The arena was finally quiet. The announcer's voice echoed one last time:
Announcer: "The Korea Tournament has officially ended! Everyone, please return home safely!"
Outside the stadium, Lily sprinted toward Leo, her eyes wide with concern. She clung to him, lifting his hand slightly in excitement.
Lily: "Leo… are you okay? You're fine, right?"
Leo (thinking, flustered): Why is she so dramatic?
Chen Wei, watching this chaotic reunion, tilted his head in surprise, a faint smirk appearing on his face.
Chen Wei (funny tone, teasing): "Finally… the great Leo has someone sticking to him. About time, huh?"
Leo (grumbling): "Idiots… she's not my girlfriend. She's my fiancée."
Chen Wei blinked, momentarily softened.
Chen Wei: "Wait… fiancée? When did this happen? Did I miss some episodes?"
Leo (rolling his eyes): "This isn't an anime or a movie. Pay attention, will you?"
Later, they all left the stadium together. Leo and Lily found a quiet cafe, sitting down to talk.
Lily: "Our marriage… technically it already happened back then, but I'll only say yes when you tell me, Leo. And first, we need to visit my parents in Japan."
Chen Wei: "Alright, fine. Thanks to you two, I'm getting reminded of my own… adventures. I'll head to China for a while, then return. Don't expect me to follow!"
Leo and Lily wandered the streets together, joking and laughing. The sunlight reflected off their hair as they enjoyed the calm after the storm.
Finally, they checked into a hotel. Lily sat comfortably on the bed, wearing her night dress, looking at Leo with playful determination.
Lily: "Leo… come on. Let's do this."
Leo's face flushed tomato-red as he hesitated, stammering.
Leo: "Wait… what? Before marriage? Won't your parents…?"
Lily (calmly): "Don't worry. The marriage was already arranged. Even if… well, you know… the rest doesn't matter. We'll do it right, together."
Leo (thinking, realizing): And now my Phoenix Beast power can connect… maybe help unlock even more strength…
And so, in words, the moment passed—intimate, connecting, but left to imagination. Their bond strengthened, laughter and teasing floating around, with the hint of powers connecting deeper than ever before.
Author's Note:
"Hmmmm… I know what you all are thinking. Yes, naughty thoughts are tempting, but forgive me—I cannot actually write that! Keep your imagination in check, and remember, story and fun come first. And yes… clean your minds a bit, you perverts!"