Back then, Nanako insisted on competing with Aurora, whose strength had improved significantly thanks to Charlie’s Rejuvenating Pill. 5
In the end, Aurora had seriously injured Nanako in the ring, which eventually became a thorn that pieced Charlie's heart. 7
On the one hand, he felt sorry for Nanako, but on the other, he appreciated her zeal for never saying no and her courage to tread uncharted waters. 3
In addition to that, he felt a certain degree of shame for her because he single-handedly pushed Aurora from a level far below her to a level far beyond Nanako's.
Now that he had cured her, the thorn was removed, and he no longer felt the disturbing stab in his heart.
He saved her life and made her strength improve by a large margin, so the guilt was also redeemed. 6
With both the heartache and guilt finally being washed away, what remained was more of an appreciation for Nanako.
He smiled at her heartily and full of ease. "In that case, I'll head off first!"
"Okay!" Nanako nodded. She was distraught but forced a bright smile and wished him. "Charlie-kun, bu-un
shou ryu! I wish you peace and health!" 'Bu-un shou ryu' was an adjective that began in Oskia, developed and widely used in Japan. 3
Ancient Japan respected martial arts, and the ultimate representative of martial arts was the Bushido they highly respected.
Therefore, in the Japanese tradition, wishing a person' bu-un shou ryu' had many meanings, Aswishing him good luck and wishing him invincible and infinite power. 4
It was a supreme blessing a person could give another.
He initially wanted to turn around and give her another wave as a courtesy, but he did not expect to see the smiling Nanako now covered in tears. 6
Upon seeing that sight of her, Charlie felt as if the softest part of his heart was punched hard. There was only one word that could best describe his feeling: Heartbroken! 2
Nanako also did not expect that Charlie would turn around and look at her again.
As the young missus of the distinguished Ito family, she, as Yamato Nadeshiko, who went through a strict and traditional Japanese upbringing, had utterly lost self-control. 4
At that very moment, every other worry just vanished from her mind as she sprinted toward Charlie, jumped straight into his arms, and hugged him tightly. 2
Before he could react, she stood on tippy-toes and planted a soft kiss on her own accord. Her thin, petite lips that were drenched by the salty tears pressed against Charlie's lips without hesitation...
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