Beginning to Bloom: Kyoko & Reiko

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Kyoko tried to hold her senior opponent down as much as she could but with one simple buck, the hold was broken and she lost her grip on Reiko, so the woman was able to successfully break the pin mere moments after Kyoko had counted up to one. She didn't even have time to get the first syllable out for the 'two' yet here Reiko was almost on her feet already after kicking out. HER SENPAI WAS SO AMAZING!!! But she couldn't stop there, one more time...she had to get back up, reset, and find a new way to approach as she got back up onto her feet with a roll backward to put some distance between herself and her Oni-senpai. Kyoko let out a minor huff, panting a tad before calming her nerves. Those lessons in aikido were paying off, her small stature allowed her to still be quite the potential threat for those bigger than herself but it also still worked on those who were just as small. She lifts her hands up into a grappling stance and decides to give the next move to Reiko, wanting to see if her counter game had gotten any better...for this, she would need to be on her toes, ready to move quickly and react accordingly.

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The moment Reiko broke out of Kyoko's pin attempt she quickly rolled herself into an upright position, taking a knee as she regained her bearings. "Phew..." She let out a breath, feeling the sweat start to form around her body as she gave more effort to the spar. Her eyes looked over Kyoko from her low position, watching and analyzing her. She didn't charge at Reiko, instead waiting for her approach for a counter or further grapple. "Heh," Even if Reiko wasn't directly teaching her, Kyoko was starting to pick up a few of her tricks and methods, and she grinned at the thought. Guess this flower might just bloom with enough time. There was something nice about seeing someone improve their technique, being a part of that process. Reiko couldn't help but grin at the idea, now rising to her feet with her hands up and ready.

Still... she's new to fighting me when I get serious. Reiko moved forward, running straight at Kyoko with her arms out as if to go for a lockup grapple. Then-

"Yah!" She dipped down low, practically sliding along on one knee as she cocked her arm back before thrusting it forward for a low punch at Kyoko's stomach. A karate-style straight punch that was a dodge and strike all in one, and something that'd likely throw Kyoko off given Reiko usually grapple-focused fighting style.

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Kyoko had her stance ready, her feet spread out, and her poster hardened and prepared. She was waiting on Reiko's move, slowly shuffling around while keeping a close eye on her mentor and trainer. Every slight move Reiko made caused the young rookie to become frazzled with a bit of fear, not even aware of just how capable the woman was when she got serious. However, as she moved around, she noticed a...smile...on Reiko's face. She was smiling? She was SMILING. Why? Why was she smiling all of a sudden? Kyoko was puzzled and now and a bit curious...but she couldn't just let that distract her, because Reiko began to stand back up and get her own stance ready.

Reiko soon rushed the young, fellow lightweight down and that's when Kyoko reacted. She tried to be sly about trying to counteract Reiko's approach. She would lift her leg up into the air and try to send a Big Boot right to the woman's face...but Reiko began to drop down and SLIDE across right toward Kyoko. The woman's eyes widened as her kick whiffed entirely.

"Guh-!!!" Soon, Kyoko's eyes widened more, a spray of spittle flying from her lips as Reiko's surprise punch came in out of nowhere, completely catching the rookie off guard as she let out a pained grunt. She clutched her stomach and stumbled back, soon finding herself on the canvas after tripping. She fell onto her backside and her ass, letting out a brief wince of pain. She REALLY needed to get used to tumbling and falling, otherwise, she'd be in for a rough ride here with more of the power-oriented grapplers.

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Dodging Kyoko's kick, Reiko ducked down, her fist slamming hard into Kyoko's gut and forcing the air from her mouth, along with a bit of spittle before she fell back. "Haa..." Reiko let out an exhale, returning her fist to her side and rising. The kick wasn't a bad attempt, and on a more straightforward opponent that might had worked. But Reiko wasn't straightforward, her entire style revolved around mixing defense and offense to a degree that confused and played with her opponent expectations. And most important of all...

"LAW isn't just a wrestling league, Kyoko-chan. It's also a combat league." Reiko explained, holding out a hand for the Young Lioness. "Punches, kicks, and smothers are all legal. And it can get pretty ruthless if you fight one of the brawlers in the league since fights don't usually get called after first blood." She ran a hand along the hem of her gi, memories of her more brutal matches flashing. "Don't think you're opponent won't outright deck you just because they've been fighting clean in the beginning."

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Kyoko coughed and sputtered, taking a second to recover before looking up and seeing Reiko standing over her. She listened closely to her Oni-senpai's words and nodded, following along as she completely understood...LAW, despite what the acronym stood for, hosted a myriad of combatants who all knew different styles of fighting outside of your usual pro-wrestling. Different gimmicks, different moves, different preferences and specializations...no one here was the same as another.

Kyoko took Reiko's hand and stood back up, a bit flustered and embarrassed but still holding her head up high. "Y-yes ma'am." She responded, giving a quick bow to Reiko. "Um, if you're okay with continuing, I can keep going, one punch is nothing compared to what I'll see in the future. I've got plenty of energy in the tank." She said, moving back and showing some backbone and resilience as she got her stance again.

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Pulling Kyoko up, Reiko to a short moment to think on the suggestion. Well, we only traded hits and grabs once or twice... Her eyes scanned Kyoko's body and frame, making sure she was in good condition before coming to a decision. "Alright." She said, giving a small nod. "We can go a bit longer, but we still gotta' work on hentai stuff so don't go too crazy." Ironic words given the person saying them, but it'd be best for them both to still have some gas in the tank for the second portion of the training session.

This time she didn't give a verbal warning or signal, only stepping back to give Kyoko some space and a short moment to settle themselves before she rushed forward. She went low again, and unlike last time it was for an honest grapple, dipping down and reaching to grab Kyoko from the ankles and scoop them out from under her in a double-leg takedown. It was one of her standard moves to get an opponent down on their back for further punishment.

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Kyoko got her stance and readied herself, bending her knees and watching out for any sudden movements. She saw her senior dashing low, appearing like she was going for her legs. Kyoko let her Oni-senpai get a little closer, allowing for Reiko to reach out and go for the Young Lioness' ankles, but Kyoko would soon pounce immediately after she got in. She dived on top of Reiko in order to set up a Waist Lock while in the sprawl position, leaving her atop her senior and with her arms clasped around her waist in a tight, firm hold.





If all was successful, Kyoko would try to add on a headscissors in order to really wear her Oni-senpai down, wrapping her legs around Reiko's head, silently hoping that her thighs would lock together around Reiko's neck and head.

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As Reiko went down for her takedown Kyoko followed, meeting Reiko there and forcing her weight over her in a sprawl. Shit! It was too late to try and pull away, and Kyoko immediately had her arms wrapped around Reiko's waist for a waist lock that kept her in place. "G-Ghn..." And Reiko felt the pressure instantly as she tried to keep her breathing steady. It was a bad position, and even worse was that Kyoko moved to try getting a headscissors in as she felt her kouhai's legs slowly wrapping around her neck. Dammit. Reiko gritted her teeth, trying to fight against Kyoko's weight on her. She could feel her throat tighten, immediately shaking her butt and waist to try and dislodge her opponent, desperately trying to shift her weight about to roll out of the sprawl.

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Kyoko tried to keep Reiko down for as long as possible, trying to conserve stamina as she wrestled against her Oni-senpai on the canvas. Kyoko didn't actually know where to go from this position...she kinda wasn't expecting it to work. NONETHELESS!!! She had to think up of SOMETHING, otherwise, Reiko would break free...and if that happened, it would NOT be good for the Oni's kouhai. With a bit of a deep breath, Kyoko planted her knees down on the floor and tightened the Waist Lock on Reiko. She would make her attempt to lift herself and then Reiko up, forcing all the strength in her body to rise up and raise up her mentor as she attempted to go for a sort of powerbomb on her. Though, it was a desperate play...if it wasn't for Reiko being so lightweight, this would pretty much be impossible for Kyoko.

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As much as she tried, Reiko's attempt at rolling and shifting her weight didn't change her position. Kyoko had a tight grip on her waist and she wasn't letting go any time soon. The headscissors started to loosen a little, but Reiko was still stuck on her knees and open for punishment. Dammit! Reiko tried keeping herself calm, tried not to panic and lose the little control she had. It was just a basic grapple, she had been through things like before.

But then... Reiko started rising off the ground.

"W-Whoa!" Her eyes went wide as the ground below her shifted. Reiko being light enough to lift wasn't a big shock. No even someone like her Princess who was smaller than her could lift Reiko easily. Kyoko doing it though... it had Reiko in a cold sweat. Even on the mats a drop like that would hurt. "H-Hey!" She tried to speak, tried to think up a maneuver to get herself out of this position, but...

Reiko started to drop before she could even get a scream in. "Graagh!" And true to her initial thoughts, the impact was hell to suffer. Reiko was left with throbs along her body and in a gasping, twitching mess as she tried to fight off the pain.