Soon Jackson had the group in their seats, taking up a row of chairs one section behind the ringside seats. Close enough to get a good look at the performers without being in the figurative splash zone. They were free tickets, after all!
Some popcorn fell to the floor as Gunny downed her drink and joined the group, seated between Keiko and Tenshi, one empty plastic cup that had only moments ago contained alcohol clattering to the concrete floor as well before rolling under other chairs. A large screen over an opening to some sort of backstage area, which had been displaying a LAW logo until now, suddenly went dark, causing the crowd to cheer and rise from their seats. Obviously the action was about to begin.
A moment later a bright, happy logo appeared on the screen above this entrance, an
equally cheery song playing to accompany the first performer's appearance. The petite Neko was wearing what appeared to be a very pink, very frilly
Duty Uniform with a pleated skirt. None of this was regulation, but it seemed very fitting for her bubbly personality. The Neko's arrival was met mostly with cheers as she hurried down a ramp that led towards the ring, dashing from side to side across the walkway to hand out fliers, hats, T-shirts and other promotional materials. Most of the audience members she approached seemed fairly appreciative, especially the children she noticeably aimed herself towards (and especially a few older male audience members who strained to lean as close as possible when she roamed nearby), although a few seemed a bit confused.
"From Kyoto, Yamatai, representing Doki Doki YSA!...it's "Doki Doki" Yukai!"
That familiar announcer's voice piped up again as the Neko scurried into the ring, tripping over the bottom rope in her haste, before bouncing to her feet and striking a very practiced pose. Yukai tossed the last T-shirt she'd managed to save (one more having rolled away from her as she navigated the ring ropes) into the crowd, landing practically in Ryu's lap! Although he was fairly certain he'd seen Keiko reflexively reach for the thrown object before restraining herself.
After a few moments of running around the ring to play to the crowd, her music faded away, and Yukai visibly cringed as
a new song started up. The lights in the arena dimmed, as a half dozen or so men that appeared to be dressed as butlers or servants filed out from that entrance, lining up on either side of the initial walkway. After a few moments of anticipation, a curvaceous woman, most likely Nepleslian, sauntered into view. The men knelt one by one as she walked past them, ignoring the boos of the crowd as she approached the ring. Dressed in what appeared to be a stylized black and white maid outfit, obviously customized for both her impressive figure and the physical activity she was about to be involved in, the woman made quite the impression.
"And, her opponent...currently residing in the Money Town Casino's penthouse suite on Fortuna...the Maiden Black!"
Standing right outside the ring, the Maiden lifted her arms, face displaying an irritated expression after a few moments. Two of her apparent servants hurried to meet her, lifting her up by her arms and placing her on the ring apron. Before she could show any more displeasure they quickly used their weight to hold the ropes open for her, letting her elegantly enter the ring.
Yukai cowered in the furthest corner as her opponent entered, the lights raising again to show her gulping and fretting. The Maiden signaled to her men once more, who obediently fell to their hands and knees, bowing their heads, allowing her to stretch herself out across their backs. Smiling and waving to the still booing crowd, she lounged, putting that voluptuous body on display for a few moments longer, before the bell finally rang to signal the start of their match.
