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“yeah! i never really watched except for the ppv’s– that’s how i kept up,” she agreed with a giggle. “it works for her! she’s a busy woman, too, so i’m just happy she gets to still keep up with something she loves.” myungji sighed. “she is. if you watch idol project, you probably know her– mirae.”

“that makes me happy... you know, you don’t have to give me your number if you don’t want to, but i’d love to hook you and your mother up with tickets to one of our shows....” she offered. “oh-- she’s winning, right? i don’t watch a ton of the show, but i’ve seen her. she’s very talented.”

“aren’t you japanese?” she retorted stubbornly. “you should order. i get flustered when i get put on the spot…”

“yes, and? my korean is still better than yours,” himari answered with a smile. “okay, i’ll cover you. do you know what you want?”

“I’m heading to the Hongdae area,” Eli said. “I can never remember which bus route goes over there.”

she took a moment to think. “the seven will get you there, but it’s a longer ride,” she said, doing her best to recall. “i think the three takes you to the edge of hongdae, though. you’ll have to do some walking but the ride itself is a lot shorter.”

“honestly, i thought it’d be weird, but it totally suits us. and it’s good for the show. i’m really hyped up about it,” he admitted. he and lance were handsome enough for the idol fans, and goofy enough for the variety format. “no– its really fun! and we’ve come up with so many stupid ideas for gimmicks too. it’s lookin up.”

“well, we’re lucky to have you. a lot of us are more the serious type of wrestler who take themselves too seriously. not a jab, because i include myself in that category. having you two is so crucial.”

“of course i do,” fuka insisted. “i risked so much coming her. and this is my dream. i want this to blossom and bloom…”

“good. that’s what i like to hear. and when  you’re world champion, they’re going to regret getting to the point where you felt like you’re only option was leaving,” himari insisted.

“oh god, yeah. wwe did nothing with him– aew are going to capitalize on his potential,” gray said emphatically

“i would hope so. that’s what fuka and i were looking for when we moved, and it makes life feel so much lighter when you actually have room to move,” himari said.

“i think so too! and since it’s so unique, if it works, it might turn heads and get international eyes our way…”

“god, i know it’s going to take a lot of hard work but... to get the same sort of notoriety that new japan and stardom get.... i want it,” she admitted. “i think we can do it, too. we have a good team.”

“dumplings,” she said softly. “and vietnamese coffee….. please.”

“i’ll get that for you, then. unless you want to practice your korean a little more with your order?”

“yeah! i think she mostly just watched pay-per-views because she doesn’t have time to keep up with the weekly stuff, but sometimes she watches it on two-times speed so she gets the storylines and doesn’t miss out,” myungji giggled. “oh, don’t worry. she won’t get into trouble. she is trouble. she’ll be okay. and she has her phone.”

“understandable. that’s the whole reason for the packages, right? to get that sort of audience up to speed,” she said with a tiny smile. she laughed. “that’s a smart work-around. i’ll have to recommend that to more people...” himari laughed. “your sister sounds like quite the character.”

“i’ve been told i’m a real gem,” he snorted. “how have you been, himari? i’ve barely seen you lately. mpwa has lance and i doing so many variety slots, it’s like i never see the ring anymore.”

“it’s very exciting that you two are being invited on variety,” she commented. “definitely not something a regular wrestler would look to, but it’s been so effective.” she smiled. “i’ve been well. creatively fulfilled for the first time in my life. it’s incredible. how about you-- not too over worked doing the idol circuit?”

“who needs writers these days?” she joked, as if she and himari weren’t hugely involved in creative anyway. “i’m…still scared of that part but…. excited.”

“well, excited is progress. it’s a step in the right direction,” she chuckled. “the fact that you’re nervous is good to me, fuka. it means you want to do well. you want to do the promotion justice. your hands a good ones for mpwa to be in.”

“i…. well you’re a really good wrestler,” he blurted out again, still not sure what to say. “i’m a fan. a little scared. but a fan.”

“well, i’m flattered, but i assure you-- there’s no need to be scared. all the evil stays in the squared circle.”

“is it cheesy to say rey mysterio? because he’s been my favorite since i was a kid. eddie guerrero too, obviously. i like angel garza and andrade a lot too,” gray answered

“i don’t think so; he’s a legend for a reason,” himari replied with a nod. “i’m sure you were very excited about andrade’s new debut then?”

“that’s a fun sort of angle– maybe we need to not joke about it and actually look into it,” jina laughed. “or at least propose it to the writers.”

“i’d be willing to bring it up with creative. it’s a unique idea, that i haven’t seen with a lot of promotions. the idea of a heel presenter is pretty cool,” himari answered

“oh, don’t worry– i know. i used to watch wwe with my dad back home. lucha stuff especially. as fun as it is to buy in, i know it’s all scripted,” gray assured her

“oh? who are your faves?” himari asked with an excited smile