AV 19 Rising Star Championship - YUKINA (c) vs. Mika Kaminashi

Match Type: Ladder Title Match.
Winning Condition: Retrieving the Rising Star belt that is suspended above the ring.
Special Conditions: No D.Q....Several ladders are left out at ringside in order to get the belt.

So, this is it — her first title match.

That fact kept replaying in her mind over and over that it’s the only thing she could think of while she is waiting on top of the rafters, just above the titantron. The audience couldn’t see her and is pretty much hiding out until she gets her cue to come in. The British-born woman is no stranger to making a spectacle, especially when it comes to her entrances. But this wasn’t for a usual night; this was for a championship belt. It only just hit her the kind of pressure one gets when it comes to their first ever, the fact that many fellow wrestlers gave tips on how to cope with it all. It’s nothing compared to how one feels when the big day arrives.

Since the champion hasn’t come in yet, there was no superstition holding her back, which meant that it’s needed for her to blow the roof off, all to elevate the prestige and importance of the Rising Star championship belt so that they wouldn’t overlook it. That it deserves recognition, that it deserves to have many eyes placed on it, that is the task that Mika has for her, besides winning it all from her opponent. Yukina.

Both have made it clear that they want the same thing. And it was up to the Avatar of Justice to show that her words carry weight in them.

Still, Mika chose not to worry herself too much, taking her attention to fiddle with the attire she wore as she prepared over the German crowd. Dress for the occasion as they say. This is a special day after all. Always fare more involved when she put it on but now the European crowd was going to get a treat. “Mika, you’re up!” The stagehand called up, and Mika gave a thumbs up before the arena grew dark, a loud cheer from the crowd as they were already anticipating their next rising star.

“BERLIN, GERMANY!!” A voice reverberated the whole arena as the crowd gave a massive cheer. “I HEAR YOUR CALL!! NEVER FEAR, FOR JUSTICE HAS ARRIVED!!!”

The now-familiar guitar solo blasted through the speakers as the people of Germany were greeted by a bright white light and a fancy light show. The silhouette of a woman floating down from above, her features darkened but the twin tails of her blonde hair can be seen by those who are not afraid of the light. As if hovering down from heaven itself, a swirl of red, yellow and blue circled her like a massive cosmic aura. Even as the soles of her boots touched the mat, the aura swirled around her, her head canted down before rising, taking a deep breath…”JUSTICE!!” The Avatar of Justice cried out, the colours surrounding the woman exploded out and bounced around the arena while the vocals kicked in.

Hopping and skipping from one side of the ramp to the other, Mika pumped her fists in the air, catching on to the European crowd chanting “Justice!” towards her. It seems that those of Europe is a fan of such things, not just in Japan. A big, beaming smile on her face, Mika came to the centre before making a massive dash down towards the ring, reaching out to the hands that are outstretched by the fans before jumping up towards the ring apron. The crowd was already white-hot but that wasn’t going to stop Mika in bringing the spectacle. With her near the centre of the ropes, she threw her head back, the twin-tails of her hair flying behind her. With both hands gripping the top rope, she yanked herself up, doing a springboard into the ring and sored through the air, doing a five-star flip-up forward, moving into the sky with ease. The rotation ended with her coming down the dead centre in the middle of the ring, landing with a knee and a fist — perfect three-point landing. Her gymnastics coach would be shedding a tear.

“LET ME HEAR YOU, LIGHTBRINGERS!” She yelled out to the top of her lungs as she came up to her feet, the crowd giving a large pop, always loving Mika’s entrances. It was over-the-top, she knew as much, and it took energy that could have been spent in the gruelling match that she was about to partake in, but it still served a purpose in the end. Whatever doubts, whatever fears, whatever niggling thoughts Mika had from before were gone. She was pumped. Even when the bell might ring, or when Yukina comes out, there’s no such thing as slow and subtle. She’d be coming at the Snowmaker full speed, from the first minute to the very last. Hopping on the balls of her feet, she came towards her side of the ring, remembering what others have told her and to keep herself pumped. Even as the music faded away, her fire was burning brighter like a star.

Yukina knew that this was a gamble. Sure, she already made sure that whatever outcome she would get at the end of this match, her original purpose would be fulfilled, but still, losing in this match would mean losing the title that was bestowed to her. She knew that Mika would be a worthy champion in case if she ended up losing to her, but she knew that she couldn't simply let herself lose in this match. She wanted to show the true capability of her, the Snowmaker.

Already prepared for the match, Yukina made her entrance as her music was played. This time, her signature sigil, the snowflake, was projected on the ramp as she showed up. She appeared clad in an elegant kimono, which was white and blue in color, and she was carrying with her a Japanese parasol. As she walked down the ramp, she then took a pause before she unclasped her sash, and her kimono went undone, leaving her only in her wrestling outfit. The crowd cheered at such display as she closed her parasol and continued her walk towards the ring.

YUKINA:

Soon, she arrived at the ring, and she handed over her parasol to the ringside worker before she climbed up the steps and entered the ring. The crowd cheered for the Rising Star champion, and this time, instead of having it draped over her shoulder, she had it wrapped around her waist. She wanted to appear here as the champion, with the gold wrapped around her waist like any champion would. Once she was in the ring, she raised her arms as she roused the crowd, and the crowd cheered her name as well as the name of the title, Rising Star.

As soon as her music faded, she turned around and looked at Mika. She would unbuckle the belt from around her waist and hoist it up as she closed in towards her challenger. She wore a neutral expression as she approached her, though her lips then curled up into a confident smile. "Are you prepared to face me? Are you prepared to fight the Rising Star?" Yukina asked her opponent as she held the title up. She wanted to see the resolution in Mika's eyes one more time before the match could start in earnest. The crowd kept cheering as Yukina went to have a staredown with her opponent.

There’s nothing like a really good entrance to rally the spirits of many hopefuls in this arena as well as herself. As a true crowd-pleaser, Mika knew this as fact. Already the German crowd is pumped and the actual champion hasn’t come out just yet. She is already getting many people’s attention that this match is something not to miss. That the Rising Star Championship is something to be taken seriously. And after her energetic entrance, Mika had to show as such. Especially as her opponent, the champion, had just entered.

Right after Mika’s entrance, Yukina appeared out from the curtain, which seemed like a near-perfect juxtaposition of the Avatar Of Justice. That’s not to say that is was less impressive, still giving an aura of a champion, walking with elegance and pride. The kimono is looking flawless, Yukina taking it off and revealing what is underneath. Which was more of a surprise as she has the title belt not slung on her shoulder but around her waist. Like a true champion. Mika stared at it briefly as the Snowmaker entered the ring, kimono and parasol notwithstanding.

Stepping up to the challenger, Mika would stand her ground and look straight at Yukina in her eyes. A staredown before Yukina breaking her expression and giving a smile. At the very least, if she does lose, Yukina will be happy to have Mika win. But the Lightbringer knew that this wasn’t going to be easy. She already knew as much when she came in challenging for that belt. It was hardly going to be a match where Yukina lie down for her.

Yukina would then ask as she raised her title over both of their heads. With hands-on her hips, Mika’s lips turned into a smile of her own, giving the nod towards the Snowmaker. “Mika Kaminashi, ready!” She grinned, almost from ear to ear.

Both the champion and the challenger were having a staredown for a while before Yukina nodded, smiling, as if satisfied with Mika's response. She would step back, handing over the title belt to the referee who would raise it up for all to see for one last time. Then, the referee would get the title belt attached to a hook that was lowered. Considering that this would be a ladders match, the one who could get the belt off the hook would be considered the winner. Depending on who would get the belt, the winner would either be the new Rising Star champion or retain the title for herself.

Yukina watched as the title belt was risen up. There were ladders placed outside the ring, and in order to get the belt, they needed to bring one of them into the ring. Of course, it wouldn't stop them to use any of them as their weapons in this match. Considering that there would be no disqualification in this match, everything would be fair game here, and despite Yukina having no quarrel with the challenger, she planned to not hold back against her.

"Just so you know, I'm not holding back..." Yukina informed her opponent. "So, please do the same as well..." She would wait for the referee to start the match between the two of them, and soon, when the referee called for the bell, starting the match, Yukina would get ready to clash with the challenger. For the time being, Yukina decided to circle around Mika, lowering her stance a little as she would prepare to lock up with her. She would start this match like a normal wrestling bout, though that would definitely change later, considering that they would need the ladders to win this match.

Mika’s gaze would be averted from Yukina’s as soon as she stepped back and handed the title over so that it can be raised above, hanging in the skies that the Lightbringer would have to climb to obtain that prize. The Avatar of Justice was more than ready to face Yukina, and words alone aren’t enough to sway the Snowmaker, actions are what will give weight to them. Mentally and physically, she was prepared to face the first Rising Star in the hopes to be the next and elevate the title higher than ever before. But that could be done if she beats Yukina. And she would need to do so in a ladder match.

Mika watched as the title belt would be raised above, high enough that the ladders would be able to assist in reaching the belt and grab it. Both women’s heads followed the ascended belt. The Briton knew as much that Yukina wouldn’t be holding back, even before she said as such. “If I’m going to win this belt…” Mika pointed to the belt above their heads. “…Then, of course, I shan't hold back. I know the dangers of being in a match like this. And I am prepared to ascend to the heavens to reach it, past the clouds that would make the snow itself.” Mika gave the nod as she stepped back and awaited the referee to start the match.

Soon as the first ring of the bell reverberated the whole arena, Mika went into action, circling with the Snowmaker, but in a faster pace, keeping herself pumped as she appraised her opponent. After a moment has passed, Mika would raise her hand's chest height, her hands looking as if she was seeking a lock-up, the Lightbringer edging closer being an extra sign to this. Biting her lip, she wondered what Yukina would do about that, Mika not about to charge right in too quickly, picking the right moment for when she could strike.

Watching her challenger carefully, Yukina remained in her stance, waiting for the right moment to surge forth. Her hands were raised, as if ready to lock up with Mika in a lock up. Then, she would move forward, as if looking to lock her hands with Mika's, but rather than locking up with her, she would just swat aside her opponent's hands before attempting to slip behind her, making sure to wrap her arms around the other woman's body, locking her into a rear waist lock.

Pressing her own ample bust against her opponent's back, she would then bend her knees as she would clasp her hands together while holding her opponent's body with her arms wrapped around her waist. She would give Mika's midsection a squeeze as she would consider her next move.

Mika kept herself mobile and limber, circling Yukina at a fast pace, appraising her stance and guard. Just because she is honourable, doesn’t mean she has to slack. She promised as much and the twin-tailed wonder is not going to break that promise now. The Avatar of Justice eyed Yukina’s raised hands, seeing as if she wanted to lock up. For a brief moment, Mika hesitated, remembering last time when she didn’t go that route when it came to Gwendolyn, but Yukina was more honest and virtuous than the haughty socialite. Eventually, the British challenger would edge closer and closer to her, right up until she felt those hands that looked to lock with hers swatting at Mika’s. Before she knew it, Mika found herself caught in a waist lock, Yukina right behind her and immediately her hands came down to pry them off.

"Ghhnn...you're quick..." Trying to push down on them, Mika struggled and already started on the back foot, keeping her base wide enough to be stable as she felt the squeeze on her midsection. The challenger would then push her hips forwards as much as she can before pushing them back, attempting to slam her deceptively strong butt on the abs of Yukina.

Yukina managed to slip behind her opponent after faking her out, wrapping her arms around her waist and locking her into a rear waist lock, pressing her own ample bust against her opponent's back. She prepared herself to hoist her opponent up with a German suplex, but before she could do that, Mika pushed her hips forward before she slammed her butt into her abs, causing her to gasp as she lost her grip on her opponent's waist.

"Urgh!!"

Still, Yukina wouldn't allow that to deter her as she would try to move forward again, this time trying to grab onto her head and pull said head down while trapping her into a side headlock. She would try to wrench at her head if she was successful in putting her in the side headlock.

Yukina was fast. That much was certain. Her grasps already caught Mika and the match hasn’t left its infancy. Though it was only a waistlock, something to introduce the wrestling prowess of The Snowmaker. The ample breast pressing on her back went unnoticed by the Avatar of Justice, something which she felt to respond in kind. A hip bump right onto her abs would indeed do the trick, something that caught Yukina off guard. Only for just a bit, before she would come back in again, no doubt.

A side headlock would bring out a grunt from the Lightbringer, Mika’s head brought and nestled right in the sideboob of Yukina. Though like the waist lock, Mika wasn’t going to stand there without a fight. Feeling the wrench of the hold, Mika grasped at her arm while her elbow began to shoot at her abs again, looking to get a few shots in. If she did, and Yukina’s grip on her head is loosened, the Avatar of Justice would look to shove the Snowmaker towards the ropes with an Irish Whip.