Post by Yujiro Fujiwara on Jul 13, 2017 9:06:07 GMT -5
*Written in Japanese
Dear Father,
I hope this letter find you well. Am sorry that I missed your Sunday call; and I am also sorry at I have not reached out to you and mother more often. You must understand it’s not because I’m upset or angry with the two of you. How could I possibly be? You two allowed me to go out and fulfill my dreams. For that, I’ll be forever appreciative and grateful.
No, the real reason why I haven’t called much is because I’ve been extremely busy as of late. As you know, I am the top champion in XDF. And while the promotion only holds shows once a month, I still do what I can to uplift the promotion through interviews and such.
I’ve also got Proving Grounds. The company has grown a great deal since it’s first show. And whether I’d like to be or not, I am at the forefront of the company. As the Proving Grounds Valor Champion, it is my job to make sure a bit of honor and pride graces the company. And I have done so, with the way I present myself, and with the matches I’ve had thus far.
Oh, and recently there’s been a new venture! I went a DVD of my work over to Hermanos Extraordinarios de Lucha Libre a few weeks ago. Who ever viewed the compliation must have been impressed—I was offered a spot on the roster. It runs monthly as well, so it’s not too much trouble, scheduling wise. I’ll be honest, I’m really excited about getting a chance to work there. I’ve been desiring to try my hand at a larger company, therefore, this opportunity to work at HELL is timely. And don’t worry, cousin Tequila works there too; so, I’ll be safe.
Lastly, there is Redemption Wrestling’s All Female Invitational Tournament. In Round One, I defeated Xara Karloff in pretty impressive fashion, if I may say so. I cracked her with a vicious spinning chop. Xara rolled out of the ring in pain, and the anguish was so great that she couldn’t return before the ten count. Some may view it as a countout, but I see it more as a knockout. I mean, things hurt so much that she couldn’t continue; that sounds like knockout to me.
I faced Jade Night in Round Two. I enjoyed the match; Jade put up a good fight. However, she wasn’t a match for me in the end. My rolling chop worked wonders again and allowed me to punt her square in the face. Que my music.
Round Three is this weekend. My opponent? Amy Jo Smyth.
Father, in the past, this letter would have detailed how afraid I was of this match. I’d probably tell you how I’d be viewed as the underdog. I’d probably tell you how I thought I was outclassed and outmatched. I’d tell you how I was afraid of failure.
But as I write this, I am not afraid.
I have been continuing to work in ring with Sensei Aimi and Carly every morning. Of course, my skills improving and sharpening. However, that is not the only lesson that I’ve learned.
No—I’ve been learning to tap into my confidence.
So instead, I shall relay this to you. Throughout the course of the AFI, I have worked my butt off. I have been studying. I have been training. I have been preparing. And all three of those characteristics have been exhibited in my first two matches. I have proven that I belong to be in this tournament, and I have proven that I can match up with the best women in this industry.
I am not taking Amy Jo lightly. The woman has amassed more championships and accolades than I care to count. She is a big shark in this sport…
However, is she not the only shark in this match.
Regardless of what people say about me, I know that I am a threat out there in the ring. I strike harder than most. And my Fighting Spirit cannot be matched. Those two factors are the keys to victory, over Amy Jo, and over anyone else who may cross my path.
Father, I want to say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to live these dreams. And even though you didn’t at first, thank you for supporting me—it means a lot to me.
Well, I must depart soon. Training ends early tonight, and I’ve got a friend arriving. However, I shall call you before I head to the airport to pick her up. Inform mother for me, please?
I love you.
Dear Father,
I hope this letter find you well. Am sorry that I missed your Sunday call; and I am also sorry at I have not reached out to you and mother more often. You must understand it’s not because I’m upset or angry with the two of you. How could I possibly be? You two allowed me to go out and fulfill my dreams. For that, I’ll be forever appreciative and grateful.
No, the real reason why I haven’t called much is because I’ve been extremely busy as of late. As you know, I am the top champion in XDF. And while the promotion only holds shows once a month, I still do what I can to uplift the promotion through interviews and such.
I’ve also got Proving Grounds. The company has grown a great deal since it’s first show. And whether I’d like to be or not, I am at the forefront of the company. As the Proving Grounds Valor Champion, it is my job to make sure a bit of honor and pride graces the company. And I have done so, with the way I present myself, and with the matches I’ve had thus far.
Oh, and recently there’s been a new venture! I went a DVD of my work over to Hermanos Extraordinarios de Lucha Libre a few weeks ago. Who ever viewed the compliation must have been impressed—I was offered a spot on the roster. It runs monthly as well, so it’s not too much trouble, scheduling wise. I’ll be honest, I’m really excited about getting a chance to work there. I’ve been desiring to try my hand at a larger company, therefore, this opportunity to work at HELL is timely. And don’t worry, cousin Tequila works there too; so, I’ll be safe.
Lastly, there is Redemption Wrestling’s All Female Invitational Tournament. In Round One, I defeated Xara Karloff in pretty impressive fashion, if I may say so. I cracked her with a vicious spinning chop. Xara rolled out of the ring in pain, and the anguish was so great that she couldn’t return before the ten count. Some may view it as a countout, but I see it more as a knockout. I mean, things hurt so much that she couldn’t continue; that sounds like knockout to me.
I faced Jade Night in Round Two. I enjoyed the match; Jade put up a good fight. However, she wasn’t a match for me in the end. My rolling chop worked wonders again and allowed me to punt her square in the face. Que my music.
Round Three is this weekend. My opponent? Amy Jo Smyth.
Father, in the past, this letter would have detailed how afraid I was of this match. I’d probably tell you how I’d be viewed as the underdog. I’d probably tell you how I thought I was outclassed and outmatched. I’d tell you how I was afraid of failure.
But as I write this, I am not afraid.
I have been continuing to work in ring with Sensei Aimi and Carly every morning. Of course, my skills improving and sharpening. However, that is not the only lesson that I’ve learned.
No—I’ve been learning to tap into my confidence.
So instead, I shall relay this to you. Throughout the course of the AFI, I have worked my butt off. I have been studying. I have been training. I have been preparing. And all three of those characteristics have been exhibited in my first two matches. I have proven that I belong to be in this tournament, and I have proven that I can match up with the best women in this industry.
I am not taking Amy Jo lightly. The woman has amassed more championships and accolades than I care to count. She is a big shark in this sport…
However, is she not the only shark in this match.
Regardless of what people say about me, I know that I am a threat out there in the ring. I strike harder than most. And my Fighting Spirit cannot be matched. Those two factors are the keys to victory, over Amy Jo, and over anyone else who may cross my path.
Father, I want to say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to live these dreams. And even though you didn’t at first, thank you for supporting me—it means a lot to me.
Well, I must depart soon. Training ends early tonight, and I’ve got a friend arriving. However, I shall call you before I head to the airport to pick her up. Inform mother for me, please?
I love you.
—Masumi “Merlot” Ayano