Kyoto: I just want to be a gentleman

When the two ended their deep kiss, a silver thread was pulled between their lips.

Watanabe Hideyuki licked the traces from the corner of his lips with satisfaction and looked up at Kitano Chiharu whose face was blushing.

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So, today's training has come to an end.

Hideyuki Watanabe took off his wet training clothes and felt a sense of relief and satisfaction.

He knows that every exercise is for a better self, and every sweat is for the realization of his dream.

For Hideyuki Watanabe, who had just finished exercising, the most comfortable thing was to take a bath.

He walked into the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and adjusted the water temperature to a suitable level.

The bathroom was gradually filled with steam, and the warm and humid air enveloped him, as if washing away his day's fatigue.

He stepped into the bathtub, and the warm water gradually flowed over his body, bringing an unprecedented sense of comfort.

He closed his eyes, feeling the warmth of the water penetrating through his skin. His tired muscles were completely relaxed at this moment.

While taking a bath, Watanabe Hideyuki immersed himself in the warmth of the water and his thoughts began to wander.

At this moment, the noise of the outside world seemed to be isolated, and there was only himself and the voice of his heart. He slowly closed his eyes, letting his thoughts travel through time and space, back to the distant past.

He recalled his sports career from childhood to adulthood. Those memories were like old photos, turning page by page, carrying the traces of time and the colors of emotion.

When he was a child, he had an extraordinary love for sports, whether it was football, basketball or track and field, he never tired of it. At that time, he was innocent and full of longing for the future.

As he grew older, he began professional training. Those hard training sessions were like a brand deeply imprinted in his memory. Every morning, before the first ray of sunlight filled the earth, he had already embarked on the journey of training.

No matter it was freezing cold or scorching hot, or windy or rainy, he never missed a game. Every sprint, every jump, every swing of the racket was the result of his sweat and hard work.

Of course, the joy of victory is also unforgettable for him. When he won the championship for the first time in a competition, the excitement and pride he felt were indescribable.

He clearly remembers standing on the podium with the gold medal on his chest shining. At that moment, he seemed to have become the focus of the world. The sense of honor and achievement made him more determined to pursue his sports dream.

However, his sports career was not all smooth sailing. He had also encountered failures and setbacks, and those moments seemed to be the lowest point in his life. He remembered that in an important game, he walked onto the field with full confidence, but eventually lost to his opponent.

At that moment, he felt unprecedented loss and frustration, and even began to doubt his ability. However, he did not give up, but found hope in the setbacks, constantly summed up experience and lessons, and worked hard to improve his skills.

In the long river of memories, Watanabe Hideyuki also thought of those who accompanied him through the ups and downs. His coaches, teammates and family are all indispensable supporters in his sports career.

Their encouragement and support enabled him to persevere in the face of difficulties and stand up again after setbacks. He was grateful for their companionship and dedication, and knew that his success was inseparable from their help.

At this moment, Watanabe Hideyuki is soaking in the warm water, feeling the changes brought by the passage of time. He has grown from an ignorant boy to a man who has achieved success in the field of sports.

Along the way, he experienced too many ups and downs, but it was these experiences that shaped his tenacious character and courageous spirit.

He thought about how he had come to where he is today, how he persevered in the face of difficulties, and how he found hope in the face of setbacks. Every challenge and difficulty became a driving force and opportunity for his growth. He knew that without those experiences, he would not be where he is today.

The water in the bath gradually became colder, but Watanabe Hideyuki's heart became more and more excited. He was full of expectations and confidence in his future sports career.

He knows that no matter how many difficulties and challenges there are in the future, he will overcome them with his own efforts and perseverance, because he is no longer the boy who is easily frustrated, but a warrior who dares to face all difficulties.

When Watanabe Hideyuki stood up from the bathtub, he felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and comfort.

He knows that he still has a long way to go in his sports career, but he also believes that he will be more determined and confident, because he has endless passion and motivation to pursue his own sports dream.

The warm water seemed to have a magical power, cleansing his soul. He felt his own growth and the hope for the future.

He knows he still has a long way to go, but he also knows he has enough courage and perseverance to face the challenges ahead.

After taking a bath, Watanabe Hideyuki felt refreshed. He put on clean clothes, walked out of the bathroom, and prepared to face a new day. He knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges there were in the future, he would persevere because he believed in himself and his dream.

In the following days, Watanabe Hideyuki continued to train every day. Whether it was strength training or aerobic exercise, he went all out and constantly challenged his limits. He knew that only through unremitting efforts could he achieve excellent results in the arena.

Chapter 194 Farewell to Kyoto (VI)

Outside the window, the streets of Kyoto gradually blurred in the night. The colorful neon lights and the quaint buildings complemented each other, creating an illusion of time and space interweaving.

"Master, let's go to Yasaka Shrine." Watanabe Hideyuki got into the taxi and whispered to the driver in front.

The driver was a middle-aged man. He turned his head slightly and glanced through the rearview mirror at Watanabe Hideyuki and Kitano Chiharu who were sitting in the back seat.

A knowing smile appeared on his face, as if he had seen through the two people's intentions.

"Young man, are you taking your girlfriend to the Gion Festival? That place is crowded with people and cars, and the roads are congested. I can only try my best to find a convenient place for you to get off near the shrine." The driver reminded in his slightly local accent while skillfully controlling the steering wheel and shuttling through the busy streets.

Watanabe Hideyuki gave a soft "hmm" as a response, his thoughts had already drifted far away.

These familiar words were like a key that opened a room deep in his memory, and his thoughts seemed to be drawn back to the summer two years ago.

Unconsciously, he tightened the hand of Kitano Chiharu who was sitting next to him.

This time, she won't be allowed to stay here.

Kitano Chiharu also felt his emotions and tightened her grip on his hand.

Outside the window, the night breeze blew gently, and the leaves of the cherry trees on the street swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound, as if they were whispering.

Under the street lights, the falling cherry blossoms dance like snowflakes, adding a unique romance to the night of this ancient capital.

It's romantic.

Watanabe Hideyuki thought.

The night scene tonight adds to the romance.

Finally, the taxi stopped near the shrine, and Watanabe Hideyuki and Kitano Chiharu got out of the car hand in hand.

The fireworks in the sky began to bloom, colorful and illuminating the entire night sky. Each firework was like a carefully woven dream, with endless poetry and reverie.

They rose in the darkness, then exploded at the highest point, turning into countless colorful sparks, slowly falling down and disappearing into the night.

Hideyuki Watanabe and Chiharu Kitano looked up at the brilliant fireworks with expressions of amazement on their faces.

"It looks so good." Kitano Chiharu murmured softly.

"Well, it's really breathtakingly beautiful." Watanabe Hideyuki responded, his eyes always following the fireworks blooming in the sky, each one so gorgeous.

"Let's go buy a mask." Kitano Chiharu stretched the corner of his clothes and pointed to the stalls in front that were full of masks.

"Yeah." Watanabe Hideyuki nodded and walked forward holding Kitano Chiharu's hand.

"Boss, I want two white fox masks."

This time, without waiting for the boss to sell his product, he simply pointed at the two masks hanging above and spoke.

The boss was stunned for a moment, then he took off two exquisite white fox masks with a smile and handed them to Watanabe Hideyuki.

Watanabe Hideyuki took the mask and looked at it carefully. The mask was made very finely, and the white fox's eyes were bright and seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He handed one to Kitano Chiharu and put on the other one himself.

"Does it look good?" He looked at Kitano Chiharu through the eye holes of the mask, with a smile in his voice.

Kitano Chiharu put on a mask, revealing only a pair of bright eyes. She nodded, and her voice came through the mask, a little muffled: "It looks good."

"You two look like the legendary 'fox couple' after wearing these masks. If the Inari God could see that he had such handsome messengers like you two, he would definitely be satisfied." The stall owner said to the two with a smile, "Sincerely, 1000 yen."

It’s still the same familiar rhetoric.

Watanabe Hideyuki originally thought that the boss was sincerely praising the two people last time...it seems that he was wrong after all.

But speaking of it...this price...why is it cheaper than last time?

He clearly remembered that he spent 1200 yen on these two masks last time.

Oh shit.

The longer the time, the higher the inflation rate.

The higher the inflation rate, the cheaper the masks become.

So, longer = cheaper masks.

Well, he was running out of ideas.

After paying, Watanabe Hideyuki and Kitano Chiharu continued walking forward.

Where is the next stop?

Without a doubt, little goldfish.

Last time, he was defeated in front of Kitano Chiharu because of this little game. This time... two years later, he wants to win back everything he lost.

So Watanabe Hideyuki pulled Kitano Chiharu into the crowd, and their eyes fell on the little goldfish swimming leisurely.

"Want to try it?" Watanabe turned and looked at Kitano Chiharu, with a challenging gleam in his eyes.

Kitano Chiharu chuckled, "Of course, I also want to see if you can win this time."

The stall owner saw the two and greeted them warmly: "Welcome, would you like to try catching goldfish? 100 yen per time."

Watanabe Hideyuki nodded, took out a thousand-dollar bill from his pocket and handed it to the stall owner.

He took the small net, took a deep breath, and prepared himself.

Watanabe Hideyuki bent down and carefully put the small net into the pool.

He remembered that last time, he was too impatient and caused the net to break. This time, he decided to adopt a more stable strategy.

Watanabe Hideyuki's hands were very steady. He waited quietly until a goldfish swam near the small net.

He held his breath and gently moved the small net, gradually trapping the goldfish in the net.

"Now!" Watanabe Hideyuki said to himself, and quickly and gently lifted the small net.

The goldfish was safely pulled out of the water, and the water droplets sparkled in the sunlight.

Then he put the small net into the water again, his movements more skillful and confident.

However... every time he is so confident, something happens that goes against his wishes.

However, just as Watanabe Hideyuki was about to catch the second goldfish and had already trapped the goldfish in the net, the net suddenly had a big hole without any warning.

The goldfish slipped through the broken net and swam back into the depths of the pond.

Watanabe Hideyuki was stunned. He looked at the broken net in his hand, unable to react for a moment.

He had experienced this situation once two years ago, and he didn't expect it to happen again today.

Chiharu Kitano, who was sitting next to them, couldn't bear it anymore. She tapped Watanabe Hideyuki on the head gently, shouted "idiot", and asked the boss for a new small net.

"I'll do it." Kitano Chiharu said, and then slowly extended the small net into the pool.

Before Watanabe Hideyuki could react, she quickly raised the small net and caught a goldfish steadily. Then she turned her head and glanced at Watanabe Hideyuki.