[KP-01] Kitty Original: Kitty Pro Wrestling (1本目)
Tale of the Tape
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Maya Mizutani: T:155 cm / B:84cm / W:57cm / H:85cm / Age: 23
Kana Yamamoto: T:154 cm / B:75cm / W:58cm / H:82cm / Age: 23
Pardon me for the long absence. A hefty schedule of projects coming up means that my writing schedule is a bit off. Hopefully, I can make it up to you with the match for today. We have two competitors who are practically identical in stats and syllables that compose their names. Part of the Kitty Pro-Wrestling, the concept is about showcasing the wrestlers in their "rawest" instincts as they claw and clamor for victory. Who will prevail in today's contest?
The video starts with an upwards shot towards Maya, who looks as lovely as she does confident. Standing in a "guts" pose, her outfit is without any flash, just a black Arena suit outlined with white and deep pink cherry blossoms. Calf-high gym socks protrude from her boots that match the tone and hue of her ring attire. Never breaking her pose, she stands ready to work.
Her opponent Kana stands in the opposite corner, looking composed as if she's competed before. Draped in all-white attire with a hint of blue, every aspect of her look displays ergonomic deliberation.
Her facial expression is one of a veteran looking to secure another win. With a pose of her own, the camera focuses on the competitor for a few seconds before panning away.
What makes these productions worthwhile is the focus on detail. As a tribute to past performers, the simple ring gear brings onlookers back to a time where the action is the main focus instead of costumes to showcase a "gimmick". It is what attracted many of the older fans in the first place. My Japanese friend has a phrase he often likes to use; simple is best. In the case of AKIBACOM films, I am in full agreement.
The match opens with a birds-eye shot of the competitors. Haven't seen this angle before! Both competitors circle the ring, looking for an opening strike.
As Maya and Kana inch closer towards each other, the camera alternates between different shots.
They both lock up, pushing and shoving with all of their might.
Kana shoots in and executes a standing headlock.
Reeling from the move, Maya sinks to one knee, trying to scurry away. Kana is having none of it, as she tightens the hold to prevent her prey from fleeing.
With grunts of exertion, Kana pulls her opponent down towards the canvas. Maya tries to fight back, only to lose to the force of the technique.
"Give up!" Kana bellows, with Maya responding in defiance. Maya forces herself back to her feet but is still caught in the headlock.
Noticing that the momentum is slipping away, Kana quickly switches to a standing sleeper.
With her forearm tucked deeply into the neck of her adversary, Maya tries to break the hold.
Instead, she loses strength in her legs, causing Kana to drive her to the floor.
Wrapping her legs around Maya, it seems Kana is in full control.
Letting out whimpers of anguish, Maya is on the defensive as Kana twists her body, sinking the hold deeper. The momentum is all on the side of Kana.
Just as it seemed as though it was all she wrote, Maya manages to reverse the submission!
With a look of panic, it is as though Kana underestimated her opponent. Breaking out of the technique, now Maya delivers some punishment of her own. Dragging her rival across the mat, Maya grasps both legs and flips Kana over.
A high-angle Boston crab! Kana clamors for the ropes.
"Give up," Maya retorts, which is met with protest.
Maya sits on the back of her opponent and dials in the painful hold, focusing on the right leg of Kana.
The onslaught continues as Maya drags her adversary to the center of the ring.
Interlocking her hands under the chin of Kana, Maya executes a camel clutch. The tight squeeze has her ivory one-piece wearing competitor selling the move in a convincing fashion.
Chants calling for a submission continue, yet Kana still refuses to concede. How much can she take? Multiple camera angles show the action in the ring.
Kana seems caught like a tiger in a cage. Or a "kitty" in this case.
Maya releases the hold, only to switch to a modified surfboard sleeper.
Sinking her knees into the back of Kana, Maya continues to pour on the attack.
Exhaustion and devitalization creep in, as Kana offers little resistance.
For good measure, Maya executes a neck scissors on her opponent, looking to finish the fight.
Kana whimpers out audibly, doing all she can not to tap.
"Give up?"
"No!" Kana still has some fight left.
Maya grabs her foot and pushes the weight down on her leg, increasing the strength of the submission.
Kana is losing stamina.
Lifting her hips, Maya clamps down even further. Kana lifts her arm. Is she trying to break out? Maya doesn't relent, pushing down even more.
Both competitors exchange words, as Maya offers her opponent a chance to give up. Yet, Kana is having none of it. What will happen next? Kana stomps her feet on the canvas in a last-ditch effort to squeeze out of the scissors.
Despite the final burst of energy, Kana burns herself out as she lays defeated on the mat.
The match bell rings as Maya releases her victim from the carnage.
Kana lays motionless on the canvas, as Maya poses in victory. An excellent start for the wrestler in black. If she keeps on the intensity, she will secure a quick victory in today's contest. Can Kana fight back to even the score?
To Be Continued…