~With Peter~

After feeling some pain in my back from a show, I decided to take some aspirin and rest my back on the couch.

I've been trying so hard to stay positive during this whole thing, as it's my mindset, but the pain is just the worst. All in all, I asked New Japan for a break and I was given one, so it worked out very well.

I decided to watch some TV to take my mind off of the pain and luckily, there was a show for Stardom being promoted, almost like a house show, if you will.

So, I ordered a ticket for one of their shows, and sure enough, I managed to buy one.

Now I had to go to the gas station nearby to pick it up and luckily, my back isn't in much pain as it was, so I managed to walk over, pick up the ticket and walk back to my apartment.

~Two Days Later~

I finally made it to the arena and I was looking forward to being a part of the show as an audience member, but I was near the front row, but in the back. I didn't want my face to be revealed since I'm that much of a private person.

And the first match was about to go underway as I learned it was a Mina Shirakawa taking on a Tam Nakano.

This was gonna be interesting because I haven't seen these two before and I'm looking forward to the match.

However, this music was playing and everyone was clapping along to it...

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...it sounded exotic and it was fun, so I clapped along to it and out came this beautiful woman, as she danced in a way that was so energetic that it made me look like a weakling whenever I'm entering for a match.

After she was done doing her dance, she walked around the ring and I caught a glimpse of an "M" on the front of her trunks, near her crotch area.

Is this Mina? If so, she's a beaut!

Then, the announcer introduced her as that...

Announcer: SHIRAKAWAAAAAAAAAAA MINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

And she was.

After she got on the apron, to look out into the crowd, she entered the ring, got on her knees and spread out her arms, but then, we locked eyes.

I thought I was in a trance, and just mesmerized by how beautiful she was, and cute too. She had these eyes that were bigger than my own and it made her so adorable!

It was only after a few seconds that she looked at me with a smile and her tongue sticking out to the side.

I don't know what that's about, but something tells me that she's telling me that she wants me or something.

Thing is, I haven't had much luck finding girls in the country lately, and it's not because I've been practicing my Japanese, not having any tattoos, or staying respectful to the customs and the culture, it mainly had to do with the fact that I'm a gaijin, or a "foreigner" in this case.

I heard that a lot of gaijins like myself always had this problem and it's something that always bothered me, but hey, I'm still here, looking for that one girl to satisfy my needs.

Outside of Japan, I did have a girlfriend for a while in NXT, Cherree Crowley, or better known as Dakota Kai. We dated for a year, but after I got released, she couldn't handle the fact that I was gone to Japan for a new venture in my career.

So, instead of staying in a long distance relationship, we broke up, but on good terms and we're still the best of friends.

She's a wonderful girl, and we get along to this day.

The door may be closed on that relationship, but that doesn't mean I can't try again, so we'll have to wait and see what happens while I'm in Japan.

Anyway, I saw that there was a meet and greet going on and it involved Mina and her faction Club Venus, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet them.

After I walked over to pay for my M&G ticket, I was given one and I was in line, but I was actually surprised to see Mina doing this because she looked exhausted from her match, but she still kept her smile.

When I was up next, Mina started her smile and it almost looked like she had hearts in her eyes when I came forward!

Mina: Oooooh, aren't you a cutie?~

Blonde Girl: Mina-san! I'm so sorry.

Me: No, it's okay. It's actually the first time I've been called that in Japan.

Brunette Girl: Really?

Me: Yeah. I haven't had much luck with girls over here, so it feels nice to be complimented than being insulted.

Mina: Awww, do not worry, gaijin. I don't bite.~

Mina then came forward and patted my shoulder as I started to feel a spark as she signed a picture of the group while the others did the same with a black marker and gave it to me as we all looked to get a picture together.

Mina: Let's take a picture, shall we?

Me: Let's.

We all posed for the picture, but I was a bit uncomfortable with what Mina was doing, which was wrapping her arm around my shoulders and her other hand on my chest, but I kept my smile and the picture was taken as the members seemed to notice.

Mina: Thank you for coming!

Me: Yeah. Thanks.

And as I looked to leave, the same Blonde Girl came up to me, and sounded like she's from the UK, which, to me, is a bad thing, considering that the Irish and the English have been rivals for centuries.

Blonde Girl: Hey?

Blonde Girl: Johnny Collins is it, from New Japan?

Me: Uh, yes, but my real name is Peter O'Brien if you want.

Blonde Girl: I'm Mariah Mead.

Me: Nice to meet you.

Mariah: Listen, I want to apologize on behalf of Mina. I could tell you were uncomfortable with what she was doing.

Me: Nah, it's alright. I don't hate her for that. Like I said, it feels nice to be paid attention to.

Mariah: I'm glad you feel happy back there. And listen, I'm gonna talk to Mina and see what we can do the next time.

Me: Sounds good. I gotta get home, but it was nice to meet all of you.

Mariah: Same with you!

I waved, went into my car and drove off.

I really didn't mind it when Mina was doing that flirting to me over at the meet and greet and I really didn't want to dwell on it too much, so I just showered and went to sleep.

~With Mina~

My gods, that gaijin was sooooooo cute! He was adorable!

An hour later, the meet and greet was over and I walked to Mariah, but she was smiling, probably over what she talked to him about.

Mina: How was he?

Mariah: I could tell he was a bit uncomfortable with what you were doing, but he didn't mind it.

Me: I'm really glad he didn't. I just feel so enamored of him.

Mariah: I understand. Did you know who that was though?

Me: Um, no, I don't think so.

Mariah: That was Johnny Collins, the wrestler from New Japan, but he wants to be called Peter O'Brien.

Me: Oh, that was him?!

Mariah: Yeah, it was. I had to apologize on your behalf, but he was alright with it.

Me: Okay, good. You know when he's going to wrestle? I want to go to a show, like he came to ours tonight.

Mariah: It's a house show nearby, in a few days.

Me: I'll go there then.

Mariah: By yourself?

Me: Yeah! I mean, he seems very nice.

And I had to whisper to myself...

Me: And a cutie.

Mariah: What was that?

Me: Nothing!

Mariah: Did you call him a cutie?!

Me: No!

I started to blush as I walked away.

I couldn't believe Mariah had to call me out on that. I really think Johnny is that cute, but I think Mariah just exposed what I thought about him to everyone we know.

Despite what happened tonight, I hope we become friends through this because it would make me feel a whole lot better than right now.

Although I did go too far with feeling aroused by him, especially when I made my feelings about him know, both to fans and my friends.

I hope to see him at the show because I really think he's that cute, and I still want to make up for making him uncomfortable!

~Two Days Later~

When I finally got to the arena, I got my VIP pass and looked to find Peter. I really wanted to see him again, even though it's been two days.

I'm really enamored by how very cute and handsome he is!

After walking around, I saw him in his gear, so I called him out...

Me: Peter!

He smiled...

Peter: Hey, Mina-chan.

Me: Ooooh, aren't you handsome in this?

Peter (giggling): Hey, stop!

I knew I was going overboard with that, so I did.

Me: Gomen'nasai, I just can't help myself.

Peter: I understand. I just realized, your English is really good!

Me: Thank you, just studied for years in University.

Peter: Oh wow.

Then, his theme played, as I had to get back out there to watch him wrestle.

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Peter: I gotta go wrestle, but you'll watch, right?

Me: Of course.

I then rubbed his arm with a smile as I looked at him just blushing. He looked so adorable!

Me: And I'll wait for you.~

Peter: Alright.

I then left him alone as I went to my seat out in the crowd, far enough away from the front and where I can cheer him on.

~15 Minutes Later~

Pete was fighting Sanshiro Takagi and Takagi was being that merciless towards Peter!

He really didn't let up because Takagi would get winded from beating Pete down, causing Peter to get up and fight back.

Clothesline after clothesline, Peter would throw Takagi on the outside, climb to the top rope, and do a crossbody onto Sanshiro!

Not wanting to win by count-out, Peter picked up Takagi and threw him back into the ring and performed a Packaged Piledriver for the win!

It was such a good much that I thought Peter had what it took to be a wrestler. I'm very impressed, even though I'm five years in.

After the match, I met him in the back and he was sweaty, but I couldn't also tell that he was hurting. Like, what's going on?

Me: Hey!

Peter: Hey, Mina-chan. I'd shake your hand, but I'm sweaty right now.

Me: No worry.

As we kept walking, he snapped his head back and groaned in pain!

Me: Peter, are you alright?!

Peter: My back's been hurting for some time now. I took an aspirin the other day, but somehow it got worse.

Me: I'll call a doctor, okay?

Peter: I appreciate it. Arigatomasu.

Me: You're— Wait, you know some Japanese?

Peter: I've been studying it for a few years now *wince*, so it should help me understand the language and speak it fluently.

Me: Good idea. Let get you some help.

I pulled Pete's arm around my shoulder as we made our way to medical, but it was too much that he ended up laying on his back, the doctors were very quick on hand and wanting to know if Peter was okay, but I can clearly tell that he wasn't.

After that, he was stretchered into an ambulance and taken to the hospital as I had to know what it was.

~1 Hour Later~

Turned out that he has a slight fractured disc on his lower back, and the doctor said Peter doesn't need surgery, which is a good thing, but he will need to rest for a good while before he can get back in the ring.

I felt so bad for him and I didn't know how bad it was at the arena.

To help him, I drove him back to his apartment, but before I could help him...

Peter: Mina-chan, thank you, for trying to help, but I think I can get it from here.

Me: Are you sure?

Peter: I'm sure. It's not the first time I've done this. You can go on home.

Me: Okay. Hope you get better.

Peter: Thanks.

I held his hand and rubbed it with my thumb before he smiled, nodded, and got out to enter his apartment, and I watched him to make sure he could do it.

If not, then I was going to help.

Sure enough, he made it through his door, so I was happy he could and drove away.

I told Mariah how it was, but I didn't mention the back problem Peter had.

I didn't want to burden all of us with that, so I kept it quiet and just started to pray for him when I got back to my apartment.

I hope Peter gets better, really.