Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

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Momo and Yui played outside for more than half an hour before returning to the cabin with Yui. Asuna and Argo had already prepared everything, and the two chatted and laughed as usual.

"Yui is back!"

Yui ran into the room with a giggle, then jumped into Argo's arms and said, "Mom, Yui's back."

Argo glanced at Asuna somewhat awkwardly, but breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Asuna's expression was normal.

Asuna had just made her stance clear: she wouldn't interfere too much with Yui's situation, provided that Argo was merely Yui's mother.

"Yui, sweetie, what were you doing outside?"

"Yui saw a really big butterfly, it was this big, Yui almost caught it, but unfortunately it didn't like Yui and flew away."

"Butterfly is going to have dinner too, so how about we eat first? Today it's Asuna-neechan's barbecue!"

Yui looked at Asuna, and Asuna's eyes twitched instinctively. Now she deeply understood the disgust Momo felt for bratty kids.

However, to Asuna's surprise, Yui, though somewhat reserved, still whispered to Asuna, "Thank you, Asuna-neechan."

"Ah, no need! Yui is so cute, Asuna-neechan will be very happy to let Yui taste my cooking!"

A flash of surprise crossed Asuna's face. She looked at Momo and saw him smiling and waving at her, which warmed her heart.

As expected of Mo Mo, she was able to change the attitude of an NPC who disliked her in such a short time. Only Mo Mo would pay attention to such details.

"Hum-"

At this moment, Asuna smiled with her eyes narrowed.

"What are you laughing at, Argo? Is something funny?"

"Hey, Asuna, Yui calls me 'Mom' and you 'older sister,' so what should you, as Asuna's older sister, call me?"

Seeing Argo's smug look, Asuna pretended to be clueless and said, "Argo, you old lady?"

"Ahhh!"

Argo clutched his head and said, "Asuna, you're finished! Your life is bleak. You've been corrupted by Momo and have been tainted by him!"

"Hmph, I'm willing!"

Asuna's answer instantly shattered Argo's sarcasm. Faced with Asuna's shamelessness and willingness to degenerate by learning from Momo, Argo felt immense envy.

"Alright, Yui, come and try Asuna's cooking. Come on, sit down with Asuna."

There were four chairs on the table. Asuna pulled two chairs together, intending to sit with Momo and let him sample her new sauce.

However, Yui's sudden change has improved Asuna's attitude towards her. After all, Asuna still likes children, especially if Yui is cute.

Yui blinked, then ran to the chair next to Asuna's. To Asuna's astonishment, she dragged the chair to the other side and put the three chairs together.

"Yui, what's wrong with you...?"

Asuna's lips twitched.

"Um, Asuna-neechan, I'm sorry, Yui wants to stay with Mom and Dad."

Argo was startled and looked at Asuna, genuinely afraid that Asuna would rise up. Asuna, in turn, looked at Momo and found that Momo was also surprised.

Mo Mo was indeed surprised, because she had only allowed Yui to be her daughter. She had no control over Yui's choices or behavior. Mo Mo's requirement for Yui was that everything should remain the same.

On the surface, Yui continues to carry out the tasks given to her by Kayaba Akihiko, while Momo remains only her nominal father and daughter, and Momo continues to pretend that he knows nothing about it.

Because of Kayaba Akihiko's plan, Mo Mo already had an idea to build a harem... cough cough, a plan to sort out her romantic relationships.

However, unlike in the original story, Yui genuinely likes Argo and is willing to let Argo be her mother, which surprised Momo.

“Um, Yui… Asuna and Dad… Momo are a couple, so it’s only natural for them to be together. Mom will stay with you, okay? Come, sit with Mom.”

Yui blinked and said, "But shouldn't Mom and Dad be together? Shouldn't they be a couple? Why are Dad and Asuna a couple?"

"Dad, did you cheat on me?"

Yui looked at Momo and Asuna with an innocent expression, instantly giving Asuna a feeling of deep hurt.

What does it mean that Mo Mo cheated? Did she instantly go from being the wife to the mistress? What kind of plot twist is this?!

"Um, Yui-chan, you should think carefully before you speak, okay?"

"Isn't that right!"

Yui glared at Asuna, and in an instant, Asuna realized that she really couldn't possibly like this little girl!

Her existence is the nemesis of my relationship with Mo Mo!

PS: Fourth update!

070 So, we're going to start living together as a group of four?

"Um, Yui-chan, can't we talk about this?"

Asuna looked dejected. She couldn't very well refuse Yui's request with a long face, could she? After all, Yui was an innocent little girl. Was she really going to just reject her so heartlessly?

However, something even more unexpected happened to Asuna. Yui pursed her lips, looking like she was ready to cry if she didn't agree to her request, truly making the most of her childish charm.

However, naturally, Yui is an innocent child, and all of this should just be her instinctive reaction. It is absolutely impossible that someone is directing her behind the scenes.

"Asuna-neechan, this is the first time Yui has met Mom and Dad, and Yui really wants to have a meal with them. Can you let Yui be willful just this once?"

Those big, teary eyes seemed to hold endless longing, which made Asuna's heart ache.

Once upon a time, as a child, he also longed to be with his family. Asuna's parents were not, strictly speaking, qualified parents. One was busy with his work, and the other was busy with his studies. They only gave Asuna education and criticism, never encouragement or care.

At that moment, Asuna seemed to sense the sorrow and helplessness in Yui's heart.

"it is good……"

As soon as the word "good" left her mouth, Asuna regretted it.

"Thank you, Asuna-neechan!"

Just as Asuna had predicted, Yui excitedly pulled Momo and Argo to their seats. Argo was somewhat surprised, but Momo seemed unfazed, saying, "Let's just go along with this little guy for now."

When Momo spoke, Asuna could only nod. Yes, after all, this was only temporary, just a mission, just a game.

In reality, what matters most is myself and Momo; this current setback... is nothing!

"Young Asuna, you need to open your heart. Do you really want to ruin Momo's impression of you and destroy your friendship with Argo just because of a mere mission?!"

Of course not!

Having made up her mind, Asuna became a little stronger and decided to bravely face everything in front of her!

Asuna, having finished inflicting the wound on herself, bravely persisted for 3 minutes and 22 seconds before her rationality nearly collapsed.

"Dad, I want to eat this!"

"Mom, I want to eat that!"

"Thank you, Dad!"

"Thank you, Mom!"

"Mom, why don't you feed Dad too? Why are you only feeding Yui?"

And so, this is the scene we see now.

The four-person dining table was a rectangular one. On one side of the table, Asuna sat alone in the middle, holding chopsticks, but hesitating about what to eat.

On the other side was a happy family, with Yui in the middle and Momo and Argo on either side.

Yui held Momo's hand with one hand and Argo's hand with the other, completely treating herself as Momo's real daughter—in fact, she really was Momo's daughter now, and the contract would be fulfilled once Momo truly took her out of Aincrad.

As for Argo, although Yui initially recognized Argo as her mother with some ulterior motives, Yui's first contact with a human not only moved Argo but also attracted her to Argo's emotions.

After all, Argo genuinely showed her affection and attachment. Perhaps, just as birds treat the first creature they see as family, Yui really wanted to treat Argo as her mother.

As for Asuna, Yui's dislike and rudeness towards her weren't Yui's true feelings, but rather stemmed from her own ulterior motives. However, Yui's current politeness towards Asuna isn't because she's fallen for her, but simply because of Asuna's relationship with Momo.

Well, to put it simply, Yui is not ignorant of all this. Although she is innocent, as a system AI, an artificial intelligence, the amount of knowledge, or rather common sense, in her mind far surpasses that of most humans.

However, even if she understood, Yui hoped to make some changes and, while carrying out her own mission, try to explore the relationship between Momo and Argo.

She didn't even tell Mo Mo this; it was just a little thought on her mind.

On one side is a happy family, the atmosphere is intoxicating; on the other side is a lonely person, the atmosphere is chilling.

The fact that a small dining table has become a huge dividing line is astonishing.

"Mom, why aren't you feeding Dad?"

Faced with Yui's innocent gaze, Argo felt like crying. Asuna across from him had already gripped her chopsticks tightly. The way she gripped the chopsticks looked so familiar, and the way she pulled the chopsticks back slightly was also very familiar.

Wait, isn't this the starting stance for a thrusting sword technique?

"Hey, Yui, stop fooling around! We're guests, we can't be too noisy, you know, Asuna's family has a rule of not talking while eating or sleeping!"

As she spoke, Argo repeatedly winked at Momo, not wanting their relationship to fall apart right there at the dinner table.

Mo Mo nodded with a playful look and said, "Yui, this isn't the first time Mom and Dad have eaten together, but it's the first time with you, Yui. So, Yui, you're the focus!"

"Yui doesn't understand."

"Look, Mom has been picking out things you like to eat. So, would you like to help Mom choose some things she likes to eat? Caring is something that happens in pairs!"

Yui's eyes lit up, and she nodded. Compared to getting her parents closer, Momo's suggestion was equally appealing.

"Mom, Mom, what do you like to eat? Yui will prepare it for you. Yui will take care of Mom!"

Argo breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Momo with a hint of gratitude, and only when he saw Asuna's fingers relax slightly did he truly feel at ease for the time being.

"Asuna, why don't you try the food you made yourself? I really love it!"

At this moment, Momo finally spoke to Asuna. Asuna was taken aback, but quickly forced a smile. Looking at the approval on Momo's face and his gentle eyes, she finally came to her senses.

"Yes, of course! I prepared this with great care. If you like it, Momo, I'll make it for you often!"

"Then I'll definitely look forward to it!"

The dinner, which had a slightly awkward atmosphere, came to an end. With Argo in a state of panic and Momo offering occasional hints, Asuna managed to avoid accumulating enough anger to unleash her ultimate attack.

However, after finishing his meal, Argo suddenly realized an important problem.

If this problem isn't resolved, Asuna will be capable of much more than just unleashing her ultimate attack!