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The summer of my first year of high school, I was almost raped.

2007, August, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

I'm home.

What's with that outfit?

Mom, on my way home from school...

You...

...messed something up again?

My mother blamed me for it.

From that day, I became a shut-in.

But I'm totally fine.

Because...

I have Mayuland.

It's time, Sora, Hochi.

We have been waiting for an adventure, Mayu.

This story is a fiction based on reality.

2009, August. 2 years since Mayu become a shut-in.

Business trip to Osaka?

Yes, with the section chief.

I need to introduce myself, as I've taken over a major client.

Isn't that a promotion?

It's not that.

That's a promotion.

No, it's not.

Thanks for the food.

It's been 2 years.

How about letting her get a part-time job?

From: Maki Mayu, how are you? Please come to school. Everyone has already decided on their future plans.

Am I...

...going to die just like this?

2009, December.

Awesome!

Remember the house rule:

If you don't work, you can't watch your favorite TV shows.

Isn't that bullying?

Just watch.

The smaller one is stronger.

Oh, so you like muscular guys, huh.

Since that day, a ring was set up in Mayuland.

Here, this is a charm to calm your nerves.

Beef sausage?

It's a staple in Mexico.

Thanks.

Will this be the 100th defense of the absolute champion?

The champion, Mayu.

Since that day, I became a pro wrestler.

Moving from promotion to promotion,

I've challenged for the IWGP three times.

Of course only in Mayuland.

2010. January.

Mayu,

Want to go watch pro wrestling?

Today?

I just got it from a business partner. You liked it, right?

Of course, I want to go!

Me too.

You're not ready yet.

I'm sorry.

I was surprised, because she suddenly tried to get into the ring.

She is always like that.

She is kind of weird.

Will they come to Yamaguchi again?

Eh, even a girl can be a pro wrestler?

I'm a high schooler from Yamaguchi.

But I didn't go to high school.

I've never had any experience with sports either.

Can I become a pro wrestler too?

From: Yuka You can. I didn't go to high school either.

Mido Akira,

Looks, Ok.

Practicing Karate for 15 years.

Retired from karate due to injury but couldn't give it up,

So she aimed to make a comeback in pro wrestling.

She has a story, she is a good candidate as an Ace.

Passed.

What's wrong, Ryuka?

What do you think of her, Murase?

I'm not sure about the face.

Iwatani Mayu, 17 years old, from Yamaguchi.

High school dropout, no athletic background.

She'll probably be disappointed once she tries.

She has good eyes.

- You surprised me. - Good morning, Gussy.

This is an old story,

The first time I met Nagamura from Slash ladies,

She looked right into my eyes.

Those eyes...

...convinced me right away.

that she would become a great star!

But at that time, she was no more than a clumsy girl...

With almost no athletic background.

Does she have good eyes?

He said that to a stray cat too, "It has good eyes."

Eat quickly. I have to go to work.

Me too, I'm going out too.

Is that okay?

Going out? Where?

Where...

Um... To my friend's house.

But you don't have any friends.

If you go out and make a problem,

It will affect your brother's reputation.

Thanks for the food.

This is how...

Are you ok?

I'm ok, no need to worry.

You should go to the hospital.

I'm running away from home.

... I ran away from home to be a pro wrestler.

You are the first generation of Stardom.

You will live together in this dorm.

Housework will be done by everyone, and fighting is prohibited.

Understood.

If you have any problems or worries, please feel free to talk to me.

Understood.

Ryuka is perfect, isn't she?

She is kind and cute.

I'm a woman, and even I will fall for her.

Right, Touko? Don't you agree?

Do you like them?

That much? Isn't that scary?

Cockroach!

Iwatani, it's scary. Catch it!

This, this, this. Use this.

You are a pro wrestler, do it!

I can't hear you.

160...

151...

151...

152...

153...

Iwatani, don't slack off!

Alright, let's continue with running.

I'm sorry...

...to make you worried.

I'm not worried.

Ryuka asked me to check on you.

You should just go home.

It's annoying.

Just because we're roommates, I'm constantly being forced to look after you,

and I can't even practice myself.

Ryuka is kind, so she can't say it,

But let me spell it for you.

You're not cut out to be a pro wrestler.

I can't go home.

Pro wrestling is all I have.

No matter how impossible it seems, Stardom is my only hope.

There's no way someone like you...

...could understand the feelings of a person who has no place to go back to.

No overnight use.

Sub: Are you doing well? I'm eating somen by myself right now. It doesn't taste good when eating alone.

Why are you stopping?

You are going to pass the pro test, right?

Yes!

Thank you.

For accompanying my training.

I heard, about mayuland.

You're just hiding away in your own fantasy world, aren't you?

Who told you that?

It's the same for me.

I became a singer.

I wanted to become a singer, so just like you, I would fantasize about it every single day.

Toukoland?

I admired them, I wanted to sing at the Budokan.

The bullying I faced in middle school for my appearance made me realize...

...my dream was impossible.

That's not true, Touko is cute!

I don't need pity.

Because, I beat the hell out of all of them.

I can imagine that.

You will fail tomorrow's pro test if you do it normally.

So don't do it normally.

It's not normal.

It's not normal to aim to be a pro wrestler after being a shut-in for two years and never exercising.

I want to see a pro test that's truly you!

Ok.

Thanks.

Now, let's begin Stardom's first pro test.

137...

138...

139...

For the closing, Iwatani, do you have anything you want to say?

I am...

The master...

of Aerial Moves.

That's very specific.

I...

Have seen it many times.

The image of myself fighting in the ring.

Because I have 2 years, the fans who watched me fight always supported me with a smile.

They are also cheering with a smile for me.

They said it's lift their spirit up.

I will be...

... that kind of pro wrestler.

That's nice.

New Promotion, Stardom, has born.

I want to retook my photo.

You are running away from home, right?

Is it okay for you to show up in a newspaper?

Your parents might find you.

Well, it's just a small pro wrestling article in a sports newspaper,

They might see it by chance.

Or maybe they saw it on the train from the passenger next to them?

Are you nervous?

You talk a lot.

I know it, you are definitely nervous.

You will be a great main event!

That's interesting.

Shut up!

Oh, right!

Am I really nervous?

A charm against nervousness.

Stop it.

- Here. - A charm?

This beef sausage?

Yes, it's a staple in Mexico.

I'll support the main event.

Shut up~

Are you okay? You looks even more nervous than me.

Here, take it.

That's just a nonsense that Pochi said in Mayuland.

First match, Iwatani, get ready.

Now!

Stop your teeth brushing, let's go!

Let's go, Iwatani.

Blue bird - Ikimonogakari

I don't remember anything about my debut match.

Touko, You can do this!

She is the same with you...

Not going to school, no athletic background...

Her parents gave up on her,

She became delinquent.

There's no way someone like you could understand the feelings of a person who has no place to go back to.

The bullying I faced in middle school for my appearance made me realize, my dream was impossible.

She doesn't have place to go back to.

One day, you must do it too.

That kind of Amazing match.

With the infinite stamina, the master of aerial moves,

The winner of World of Stardom title, Champion Mayu.

For those who think they are stronger than me, I'm waiting for your challenge.

3rd Generation: Maria | Kaijo Takara | Ragetsu

Time passes and the next generation join in.

Where is Iwatani?

- Haven't seen her. - For how many days?

Iwatani, why are you skipping practice?

Do you hate it?

I love pro wrestling.

But I hate practice.

You didn't skip the match, right?

She didn't come to some matches.

That time, I overslept.

Not skipping.

I can use it now.

I have used Moonsault, Slingblade many times.

So I don't need to practice anymore.

I don't understand.

Don't take it seriously, it's just in Mayuland, her delusion.

So it's not real?

Hasn't she gone too far? She sounds serious.

Oh, the genius is here.

You eat a lot, for someone who skip practice.

A genius who steps into the ring without practicing.

Stop it, Kosegawa.

Ragetsu, I think you will be able to defeat Iwatani easily.

Touko, just let them be.

Next time, take me too, to your useless land.

I'm always on the first match, the opening wrestler.

Losing quickly on the opening match, then become ringside assistant for my junior.

To challenge for a belt is a dream beyond a dream.

We are selling goods here.

We also have goods for Shien Rio, who is joining us from this series.

Look at this, isn't this a good photo?

It's also signed.

The one thing that saved me was having a decent number of fans.

Apparently, cheering on a wrestler who keeps losing is one of the joys of being a pro wrestling fan.

Thanks for the purchase.

You are bad at wrestling, but you are really good at selling merch.

Thank you.

You are getting better, so maybe you will get the win on the next series.

Thank you.

But honestly, I don't want to see you win.

Yeah...

Because we have a Mayu Fever.

Mayu fever?

A fever that makes me want to cheer on the very weak Iwatani Mayu. We're on the late stage.

Yeah.

We want to keep rooting for Iwatani Mayu who keeps losing, right?

I know that feeling.

I know. I know.

See you later.

Thank you.

These please.

Ok.

This one too.

Thank you.

I want to see it!

Pardon?

I want to see you win a match.

Thank you very much.

Your opponent today is Kosegawa?

I hate it.

She is always aiming for the face, it's painful.

I won't win again today.

Listen up, Mayu, I will tell you something important.

This is not Mayuland, this is reality.

Don't tell me the truth.

Of course you won't win, you skipped practice more than 250 times.

Your stamina can't even last for more than 3 minutes.

That's the truth.

You are right.

I've been thinking...

I want to see the real Iwatani fighting style.

My fighting style?

Remember you pro test, You are not normal!

Go and do it your way.

Today, you are so cool, Iwatani.

You are so cool, Iwatani.

Scrubbing brush is the best!

The match has ended at 8 minutes and 12 seconds. It was a submission victory for Kosegawa.

She lose though.

Contrary to everyone's expectation, the scrubbing brush was a huge hit.

I became a popular wrestler.

It's a little different from the kind of wrestler I had envisioned,

Well, VERY different.

But in the end, it's all right.

Looks delicious.

Thank you very much.

- Please eat a lot. - I'm digging in.

Thanks, Higashihara.

Thank you for not only sponsoring but also for this.

Well, it's thanks to all of you, the CM got a great feedback, I couldn't be happier.

Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.

Please bring champagne bottle.

And also chilled glass for all of us.

Our CEO just returned from America.

I've spent a lot of time in America, you know.

I got completely hooked on pro wrestling over there.

I also get to know some wrester too.

Wow, that's amazing. By the way, who are your acquaintances? Dog Teriyaki?

Or Bat Crispy Junior?

Well, they are my friends.

Do you want to wrestle overseas?

I can introduce you to a scout from WFF, I know him very well.

As expected from our CEO.

Sounds like a lie.

Ah, by the way, I do Judo.

Want to do arm wrestling?

Show us the strength of pro wrestler.

Now?

They look drunk.

Want to do a bet?

If my subordinate loses, I'll double the sponsorship money.

You are joking, right?

However, all the wrestlers these days are beautiful.

You are touching too much.

Sorry, I just came back from America.

Want to go somewhere after this?

I'll even consider you for the leadership role.

Thanks for the waiting.

Thank you.

Everyone, we are going home.

Are you ok, boss?

Audition result for Drama audition. You didn't make it.

Iwatani and friends make a problem with the sponsor.

I heard there likely to have financial problems.

What did they even do?

Kosegawa, Sato, the main event is going to end soon.

The main event today has ended at 12 minutes and 48 seconds, with a pinfall victory for Touko.

Mic? It's not in the plan.

There is someone that I want to fight with this belt on the line.

Touko, Don't act like you're in charge!

I won the Ace showdown against Mido, so I am the Ace now.

She might be popular but she can't wrestle, so she doesn't have right for a title shot.

And you claim to be Stardom's Ace?

Look closely on the mirror.

Do you think your face is suitable as an Ace?

Parting came without warning.

Get well soon and come back.

Mayu, I understand Kosegawa's feeling.

I practiced and fought in matches to the point of breaking my body, but...

In the end...

It was you who became popular.

There is a part of me that just can't accept it.

I'm sorry.

Being in the corner at Korakuen Hall, it's a familiar scene.

But...

The atmosphere is a little bit different.

I feel scared.

Come here.

You are ugly.

Fuck you say?

You...

Say it again! Who is ugly?

I have no memory at all of who stopped it or how I got home.

Here is the next news.

Yesterday, an assault incident took place during a women's pro wrestling match at the legendary Korakuen Hall.

During a Stardom women's pro wrestling match, a Stardom wrestler named Kosegawa suffered a serious injury as a result.

The match was immediately stopped and she was taken to the nearest hospital.

So even in Tokai, there are wild woman.

The person's life is not in danger but she got multiple fractures on face, with surgery scheduled for as early as today.

Kosegawa decided to press charges, so the police...

Instead of cooling down, the commotion is getting bigger.

I can't contact Touko either.

I'll treat you for today. Make sure to find another job.

Stardom is finished.

We can't rent a venue and other promotion won't work with us anymore.

We won't be able to bring in highly paid wrestler like Rio.

Stardom is finished?

Thanks for waiting, here is your edamame.

It was me who suggested the match between Touko and Kosegawa.

Ryuka and Rio was against it, saying it won't end well.

But, I thought we need it.

Not just a friendly rivalry, but a sense of tension like a fight to the death.

But it's getting out of hand.

I'm sorry.

What is your plan now?

I got invited to a male promotion.

Hope you will get recruited somewhere too.

Both of you are popular, It'll work out somehow,

What about Gussy?

What would happen to him?

I wonder.

The dojo and the dorm probably will be closed down too.

Abandoning his family to start a wrestling promotion, just to watch it fail.

Well, I suppose Stardom was just an ingredient from the past.

That's what you'd call reaping what you sow, I guess?

Alright then, I'll be going.

I had a lot of fun refereeing your matches.

Thanks for taking care of me.

Please come to our next event.

I won't!

I'm going back to theater acting too.

Kosegawa seems being impatient.

She really wanted that championship title no matter what.

To get an advantage for an Actor audition.

A Stardom championship belt has nothing to do with being an actor, right?

You really know nothing,

How about you start to think about another path too?

Few days later, Takara left the dorm.

You really know things

Can't you get the media to stop their reporting?

Kosegawa already withdrew the charges, so it's not under investigation anymore.

If our company goes under, there are girls who will lose their place to belong.

Hey, you know, you normally never come to cover our matches. But you cover it so much for something like this.

Wait, I'll go there.

You should go to sleep first.

Yes, Stardom here.

I'm Iwatani.

You are Mayu, right?

You never contact home.

As I told you, something bad always happened if you go outside,

Go home now.

You're being scammed and being told nice things, like "you can become a star".

Of course it's impossible. You don't have any talent for anything.

You are not Mayu's mother.

A parent should trust their child even if everyone around them became enemy.

This is your home.

Does that mean you are my dad?

Stop it, of course,

Your parent is Stardom.

What I need to do right now...

Is not running away to the Mayuland.

Ring's height is 1 metre.

Corner ring post's height is 1m 30cm.

Almost the same as standing on top of footballs' goal post.

It's so scary.

I didn't feel it when I was in Mayuland.

I need to conquer my fear.

I can't be worrying about fancy high-flying moves right now.

I need to face the reality.

With all the lighting, the temperature above the ring gets over 30°C.

This kind of thing is also not existed in Mayuland.

I won't be able to fight unless I build up my stamina.

Touko, Bido, Kosegawa and Sato too,

Everyone from the 1st generation isn't here anymore.

I need to do this.

I'll be the Stardom's Ace.

And bring back the audience to Stardom once again.

I can't do that in Mayuland.

I need to do my best in Stardom.

200...

What is this? Your gimmick was that you never practice, wasn't it?

Rio, why are you here?

Because the door is locked, I jump in through the window.

Not that.

Starting today, I'll be joining Stardom. Please take care of me, Senior.

But, you are expensive, right?

We don't have money, we can't pay you.

I already got my payment.

You sold my merch, right?

It's a huge help for a freelancer like me when my merchandise sells, you know?

I made more money than planned when you were promoting it, so I'm happy with that.

Thank you.

We are here too.

Takara, aren't you quitting?

I didn't quit. I just moved out of the dorm because I thought my food expenses would become a burden.

I started part time too.

I see.

And there is one more person coming.

Thanks, Ragetsu.

I think it will be easier to reach the top with less people.

You are going to do it, right?

Let's do this.

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Shien plus Iwatani became Fire Rock.

En means Fire and Iwa means rock. the Rai from Shirai means Thunder.

That's a good name.

Well, I know Rio is a famous wrestler...

But in Stardom, I'm the more senior one.

So I think "Rockfire" is better.

You worried about something like that?

You are so petty~

I can't do this anymore.

I'm trying to cut expenses but the money is still not enough.

I even borrowed from my boyfriend's parents.

I'm going to cry.

This is bad.

I'll sell my panties.

Seems would sell well to die-hard, doesn't it?

A mere 100 yen won't help.

Wait for a moment, I'm sure my panty will sell more than 100 yen.

I wonder if there someone else I can borrow from.

Murase didn't you join another promotion?

Well, I quit, It's different with the discussion, instead of referee, I became a driver,

The salary is also very low.

But I borrowed as much as I could. Please use it.

But make sure to pay it back, or they will take my kidneys.

Where did you borrow it from? Return it, right now...

That's what I want to say, but...

Thanks, Murase.

If you didn't pay it back, I'll also lost my right eye.

Let's make it a success, Ryuka.

Fire rock captured the Goddess of Stardom Title.

Thank you, please come again.

With the Dragon Suplex Holder, 3 count!

The new champion is the Stardom Icon, Iwatani Mayu.

The woman once called a useless has finally, finally ascended to become the World of Stardom Champion!

We've been raising you!

I have became the champion.

Not in Mayuland, but in reality.

To think that a former shut-in like became the champion. You just never know what can happen in life.

Lately, you've been following me around, aren't you?

Is it because I became a champion,

I got a stalker.

Give up. I give up.

Higashihara?

If you suddenly do boston crab on the street in US, you will get charged.

I'm glad it's you, because you won't do that.

Well, you aren't wrong.

You know, the California vibe just raises a guy's style up a notch.

Well then, excuse me.

Wait, wait, wait.

- Do you have time after this? - No, I don't. My food is waiting at home.

Come with me, I'll treat you to better food.

There is someone who want to meet you.

WFF, is it that Pro wrestling promotion from America?

Didn't I say it before, that WFF scout is my best friend.

I thought it was a lie.

After all, the best yakiniku is made with marbled Japanese beef, isn't it?

A5 rank beef.

I'm a Japanese, so I don't understand English.

That A5 and the "Eigo" are different. Oh my god.

WFF is interested in you.

Mayu Iwatani, would you like to fight in the world's biggest ring?

WFF is the biggest wrestling promotion in the world.

You can show your match to the fans in the whole world.

So, is this considered poaching?

Sorry for startling you, I'm going to order champagne.

- Usual Champagne, please. - Understood.

Another A5 rank.

Upon the expiration of your contract next January, you will be leaving Stardom.

After that, you will undergo a medical check, if there is no problem...

you will do some light training and make your debut in a sub-promotion.

If you become popular there, then you will move up to the WFF ring.

Wait for a moment.

The other two already accepted the offer.

Kaijo Takara and your tag team partner, Shien Rio.

We want to bring Firerock to America, so please consider this offer carefully.

Here, eat more.

The veggies too.

Ice cream after a bath is definitely the best.

It's okay to run away from home.

I won't.

You are runaway wrestler, aren't you?

This has always been my home.

Thank you very much, Gussy.

For creating Stardom, for creating home for me.

2017, September.

Takara Kaijo announce signing to WFF.

She is doing her best.

- Iwatani, on sunday next week... - I will go!

Listen to it first.

A request for a last-minute stand-in came in, but we also have our match in Yokohama at noon,

So you will have 2 matches in a day...

That's okay, book it.

Thanks, that's a big help.

Because I'm Stardom icon.

- Excuse me, Mayu, it's begin soon. - Alright.

I'm Stardom's icon. I have to live up to those expectations.

Looking back, I may have been a little impatient at that time.

Thanks.

- It was unfortunate that you got injured. - You are pushing yourself too hard.

We will give you energy so you can recover faster.

Safely received.

I'll be back soon, so please wait for me.

Additionally, Iwatani Mayu will be absent from this series due to a left elbow injury.

Thank you very much.

That Iwatani, huh? She's taking time off even though it's not a serious injury. Is she faking it?

She's being so dramatic, she even went and put on a sling bandage.

I'll beat her up when she get back.

Look at this.

Iwatani Mayu's original t-shirt.

4800 yen, isn't that expensive?

This one is Iwatani Mayu's original towel.

The design is so lame.

And I heard she designed it herself.

She is out there on the merch booth, so say your complaint directly.

Yes, say your complaint and buy it.

There is someone who already bought it.

Go buy and buy more.

Ragetsu is too nice.

- Actually... - No!

I haven't said anything.

Don't retire.

Ryuka told me,

You can't do pro wrestling by yourself.

Of course tag team partner and friends are important,

However, what's most important is who you're fighting.

That's mean, the rival.

Even back when I was a klutz,...

You always took our fights seriously,

Please, just this once, let me stop you.

Don't quit, Ragetsu.

Number 1 Women Pro wrestling promotion, Stardom acquired by Bushiroad.

Time to say goodbye to these.

So, Gussy won't be our president anymore?

So Gussy is staying on as the president, but the management structure is changing.

Bushiroad is a listed company. Their management is also excellent.

Finally we found a good partner.

No more playing around.

We will get a brand new office and dorm too.

The times are changing for women's pro wrestling.

Thanks for your hard work.

Will everyone forgive me?

This will be the first Korakuen Hall event since the Bushiroad acquisition and the main event is the World of Stardom Championship match.

Who will be holding the red belt once the match over, will it be Iwatani? Or Ragetsu?

Introducing the champion, Iwatani Mayu!

The referee calls for a handshake.

Both of them coming to the center of the ring. What will they do?

Iwatani offers her hand, what Ragetsu will do?

She received it. There is no bad blood in this match.

Iwatani is provoking Ragetsu, provoking her to attack.

The winner, Iwatani Mayu.

She carried it all on her back.

Not just her own life, but also the other wrestler and staff,

The fans, and all of Stardom, she carried it all on her back in that match. That’s what that match looked like to me.

Well, I guess a wrestler like that can't be poached with just some yakiniku,

We've got to offer more than that.

I always hate you.

You, who so easily surpass all my hard work...

But, I understand now.

You were more passionate about pro wrestling than anyone else.

Hard work...

is no match for true passion.

Take care.

I'll support you.

Thanks.

2020. January.

I'm nervous.

Isn't it rare for you to be nervous.

It never happened.

It never happened in Mayuland.

To think the day would come when I'd get to fight in a huge venue like the Budokan!

You are great.

You've surpassed your own imagination.

It's my brother.

- Hello. - I wanted to go too, to Budokan.

Then come to the Yamaguchi event the day after tomorrow. Because that will be my homecoming match.

I'll come with my wife.

By the way, Mayu. You should come to home too.

Mom want to see you.

She always says that food doesn't taste good when eaten alone.

Yeah.

Anyway, can you do me a favor and get me a signature from a NJPW wrestler?

I'll read out my wishlist.

Okada, Naito, Tanahashi, Hiromu, Taguchi, Kojima.

Bro.

Thanks.

It's nothing.

You gave me the Griffingate show ticket, right?

If it's not for that, probably I will still be a shut-in.

Actually, that's not me.

It's mom. She look for it and buy the ticket herself.

What is this?

Sorry, I'm going to hang up now.

Something weird is inside.

Touko...

I'm home.

Come on, mom.

Welcome home.

Bye bye, Mayuland.

Hey, Mayu, are you going to be on time?

This is bad!

Hey! That's dangerous!

I was a shut-in for two years,

But I wanted to be a pro wrestler.

So with just 6000 yen in hand, I ran away from home.

And Stardom accepted me.

Even though I was a klutz whose stamina would run out in just three minutes,

the fans cheered for me with all their might.

I want to continue being a pro wrestler who can give people energy and smiles.

And for those who are chasing their dream and for those who is still searching for their dream,

I will cheer on everyone with all my might.