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>[Stardom] Maika and HANAKO undergo "drunken" training: "We'll blow Natsuko away and go even higher"
>On the 4th, the "Cup High Mate" team of Maika and Hanako (24) from the women's professional wrestling group Stardom conducted their final training session ahead of the final tournament of the tag league "Goddess of Stardom" (7th, Hamamatsu).
>With 7 wins, 1 loss and 14 points, Hanako advanced in second place. Aiming for her first victory, Hanako called Maika and our reporter to the park for some intensive training. However, Maika appeared wearing a mask and clearly looked unwell. In preparation for the final, she said, "I feel like I have a cold... but I'm going to train hard. If I drink alcohol, it will get better," and started doing squats while drinking beer.
>Although HANAKO seemed worried, she made final preparations by running and using the playground equipment in the park, and declared forcefully, "During the tag league, even on days when there are no matches, I have Maika watch my practice at the dojo. Maika still wins many times with her own strength, but I will do my best to lead the tournament! Let's definitely win. Leave it to me!" Seeing her junior's reliable figure, Maika had tears in her eyes and said, "Thank you. I had high hopes that HANAKO would one day inherit my Michinoku Driver II, but HANAKO has become reliable after winning three out of seven matches in the tag league. I'm happy. Let's definitely win." as she shook hands.
>It was decided that they would face off against Natsuko Tora and Ryuka Tora of the evil group "H.A.T.E." in the first round of the final tournament. Maika, who was the world champion at the time in July, was betrayed by Saya Kamitani during a match and lost to Tora, so she cannot lose. Despite feeling unwell, Maika vowed, "Natsuko is the opponent I want to beat the most, so it's good that I can fight her here. I'll blow away HANAKO and go even higher," and the two of them drank their beers in one go.
