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>Nao: "It was fun. Today was incredible—I received a lot of encouragement to do my best. Some might say it wasn't fun to lose, but for me right now, I still find joy in wrestling. Meeting everyone from Tokyo Joshi after so long, feeling like I love this... Cheering from the audience, I'm just grateful, feeling the warmth of the ring now. Surpassing Mizuki is my future challenge. But that's a part of my wrestling life that I find enjoyable. In 2024, I'll enjoy wrestling as always. Thank you so much!
>(In terms of a restart, Mizuki was an ideal opponent, right?) Absolutely. Despite being hit so much, she kept saying 'come on' and gave it back. Everyone does, but I do feel Mizuki is special. Actually, I've had two singles matches in China and did three last year as well. So today, I wanted to challenge Mizuki further, as someone Mizuki couldn't handle. No matter how much I improve, Mizuki is always steps ahead. I'd like to ask for another match. I want to surpass Mizuki."
>Mizuki: "With the change in the card, there might be some turmoil within Nao-chan. A good... bad? Rivalry, but still, we're comrades in a way. There might be things only we understand. But every time we fight, I think, 'This person...!' Nao-chan might want to surpass Mizuki, but I see her as a rival. But I absolutely don't want to lose. (After both of us relinquishing the tag team belts, the timing of this match—was there a message for Nao?) I feel our relinquishments might be different. Tag teams are about unity, so I think there might be regrets or feelings of disappointment... I felt that for sure."
