Sometimes Naoto was really surprised by Zuo Fu Chao's anticipation ability.

How so? Even if Zuo Fu Chao already knew the plot of KOF2001 in advance, some things cannot be solved just by understanding the plot.

For example, now.

After Zuo Fu Chao returned to the rest area of the harem team, he had already determined that Gao Xu's Tianxing team would lose to the NESTS team after just a glance.

It turns out that he was right.

When Zhidou saw Gao Xu admitting defeat to Angel, she looked at Zuo Fu Chao in confusion, "Why do you know?" ”

Zuo Fu Chao knew what she was asking, and looked at the news that Chu Bai in the ring announced that the special invitation team had won the second game, and said, "If Gao Xu, that guy really wants to win, it is absolutely impossible to make the illusion of being evenly matched with Angel." ”

Chu Bai then announced the schedule for the next few days, with the last two matches of the quarterfinals in Osaka on the afternoon of December 26 and a day off on December 27.

The first game of the semifinals was held in South Town, USA on the 28th, and rested on the 29th.

The second match of the semi-finals will be held in Shanghai, China on the 30th, and will be closed on the 31st.

On January 1, 2002, he returned to Tokyo to hold the final round.

The format gave the players more time to rest than the tight format of '97, and the intention of the venues around the world was clear – for ratings and better publicity and money.

Because the two games in the morning ended very early, the time was less than 10 o'clock, so the four girls unanimously asked Zuo Fuchao to take them out.

The flight to Osaka was arranged by the King of Fighters organizing committee, and the time was 8 o'clock in the morning on the 26th, and it would be possible to get from Tokyo to Osaka in a little more than an hour.

There is still plenty of time, and probably these four girls were also influenced by Zuo Fu Chao. The team battle didn't have too much of a nervous effect on them, so Zuo Fu Chao simply took them to the street.

Zuo Fu Chao, who was surrounded by four girls, suddenly became the most dazzling scenery on the street.

"Left senior!"

What I didn't expect was that Zuo Fu Chao actually met an acquaintance on the street.

"Shingo, what are you doing here?"

Yabuki Shingo, the boy who played with Zuo Fu Chao in 97, looks much more mature than then, but he still looks very restrained when he sees Zuo Fu Chao.

"Captain, do you know him?"

As a fighter who also participated in the King of Fighters tournament, Chieda naturally knows Shingo as well. However, looking at the dialogue between Zuo Fu Chao and Zhenwu, it is obvious that the relationship between the two is not just a contestant.

"I was a teammate in '97", Zuo Fuchao smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "How is it, it seems that you are doing well!" ”

"I'm really sorry, Senior Zuo, I should have come to visit you a long time ago, but ......"

Speaking of which, Shingo remembered what Kyo Kusanagi had said to him.

"What do you say? You're going to visit that guy? "Hearing that Shingo said that he wanted to visit Zuo Fu Chao, his face changed suddenly." Are you kidding! I haven't settled the account of you teaming up with Yagami and him back then, so you are not allowed to go! ”

Shingo didn't understand why Kusanagi had such a big grudge against Zuo Fu Chao, although he also respected Zuo Fu Chao, but since Kusanagi Kyoto had said this, he could only listen to his master's words.

Zuo Fu Chao didn't care about this kind of thing, and asked, "You ran out alone?" ”

"No, I'm with ......"

Shingo shook his head, not finished his words. I heard a crisp girl's voice sound, "Xiao Zhen." Hurry up and help me carry something! ”

Turning their heads at the voice, the members of the harem team saw a girl with a large bag in her hand yelling at Shingo.

"It's coming!" Shingo said yes and ran over.

"Who's that? Is it also a contestant? Naoto asked.

"Kusanagi Kyyo's girlfriend, Shingo's sister-in-law......" Zuo Fu Chao glanced at Qi Daotian Xue, and then said, "Let's go, it seems that this kid was sent out by his master to be a coolie." ”

"Who were you talking to?" Ki Inada Yuki asked Shingo curiously.

Shingo pointed in the direction of Zuo Fu Chao. "It's a good friend of Kyo-senpai, left-senpai...... Hey, what about people? ”

Only then did he realize that Zuo Fu Chao and his party were gone.

"Gone, aren't you?" Qi Daoda Xue glanced at it and didn't see anyone, so she urged Shingo to quickly pick up things and leave, "We have to go to the next store." ”

What Zuo Fu Chao and Zhenwu didn't notice was that just after they left, a corner of white clothes flashed on the street.

Plus this little episode. The morning was quickly over.

After having lunch with the four girls, during their lunch break, Zuo Fuchao, who received Athena's call, left the hotel again.

Seeing that it was Athena driving in person, Zuo Fu Chao was a little surprised, "What about your driver?" ”

"I didn't let him come," said Athena, who was wearing sunglasses.

Zuo Fu Chao smiled, "It seems that artists are afraid of scandals, even martial artists are no exception." ”

The thin-skinned Athena lowered her head when she heard Zuo Fu Chao's words, "No, it's just ......"

"Okay, don't think about it, where to go?" Zuo Fu Chao didn't want to be too embarrassed by this girl, so he took the initiative to change the topic.

"You'll know when you go", Athena smiled mysteriously and stepped on the gas pedal as she spoke.

When Athena stopped the car, Zuo Fu Chao immediately recognized this place, which was the theater where the eighth master held a concert before.

Entering the theater with Athena, it was empty and empty, and it was obviously closed to the public today.

"Wait, Mr. Zuo, don't come in yet."

Zuo Fu Chao, who was about to follow Athena into the backstage, was stopped by her.

"Huh?"

"Just sit down and wait a little bit."

was placed in the first row of the audience by Athena, thinking that Athena asked him out to appreciate the new single, and brought him to this kind of place, it would not be ......

Zuo Fuchao, who was thinking like this, saw that the lights were on, and Athena immediately appeared on the stage.

Looking at Athena, who was dressed in Christmas costumes, Zuo Fu Chao knew that he had guessed correctly. It seems that Athena is indeed planning to let herself appreciate her latest single here.

Athena on the stage is completely different from the usual gentle and introverted her, she is full of vitality and radiance, so that Zuo Fu Chao, who has never seen her perform, is also stunned:

"Today is the annual Christmas, and the first thing I brought with me was a classic song called "MerryChristmas"! I hope you all enjoy it! ”

I was clearly the only one in the audience...... Where's everyone?

Then Athena came up with a familiar song in her heavenly voice.

“WewishyouaMerryChristmasandaHappyNewYear……”

I have to say that in terms of music, Athena is indeed blessed with a unique talent. This song allowed Zuo Fu Chao to find a feeling of relaxation similar to that in the DNF world.

"Next is my latest single, which I wrote for one person, and I will only sing it to one person."

Her words made Zuo Fu Chao startled, wait, what kind of rhythm is this?

Athena's gaze looked directly at Zuo Fu Chao, she no longer had her usual shyness, she hesitated for a moment, and after a while, she spoke as if she had made up her mind:

"This song "You Are Still Like This" is given to you in the audience."

After saying this. The melodious melody sounded:

"You are the same as always, and I am the same as always, as long as we can understand each other.

Since that day, the seasons have changed several times, thank you for doing a qiē before.

Narrow space, jumping white breath.

You take my hand and walk forward.

They stared at each other shyly, and their hearts were warm.

You keep you the same, I keep me the same. If we understand each other.

The two of them are a whole, and I feel that I can find out how small the happiness is.

Because of you. I was able to be so gentle.

If you cut your hair or put on a different kind of makeup, you won't notice.

But the look of annoyance will be known immediately.

Because as long as you ask softly, what's wrong?

I was going to cry right away.

It's okay to be a slug on a day like this, and be selfish.

Keep your true colors and never change. Even in the distant future.

The two of us are one, and even if there is no agreement, I feel like we can trust each other.

Because of you, I can become so strong, and I want to hold you tight now.

Chest. So warm.

You are the same, and so am I.

After you accept my qiē, no matter how small the happiness and joy, because of you, I can feel it. ”

After the song, Zuo Fu Chao now feels as if there are ten million grass and mud horses whistling past in his heart.

Are you kidding?

Zuo Fu Chao has read a lot of books, and he has watched countless anime, not to mention games. So as soon as the melody of this song sounded, he could already hear that this song was the theme song in an anime adapted by a certain Galgame, as for the lyrics......

Except for some adaptations, it's exactly the same!

Athena in KOF actually sings this song?

Is that really okay?

System you TM are teasing me?!

But seeing Athena looking at herself shyly, Zuo Fu Chao also knew what he should do, everyone expressed it so obviously, if he was indifferent, wouldn't it be worse than a beast?

Thinking of this, he didn't hesitate anymore and strode onto the stage.

Athena thought for a long time before making this difficult decision, and the words of Shijiquan Chong in the King of Fighters arena that day made her understand that Zuo Fu Chao had already entered her heart.

When did it start?

Was it when I saw Zuo Fuchao again after three years, or after that strange dream, or even earlier, the dimensional space after the KOF97 competition?

But none of that matters anymore.

As she sings in this song, as long as this intention can be accepted by Zuo Fu Chao, it is enough.

And Zuo Fu Chao did not disappoint her, as soon as the song was finished, Zuo Fu Chao strode onto the stage.

"Mr. Zuo...... You? ”

Taken by Zuo Fu's super compelling spirit, Athena took a half step back slightly.

However, as soon as she was about to make a move, she felt a tightness in her waist, Zuo Fu Chao had already hugged her, and then kissed her lips directly in her surprised gaze. (To be continued......)