The Rushing Rhino

Rina, "The Rushing Rhino," stepped onto the small stage. The Yokozuna Lounge was filled as fans of "The Rushing Rhino" prepared to watch her battle with a microphone after winning a match against Dai "Big Dong" Yamato, the male local favorite.

DJ Kaito, on stage behind her, mixed a melody of K-pop and R&B under shimmering lights. His spiky rainbow hair swayed to the beats he dropped as he followed her lead.

Rina stomped the floor, her 350 pounds rocked the platform as she mimicked the take down move on Big Dong in the dohyo sumo ring hours earlier.

DJ Kaito knew Rina "The Rushing Rhino" wasn't just a gimmick. She had a voice, a surprising alto that sumo opponents often heard during a match. She frequently sang in a sing-song voice while whispering to them, "It's time to tap out, honey."

Rina took a deep breath as broad shoulders rose and fell against the embroidered silk kimono she wore. Then, she sang.

Her voice transformed into something soft. It was a voice that carried the weight of her experience, of hard-won victories and quiet defeats. She sang of fleeting moments, love lost and found. Fans closed their eyes as they followed along with her lyrics.

"Steel in my shoulders, earth in my stance. A thunderous roar, a warrior's dance. They see the force, the power unbound, the Rushing Rhino, on hallowed ground. Each breath a prayer, each push a fight, beneath the spotlight, day and night."

Fans felt her unadulterated emotion. She may be the Rushing Rhino in the ring, but tonight she was simply Rina, sharing her voice with the world.

DJ Kaito was already searching for a follow-up track as cheers and whistles echoed through the club.