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Chapter 168: The Eighth Pawnshop

*520 Apartment*

"Hey everyone, are you free tomorrow night?"

Chandler pushed open the door, clapped his hands, and asked.

"You have plans?" Adam asked curiously.

He remembered that Chandler had been busy apologizing to Susie recently, but with little progress.

After all, she had been dealing with a psychological shadow for over twenty years.

Ever since Chandler lifted her skirt in public, she had been stuck with the nickname "Pan...

Chapter 167: It's All a Set-Up

*After the Banquet.*

"Thank you."

Rachel clung to Adam's arm, walking with her head held high. Once outside, she let out a deep breath and said gratefully.

"You're welcome. It was the right thing to do."

Adam smiled and added, "But I think you should keep your distance from them in the future, including Mindy."

"I know."

Rachel instinctively touched her back.

Thinking back to the bridal lounge, the other bridesmaids had i...

Chapter 166: No One Messes with My Friend

*Church.*

Adam sat with Monica and Richard, watching Rachel with pity as she stood up front.

The last time, Rachel had been the one in the center, facing Barry, with a line of bridesmaids behind her. At the very front had been her maid of honor, Mindy.

This time, Mindy was the one in the center, dressed in a white wedding gown, facing Barry.

Rachel had forgiven both Mindy and Barry, the two who had betrayed her, and had even graciously attended ...

*Chapter 129: A National-Level Battle, Ishikawa's Stunning Shot! (Part 3)*

“The match begins, one set to decide the winner.”

A moment later.

After confirming both players’ conditions, the referee turned to one side of the court and announced, “Seigaku’s Tezuka to serve, first game!”

Thud!  

Thud!  

Thud!  

As the referee’s voice faded, the surroundings gradually quieted down, leaving only the sound of Tezuka lightly tapping the tennis ball.

*Chapter 128: Singles 2, Ishikawa vs. Tezuka (2nd Update)*

“E-Echizen…”

Momo’s eyes were filled with concern as he stared at Echizen, who was holding only half of his broken racket.

However, at this moment, Echizen seemed somewhat dazed.

He was caught in an overlapping state between the initial and deeper stages of the Muga no Kyouchi (State of Self-Actualization), and his consciousness hadn’t fully returned. After a brief pause, he walked off the court, switched to a spare racket, and moved to t...

*Chapter 127: The Dangerous Yet Awakened Beast, Akutsu Jin (Part 1)*

“A stepping stone?” Momoshiro exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. “Did I hear that right? Akutsu actually sees Ryoma as a stepping stone?!”

“He’s way too arrogant,” Kikumaru said, shaking his head. “But then again, this might just be the thing to fully ignite Ryoma’s fighting spirit.”

The others nodded in agreement. Given Ryoma’s personality, they knew he wouldn’t tolerate being looked down upon by his opponent. The upcoming match was bou...

*Chapter 126: Desperate Outburst, the State of Selflessness (3rd Update)*

"Switching to his left hand?"

Noticing Ryoma's subtle move, Shishido from the Hyotei team exclaimed in surprise, "Is this kid already getting serious?"

They already knew Ryoma was left-handed.

What surprised them was how quickly the boy, who had completely overwhelmed Akutagawa before, was now forced to use his dominant hand.

But then again, Akutagawa had also lost to Akutsu, so it made sense.

"That guy, Jiro..."

Thinking of this, the team glanced at...

Chapter 65: Happy Birthday

Inside the studio, candlelight flickered everywhere.

Even the greenest newbie could tell something was up with the vibe.

It was way too cozy, way too romantic.

Especially when Dunn Walker’s voice rang out—

“Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday, dear Nat,

Happy birthday to you!”

“Whoa!”

As Dunn’s song wrapped up, the studio erupted in wild cheers. A ton of people had no clue what w...

Chapter 64: Carefully Arranged

“Cut! Nat, put more emotion into it! You’ve just brought hope back to the planet Naboo. You’re the queen—you’ve got to lead your people to fight back! Show them your faith—your conviction!”

The director, Dunn, jumped up from his chair, glaring at the exhausted actors in the performance area. He grabbed the mic and yelled, clearly not happy.

Thank goodness Natalie didn’t have to wear that heavy queen costume for this scene, or she’d have collapsed ages ago.
...

*Chapter 63: The Shortcut of a Superstar*

This is a super famous Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills called “Arpetta,” tucked inside the Montage Hotel. It’s got a cool backstory too—Sophia Coppola once brought Dunn here, and it left a big impression on him.

As Dunn walked Natalie up to the restaurant, her eyes were totally dazzled by the stunning setup.

Tall arched ceilings, a gorgeous sky garden, Mediterranean-style fountains dotted around—it all oozed that classic Hollywood Golden Age vibe.

“...

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*Chapter 111: Hidden Cards and Probing

Chapter 13: Sentenced to Death

In the vast music market, carving out a spot has never been easy. And in 2012, it’s even tougher—bands are fading out. Pop, hip-hop, and R&B are taking over, leaving barely any room for bands to grow.

You can see it in The Voice, which kicked off in April 2011. Plenty of crazy-talented band vocalists are jumping ship to go solo on the show. The future for bands in this tidal wave of change is looking narrower by the day—they’re forced to break out on their ow...

 Chapter 12: Trapped in a Bind

What’s going on?

Ronan’s head was full of question marks.

It was obvious the band was stuck in a tough spot. You could smell the hints of trouble in the chaos after tonight’s unexpected performance. This was a make-or-break moment for the band’s survival, and the split opinions within the group only made it trickier.

But what exactly was happening? What was the specific problem? Ronan hadn’t had a chance to sort it out.

Or, to be more p...

Chapter 11: The Dead of Night

The moon hung high, stars sparse, a gentle breeze rustling through. You could faintly hear the trickling of river water weaving through the thick night, but it was drowned out by the slurred yells of a drunk and a woman’s curses. Filthy words cut through the paper-thin walls, loud enough to echo through the whole building.

Down below, the courtyard’s emerald-green swimming pool sat empty, not a drop of water in sight. Forget swimming—trip in there, and you’d crack your he...

Chapter 10: Making Up for a Chance

“Some will win, some will lose, some were born to sing the blues.”

Softly, Ronan murmured into the mic, “Born to sing the blues.” Such a simple phrase, yet so beautiful. Just letting the syllables roll off his tongue was enough to send a faint shiver through him.

Bathed in caramel-colored light, he could feel the heat of it searing his skin. Sweat trickled down after belting his heart out, a little itchy, but his heaving chest and overheated brain couldn’t quite...

Chapter 9: King For A Day

He said, “Some climb to the top, some crash and burn, and some are born for music.”

He sang, “Singing through life’s ups and downs, the chapters never stop, chasing dreams without rest, never giving up, not ‘til the end.”

The passionate, soaring voice surged through the air, wild and free. The bright piano keys wove together with the deep thud of the drums. Sure, it felt a little thin without the strings or harmonies, but that didn’t hold it back. If anything,...

Chapter 800: Analysis and Departure

Meanwhile, in a forest somewhere, Seimei had no clue how Sarutobi Hiruzen was reacting. Right now, he was busy mulling over how to divvy up his chakra next.

With “Heart Lock Seal” and “Illusion · Mirror Heaven and Earth Shift” hitting their max levels, he’d freed up 500,000 points of chakra (200,000 + 300,000) to use however he wanted.

He’d tossed 50,000 of that into “Lightning Release Chakra Mode” to boost its body-enhancing efficiency.

That left him...

Chapter 799: Peering Eyes

Two hours refining chakra, two more nurturing the Byakugan, plus time spent eating and traveling—Seimei had already gotten a late start today. By now, it was well past noon.

Glancing up at the blazing sun, he decided to stop overthinking for a bit. Sensing a Flying Thunder God mark he’d left on the way here, he activated the "Flying Thunder God Technique" with a thought. Silently, his figure vanished from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was perched on a large tree. Sin...

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*Chapter 296: Secret Sword—Swallow Reversal! The Daimyo's Backup, and the Samurai's Uprising!*

A flash of steel streaked through the air, slicing a blade shadow over ten meters long. The sword's tip nearly grazed Shinji's back.

"Got him!"

The samurai with the traditional chonmage hairstyle wore an exhilarated expression as he stared intently at the young boy's back. A cruel smirk curled at his lips.

*Secret Sword: Iaijutsu*—a sword techniq...

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Chapter 296: Successfully Capturing the Two-Tai

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Chapter 331: The Fallen Nobles

“Hattie Ho

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Chapter 206: Rampage

The iron ball was about to fall.

In front of their TVs, viewers watching the live broadcast collectively gasped in horror.

“Andrew!”

At the critical moment, a shout pierced through the chaos as a shadow darted across the camera's view, slamming into Steve with tremendous force.

With this impact, the piercing screams abruptly ceased.

In the pit, free from the interference of the screams, Andrew instantly regained his awar...

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Chapter 1261: Returning to Work

The truly complicated part of the Vanity Fair lies in human nature.

Human emotions are unpredictable. Every action can trigger different reactions and thoughts, yet no one can truly control the human heart.

And right now, this is exactly the case.

The Grammy Awards unexpectedly opened new doors for Anson, offering a rare opportunity to break the stalemate, one that even the Academy coveted.

But seizing this opportu...

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*Chapter 1351: Closing In Step by Step*

Good news—Dawn of the Dead had a mini box office explosion on Friday!

Absolutely fantastic news.

Despite being hit hard by media reviews, despite facing a complete promotional suppression, and despite retreating step by step under the impact of Eternal Sunshine, Dawn of the Dead had been facing significant challenges.

However, the film overcame all adversities, cutting a bloody path...

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*Chapter 101: Chiyo's Surprise (Part 1)*

As Hattori found himself with his ear firmly pinched by Chiyo, his mind wandered to scenes from police dramas, recalling the classic moment:

A criminal, cornered by the police, stubbornly resists and refuses to confess. But, once his psychological defenses are broken, he spills everything like beans from a bamboo tube, hoping for a lenient sentence.

In this moment, Hattori felt just like that criminal, desperate for leniency....

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*Chapter 91: The Master of Comic Relief