They want to live the life of a sekitori, with their own fan clubs, mountains of prize money and a retinue of servants.

BBC: The life of a sumo wrestler

He wore the crisp white mawashiof a sekitori (a high ranked competitor), and looked on calmly, while his juniors were diffident in their respect.

BBC: The life of a sumo wrestler

The sekitori are exempt from many chores, are free to marry and live outside of the stable, but the novice rikishi are expected to cook, clean and tend to the needs of their seniors, as well as train many hours every day.

BBC: The life of a sumo wrestler