Okay, tied boots? Check. Finger sleeves? Check. Hair tied? Check. Winning Attitude? Check. Yay I am all ready to go! Manami told herself as she was putting the final touches on her gear. This whole pre match ritual doubled as a way to psyche herself up. As an Olympic athlete, Manami would not deal with faulty equipment. Not at least if she had any say in it. Actually tonight Manami, did some minimal research on her opponent. Alois Trancy. Oh my. He seems to be kinda a big deal. A lot of people seem to know him. I wonder how the crowd will look at us. Manami said, thinking about her upcoming opponent. Manami not knowing that Alois was running an instagram live just a few moments before. After waiting enough time, Manami was finally told that she could make her entrance tonight.
Wanting to keep things on the more modest side, Manami didn’t want to do too much for her entrance. As if she was practicing the fundamentals of a entrance or something silly like that.
Entering second, hailing from Tokyo, Japan, weighing in at 6’2 and 190 pounds…A GOLD MEDALIST AND THE GENTLE HULK…MANAMI KUBOOOOO!Spoiler
Pink stage lights would be shining on the stage as the lights dimmed in the arena. Emphasizing the entrance and music was playing. Manami came out exploding with energy from backstage. Wearing her famous smile, that was is infectious enough to get the crowd smiling along with her. Manami once again showing a level of purity that could only belong with children. Manami took her time with her entrance. Hugging all of her fans and signing most things that she could. Even promising that she’d come back after the match, to the people she missed. Not wanting to stretch this entrance any longer than it is. Finally reaching the ring, Manami would climb onto the ring like a giant. Going through the ropes and entering the ring. Now as a final showing, Manami would do one final flex towards the crowd. Showing off her expertly worked on body, which is a testament of her own work ethic.
Staying in the middle of the ring. Manami finally looking at her opponent in Alois Trancy. Manami would smile once again and wave at Alois. HI ALOIS! It is so nice to meet you. Oh my god you are so small and cute! I hope this is a very fun match between us. Manami said as she finished her waving and showing no hints of malice whatsoever Wrestling Attire
Manami didn’t much use her gold medalist status as something to brag about. It was an achievement she was proud of. Not something to abuse, though that didn’t stop Law from using that fact to push her further. Well as long as it helps her, then how bad can it really be, right? That aside now the matter was moving towards her opponent Alois. A man who was very much smaller than her. Not that Manami minded, size wasn’t the end all be all in wrestling. But her opponent was just so cute! Hopefully his appearance would apply the same towards his personality.
Manami was more than willing to give all of her opponents the proper respect they deserved. Alois on the other hand was not of the same mindset. Keeping to himself as she focused on his nails and sleeves. It took Manami calling out to him for Alois to even acknowledge her. Alois would speak proper and directly. Not wanting Manami to call him small or cute. Even going as far as to call her insufferable. Oh…I am sorry I didn’t mean it in bad taste… I suppose cute isn’t the right word. How about handsome~ Manami said as she fixed her compliment. Though partially as she couldn’t call Alois tall, not when she stood over him like a mountain. Alois’s words still hit true as Manami’s attitude did take a hit.
Lets make this match a fun and fair one! Manami said as she extended a hand out for a handshake and a show of good sportsmanship. Once again and now in much closer fashion showing her expertly crafted body. Although it may seem sort of condescending to Alois as Manami looked to be extenteding a hand down towards him.
Manami was always the person to try and make sure she was on good terms with everyone. In the end, doing good things will always come back to you in the long run. That or deal with enemies that wanna ambush Manami anywhere and everywhere. So the correction to Alois was sincere and honest, hopefully he would take it that way. So extending her hand out was just the final gesture in good faith Manami showed before the match started. This would tell everyone and most importantly Alois and Manami that they respect each other…
Alois had other things in mind as he would smack Manami’s hand out of the way! Giving her a mean glare all throughout. Manami frowned at the showing as she pulled her hand back from the smack. Rubbing it to try and get rid of the nasty stinging pain. Oh well…So fun is out of the picture… At least I am still going to win! Manami declared boldly, seeing as how it was already going to be an uphill battle to make friends with Alois. Doesn’t even seem to want any No need for Manami to fight two battles.
Looking towards the referee, they would nod at Manami and Alois. Signaling towards the ringside officials to ring the bell and signal the start of this match. DING DING
With the match officially starting, Manami knew better then to go out rushing Alois like a bull. Otherwise she would just have her momentum and opening moves turned on her. So Manami would have to appeal to something most, if not all wrestlers had. That being their competitive spirit. Making her way to the center of the ring in a Olympic grappling stance. Manami would be cautious of Alois. So like some sort of action movie. Manami would gesture her fingers for Alois to come at her tauntingly. Though knowing Manami that was hardly her meaning.
Manami usually was the wrestler people rallied behind. With an energy as infectious and kind as Manami its hard not to. That being said, Alois was making it easy for people to cheer against him. Seeing as how he was already starting the match with a negative energy. As if Alois were trying to challenge Manami on every avenue possible in this match.
The slap was partially enough to tell Manami what she was dealing with. So if she were to guess, Alois would be the one to start things. Seeing as how Alois seems to be someone that cares about his image. Case and point, Manami was right in guessing that, seeing as how Alois would circle Manami as if she were prey.
The two would play a quiet and calm game to start the match. Manami being quite a novice herself, didn’t want her opening to be turned against her. Instead she would want to wait and see what Alois had in mind. Manami wouldn’t have to wait long as Alois grew tired of the wait. Springing forward with a tackle to Manami’s leg. This was a natural opening to most of Manami’s Olympic matches so she knew exactly what to do here. Seeing as how Alois was so under her weight class, it would make matters so much more easier. Keeping her stance strong, Alois would take Manami’s leg back a good amount. Not quite all the way, as Manami would latch onto Alois’s body. Being true to her name, title and body. Manami would try to hoist up Alois easily and bring him crashing down onto the mat! Spoiler
Whenever Manami is wrestling, people tend to stick to a few strategies. Most of them involved staying out of the Gentle-Hulk’s range. Otherwise they would face the wrath of Manami’s overwhelming strength. Not quite sure if it was a moment of extreme hubris for Alois, but in looking to meet Manami in her own range. Made Manami’s job of trying to catch Alois so much easier. She hardly had to move to do so! Making matters worse for the aristocrat was that he was so light compared to Manami. So lifting him was literal child’s play for Manami. The following powerbomb was enough to have everyone in attendance reeling.
Manami would look fierce as she sent Alois to a different planet. Immediately switching back to her normal expression. A mix of it was in worry and the other was still the wrestler in her. Still Manami was happy to see that Alois was not one to shy away from a up close fight. That was such a good try! I didn’t think you would go for that. Manami said as she picked herself up, complimenting Alois.
Not wanting to give the man much of a break. She was going keep the slams coming. Manami grabbed onto Alois’s top and trunks. Forcing the man up once again, keeping him up by holding his hair. Manami would wind up for a massively dangerous clothesline with her cannon of an arm!
Manami has a hard time realizing when she should hold back in general. So in a match against someone a whole foot smaller, and someone who’s weight is barely a workout for her. This would be the time to holdback. Case and point with the powerbomb that had Alois bouncing off the mat like a ball. Now Manami was practically going to take off the man’s head with this clothesline. Luckily, Alois was able to duck the clothesline and get out of the way.
Doubling down on wanting space from Manami, he ran outside of the ring to get some air. Manami nearly stumbled from missing, showing how much power she put behind the move. The crowd booed at Alois who ran away from Manami and the referee who began to count the blonde man out. Looking at her hand, the one that held Alois by his hair. Manami could notice strands of blonde hair in her hands. (Whoops) Manami thought as she cleaned her hands, hoping Alois wouldn’t notice. Walking towards the ropes, Manami would lean on them and talk to her opponent. So did you want a break? Or wrestle out there? I don’t mind either Manami asked genuinely, not caring about the crowds hate for Alois.
Manami was never on the other end of her moves so she could hardly understand what people felt from them. Alois just have been saved from an early decapitation needed time to reset himself and this match. Something the audience was keen on booing him for. Not that Manami minded, a rested opponent is a good opponent after all. So she genuinely asked him if everything was okay.
There wasn’t a response but a quick body check, from that Alois must’ve found something missing. Something Manami wasn’t quite sure on just yet. Showing her kind heart once again Manami would exit the ring and approaching Alois. No malice intent, Manami went on one knee to speak to the man. We can postpone this match if you aren’t feeling good okay? Manami said with a kind and gentle tone.
A tone that Alois must’ve missed out on as he grabbed Manami’s hair and yanked it back. Grabbing hair being an easy way to get leverage over anybody despite their physique. Even better that Manami lowered herself to Alois’s height.Ngh! Please let go of me! Manami let out in retaliation as her head was swung back. With this retaliation Manami would meet Alois with a monstrous chop towards the petite man’s chest!
Manami was never one to admonish or criticize her opponents strategy in the ring. Odds are that the strategies are made specifically to counter Manami. So its more so that Manami understood why people did some things against her. Though with Alois it was hard to find some sort of reason for his strategy. It was like Alois wanted to meet Manami headfirst but instantly regrets it and runs away. Case and point with their current exchange. Manami being the sweetheart that she checked on Alois mid match. Despite breaking the pace and showing care for someone the fans did not like. Manami’s reward for doing so? Having her hair yanked back, which was more annoying than causing any sort of damage. Though the chop Manami traded with Alois had everyone in the audience reeling in pain for the man.
The young man would once again leave the ring to nurse his injuries. Not for to long though as he was reminded of the count out by the referee. Getting back into the ring and be greeted by a Manami with her arms crossed. Despite all of the talking Manami did this match, it was like Alois refused to share a word. Are you sure you are up for this match? Manami said genuinely questioning the smaller man and his competitive nature and current strategy in the match.
Little did Manami know that all of her kind gestures were absolutely being taken the wrong way. It didn’t help that Manami was the one doing all of the talking this match. Alois was coming off as pseudo angry stoic? Manami wasn’t sure exactly. It was certainly making it hard to connect with Alois on any level. Now outside of the ring once again Manami would let Alois come into the ring with little issue. It wouldn’t be fun if she one off a count out.
Now that he was in the ring and their eyes met, as Alois was circling Manami. Manami would do the same, finally it seemed that Alois had some sort of plan that he could use on Manami. That would certainly help pick up the pace of the match, as the audience were finding the constant breaks not fun to watch.
Surprising Manami, Alois was looking to lock up with Manami. Manami was no fool though, she knew better than to think that Alois would meet her head first. So it was all about trying to find the fake out and dealing with it accordingly. True to his size, Alois was quick and went to kick Manami in her own leg! As the kick connected Manami could feel that this kick was different from the other attacks. This had everything Alois could put in a kick. While strong it was certainly like throwing a baseball at a brick wall. Damaging sure, but nothing crazy. Though wrestling is 15% acting, and Manami would play with the strike. Ngh…! Manami grunted as she buckled and fell to one knee, now at Alois’s level nearly at head level with her opponent.
One thing Manami was used to in wrestling was getting hit and considering her physique getting hit hard. This match was weird because Manami was waiting for Alois to hit his stride in this match. It’d help considering all of the pseudo breaks he was taking in the match. Manami was hoping that if she gave him an opening he’d take it and run with it. People with big egos usually need very little to get going.
Though Alois didn’t run with it, at least not in the way Manami was thinking. Instead of laying on the pain with Manami on her knee. Alois went to the turnbuckle and perched on it like a pseudo throne. Definitely not what Manami was expecting. So as a first for her Manami got up with a sigh.
So when are we going to wrestle? Because this is not what I expected Manami said which came out to most people in the audience as a challenge. Basically her saying that Alois is not really fighting her and it was getting boring. Did Manami mean that? No. But she’s constantly misheard.
