Post by Kenji on Aug 23, 2024 20:39:33 GMT -5
{{When dialogue is like this, it's being spoken in Japanese}}
OHAMA DISTRICT FISHING PIER. KANAZAWA, JAPAN. AUGUST 17th, 2024.
The time is six in the evening, the air is peaceful and the water is calm. Sitting on the pier with an ice box containing beers, a bucket of fresh bait and their lines cast in the water, sit Kenji Miyamoto and his father, Kaito…
OHAMA DISTRICT FISHING PIER. KANAZAWA, JAPAN. AUGUST 17th, 2024.
The time is six in the evening, the air is peaceful and the water is calm. Sitting on the pier with an ice box containing beers, a bucket of fresh bait and their lines cast in the water, sit Kenji Miyamoto and his father, Kaito…
Kaito - {{I've watched you since you left, son. I know we speak every other week but I haven't told you enough how proud your mother and I are of you and now you've got a shot at the WGWF X-Division Title…}}
Kenji - {{Yes and it cannot come soon enough…}}
Kaito - {{What kind of attitude is that…?}}
Kenji - {{I'm sorry father, but you know how long I've been waiting for this match…}}
Kaito - {{I do and you deserved it long before now, but the promotion stayed true to their word didn't they? Your time is now…}}
Kenji - {{You are right, sir…}}
Kaito - {{You know, when Sebastian and myself were wrestling we had to wait a very long time for any kind of title shot, you have done it in such a short space of time from your debut.}}
Kenji - {{Five months to be exact. Yeah I have come a long way since my first match against John Blade…}}
Kaito - {{And now you take on someone who you have made friends with in the WGWF, do I have that right? Mr. Ezra Gideon… And that Amber Mansley woman…}}
Kenji - {{Yes father, that is correct. A triple-threat against Gideon and Mansley… Oh you have something!}}
Kaito Miyamoto pulls on his line and begins to reel in the Sea Perch, Kenji grabs the empty bucket beside him and places it in front of his father.
Kaito - {{Are you prepared?}}
Kenji - {{I feel like I am, I've definitely got myself in the right mindset and I'm not looking to go in believing I'm going to destroy both participants…}}
Kaito - {{Why not?}}
Kenji - {{What? Why not, what?}}
Kaito - {{You just said you aren't going into this match with the belief that you will destroy both opponents… I'm asking you why?}}
Kenji - {{Well… Should I be?}}
Kaito - {{Yes! Kenji what have I always taught you…?}}
Kenji - {{Never ask more than twice?}}
Kaito - {{The other thing!}}
Kenji - {{Always go into a meeting, regardless of the context, with the sense of confidence and success, even if deep down you know you don't stand a chance…}}
Kaito - {{And in this case you definitely stand a chance, son… You have earned this shot…}}
Kenji - {{Do I stand a chance? Have I earned it? My second ever match was a shot at Clyde Newton and the chance to get a shot at the X-Division Title and I was beaten in dramatic fashion…}}
Kaito - {{And what happened after that, son? You took on two more and beat them in order to maintain your stance as the number one contender for the X-Division Championship…}}
This time it's Kenji's turn to reel in a Sea Perch, this one slightly bigger than the one Kaito had just caught. Kaito smiles and grabs the bucket for Kenji who releases the fish then casts his line out again…
Kenji - {{And now I still don't get the one on one with Amber Mansley… I get a triple threat… And the stipulation I mean I don't know if I'm capable…}}
Kaito - {{You and Ezra are friends now though, aren't you? And what stipulation is this?}}
Kenji - {{We have become friends, yes, we have each other's back… Like Jetta Tall-Tide too… But Summer Madness will be very different… It's a thirty minute Iron-Person match. Amber made the stipulation recently…}}
Kaito - {{I would hope so… Son, he may now be an associate, an acquaintance, a friend… But the WGWF X-Division Title is a business transaction and one you've got to make alone! Do not forget that… And an Iron-Person match? Well you definitely have your work cut out for you, that's not to be denied… It'll be a tougher match than you've seen before, a tougher match than Sebastian or I have been involved in too. But if anyone can do it son, it's you…}}
The sound of a throat clearing and footsteps approaching send Kaito and Kenji standing as Sebastian Blake approaches them. The three men bow to one another before Kenji hands Sebastian one of the beers…
Sebastian - {{Kaito-San, Kenji-San… Dinner reservations are booked for tonight. And Kenji our flight is booked back to the US, tomorrow…}}
Kaito - {{Thank you, Sebastian-San, I am looking forward to the dinner, but it will be sad to see you go.}}
Kenji - {{I will be back again soon, father…}}
Kaito - {{I know you will be and this time… As a Champion. Come on, let's pack up eh??}}
Kaito squeezes Kenji firmly on the shoulder and smiles as his son smiles back and pats his dad's hand. Sebastian chuckles to himself as he swigs the beer and the scene disappears…
THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA. DALLAS, TX. USA. AUGUST 19th, 2024.
We find ourselves back in the United States, Texas to be exact as Sebastian Blake and Kenji Miyamoto are walking around the JFK museum taking in all the sites and experiences. Sebastian drifts off on his own as Kenji looks at a wall of photographs celebrating the life of JFK…
THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA. DALLAS, TX. USA. AUGUST 19th, 2024.
We find ourselves back in the United States, Texas to be exact as Sebastian Blake and Kenji Miyamoto are walking around the JFK museum taking in all the sites and experiences. Sebastian drifts off on his own as Kenji looks at a wall of photographs celebrating the life of JFK…
Sebastian - So, here we are in Dallas, Texas… Home state of a very good man indeed, who goes by the name of Ezra Gideon. We're specifically at Dealey Plaza, the front door of Dallas, the birthplace of Dallas and the place synonymous with the assassination of the late, great, President John F. Kennedy… And I'm here to talk about two assassinations that are going to take place at Summer Madness, yours unfortunately Ezra and that of the WGWF X-Division Champion, Amber Mansley…
Now I'm sure you know it's not personal, Ezra… You and Kenji both have vested interests, namely and chiefly taking control of the X-Division and at the same time, seeing the downfall of The Fortunate Ones but right now, making sure Amber Mansley relinquishes the X-Division Title is his main goal. And this match is reminiscent of the legacy the great JFK left behind. You both left it all in the ring when you faced off recently in the triple threat and you've never left me or Kenji with any doubt as to what you're about which is why we discussed this alliance with you to begin with…
You know, this match just reminds me of the high-stakes pressure and decision making JFK went through such as with the Cuban Missile Crisis… With the Iron-Person match you've got the pressure of how many pinfalls can be made between you, before the time is up… Every decision made potentially impacts the final outcome… Mr. Gideon, you made a point before meeting Kenji in that triple threat match and you said that you would drop Kenji just as soon as you would Seth Stevens and you know something? We wouldn't have expected anything less. That was also before we built this little… Alliance as it were and now you and Kenji are somewhat of a team, we expect it even more!
As we turn we spot Kenji looking at one of the main exhibitions, Sebastian gives him a confirming nod and turns back.
Sebastian - You know… JFK demonstrated resilience throughout his life from serving in World War II, to all the crises he negotiated through his Presidency… During an Iron-Person Match, physical and mental endurance must be on display over the entirety of the thirty minutes, something that Kenji has never done in the ring before but has put himself through in other aspects in life. The Kennedy assassination as is detailed in this museum, triggered a turning point in American history and affected the trajectory the nation was on… Much like the thirty minute Iron-Person match can have a turning point at any second with a submission or pinfall that will change the trajectory of the match..
Ezra you're currently unbeaten in a WGWF ring that I'm aware of and at any other time Kenji and I would be siding with you and supporting you to continue that streak, but unfortunately for you, Kenji is the other opponent you need to face for that X-Division Title. You and Kenji both had difficult opposition but you both came out of it unscathed! And now here you are ready to make that final plunge into the darkness and battle it out until one of you has taken the belt from Amber Mansley…
It's easy enough to be a contender for something and it's easy enough to take part but the truth lies in the battle and the outcome! Mr. Gideon Kenji doesn't blame you for taking up this opportunity when it was offered to you and he certainly doesn't begrudge you this opportunity. But he does need you to know that once the music hits that's the end of any budding friendship you've made until after the final bell and he's holding the WGWF X-Division Title above his head… Good luck, Ezra Gideon and I really hope you and Kenji can remain friends after this….?
Sebastian rubs his hands together and gives a polite smile as he heads towards the exhibition Kenji is looking at, as the scene begins to fade out…
DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. DALLAS, TX. USA. AUGUST 20th, 2024.]
Sebastian and Kenji are sat waiting for their flight when their attention is taken by a young girl standing in front of them carrying what appears to be a very well played with teddy bear.
DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. DALLAS, TX. USA. AUGUST 20th, 2024.]
Sebastian and Kenji are sat waiting for their flight when their attention is taken by a young girl standing in front of them carrying what appears to be a very well played with teddy bear.
Sebastian - Hey, can I help you little one?
Girl - You're Sebastian Blake aren't you? And that's Kenji Miyamoto?
Sebastian - That's spot on Miss... Do you like wrestling then?
Girl - Oh yeah I do, I love it, I have since I was about six, I'm ten now! I was wondering if I could get an autograph from Kenji, Mr. Blake? And yourself of course…
The girl starts to fumble with the teddy and Sebastian notices there's a pocket in the back which she opens and takes out a notepad and pen. Kenji notices what she is doing and stands. The girl bows to him which impresses both Sebastian and Kenji who bows back as Sebastian takes the notepad.
Sebastian - Who shall I make it out to
Girl - Tiffany please! (Turns to Kenji) Good luck Mr. Miyamoto in your match this coming weekend at Summer Madness! Unfortunately me and my brother can't go, even though it's in my home town of South Beach…
Sebastian - You live near the arena for Sunday?
Tiffany - About a ten minute drive, sir… (to Kenji again) and don't let those doubting Thomases put the hex of disbelief on you either! You've always been a world class Wrestler, Kenji!
Sebastian fishes into his pocket and pulls out some cards, handing them to Tiffany.
Sebastian - Look Tiffany, these here admit four to Summer Madness okay? So you, your brother and parents can go.
Tiffany - No way! Are you serious right now?! For me? To go to the PPV?! Mr. Blake, you and Kenji are the best!! I don't even know what to say! Oh gosh that's my flight being called though! Oh wow… Oh wow! MOM! MOM!
Little Tiffany runs off, tickets in hand screaming for her mom as Kenji smiles and looks over at Sebastian.
Kenji - She is… Intelligent beyond… Her… Years.
He leans back again and closes his eyes…
CLUB LUX RESORT BY THE BEACH. BOCA RATON, FL. USA. AUGUST 22nd, 2024.
…Sebastian Blake and Kenji Miyamoto are queuing up at the reception desk, Kenji reading “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy in Japanese whilst Sebastian is looking through meeting appointments on his phone calendar. They are up next and Sebastian smiles his big grin and playfully pats his hand on the desk.
CLUB LUX RESORT BY THE BEACH. BOCA RATON, FL. USA. AUGUST 22nd, 2024.
…Sebastian Blake and Kenji Miyamoto are queuing up at the reception desk, Kenji reading “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy in Japanese whilst Sebastian is looking through meeting appointments on his phone calendar. They are up next and Sebastian smiles his big grin and playfully pats his hand on the desk.
Sebastian - Hey there…
Checks the name tag…
Sebastian - Denise! My name is Sebastian Blake and this is my client, Professional Wrestler Kenji Miyamoto of the WGWF! We've got two rooms booked here tonight.
Denise - Alrighty sir! Let me just check that for you one moment!
Sebastian - Thank you kindly and erm, while you do that Denise I have a real quick question… Do you remember someone who used to work here a while back named, Amber Mansley??
Denise’s eyes widen and she gets the biggest shit eating grin on her face…
Denise - ALIEN AMBER?! Do I ever remember her! The night she got sent to jail was the funniest in a long time!
Sebastian - Alien?! And why did she go to jail?
Kenji comes over to see what's happening just as Denise leans in and lowers her tone.
Denise - Well, she was called Alien Amber because she didn't always look like this model, influencer type if you catch my drift? And her being put in jail? That was to do with being slightly over intoxicated and full of a little or big something else out the back service alley when a patrol cruiser spotted her…
Both Kenji and Sebastian’s faces look a picture, mouths agape in shock… But they close just as quickly as Sebastian pulls a wallet from his jeans, opens it up and rilfes through the money, pulling out a fifty dollar bill and handing it to Denise as he smirks and turns away from the desk.
Sebastian - For the record, nothing you just heard was accurate, at least to my knowledge and to be frank I don't care even if it was. You see Amber in today's society as you should know, online influencing is absolutely rife in the world and can even be comparable to brainwashing… Did you genuinely work in this establishment? Perhaps, I mean it is in your hometown of Boca Raton, Florida an area with a population of ninety nine thousand people and an extremely affluent area of the State only an hour's drive from Summer Madness but honestly neither myself no Kenji give two rats asses where you lived, what you did with your life until the WGWF, none of it matters.
The point here was to show you that people can just make up anything about anybody and just as much as people do for themselves… I mean take you for example, you pretend to be this “model”, this “influencer”, this “actress” and you seem to be able to get away with them all… The one thing you don't pretend to be, Amber, is a wrestler… Believe me, Kenji has studied you for an extremely long time and he's fully aware of what you're capable of. He knows most of your moves from “Slay Boo!” (he does the hand gesture) to Amber's Trend and all in between…
Sebastian leans back on the desk and takes the room keys from a real member of staff this time and he and Kenji begin to head for the elevator.
Sebastian - However Amber, this Title holder you're claiming to be is another lie. You're not a true Champion, in any sense Amber! You're nothing more than a walking ego trip, desperately clinging onto the coattails of J Mont and the rest of TFO, hoping somehow these social media followers you've dredged up will validate your existence somehow?! Yes you can wrestle but you would rather express yourself as a product of vanity, propped up by filters… Do you honestly think a few brand deals and hashtags makes you a star??
Kenji Miyamoto is probably the best pure wrestler in the WGWF currently, Amber, and at Summer Madness he'll take you through all the reasons you're little more than… What is it they say? A… Basic bitch…? Kenji is waiting patiently until such time as you step into the ring and over thirty minutes he breaks you down piece by piece… He is ready to show you that the trends you set are not what you had in mind but rather they're winds of change… Sure you've got The Fortunate Ones for now Amber, but soon you're just going to be another pretty face lost in an oversaturated industry, a face that will be forgotten the minute someone with actual discipline steps into the ring.
A ping is heard as the elevator doors open and Kenji and Sebastian step inside. They turn as Sebastian steps forward slightly.
Sebastian - So go ahead Amber… Blow your kisses, snap your fingers and bask in that spotlight while you can! Because when that bell rings and you're standing there in front of Ezra Gideon and Kenji Miyamoto, the real wrestling begins and the real work starts! All the likes in the world will not save you from the reality that you, Amber Mansley, are nothing more than a fleeting trend.
As the elevator door begins to close, Kenji bows and smirks as the scene fades out…