Crossover Anime: The Heroine's Savior in the Other World

There's no other girl who could endure such hard work, especially one you know, except for the diligent, ambitious, and hardworking Aoyama!

"Aoyama-kun?"

Kitahara Sosuke tried to call out the other person's name.

"Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else."

A soft, sweet voice came from beneath the doll's large head. It was lovely and cute, but it wasn't Aoyama Nanami's voice. However, this didn't fool Kitahara Sousuke.

Aoyama Nanami's goal is to become a voice actress, and this skill of slightly altering her voice to hide her true voice is just basic for her.

Why are you avoiding me?

Kitahara Sosuke had no intention of playing hide-and-seek with the girl. He stood in front of her and got straight to the point.

"I've already said that this customer has mistaken me for someone else. Please don't disrupt my work."

The bear took two steps back, trying to get rid of the other's entanglement, but Kitahara Sosuke pressed on tightly. The bulky clothes restricted his movement, and the other easily grabbed the doll's head.

"Aoyama-kun, if you don't admit it, I'm going to expose you."

Kitahara Sousuke tapped the mascot costume's enormous head with his finger.

"no, do not want……"

Aoyama Nanami bit her lip, covered her doll's head and shook her head. Kitahara-kun was too awful. She had already pretended not to know him, but he still exposed her.

"Okay, now explain why you pretended not to know me?"

Kitahara Sousuke released the girl and asked curiously.

He asked himself, "I haven't done anything to offend Aoyama lately, so why is he avoiding me?"

"I...I wasn't hiding from Kitahara-kun..."

Aoyama Nanami regained her original tone and answered somewhat awkwardly.

I can't very well tell Kitahara that I've been increasingly suspicious lately that he's the benefactor they were talking about when they read his palm, can I?

This is practically a confession, and besides, the prophecy's veracity is uncertain. What if it doesn't come true after I tell you?

And for some reason, every time I see the other person's face in the classroom, I can't help but feel a little flustered; when I see Kitahara laughing and talking with Hoshizuki or other girls, I feel a tightness in my chest, as if something important has been stolen from me...

In short, I really don't want to have any contact with Kitahara-kun lately.

"Besides... why are you doing this kind of part-time job? Haven't you already covered the cost of the tutoring? Shouldn't you have better jobs to choose from?"

Kitahara Sosuke looked at the girl's bulky mascot costume with suspicion. He knew without a doubt that the girl's clothes must be soaked with sweat.

If it weren't for the pressure of making a living, which girl would want to do this kind of part-time job?

"Because..."

Aoyama Nanami hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip and shook her head.

Chapter 168 Don't Force Me

"Forget it, when will this part-time job end?"

Seeing the girl's stubborn look, Kitahara Sosuke pondered for a moment, and then asked.

"Um, that... it should be around 7:30."

Aoyama Nanami's subconscious answer.

"Okay, twenty more minutes." Kitahara Sosuke glanced at his phone. "You keep working, I'll wait for you here, then we'll have dinner together."

Kitahara Sosuke didn't say anything like "I'll treat you to dinner," because that would likely make the girl resist. Aoyama Nanami was a very independent and proud girl who would never take advantage of others, and even when they ate together, she would always insist on the traditional Japanese practice of splitting the bill.

"But……"

"It's settled then, get to work!"

"Oh……"

Aoyama Nanami was hesitant to say something, but Kitahara Sousuke abruptly interrupted her and made the decision for the girl.

Half an hour later, Aoyama Nanami, having taken off her mascot costume, arrived at the spot where she had arranged to wait for Kitahara Sousuke, carrying her own bag.

The girl pursed her lips and walked somewhat reluctantly to Kitahara Sosuke. Her long brown hair was tied into a single ponytail, and her bangs were wet with sweat, with some messy strands sticking to her forehead.

"Kitahara-kun, I'm done with my work..."

"I'm a little nervous," said Aoyama Nanami.

"Hmm, what would you like to eat?"

"Anything is fine."

Kitahara Sousuke took the backpack from the girl's hand and handed her a bottle of mineral water he had just bought on the roadside, since it was important to replenish fluids after sweating a lot.

But given Nanami's personality, she'll definitely stick it out until she gets to the restaurant and drinks the free ice water they provide.

Do you want me to unscrew it for you?

Kitahara Sousuke looked at Nanami, who was hesitating and reluctant to take the bottle, and asked, "This girl is really stubborn. It's just a bottle of water, is it really that big of a deal?"

"No, no need."

Aoyama Nanami, who was initially reluctant to accept, had no choice but to obediently hold the water bottle and sip it slowly after being glared at by the other party.

Kitahara-kun has suddenly become so domineering...

"Let's go to that shop up ahead. It doesn't look crowded, and the prices aren't too expensive."

Kitahara Sousuke pointed to a family restaurant not far from where Nanami had just worked.

"Ah good!"

The sweet water flowed into her parched throat, and every cell in the girl's body seemed to cheer with joy. It also invigorated Aoyama Nanami's somewhat dazed mind, making her feel refreshed.

The two walked into the family restaurant side by side, and as soon as they sat down, a waitress came over to ask them what they wanted to eat.

The business model of family restaurants in Japan originated in the United States and was popularized in the 80s. As the name suggests, many families enjoy dining here, and because the target customers are mainly ordinary families, the prices are also very affordable.

Not only are the prices very affordable, but they also offer even cheaper set meals during off-peak hours when there are fewer people. Some people who want to save money will specifically come here to eat during these times, and the cheapest meal can be had for as little as 499 yen.

"Give me a pork chop set meal."

Kitahara Sousuke glanced at the menu, but there wasn't anything he particularly wanted to eat, so he simply ordered a common tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet). This kind of set meal is available everywhere, and almost every restaurant makes it.

"I'd like an omelet rice."

Frugal student Aoyama chose the cheapest set meal.

While the dishes were being served, Kitahara Sosuke went to the front desk to get two glasses of water and placed them on the table. The mineral water that had just been on the way had been drunk up by Nanami in the blink of an eye.

"Tell me, what happened?"

Kitahara Sousuke asked with concern.

"Actually, it's nothing, I can handle it myself..."

Aoyama Nanami lowered her head slightly and bit her lip.

"You still say it's nothing."

Kitahara Sousuke raised his phone, snapped a photo of Aoyama Nanami with a "click," and handed it to her: "Pale face, dark circles under the eyes, eyes..."

There were still red blood vessels in his eyes, and he looked exhausted... Didn't you quit all your extra part-time jobs? Why did you let yourself get into this state?

Kitahara Sousuke was also a little angry. He had gone through a lot of trouble to give the bonus to Aoyama Nanami, and even got the title of a charlatan. Only half a month later, the little pig he was supposed to raise had become skinny again.

Seeing herself on the screen, Aoyama Nanami paused for a moment, then raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, shook her head and said, "It's okay, I can still hold on."

"I can hold on mentally, but my body can't take it anymore. At least tell me why I'm pushing myself so hard?"

Kitahara Sousuke said helplessly.

Aoyama Nanami kept her head down and remained silent. She was studying here alone and had to work two or three jobs every day to make a living. She also dared not fall behind in her studies because good grades would earn her scholarships and preferential policies.

Because in addition to tuition fees, she has to cover her living expenses, voice acting tutoring fees, rent, and normal social interactions; she has to solve everything herself.

And so she lived a difficult life, little by little, with every unexpected disaster or event from the outside world disrupting the balance of her income and expenditure that she had so painstakingly maintained.

The lottery incident gave her a much-needed respite from her precarious life, allowing the girl a rare moment of respite from her stressful existence. However, another unexpected event soon followed.

The rent has gone up, a lot of it, and it's different from what we agreed on before. The new landlord insists that Qingshan Qihai pay six months' rent upfront before she'll continue renting to her.

Suddenly, her already tight finances became even more strained. As for her parents, Qi Hai definitely wouldn't ask them for money, since she had previously agreed that they would only cover her tuition for the three years of high school, and she would have to find a way to make ends meet for the rest.

So, I'll have to fill the gap myself. I can't use all my savings because I need to set aside some for emergencies. So, I'll have to go back to working, or even harder...

However, everyone only has 24 hours in a day. They have to work, study, and practice as voice actors, so naturally they can only reduce their sleep time.

"tell me!"

Kitahara Sousuke suddenly made a strange hand gesture towards Aoyama Nanami, intimidating her, "Otherwise, I'll have to investigate myself. Don't blame me if I find anything I should or shouldn't have..."

"Eh?"

Aoyama Nanami looked at Kitahara Sousuke, who had a serious expression, with a flustered expression. After struggling with her thoughts for a while, she still stubbornly shook her head.

"Is that so... Don't push me."

Chapter 169 The Northern Plains Charlatan Reappears

"Let me take a look..."

A blue light flashed in Kitahara Sosuke's eyes; he had already activated his appraisal skill.

Is this for real? Kitahara-kun actually has this kind of ability? While seeing through fortunes and predicting the future is already an incredible ability, now he can even read minds?

No, it shouldn't be mind reading. Kitahara said he would investigate it himself. Maybe it's some kind of deduction or calculation method, like the fortune telling that people in China often talk about, or even a celestial eye that can see into the future and the past.

Aoyama Nanami watched Kitahara Sousuke, who was making hand seals, with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

That seems really impressive.