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

"I'm going to die, I'm going to die..."

Airi jumped up like a cat with its fur standing on end, her two slender arms reaching out from behind Kitahara Sosuke and tightly gripping his neck.

With only 32 points of strength, the damage caused by the mere Ai Li is negligible. On the contrary, the soft, dumpling-like touch coming from the back of her head is mesmerizing.

After a brief struggle, Ellie released her grip and let out a triumphant "humph." Then, she hugged the pillow and adjusted herself into a duck-sitting position.

"I'm seriously discussing this with you..."

Ellie pouted her lips, her pink lips looking moist and glossy as if she had applied some brand of lip balm.

"I'm answering you very seriously."

Kitahara Sosuke pinched his neck; the soft touch was gone forever, leaving him feeling melancholy.

"..."

"Ellie, you know her, right?"

"Ok?"

His tone suddenly became serious.

"As children, we have no right to veto our mother's decisions."

"Humph!"

"And ever since Dad passed away, Mom must have had a very tough time, taking care of three children at the same time, doing housework, and working..."

"Um……"

"If we can find a reliable safe haven, that would be wonderful."

Despite her tsundere personality, Kitahara Airi is not a child who cannot listen to reason.

"You can't be so willful anymore..."

"..."

So even my idiot older brother can't help?

“So…” Kitahara Sosuke’s tone, which had been somber, suddenly changed to a lighthearted one, “Leave the pranks to me!”

"Eh?"

"The premise is that it must be a 'reliable' safe haven. Kitahara Sosuke would not casually hand over Airi's virginity to a strange man."

"Idiot, don't talk like Ellie is getting married!"

Kitahara Sosuke stood up, moved from the single sofa to the three-seater next to Airi, put one arm around Airi's slender shoulder, and deliberately struck a "wild and wicked" pose.

"Miss Ellie, you wouldn't want to call a stranger 'Dad,' would you?"

"Eh?"

With his other hand, he lifted the other person's snow-white chin, making it impossible for Ellie to look away.

"beg me!"

……

Kitahara Sosuke clutched his stomach and curled up on the sofa like a shrimp. The girl's round and slender legs were not only pleasing to the eye and had a wonderful feel, but were also a symbol of health and strength.

A kick to a soft belly is no joke.

Ellie, sitting next to him, hugged her knees, her cheeks puffed out and her face flushed as she stared at him. This nobody, Sosuke, would actually make such a joke; it had made her heart race just now.

"Hey, Nissan!"

Marina ran out of the kitchen, saw the other person's pained expression, and patted the other person's head.

“Marina, ignore him, he brought this on himself.”

"Ah... Seven-chan..."

Kitahara Sosuke looked like he was out of breath.

"I may not make it. My only wish before I die is to eat Starbucks matcha Bavaria and tiramisu."

"The funeral expenses are too expensive. We might as well just sink it in the sea."

Kitahara Airi, how can you say such cold words with your 37-degree mouth?

"Please, Marina, my brother is really craving sweets right now, and we have guests coming today, right? Preparing some pastries is a must, isn't it?"

Marina looked at her brother on the sofa with a helpless expression, as if he was about to throw a tantrum if he didn't buy it for her.

"I understand, but there's still cleaning to do at home..."

"Leave it to Airi and her brother. Marina just needs to bring the cake back."

"Eh?"

Airi looked like she wanted to say something, but Kitahara Sosuke glared at her and shut her up.

"OK then……"

Marina was half-pushed, half-carried to the entrance by her brother. The girl's small, delicate feet, barely encircling her, slipped into her shoes, the toes tapping slightly to adjust their position. She didn't forget to turn back and give him a final word of advice:

"Brother and Ellie, please don't fight at home."

Then the door closed with a "click".

"Tch, old woman—"

Ellie casually remarked from behind.

"Alright, the first step is complete. Ellie, we need to quickly prepare for the next stage."

"Huh? Isn't tiramisu and cake something that idiot Sosuke just wanted to eat?"

“My silly sister, as your older brother, let me give you a piece of advice: the matcha Bavarian cake was the one Dad and Mom bought for our last wedding anniversary, and the tiramisu is the dessert Dad brings home every month after he gets his paycheck.”

"So, so..."

Airi looked like she already knew and was just waiting for Kitahara Sosuke to continue explaining.

"..."

Kitahara Sosuke stared at Airi, who seemed to be arguing but was actually quite confident, with some suspicion. "Your brother has explained it so clearly, and you still don't understand?" Then, somewhat uncertainly, he used his appraisal skill.

"It was 67 this morning, how come it has dropped by two points now?"

Chapter Four: Qiuyue Xiaosan's Visit to the Thatched Cottage

"Is it okay to display the photos here?"

The crisp sound interrupted Kitahara Sosuke's thoughts, and he glanced at Airi from the dining table.

"Move a little more to the left."

"The floor also needs to be cleaned until it shines. Dad was very particular about cleanliness when he was alive."

"understood--"

"Are the cups washed? They've been sitting for a while, so you need to wash them several more times."

"Good~"

"The clothes need to be ironed flat."

"..."

"The vase needs to be..."

"You idiot Sosuke, if you're so free, why don't you do it yourself!"

"You don't understand. Haven't you heard that a commander plans strategies within the tent and wins battles a thousand miles away?"

"what?"

"Alright, alright, Marina is back, and it seems like Mom came back too. Give me the clothes, and do what we agreed on earlier."

Hearing familiar footsteps outside, Kitahara Sosuke grabbed his shirt and quickly climbed the stairs, turning back halfway to give a final word of advice.

"Remember, act like you did when you were little, be cute."

"Okay, okay, go ahead."

Ellie waved her hand dismissively.

……

"I'm back, Ellie. Brother, Mom and Uncle are back too!"

"I'm back." A gentle female voice said.

"Excuse me." A deep baritone voice said.

"Ah! Welcome home, Mom, Marina."

Kitahara Airi patted her face and ran to the entrance with a sweet smile to greet them, taking the cake from her older sister Marina. As for the other person, she completely ignored him.

After placing the cake, she ran to Kitahara Kayoko's side and buried herself in her arms.

"Mom, I miss you so much."

"Ah, Ellie still loves to act cute..."

Hanako lovingly hugged Airi and stroked her hair. Airi's long, golden hair, usually styled in pigtails, was unexpectedly styled in a bun today, making the already petite and adorable Kitahara Airi look even younger.

"Where is Sosuke?"

"Idiot... Onii-chan has an upset stomach and is lying upstairs."