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    At the outset, Nanako Ito was determined to face off against Aurora. Aurora, on the other hand, had seen her strength skyrocket due to her rejuvenation pills. Ultimately, the match resulted in Aurora severely injuring Nanako in the ring, leaving asting wound in Charlie’s heart.


    Charlie was torn; he felt a deep sympathy for Nanako Ito but also admired her relentless spirit. Additionally, he felt a tinge of shame, knowing that it was her own struggle that had propelled Aurora from a position far beneath her to one that eclipsed herpletely.


    Now that I had personally treated her, my feelings of distress were somewhat eased. I had not only saved her life but also significantly enhanced her abilities, which helped to alleviate my guilt as well.


    With my feelings of distress and guilt alleviated, all that remained was an appreciation for Nanako Ito.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With a knowing smile, Charlie revealed a bright smile, saying, “If that’s the case, I’ll take my leave now!”


    “Okay!” Nanako Ito responded with a firm nod, feeling a mix of sadness and determination. She added sweetly, “Charlie, I wish you good luck, peace, and health!”


    In ancient Japan, martial arts were held in high esteem, with Bushido considered the ultimate representation of this respect.


    Thus, in Japanese culture, wishing someone well in their martial arts journey carries profound significance; it’s not merely a wish for good luck but also a desire for the individual to be invincible.


    This is regarded as the highest form of blessing.


    Charlie was taken aback when Nanako Ito expressed her wishes for his martial arts sess. He quickly sped his fist in a gesture of respect and dered, “Thank you, Miss Nanako! We’ll catch upter!”


    Afterward, he cast a lingering nce at Nanako before turning and heading toward the security checkpoint.


    The moment Charlie turned away, tears streamed down Nanako Ito’s face.


    She watched Charlie’s retreating figure, tears falling like rain!


    She longed to call out to him, hoping he would turn back so she could see him once more.


    However, she hesitated, fearing that if he turned and saw her tear-streaked face, he might misinterpret her emotions and think she was deliberately trying to show her vulnerability.


    Resisting the urge to call out, she chose instead to stand silently, watching him disappear through the door before eventually leaving herself.


    In that moment, Charlie couldn’t help but nce back.


    That one look felt like a lightning strike to Charlie, leaving him momentarily stunned. He considered turning his head and waving farewell, but to his surprise, he saw Nanako, who had been smiling just moments before, now in tears.


    At that instant, Charlie felt a jolt in the softest part of his heart. This feeling, which could only be described with two words, was: heartbreak!


    Nanako Ito hadn’t anticipated that Charlie would look back again. In that moment, as the eldest daughter of the Ito family and a product of traditional Japanese upbringing, she lost all sense of restraint.


    Overwhelmed, she ran towards Charlie, tears flowing freely, and threw herself into his arms, embracing him tightly. Before Charlie could fully grasp what was happening, she stood on tiptoe and initiated her first kiss, her lips slightly salty and cold from her tears, meeting Charlie’s lips without hesitation…<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>


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