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    Upon hearing Nanako’s request, Charlie opened his mouth and replied, “Go ahead and speak. If it’s possible for me, I will agree to your request.”


    Nanako Ito took a moment to gather her thoughts, looking at him with hope, then said earnestly, “I would like to ask Charlie to stay a bit longer…”


    “Longer?”


    Charlie raised an eyebrow, slightly taken aback, and asked, “How much longer are we talking about? To be honest, I was nning to fly back to China tonight, and my flight is waiting for me in Osaka.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Feeling a wave of emotion, Nanako Ito’s eyelids felt heavy as she looked down and whispered, “Well… that really depends on your schedule. If time is tight, just a few hours would be fine…”<fnc06b> Content originallyes from find?novel</fnc06b>


    She quickly added, “Please don’t misunderstand, Charlie. The main reason is that both my father and Mr. Tanaka are seriously injured and in the hospital. My aunt is overwhelmed with family matters and taking care of them…”


    “I’m feeling a bit lost myself and don’t quite know where to begin. I just need you to be here with me for a few more hours…”


    After thinking it over, Charlie nodded and said, “Okay, I can stay until the afternoon since it will take me four hours to get back to Osaka.”


    Nanako Ito then asked, “Did you book your flight from Osaka?”


    “No,” Charlie replied honestly. “A friend arranged for a private jet, which is currently at Osaka Airport.”


    Nanako Ito suggested cautiously, “Charlie, what if you let your travelingpanions fly to Tokyo first, and then you meet them at the airport to return to China? This way, you could save four hours of driving.”


    After saying this, she quickly added, “But if that’s inconvenient, please don’t feel pressured…”


    Charlie considered her suggestion. Originally, he nned to drive back to Osaka to meet Isaac Cameron, Don Albert, and Liam before flying back to Aurous Hill. However, Nanako’s idea was indeed a practical solution. If Isaac and the others flew directly to Tokyo, they would avoid the long drive.


    Additionally, it was understandable for Nanako Ito to feel lost and helpless after the recent events involving her family. Staying another day could be beneficial for both of them, allowing Charlie to gather more information about the Banks Family’s activities in Tokyo.


    Having thought this through, he replied to Nanako Ito, “If that’s the case, I’ll wait until dawn to check in with my friends and see how they’re doing.”


    Excitedly, Nanako Ito clenched her fists and eximed, “That’s wonderful!”


    With a bright smile, Nanako Ito quickly invited Charlie to her family’s restaurant, which was said to berger than a typical medium-sized restaurant.


    As Charlie entered, he felt as though he had stepped into a Japanese-style buffet, where several chefs were busily preparing a variety of Japanese dishes.


    Looking around with anticipation, Nanako Ito asked Charlie, “Is there anything here that you particrly enjoy? Just let me know, and the chefs will prepare it for you right away.”


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