As he spoke, a yful kissing sound escaped his lips.


    ire felt both embarrassed and overwhelmed on the phone, responding in a bashful tone, “You really have a way of convincing me. Only you could act like such a rascal over the phone!”


    Charlie chuckled and replied, “But you’re my wife! How can this be considered rascality?”


    With a teasing grin, he continued, “Come on, my dear wife, just give me a kiss, will you? I’m begging you!”


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    Only ire has the power to make him plead like this.


    Though she felt a bit shy, ire’s heart fluttered with sweetness. She softly replied, “Alright, I’m afraid of you! Just a quick one, don’t push your luck!”


    “Just one kiss, and I’ll hang up,” he insisted.


    With that, ire shyly made a kissing sound.


    That kiss sent a delightful shiver through Charlie.


    Feigning a serious expression, he said, “My dear wife, that was too quiet; I didn’t hear it well. Let’s go for another!”


    ire, half-annoyed, half-amused, retorted, “You scoundrel! You’re incorrigible. How dare you!”


    With a flusteredugh, she hung up the phone.


    Charlie listened to the dial tone, smiled to himself, and contentedly tucked his phone into his pocket as he continued riding his small e-bike towards the gymnasium.


    Upon arriving at the gymnasium, he noticed that the previous eight arenas had been narrowed down to four.


    The venue felt more spacious now, with additional seating added for spectators.


    As they had reached the quarterfinals, the matches were bound to be more thrilling, showcasing strongerpetitors.


    This time around, Charlie wasn’t just a spectator; he had taken on the role of Aurora’s coach.


    Once he entered the gym, he made his way directly to the backstage yer lounge.


    Aurora had just slipped into herpetition uniform and was wrapped in a nket for warmth when she spotted Charlie. Her face lit up with joy as she asked him, “Master Wade, what tactical ns do you have for me today?”


    Charlie smiled back and reassured her, “No tactical ns today. Your fitness has improved tremendously, and I believe you’re more than ready for this match. Just give it your all!”


    Aurora blushed and replied, “Master Wade, do you really have that much confidence in me? Are you worried I might lose?”


    With sincerity, Charlie replied, “I have faith that you, the spirited Aurora, will never let me down.”


    Her cheeks flushed with pride, Aurora responded, “You can count on me, Master Wade! I will give it my all!”


    On the other side of the wall separating her lounge was Nanako Ito’s room.<fn0774> Content originallyes from FιndＮovel</fn0774>


    At that moment, Yamamoto Kazuki was delivering a simr message to her, saying, “Nanako, today’s opponent isn’t nearly as strong as you, so I won’t make any tactical ns. I trust you’ll win easily.”


    Nanako nodded earnestly, assuring him, “Master, you can trust me. I will secure this victory!”


    Just then, a knock echoed at the door.


    Hiroshi Tanaka, who had been waiting outside, quickly opened the door to reveal Jiro Kobayashi, dressed smartly in a blue suit, holding a bouquet of roses.


    As soon as the door swung open, he stepped inside with a warm smile, saying to Nanako Ito, “Miss Ito, I came specially to wish you victory!”