Nanako asked, "Charlie-san, will I be able to see you again in the future?”
Charlie nodded. "Yes. I'm shifting part of my business t o Japan now, so I might come here often in the future." 3
"That’s great!" Nanako shrieked in delight. "Charliesan, can you promise me one thing?" 2
Charlie nodded. "What is it?"
Nanako quickly said, "I hope you'll let me know every time you come to Japan, and I hope you’ll allow me to meet you if it's convenient for you!" 2
"Also, if I go to Oskia and you happen to be available, please allow me to meet you as well, okay?"
Charlie smiled. "No problem. I promise." 9
Nanako cheered like a little girl getting her favorite candy. "Then, I’ll be able to see you more often!"
Amused by her sweet smile, Charlie’s voice turned gentler as he said with a smile, "Alright, then. Let me send you back to your room first. I'll help you heal your injuries later." 2
Under the guidance of Nanako, Charlie pushed her wheelchair and sent her back to her room.
Nanako’s room was a typical classical Japanese layout with natural wood flooring throughout the
room. It was very clean and simple, with a touch of elegance. 3
There was a Japanese tea table on the floor in the middle of the room as well as a Japanese-style bookcase and Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. On the walls of the room, there were many calligraphy works, which seemed to be written b y Nanako herself. 2
Charlie sent her back to her room and helped her into the room. 3
To prevent her from falling, he held her hand with one hand and supported her waist with the other. Such intimate contact made his heart beat faster, and this also made Nanako's face turn into a shade of bright red. 2
Charlie nodded and sat down cross-legged on the futon in front of her.
While brushing the matcha powder, Nanako said, "The Japanese tea ceremony may not be the same as the Oskian tea ceremony, but the tea here is brewed with matcha powder. I'm not sure if you are used to the taste." 7
Charlie smiled and said, "I had experienced the Japanese tea ceremony with my parents when I was young. Personally, I like it." 2
Nanako nodded with a smile. "That's great!"
With that, Nanako was about to make tea for Charlie when his brows suddenly furrowed, and he said to her in a low voice, "Someone has come in over the wall again!" 3
"What?" Nanako shrieked in surprise, her eyes wide open. "Are they with the guys from earlier?"
Charlie shook his head. "I don't know, but it’s only one person, and he’s probably not here to harm you. Don't say anything later; we’ll go with the flow!"
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