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>Maika, a member of the women's pro wrestling team "Stardom," vowed to go beyond her allies.
>Maika will be the last opponent for her "Maihime" partner, Himeka (25), in her retirement match (23rd, Yokohama Arena). Maika said, "We are not only tag team partners, but also irreplaceable like family," and added, "We had a dream together to make 'Maihime' famous throughout the wrestling world. We were still in the middle of our dream, so I feel frustrated," she said, revealing her true feelings.
>From the day she watched Himeka's retirement announcement press conference in February, she cried every night and was mentally depressed. She said, "It's hard for me, but it's Himeka's life and I can't interfere in any way. Because we were together, I felt I couldn't hold her back."
>However, as they ran down the retirement road together, she felt she could no longer hold back her feelings. "I am confident now that I will be able to see Himeka off with a smile on my face. I have no regrets. And I don't care what we do to each other, so we will crush each other and make the match so scary for the audience." She is determined to fulfill his role as a mediator.
>After her partner leaves the ring, Maika will be a singles player, aiming for the belt. "Himeka is a girl who has no greed, but I think deep down she still wanted the singles belt. That's why I want to carry Himeka's feelings on my shoulders and win the belt that she couldn't win." She is ready to stand on her own.
