She resembled a magnificent and fragrant flower, inspiring a sense of care in everyone around her. Although Charlie didn’t have a fondness for her, the appreciation he felt was undeniable. When someone admires another, they naturally desire to see them unharmed.<fnba0a> The rightful source is find?novel</fnba0a>


    Yet, the challenge she faced was Little Pepper Aurora. Charlie genuinely hoped that Aurora would triumph in thepetition, bringing honor to China in the process. However, he personally wished for Nanako Ito toe away from the encounter without severe injuries.


    At one point, Charlie feltpelled to urge Aurora to hold back a bit when she took the stage, hoping she wouldn’t inflict too much damage on Nanako Ito.


    After a moment of hesitation, he ultimately dismissed the thought. He realized he had no right to interfere in Aurora’s match. If he were to voice such concerns, it would likely shock her and throw her off her game.


    After all, he was the esteemed Master Wade in her eyes and also her current coach. Asking her to show mercy to her opponent would undoubtedly make her feel betrayed.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Thus, he chose to keep his worries to himself, secretly hoping that Nanako Ito would not be seriously hurt. He intended to refrain from intervening and allow her to return to Japan unscathed.


    However, if Nanako Ito were to sustain significant injuries, he felt he couldn’t ignore it; he would have to step in to help her at least once, refusing to let her end up like her master, Yamamoto Kazuki. Meanwhile, in another room, Nanako Ito appeared anxious.


    Her assistant, Koichi Tanaka, set two mobile phones in front of her, both connected to video calls.


    One call disyed a video of Kazuki Yamamoto, who was lying in a hospital bed; the other featured her father, Ito Yuhiko, who was far away in Japan.


    With a serious expression, Yamamoto Kazuki urged, “Nanako, it’s toote to back out now. You should avoid facing Aurora. If you get seriously injured, it could ruin your life!”


    Nanako Ito responded earnestly, “Master, please don’t say that. I’m going on stage in ten minutes. Instead, give me some words of encouragement or some strategies!”


    Yamamoto Kazuki sighed, “Why won’t you listen to me?”


    From the other phone, Yuhiko Ito, equally anxious, implored, “Nanako! Mr. Yamamoto is your mentor. Why ignore his advice and insist on ying? You are my favorite child. I would rather you do nothing than risk getting hurt!”


    With tears in her eyes, Nanako Ito replied, “Father, you’ve watched me grow up and know my character. If I back down today, I fear I’ll regret it for the rest of my life. I’m only 22; do you want me to live with that regret?”


    Yuhiko Ito was momentarily choked up, saying, “Nanako, you always call me ‘father.’ Today, I want to hear you call me ‘Odosan’ like a regr child…”


    Instantly, Nanako Ito stood up, bowed deeply to the video call, and respectfully said, “Odosan!”


    In Japanese, “Odosan” means father.


    After hearing his daughter’s heartfelt “Odosan,” Ito Yuhiko sighed softly, “Nanako, go ahead. I respect your decision. Chase your own peace of mind. I’ll be waiting for you in Tokyo!”


    Nanako Ito smiled warmly and replied, “Odosan, if I end up seriously injured, I don’t want to return to Tokyo. I wish to train in Kyoto instead. I have a fondness for the environment there…”


    Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is known for its towering skyscrapers, bustling traffic, and modernity. In contrast, Kyoto, the ancient capital, boasts numerous historical sites that have been well-preserved for hundreds or even thousands of years, offering a quieter atmosphere and pleasant climate.


    As a child, Nanako Ito grew up in the ancestral home of the Ito family in Kyoto. She moved to Tokyo with her family at age fourteen, but in her heart, Kyoto remains the only true hometown she remembers.