Post by Yujiro Fujiwara on Jun 17, 2017 21:03:13 GMT -5
“Kon'nichiwa!” A voiced shouted out. Although, she could afford to be as loud as she wanted to; it was just her and one other person inside a pretty massive and hefty gymnasium. In the center of the gym was a 20 x 20 foot wrestling ring, made and outfitted for training. A Japanese woman sat just inside the ring as her legs dangled off the apron. “AFI is super big tournament; and, would be foolish to think everyone know name and credentials. Figured it would be good to give introduction. So, here go!
“Name is Merlot Ayano, of the world famous Ayano family! Mhm!” She paused for a quick second or two as a thought crossed her head. “Or, maybe is okay to say Ayano Dynasty. Think family has earned that right, especially over past couple years.” She nodded her head a bit in affirmation. “Anyway, now that name is out of way, time for background things. Is important, hai?”
She let out a small smile. “As can probably tell by accent and inflection, was not born here in U.S. No no—Merlot born in Osaka, Japan! Is wonderful place with wonderful people, hai. As most, Merlot worked really hard in schooling growing up. And then when was of age, went to train at family’s gym and wrestling school. When little used to watch older family members wrestle. It always seemed like blast; so, wanted to try for self.
“But, was just one issue.” Merlot went silent for a moment or two. “See, back then, family name was not so revered. Back then, people saw family as gaggle of drunkards, not great wrestlers. Was lot of pressure wrestling back then.
“Merlot knew that if was going to make it in wrestling, needed to take things uber seriously. Needed to have edge and intensity of ten thousand lions. So, after training at family gym, Merlot joined Zero/FOUR Wrestling Dojo.” She nodded vigorously. “Merlot meet world famous Natsuko Aimi at Zero/FOUR; Sensei Aimi was head trainer. Sensei was known for being stiff and brutal in ring, but was also respected by all, even the baddies. Knew would be in a world of hurt training under her, but, also knew Merlot would succeed if could endure.”
Merlot folded her arms on top of one another and then leaned on the ropes a bit.
“Learned a lot from Sensei Aimi. She made Merlot what am today.” Merlot paused. “So, what is Merlot today?”
A smirk came to her face. “Well, Merlot is the first and current Valor Champion at Proving Grounds! Took lots of sweat and hard work to obtain, but eventually won it in three-way matchup, hai!” Merlot shook her head. “But, is not all.
“Couple weeks ago, Merlot won belt other promotion named XDF. After many battles, Merlot became XWF World Champion! Is big, big honor, especially since had to fight good friend Seras Smith to win belt.”
She smiled. “And, if keeping count, Merlot was also the first (and only) Champion of Seishin Wrestling. Was also GFP Junior Champion, hai hai.”
Merlot pauses for a moment as she allowed her legs to continue to dangle a bit. Her eyes peered down at the floor for a moment.
“Don’t say all those things to brag or more make others feel bad. Merlot say it cause, well, proud of what have accomplished. Must understand, was a time when Merlot thought career was done for. Had an injured leg, was feeling low and ashamed. Merlot didn’t know if she had the courage and heart to continue—but, Merlot did. It took awhile, but eventually did work up courage to continue to fight hard.”
She lifted her eyes back up. “Is kind of story of life. Merlot go through tough and trying time. Get roughed up. Get a little bruised. But in end, always get back up—always continue to fight!
“And, think will probably be story of AFI as well.”
Merlot nodded her head. “Merlot knew the AFI would be tough when first got the call. Is sixty-four of world’s best women’s wrestlers. Don’t believe foolish bravado on Twitter, won’t be easy for anyone to win whole thing. Everyone will face great challenges. Merlot definitely included in that category.
“Xaria Karloff is Merlot’s challenge in first round. Xaria has big name. Xaria is nine-time champion all over the world. And, Xaria also work for Redemption Wrestling, is her home…”
She went silent for a moment.
“Merlot know that she is likely viewed as underdog in match. Merlot know that people see Xaria going very far in tournament. Merlot know that she will probably be overlooked—” Merlot let out a sigh before shaking her head furiously. “However, can’t let those things get Merlot down.
“People no believe that Merlot could become Champion of Seishin, but proved them wrong. People no believe that Merlot would amount to much in Proving Grounds, but proved them wrong. People no believe that Merlot would amount to anything in wrestling…
“But Merlot proved them wrong!”
She closed her eyes in an attempt to calm down; she felt herself getting worked up. Merlot took a couple of deep breaths. In and out. In and out.
When she opened her eyes, there was a different look to them. They went joking and jovial as they had been—they were fiery.
“When bell rings, none of those opinions will matter. Merlot will do everything in power to put Xaria away. Will do everything in power to advance to next round.” She nodded. “Ms. Xaria, match is about proving people wrong, hai. However, match is also about proving Merlot is one of most talented wrestlers in the world. So no matter how hard you hit, Merlot will press on. Merlot will fight on!”
Merlot pushed off the ropes a bit and then rolled underneath them. She gently landed on the floor and then stood up straight.
“Will end things now. To Ms. Xaria, good luck. Let’s fight hard and bring house down. To dissenters, please watch and learn. Will see Merlot is no joke. And to fans, thank you for support.” The picture faded out upon her speaking those final words.
“Name is Merlot Ayano, of the world famous Ayano family! Mhm!” She paused for a quick second or two as a thought crossed her head. “Or, maybe is okay to say Ayano Dynasty. Think family has earned that right, especially over past couple years.” She nodded her head a bit in affirmation. “Anyway, now that name is out of way, time for background things. Is important, hai?”
She let out a small smile. “As can probably tell by accent and inflection, was not born here in U.S. No no—Merlot born in Osaka, Japan! Is wonderful place with wonderful people, hai. As most, Merlot worked really hard in schooling growing up. And then when was of age, went to train at family’s gym and wrestling school. When little used to watch older family members wrestle. It always seemed like blast; so, wanted to try for self.
“But, was just one issue.” Merlot went silent for a moment or two. “See, back then, family name was not so revered. Back then, people saw family as gaggle of drunkards, not great wrestlers. Was lot of pressure wrestling back then.
“Merlot knew that if was going to make it in wrestling, needed to take things uber seriously. Needed to have edge and intensity of ten thousand lions. So, after training at family gym, Merlot joined Zero/FOUR Wrestling Dojo.” She nodded vigorously. “Merlot meet world famous Natsuko Aimi at Zero/FOUR; Sensei Aimi was head trainer. Sensei was known for being stiff and brutal in ring, but was also respected by all, even the baddies. Knew would be in a world of hurt training under her, but, also knew Merlot would succeed if could endure.”
Merlot folded her arms on top of one another and then leaned on the ropes a bit.
“Learned a lot from Sensei Aimi. She made Merlot what am today.” Merlot paused. “So, what is Merlot today?”
A smirk came to her face. “Well, Merlot is the first and current Valor Champion at Proving Grounds! Took lots of sweat and hard work to obtain, but eventually won it in three-way matchup, hai!” Merlot shook her head. “But, is not all.
“Couple weeks ago, Merlot won belt other promotion named XDF. After many battles, Merlot became XWF World Champion! Is big, big honor, especially since had to fight good friend Seras Smith to win belt.”
She smiled. “And, if keeping count, Merlot was also the first (and only) Champion of Seishin Wrestling. Was also GFP Junior Champion, hai hai.”
Merlot pauses for a moment as she allowed her legs to continue to dangle a bit. Her eyes peered down at the floor for a moment.
“Don’t say all those things to brag or more make others feel bad. Merlot say it cause, well, proud of what have accomplished. Must understand, was a time when Merlot thought career was done for. Had an injured leg, was feeling low and ashamed. Merlot didn’t know if she had the courage and heart to continue—but, Merlot did. It took awhile, but eventually did work up courage to continue to fight hard.”
She lifted her eyes back up. “Is kind of story of life. Merlot go through tough and trying time. Get roughed up. Get a little bruised. But in end, always get back up—always continue to fight!
“And, think will probably be story of AFI as well.”
Merlot nodded her head. “Merlot knew the AFI would be tough when first got the call. Is sixty-four of world’s best women’s wrestlers. Don’t believe foolish bravado on Twitter, won’t be easy for anyone to win whole thing. Everyone will face great challenges. Merlot definitely included in that category.
“Xaria Karloff is Merlot’s challenge in first round. Xaria has big name. Xaria is nine-time champion all over the world. And, Xaria also work for Redemption Wrestling, is her home…”
She went silent for a moment.
“Merlot know that she is likely viewed as underdog in match. Merlot know that people see Xaria going very far in tournament. Merlot know that she will probably be overlooked—” Merlot let out a sigh before shaking her head furiously. “However, can’t let those things get Merlot down.
“People no believe that Merlot could become Champion of Seishin, but proved them wrong. People no believe that Merlot would amount to much in Proving Grounds, but proved them wrong. People no believe that Merlot would amount to anything in wrestling…
“But Merlot proved them wrong!”
She closed her eyes in an attempt to calm down; she felt herself getting worked up. Merlot took a couple of deep breaths. In and out. In and out.
When she opened her eyes, there was a different look to them. They went joking and jovial as they had been—they were fiery.
“When bell rings, none of those opinions will matter. Merlot will do everything in power to put Xaria away. Will do everything in power to advance to next round.” She nodded. “Ms. Xaria, match is about proving people wrong, hai. However, match is also about proving Merlot is one of most talented wrestlers in the world. So no matter how hard you hit, Merlot will press on. Merlot will fight on!”
Merlot pushed off the ropes a bit and then rolled underneath them. She gently landed on the floor and then stood up straight.
“Will end things now. To Ms. Xaria, good luck. Let’s fight hard and bring house down. To dissenters, please watch and learn. Will see Merlot is no joke. And to fans, thank you for support.” The picture faded out upon her speaking those final words.