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>A major upset occurred in the opening round of the 5th Tag Tournament. Last year's champions, the highly favored team Daisy Monkey, were defeated in their first match. What made this even more surprising was that their opponents were an almost impromptu tag team. However, the sheer determination of Wakana Uehara, who personally proposed forming a tag team with Yuki Kamifuku, left a strong impression. With that level of resolve, it’s not impossible to create such an upset.
>“I’ve always admired Kamifuku-san—whether it’s her life or her approach to pro wrestling. I respect her so much as a person. When I was struggling to figure out my own identity while seeing my peers showcase their unique traits, I felt lost—thinking, ‘What do I even have?’ During my first overseas expedition last November, Kamifuku-san took care of me all the way to the airport in Japan. We even shared a room over there, and she stayed up until 5 a.m. listening to my concerns. What she said hit me so hard, I ended up crying (laughs).”
>When Uehara compared herself to her peers and felt lacking in techniques, Kamifuku simply told her, “Master the techniques you already have.” Kamifuku’s no-nonsense attitude, coupled with her reluctance to talk about her own hard work, struck Uehara as incredibly “cool” and inspiring. Kamifuku’s forthright words deeply resonated, and it’s no surprise that Uehara’s affection and admiration for her grew even stronger.
>On the other hand, what motivated Kamifuku to agree to this tag team? In an attempt to uncover her true feelings, she was interviewed when Uehara wasn’t around.
>“Mahiro and I are totally different types, but we had commonalities like age and school. I also got the sense that she opened up to me, which made me want to elevate her even more. As for Uehara… to be honest, it doesn’t have to be me standing next to her...
