Yukino couldn't help it - she was still a little nervous when it came to her next match. It had only been by chance that she had found herself in this predicament - after she and Nashi had overcome the Jaeger Sisters in
their last tag team outing, their mother decided she needed to step in to truly test the mettle of the idol team. Now, one week later, the day had come.
The whole time leading up to this match, Yukino had run through the same clip of the end to their last match, over and over again. She reflected on what Audrey had said, then. On one hand, she saw potential in her and Nashi, even calling them out specifically as a team that made her think of herself in her prime. The two of them had been able to overcome the sisters with ease, and the success with which she rose to the challenge had left Yukino re-energized and with a growing sense of confidence - not the least of which came from the fact that she had worked up the courage to accept Audrey's challenge herself. If Yukino could carry the same energy into this match, she was sure she could handle it.
On the other side of the coin, though, it couldn't be denied that the Idol Dragons were at a disadvantage. Audrey easily outweighed the two of them, and she had more in-ring experience than both of them combined. Even when the Idol Dragons had the advantage of both being in the ring at the same time and facing Audrey simultaneously, they both knew it would take a lot to beat the veteran.
But there was one other thing Yukino knew. One way or another, she would be facing Audrey with Nashi at her side, and when the two of them were together, it seemed like they could inspire one another to make anything possible! Yukino couldn't let the odds hold her back. As she reminded herself, as long as Nashi was there, everything would be fine. She just needed to have faith. She sucked in a deep breath - this was no place for doubting herself!
"Here goes, Nashi..." she began as she rose from her seat, reaching for Nashi's hand.
"Are you ready for this?"
It would only be moments later that Yukino would be called to the stage, but she gave Nashi's hand a tighter squeeze, reminding herself of her presence before she was about to take such a threat head-on. She sucked in a breath and stood a little taller - and soon, she and Nashi would emerge from the curtain onto the entrance ramp, drawing closer to join each other in their now-famous back-to-back pose! As Yukino planted her hands on her hips, her eyes turned toward Audrey, where they narrowed into a defiant glare. Whaever lay ahead for her, she would be ready for it!
