
(…)
Restaurant Matsuda and Juli's
The Candy pair and Haruna sat down around a table in one of the lesser known restaurant around town which happens to be Wrestling themed, Haruna still had her mask on for the occasion but she looked distracted "Hmm well that photoshoot went well" Milk said sarcastically.
"You can say that again" Mint replied with a sigh "That Queen Bee girl goes again out of nowhere starts a feud out of nothing, right Haruna?" no response "Hey Haruna!"
"What?" Haruna asked snapping back to reality.
Before Mint could repeat what she said she was interrupted "Hey guys long time no see" looking to the side the Candy pair smiled as they got to see on old friend. The woman had blonde hair not too long or too short and green emerald eyes but her most stand out feature are her thick yet creamy thighs her attire was a traditional waitress attire, the two members of the Candy pair up sharing a hug with the waitress.
"Jun how long have you been back?" Milk asked.
"About a while now" the now named Jun answered.
"So you guys still looking for a new place?" Mint asked.
Jun sighed "Yeah I'm actually tasked to look around here by Gabriella for a potential place Girmov does seem promising."
Milk chuckled with a closed eye smile "Well we'll be glad to have you."
"Hey, you guys are leaving me out?" Haruna cried out.
Shaking their heads at their friend's temper Mint pointed at Jun "Springer this's our friend Jun Juli she works as a waitress here in this Wrestling restaurant."
"Yep her father used to run the place but now his business partner is doing in his steed" Milk continued before giving a weak smile "But he didn't do well."
"Um nice to meet you I'm-" Haruna tried to speak but.
"You're Springer or as your used to be known as Spring Tiger" Jun said "I'm glad to meet another friend of Milk and Mint as well as a fellow Wrestler."
"You're a Wrestler?" Haruna asked "But aren't you a-"
"Waitress?" Jun finished with a smile which Springer simply nodded to "Well part time waitress" Jun then snapped kick making Springer back off a little as Jun's leg was a feet away from her face "Full time Wrestler."
Springer smirked as Jun retreated her leg "Well I'm glad to meet a new friend and Wrestler. Wait by Gabriella could you perhaps referring to-"
"Tasmania Gabriella? Yes her" Jun finished the question and answered it "She came here once for lunch and to check out the Wrestling theme of this restaurant during a Ring of honor Japanese tour and she discovered me and I have been working for her since."
"Well not at first" Mint corrected.
Jun smiled "Yeah at first I was nervous but after some talks with these two over here I got over it, thanks guys."
"And we were glad to help since Gabriella also had us in her shows which got us in GWM and then Girmov, so thank you Jun" Milk revealed with a smile.
Jun sighed deeply "Yeah but now we're looking for a new place after Sid and Ross being idiots again ruined our federation's chance at being top mainstream federation it could have beem."
"Yeah I support Gabriella all the way and I hope she wins her belts back" Haruna said.
Jun chuckled with a smile "Well I like you even more now."
After some small catching up Jun took the trio's orders before bringing them after being prepared "Thanks for waiting enjoy!"
Milk and Mint began eating away and drinking as they reached the mid-way of their meal, they noticed that Haruna still hadn't touched her food and rather is conceded with stabbing a fork in her beef "Haruna are you alright?" Milk asked in concern.
"Uh yes of course" Haruna answered with a bit of a struggle.
Letting out a sigh Mint decided to press on "What is it in your mind?"
"I'm alright sheesh" Haruna answered with anger.
"That doesn't sound like alright to us" Milk countered as her partner agreed with a nod "You can tell us what's wrong, we're friends after all we didn't even tell Jun who you really are."
"And we trust her with a lot of secrets" Mint added.
Letting out a sigh of defeat Haruna knew she couldn't hide anything besides the Candy pair helped her a lot, even her debut match was as Mint's tag team partner and Milk's replacement. Taking these into account Haruna decided to confess "Well I have been thinking a lot recently."
"About what?" Mint asked before giving a cattish grin "Confessing your feelings to Naoto after all this's a good time since I heard he might be coming back to Japan."
Haruna's face turned crimson "No! Not that! I mean there's-" Haruna looked at Mint with curiosity "Wait he's coming back?"
"Yep Mammy is going to invade Chikara and take some guys there" Mint answered.
Haruna's eyebrow twitched at that remembering how much of a hassle the woman has been to them "Yeah I can actually see that coming."
"Anyways the best ways to do that is first we nee-" Mint tried to continue before being shut by Haruna's palm.
"No there's nothing and I repeat nothing between us, understand?" Haruna asked Mint nodded slowly even though her eyes were narrowed and muttered about teenagers in her breath when Haruna removed her palm.
"So is it about Tigress?" Milk asked "Honestly I haven't stopped thinking about her since that night."
"Well yeah I get that but it's not it either" Haruna stated.
"Then what?" Mint asked.
"Ever since my main event match with Mana the things she told me about being an ace have been bothering me" Haruna confessed.
"Like what?" Milk asked.
"She of course criticized my botch of our promo" Haruna began which the Candy pair nodded to with looks which ticked off Haruna "Hey I know what I did but you guys aren't making better!"
"Sorry honestly sorry" Milk tried to calm her down.
"Please continue" Mint begged.
Haruna conceded with a sigh "She told me how she struggled to get to the top and how easily you can fall off from there. She described it as if you were on the top of the mountain where everyone can see you but the mountain's top happens to be one of those cartoonish sharp tops where you can easily fall with one wrong move, add that to other climbers who'll drag you down to the bottom so they can be on top."
The Candy pair feel silent hearing this they looked to each other's knowing that feeling well "Yeah welcome to the Wrestling world not everything is fun and games" Mint said depressingly "Me and Milk learned that when we were squashed."
"Yes" Milk agreed before deciding to lighten the mood "But things are different now X isn't evil anymore for once, besides she called you her most valued friend. That has to mean something, right?"
"I wonder if that is true friendship can only go so far" Haruna said as she looked up at the wall tv "Hey isn't that Sarah's dad?"
Looking back at the top the Candy pair were indeed welcomed by the tv screen which currently played some sort of analytic show, the host was a nice looking young man with thin facial hair and black hair which has gel on it dressed in a suit sitting on his sides were Abdulaziz and another man dressed in a suit with a red scarf around his neck but his most stand out feature is his chin "Welcome to Wrestle zone a new show discussing all things Wrestling I'm your host Yugi Yagami and with me are two of Asia's biggest Wrestling legends the Arabian Hawk Abdulaziz Al-Saleh and the great fighting spirit Antonio Inoki. First thank you gentlemen for accepting your roles we're really honoured to have you here with us."
"Yes I thank you Mr. Yagami for this" Abdulaziz said.
"You should honoured" Inoki replied.
"Anyways the biggest story right now has to be Girmov's upcoming beach special as many know this special is currently being promoted right after the El-Palacio crossover. While may listeners are interested in the beach special we need to address the El-Palacio crossover" Yugi stated before getting his phone out "Taking on the negatives first this's Sakura Hagiwara response to her latest defeat" clearing his throat the man began to read "I apologize from all of my heart to my Sweet diva comrades and all of my supporters out there for my performance at that event I'm sorry I haven't yet secured a single win looking back I believe I need more endurance or new strategies to avoid being locked in that dreaded hold. After that quote she was asked by a fan on Twitter I presume if that means she's looking for a new place to train at or get a personnel trainer and the idol's response was either these or continue burning her fighting spirit and signs it off with never give up. What do you guys think about this?"
The two old gentlemen clicked their tongues as they folded up their arms and circled in their chairs deciding to break his silence first Inoki sighed "Well she's a clown I mean that was indeed a very poor performance it was bad to the point I started laughing thinking it's a gag manga until I found out it wasn't. What we saw of her up until now is horrible she'll be extremely lucky if she ever had another match no critic would analyse properly or grade poorly."
"Well I wouldn't say that" Yugi said "I mean she's engaging with fans."
"That doesn't work it never works and it never did or it'll ever work" Inoki countered "It always ends in tears. In times like these were the smallest of people are given a voice of their own it'll always end in tears no way around it."
"What do you think Mr. Al-Saleh?" Yugi asked.
The Arabian elder sighed with narrowed eyes behind his glasses "I mean you can engage with supporters but you shouldn't discuss training business or asking them what she should do? Just take your medicine and look over things the next few days."
"Um they are some people out there actually saying Sakura despite her losses puts on great matches and I agree with that" Yugi said.
Abdulaziz glared at the man making him shake in his boots "Well it seems either you and I are watching two completely different people and mixing them or one of us is right."
Haruna sighed seeing this "See? This's what I'm talking about, Hagiwara is the biggest example she was a top idol loved and supported by everyone and now everyone is turning against her."
"I mean you actually won matches and didn't give up to the same exact move" Mint said.
"That's not the point!" Haruna yelled.
"Yeah I get it just joking" Mint defended "Sheesh what got you so worked up about this anyway?"
"Yeah you claim you have been thinking about this when Mana fought you but you're just showing right now" Milk agreed with her tag team partner "What got you so worked up?"
"Queen Bee" Haruna answered in defeat.
"Her? Really?" Mint asked.
"Yep at first I thought she's just some random American Wrestler who came for whatever reason but after that match she had with Ouka Shumisen a lot of people started talking about her. That match was so good it actually made X consider opening a training program at their place" Haruna answered "And now she got people talking again when she challenged that Fangs girl from Hardkor during a photoshoot at the beach. I worry that X will see the money in her and turn her back on me to get the Girmov title on her."
"That would make a lot of people sigh" Mint answered "I mean the evil boss that rules the company with tyranny is an overdone trope in Wrestling. Like it was cool when it started but it got old too soon."
"Mint!" Milk scolded.
"Yeah, yeah I know I'm getting off track but I can't be the only one thinking this" Mint defended herself.
"I don't even know why I'm friends with you" Haruna said with a disgusted annoyed glare.
(…)
Hardkor
Jessica and Fiona stood before the office of Yami which was covered in darkness keeping Yami hidden with only the eyes illuminating "You have been rather rebellious lately Fiona, I wounder if I'm making the right choice by keeping you."
"Yami I couldn't sit back and listen to that weakling talking all high and mighty" Fiona began gritting her teeth "It should frustrate you too hearing weakling talk like that."
Yami glared making Fiona back off in fear "I keep my tongue in place and prove my might with actions rather than words. Your challenge while out of my command did prove to be positive Hardkor will hopefully use this chance to keep a close relationship with Girmov."
"Hmph I wouldn't count on that Ryona might be a jobber but Dull N Broken gives her a run for her money in that category" Fiona said before leaving.
"Hey Fiona!" Jessica called out.
"Let her leave" Yami said.
Jessica turned her back on Yami folding up her arms "We have been business partners for years now but I never could get a read on you. Why are you obsessed with Girmov? We can always turn to FMW to promote our product."
"True after all the FMW are cohorts of sorts" Yami reflected "We both want to bring forth the old days where purpose and power shaped the world."
"You're so weird Yami" Jessica said before leaving the office.
"Hmm Jessica you simply don't understand or see the bigger picture" Yami countered even though she wasn't there anymore.
(…)
*The late tonight show with PJ Black*
"And welcome to another short starting your backstage interviewer PJ Black" Chibi PJ welcomed "Today's guest is Mother devil from Tiger Mask W."
The lights shined as the clapping and cheers were heard from the studio crowd for Chibi Mother devil who took her seat grunting "Tch why am I here?"
"Um for questions that needs answers from readers" Chibi PJ answered nervously.
"I already know that pansy!" Chibi Mother devil said before glaring let's just get this over with I hate this style that makes me look like a clown."
Chibi PJ swallowed a lump in his throat out of fear "Okay first standard question how long have you been Wrestling?"
"14 years anybody should know that."
"Okay a tad too aggressive next question do you have any dream opponent?"
"Hmph not really when they promote a match with me in it I just want to face someone worth my time like a world class champion material such as Jackal and Sayuri."
"What's the toughest match you had so far?"
"None just that one pebble in the way called Springer took me by surprise but it wasn't tough."
"What do you do for fun?"
"Lifting weights and training."
"What do you think makes a good Wrestler?"
"Heh that's one dumb question you got there just look at me and script down what a good Wrestler is but it won't help any of you pansy's out there."
"Um what are your hobbies?"
"Motorbikes and gambling."
"Okay now for questions from our primary reader and reviewer Epiclot 214. Do you ever think about joining Girmov full-time?"
"Hmph not really if more clowns are in I don't want to be associated with them by riding their kart."
"How do you feel about Springer now that she defeated you?"
Chibi Mother devil grunted as she clicked her teeth "Well she got skills for the size of her."
"When was the last time you lost a match before Springer?"
Chibi Mother devil got up from her seat as she grabbed Chibi PJ by the throat "You have a death wish? If not then atop asking these questions which are getting on my nerves."
"It's a request by the reader not my own" Chibi PJ managed to say.
"Fine the last time that happened was during my rookie days to Panther Risako in my third match since then I haven't lost a single time ever. Epiclot you better sleep with one eye open because I'm murdering your ass after this question and making me lose to Sayuri."
"You can go around threatening readers" Chibi PJ said as Chibi Mother threw him away, Chibi PJ struggled to get up and catch his breath.
"How many questions left? I'm getting tired."
"You and me both" Chibi PJ muttered under his breath "Do you really condone the exposure of women's bums considering you made Springer make that wager?"
"Hmph well that's a smart question for once" Chibi Mother praised "Well she's the one who said it, you can't be a damn Wrestler if you don't back your word. Besides I was brought in to face her, it was my intention to teach her and other brats who get into the business that this isn't a game where they play with friends."
"What sort of accomplishments did you do to be named as one of the strongest female wrestlers in Japan?"
"Now we're back to being dumber just when a smart question was asked" Chibi Mother shook her head "I fought in an electrifying cage match against that damn luchador Rachel Stanley, I had a couple of stints in Soul Calibur a Wrestling federation with weapons UNARMED which I won and I even had intergender matches against the likes of Tarzan Gotoh and Tatsumi Fujinami. So tell me how tough is that?"
"Really and I mean really tough" Chibi PJ answered.
"Good" Chibi Mother said.
"Now before we close the chapter Awesome wants to inform you the readers that Shinobu Echigo is from Wrestle angels and Lucky Shimoda is from Fighting beauty Wulong and the beach special matches will be announced next chapter and take place the chapter after it. Thanks for reading and have a nice day."