King of Fighters, I became Mai Shiranui's lifelong enemy

Athena's ethereal voice rang out, and she sang out regret, sadness, bitterness, and heartache...just like her mood at the moment.

Despair and hope both taste like lemons, bitter and sweet.

Be it life or love, it ended before it even began, leaving behind a sour taste like lemon soda, sweet and mellow at first but bitter aftertaste.

At this moment, she actually understood the true meaning of the song perfectly.

The emotions of heartbreak before the performance even began and the confession of love were mixed together, creating an epic concert that can never be replicated!

"To this day, you are still my light..."

……

After Athena left the stage, the audience outside were still shouting her name.

Even though the organizers had invited a veteran popular singer to the stage to liven up the atmosphere, they still couldn't resist the audience's enthusiasm.

While the singer was singing on the stage, countless people were still immersed in the sadness and bitterness of "Lemon", crying and shouting for Athena.

Among the glow stick packaging bags piled up in the check-in area, one with the logo of a senior idol printed on it had been stepped on and turned into pieces of paper.

All this has nothing to do with Athena.

Wu Ji and Sakurajima Ryoko applauded in welcome.

"Okay, okay, it looks like I'll have to eat this mustard sandwich today."

"Become famous in one battle, Athena-chan!"

Athena's eyes were red. She had completely immersed herself in the mood of the song, using all her emotional skills to the fullest. She didn't know when she started to cry.

She dodged slightly and avoided Wu Ji's celebratory hug.

"Athena..." The excited Ryoko was a little worried when she saw Athena's current condition.

Is this... being trapped? Or is it just too much pressure?

Tonight's performance was unbeatable. Athena is the strongest idol this year, or even in the past three years, bar none.

Will Athena, who is only 18 years old, be unable to bear the attention of so many fans?

"...Ms. Ryoko, can I talk to Mr. Wu Ji alone?" Athena's voice was a little hoarse, which was the symptom after she performed on the stage at the top of her lungs.

"it is good."

Sakurajima Ryoko gave Wu Ji a look, and Wu Ji nodded in understanding.

This scene was seen by Athena again.

The bitterness on her face deepened.

Chapter 17 The main storyline begins today

Miss Ryoko left, and she had to arrange Athena's future schedule and announcements. Popular idols often have countless jobs.

Wu Ji and Athena got some time alone again.

"What? Athena-chan, you can't bear to let me eat such weird food and can't bear to make me look ugly?" Wu Ji was still as frivolous as ever.

But this time, Athena was in no mood to joke with him.

"Teacher Wu Ji!"

The delicate voice made Wu Ji immediately realize that something was wrong. He sat up straight, put on a serious face and said:

"What exactly happened? Did I encounter a little student who's a death god, and who kills people wherever he goes? Or did I see a black notebook that kills anyone who writes their name in it?"

These are big things. If we write Orochi's name or send elementary school students to invade the Eight Heroes' camp, will the plot change?

For Athena, the issues she cares about are obviously somewhat different from Wu Ji's.

"Sure enough, Teacher Wu Ji still prefers someone more mature?"

"Obviously, obviously I have already..."

Athena tilted her head in grievance, and there was a cry in her voice.

This is going to cause the little pearls to ooze out.

Is this really the case?

The first thing you do after the performance is to act like a spoiled brat?

Wu Ji did not immediately step forward to comfort her. Instead, he pushed his black-framed glasses and said calmly, "You know what? Athena."

"what?"

"Admiration is the feeling farthest from understanding."

Athena: “?”

"You never really knew me, you only saw the surface of me."

"When you look at someone with admiration, he will be covered in a layer of gorgeous holy garments in your eyes, and you will kiss him devoutly."

"But by doing so, you also forget to understand that person's inner self, forget to understand his true face... Perhaps the truth will completely overturn your illusion."

Wu Ji spoke a long speech in a very impressive manner.

Athena blinked her eyes, her long eyelashes trembled, and for a moment she forgot to cry.

His right hand gently stroked Athena's purple hair. "When you truly understand me, you will find..."

Athena suddenly felt an inexplicable fear and her eyes began to tremble.

Do you truly understand Teacher Wu Ji?

What does it mean?

Has he been pretending?

What is the truth he is talking about?

Could it be that he...

Her heart was beating violently, thump thump, and she felt like she was facing the abyss.

"...Actually, as a teacher, I like Athena the most. She's full of energy, cute, and loves to dress up beautifully! Those female ninja fighters who rely on their good figures and big thunder to just give people cold eyes are heretics!"

"So, you misunderstood me!"

"Huh? Is... is that so?"

"Of course." Wu Ji combed Athena's long hair, just like he was petting a kitten.

Athena felt numb, warm and comforted, and squinted her eyes comfortably.

wrong!

What did Teacher Wu Ji just say?

He said he...likes me?

Is this... a confession?

No, no, no, he must be saying that he likes girls like me, right?

Maybe this is Teacher Wu Ji's test?

No, no, no, as an idol, dating is absolutely forbidden!

In the constant confirmation and self-denial, the superpower idol Athena Asamiya received the best praise tonight. She fell into his arms and fell asleep in the delicate and gentle massage.

……

"what!"

"You're going back to China! You're not planning on performing on stage for the next few months? You're not even coming to the company!"

The next day, Miss Ryoko was furious when she received the leave application from Athena.

She frowned, glared, and looked like a tigress.

Athena also knew that this time was not convenient, and replied awkwardly: "Haha, um, Ms. Ryoko, when I signed the performing contract with the company, I agreed that I would go to China every year."

"The past was the past, and the present is the present. Don't you know how popular your debut was? The whole of Japan is calling out your name, and those three songs have spread all over the world."

Sakurajima Ryoko's head was about to split. "Why don't you take this opportunity to consolidate your popularity and disappear for a few months? Don't you know what will happen if a popular idol disappears for a few months? The company has invested so much energy and resources in training you. I was researching your schedule until midnight last night..."

In fact, it may not disappear.

Maybe everyone will be able to see another look of Athena on TV then,

The popularity may increase.

Athena complained silently in her heart, but did not refute it on the surface.

I just stayed there and accepted Miss Ryoko's accusations, as if to say, "I'm going back no matter what you say."

"...Alas." Ryoko couldn't do anything with her and could only look at the other man next to her who was always reliable.

"Let Teacher Wu Ji persuade you. I don't know what's wrong with you, kid. You only listen to Teacher Wu Ji..."

"I think it's okay."

"Right? Even Teacher Wu Ji thinks this is inappropriate... Hmm? What did you say, Teacher?"

"I think it's time for Athena to go back and visit her elders at home."

Sakurajima Ryoko was completely dumbfounded. She looked at Athena on the left, who was admitting her mistake and refusing to obey, and at Wu Ji on the right, who was cooperating and assisting. She felt that something was wrong.

How did these two become a united front? Shouldn't Teacher Wu Ji be training Athena with me?

Don't you know the seriousness of the problem?

"Teacher Wu Ji...you have to understand that Athena's current popularity depends entirely on those three songs. We must take this opportunity to show her more in public. Songs of this caliber, especially those of 'Seven Miles of Fragrance' and 'Lemon', are hard to come by."

"It's okay, I'll help her write three more songs of the same level."

Wu Ji replied with a smile, his attitude was impeccable.

According to the latest news, the preliminary rounds of the KOF competition are about to begin.

Never mind her idol career, Athena Asamiya’s most fundamental identity in this world is a fighter.

If she doesn't participate in the competition, the Chinese team will be short of one person.

Now she can go back to her master and fellow disciples and practice for a while. She can't really stop practicing after her debut, right?

"Teacher Wu Ji..." Athena gave him a grateful look.

Miss Liangzi was speechless for a moment, completely at a loss, and said in despair:

"Well, it's up to you guys. I won't be the one left out anyway. I can just pick up a new idol to replace Athena and it will still be the same. Don't wait until then to chase me!"

"Great!"

"Great!"

Two cheers rang out, and Wu Ji and Athena high-fived to celebrate their victory over the agent devil.

"Wait...Teacher Wu Ji, what's going on?" Sakurajima Ryoko frowned and looked at the two of them suspiciously, feeling that something fishy must have happened between them that she didn't know about.

Although she has never been in a relationship, Miss Ryoko is not a naive person. After so long, she finally feels that something is wrong.

This level of tacit understanding, the eye contact between these two people... there must be something fishy!

Wu Ji explained frankly: "Oh, I'm also planning to go back to China. You know, I'm Chinese, and there's a wonderful chemical reaction between us... so I just happened to go back with Athena."

"Is that so?" Sakurajima Ryoko nodded. "Then I'll leave Athena in the care of Teacher Wu Ji."

"Take care of something, you're talking like a primary school student."

Sakurajima Ryoko ignored Athena's pouting and complaining, and said to Wu Ji seriously, "Teacher Wu Ji, please note that in the idol industry, there must absolutely be no news about love affairs!"

"Miss Ryoko, what are you talking about~"

Sakurajima Ryoko moved closer to Wu Ji and grabbed his collar, "Especially...you can't embezzle!"

Smelling the faint sweet fragrance on Miss Ryoko's body and looking at her serious warning eyes.

Wu Ji was also very serious: "I know."

"What I hate most is when my favorite idol is suddenly exposed to be in a relationship one day."

"I'll keep an eye on Athena-chan."