In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

Tsukikawa Shuu used a crowbar to pull the rat, then shouted at Goto Ichiri.

Goto Ichiri then approached, trembling as he laboriously raised the steel pipe in his hand, closed his eyes, and struck the rat on the head.

Boom!

The steel pipe did indeed strike the rat squarely on the head, but unfortunately, Goto Ichiri's strength was too weak, and the blow did not knock it unconscious. On the contrary, it made the rat struggle even more violently, lying on the ground and screaming continuously. Goto Ichiri was also knocked down.

Goto Ichiri plopped down on the ground with a cry of pain, his body covered in blood.

Tsukikawa Shu gave the rat no chance to struggle. He pulled the crowbar out again and delivered another solid blow to the giant rat's head.

This time, the giant rat finally lost its life, twitching for a while before its limbs stopped moving.

Goto Ichiri remained seated on the ground, staring at the giant rat's scarlet eyes, still shaken.

"Are you alright?" Tsukikawa Shuu asked Goto Ichiri, extending her hand.

"No……"

Goto Ichiri rubbed his bottom, then took Tsukikawa Shu's hand.

This is the second time I've held a boy's hand...

Goto Ichiri blushed slightly, but then felt very ashamed.

I'm so useless, I'm just a burden. How could a guy like me possibly be interested in me?

"Fortunately, there aren't any other monsters of the same type around here," Tsukikawa Shuu said.

The two of them could only barely deal with the giant rat by sneaking up on it. If there had been other giant rats nearby, they would have had no choice but to run away.

The difficulty of this alternate world is much higher than any open-world game, with even low-level monsters possessing such strong vitality and combat power.

You have successfully killed a giant rat.

You have obtained the following items: 1 Rodent, 1 White Soul Orb

[Friendly Reminder: After you form a destiny contract, your partner will receive the same experience points as you, and will also randomly receive one of the same items.]

After glancing at the system notification, Tsukikawa Shuu looked at Goto Ichiri.

How many experience points did you gain?

"Only a little bit."

Because she didn't contribute much, the system only gave her a little experience points, which wasn't enough to level up.

On the first day, the two of them were very cautious, only targeting the low-level monsters.

The two of them killed a total of three giant rats. Finally, Goto Ichiri, exhausted, leveled up before nightfall.

The results of the first day are as follows:

Tsukikawa Shuu was promoted to level 3, and Goto Ichiri was promoted to level 2.

Obtain 3 white soul orbs and 2 teeth.

Not knowing what these items were for, Tsukikawa Shu kept them all for now.

In the evening, the two found an office building and settled into a room.

After locking the door, Tsukikawa Shu looked back and saw that Goto Ichiri had found a cardboard box somewhere and was hiding inside again.

"I'm sorry... It's all because I'm too weak. I should have just died. I shouldn't have teamed up with others. I'm just a burden to them..."

Goto Ichiri squatted inside the cardboard box, muttering to himself, an air of frustration spreading through him.

Little Lonely began his daily venting of negative energy, and the entire room was repeatedly shrouded in a hazy gray.

Tsukikawa Shuu sat down next to Goto Ichiri and took out the canned food and bread she had collected.

Shu Tsukikawa had already watched the anime about Ichiri Goto's daily life, so she wasn't surprised.

He heated the canned food with a simple portable stove he found, opened it, and handed it to the side of the cardboard box.

"Are you hungry?" Tsukikawa Shuu smiled, showing no sign of blaming Goto Ichiri.

The fragrance filled the room.

"Goo~"

Goto Ichiri's stomach growled.

She sniffed the air, then swallowed hard. The negative aura emanating from her body immediately vanished. Then, the cardboard box was opened a crack, and Goto Ichiri lay on the ground, revealing her eyes.

Even the most frustrating self-reproach can't outweigh the growling of your stomach.

Tsukikawa Shu smiled and handed the canned meat to Goto Ichiri.

“…Thank you.” Goto Ichiri finally climbed out of the cardboard box and accepted the gift somewhat embarrassedly.

The campfire burned, and the smell of burning filled the room.

Both of them remained silent, holding cans of meat in their hands, speechless.

After a long while, Tsukikawa Shu finally spoke.

"Pochi-chan."

“Here!” Goto Ichiri blinked and looked at Tsukikawa Shuu.

Only her closest friends would call her that. It was the first time a boy had called her that, and Goto Ichiri was a little nervous.

The underworld is dangerous, and Tsukikawa Shu's only cheat ability is to form a marriage alliance. He doesn't want things to get complicated.

Actually, I've always liked you.

Tsukikawa Shuu said with a serious expression.

Ever since reading "Lonely Rock" before her time travel, Tsukikawa Shuu has indeed been a big fan of Goto Ichiri.

"Eh?"

Goto Ichiri was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding.

After a while...

"Eh?!"

Goto Ichiri jumped up, his face instantly turning red.

"Like me or something... how could such a thing be possible..."

Goto Ichiri was incredulous.

How could someone with such a dark and withdrawn personality like me possibly get confessed to by a boy? How is that even possible?

"I've been keeping an eye on you."

At this moment, Tsukikawa Shuu took Goto Ichiri's small hand and said, word by word, "It's just that I've never had the chance to get close to you and express my feelings to you."

"I like you, will you be with me?"

"This, this, this..."

Goto Ichiri's size seemed to have suddenly shrunk considerably.

This is the first time in my life I've been confessed to.

Although I have fantasized countless times about being confessed to, being pursued, and having a passionate romance, or gracefully rejecting or accepting someone.

But now that a confession has suddenly come out of nowhere, Goto Ichiri's mind goes completely blank.

Chapter 4 is just so cute!

Goto Ichiri was so embarrassed that she couldn't speak, and her mind went completely blank.

Should I refuse? But he's so handsome, and he understands me...

Should I say yes? But we've only known each other for less than a day, even though he probably's known me for a long time...

But if I don't agree to his proposal, maybe no one else will pursue me anymore...

Goto Ichiri's lips trembled as she tried to find a suitable answer.

"I've always wanted to be with you, Yili."

At this moment, Tsukikawa Shu intensified her offensive.

"You will never have to play the guitar alone again, and you will have someone to confide in."

“I will take you to see the world outside of home and school, and I will help you gradually overcome your social anxiety.”

I will accept all your shortcomings.

"Please make a fate pact with me, and let me stay by your side, okay?"

Tsukikawa Shu held Goto Ichiri's hand tightly, so tightly that it hurt her a little.

In reality, Tsukikawa Shu was also extremely nervous.

This is the first time in my life I've confessed my feelings to a girl...

Now, facing each other, they are two complete novices when it comes to dating.

"……it is good!"