Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

Yuri Nakamura didn't care about Mo Mo's situation and instead quickly tried to persuade Tachibana Kanade.

She felt that if she didn't do this, Tachibana Kanade might also follow Momo's example and throw off her shirt to make a sincere confession. In that case, it would be an enormous sin that Momo would have to be killed a hundred times to atone for.

However, what met Nakamura Yuri's eyes was Tachibana Kanade's wary gaze. She had already moved between Momo and Nakamura Yuri, blocking Nakamura Yuri's view, and two transparent light blades appeared on the back of her hands.

HandSonic, or sonic blades, are melee weapons developed by Kanade Tachibana for self-defense. Now, she has summoned the sonic blades, and the person they are facing is Yuri Nakamura, who is trying to persuade Kanade Tachibana not to be led astray by Momo.

Why did you attack Momo?

With a hint of anger and disappointment in his voice, Tachibana Kanade said, "If the negotiations break down, I will be your enemy. You can attack me instead of helping Momo."

"Help you my foot! He's just trying to take advantage of you! And put your weapon away, can't you talk properly?"

Yuri Nakamura could no longer hold back and simply said what she had to say. But Kanade Tachibana shook her head firmly and said, "Mo Mo is a good person who helped me. You can't slander him."

"Mo Mo, are you alright?"

Being wary of Nakamura Yuri, Tachibana Kanade couldn't turn around, so she could only ask Momo. At this moment, Momo also stood up, came behind Tachibana Kanade, pressed herself against her, hugged her waist, and said, "I'm fine."

"Let him go right now, you bastard! Was this your plan from the beginning?"

Yuri Nakamura was furious; she'd had enough of this farce. Compared to letting an innocent child like Kanade Tachibana continue to be manipulated by Mo Mo, the mistakes she had made before were no longer insurmountable problems.

At worst, she can apologize to Tachibana Kanade, apologize to everyone. Nakamura Yuri isn't the kind of person who would do something and then not take responsibility.

Therefore, protecting Tachibana Kanade from Momo's clutches is clearly the most important thing right now, rather than saving face.

However, Yuri Nakamura took a step forward, only to be met with Kanade Tachibana's sword pointing straight ahead.

"I'm a little dizzy," Mo Mo said, holding Tachibana Kanade in his arms. His chest pressed against Tachibana Kanade's petite body, making Tachibana Kanade bear most of his weight. "So please, Kanade, let me lean on you for a while."

"Of course, if you disagree, I will stand up straight on my own."

"No, it's okay."

Tachibana Kanade immediately responded to Mo Mo, saying, "You just helped me, now you can rely on me. I will protect you and won't let her hurt you."

"Thank you, Kanade. From now on, we're partners!"

These words made Tachibana Kanade's body tremble slightly, but she did not answer Mo Mo, as if Mo Mo's words reminded her of something.

Yuri Nakamura, watching from afar, helplessly covered her face. Now she understood what Kanade Tachibana had been thinking. She had been telling the truth, and it was all for Kanade's good, but Kanade simply wouldn't believe her.

Ah!

Thinking of this, Yuri Nakamura seemed to understand something in an instant. Was the heartache she felt right now the same as that of Kanade Tachibana?

If Tachibana Kanade isn't an angel, but just an ordinary person with her own goals, then what were her feelings all along when Nakamura Yuri and the SSS group were targeting her?

Perhaps it's this kind of heartbreaking feeling...

Yuri Nakamura looked at Kanade Tachibana's wary gaze with a hint of apology in her eyes. But then she saw Momo, who was tightly hugging Kanade Tachibana and pressing her face against Kanade Tachibana's head, with a smug look on Momo's face that seemed to be savoring the fragrance of Kanade Tachibana's hair.

That despicable guy!

Is all of this... what he wanted me to experience?

Yuri Nakamura pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and said, "Kanade Tachibana, and that scoundrel Momo over there, let's have a good talk."

"From beginning to end, from inside to outside, from start to finish, let's talk everything over and figure it all out!"

Yuri Nakamura's tone turned serious, and Kanade Tachibana, who was wary of her, was slightly taken aback. She turned to look at Momo, seemingly wanting to get Momo's evaluation of Yuri Nakamura's words.

“Listen to her, Zou. Don’t you also want them to understand everything about this school? This is a great opportunity.”

"But……"

Kanade Tachibana hesitated; she genuinely wanted to do it. However, there was a huge gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it, especially for Kanade Tachibana.

If she could communicate normally with people, she wouldn't have ended up like this with Yuri Nakamura.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Momo moved her hand from around Tachibana Kanade's waist upwards and gently grasped Tachibana Kanade's hand. Seeing this, Tachibana Kanade, afraid of hurting Momo, quickly pulled away the Sonic Blade, but in doing so, Momo grabbed her hand directly.

The small hand trembled slightly in the large hand, as if it was not yet used to such contact.

"I want to be your partner, Kanade, truly and forever. I will never disappear and will never forget you."

Mo Mo, however, gripped Tachibana Kanade's hand tightly and whispered her feelings into his ear.

"As long as you don't give up on me, don't leave me, and always believe in me, then this promise will be valid forever. From now on, your problems are my problems, your confusion is my confusion, your pressure is my pressure, and your wishes are my wishes."

"We will become partners who are sincere and trust each other forever."

"Xiao Zou, are you willing to give me this chance?"

036 Tragedy and Comedy

Tachibana Kanade, with her head tilted to the side, stared blankly at Mo Mo's face, which was full of gentle smiles. The tips of their noses seemed to be touching.

Mo Mo was already quite adept at this kind of intimacy and enjoyed it. Tachibana Kanade didn't seem to mind either, unlike most girls who would be shy or resistant. Perhaps, for her, a closer or farther distance made little difference.

Of course, Momo believes that this is also closely related to Momo's personal charm.

This at least shows that Tachibana Kanade trusts Mo Mo in front of her. Otherwise, why would she allow Mo Mo to hug her tightly, hold her hand, and then their faces are almost intertwined?

Yes, it definitely depends on the person!

Tachibana Kanade did not answer Momo, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment. In her beautiful amber pupils, there was only Momo's face, and in Momo's eyes, she saw only the reflection of silver hair.

This feeling... seems pretty good!

But can she really have all of this? In this world, everyone... will disappear eventually.

No matter how hard we try, no matter how many expectations we have, no matter how many years have passed, and no matter how many people have come and gone, none of this will change.

People come and go, one after another, but the only constant is that she remains the student council president. No one remembers her, no one cares about her. If it weren't for her last wish, Tachibana Kanade probably wouldn't know how long she could hold on.

"Hey Hey hey!"

Momo and Tachibana Kanade were gazing at each other affectionately, seemingly enjoying themselves. However, Nakamura Yuri, who was not far away, could no longer stand it and could no longer allow Momo to act so recklessly in front of her.

Strangely enough, Yuri Nakamura no longer has enough brain cells to think about how her position with Kanade Tachibana and Momo has jumped and changed.

At the beginning, as a newcomer, Yuri Nakamura's goal was to recruit Momo into the SSS group to serve her and fight against the angels together.

But now, why is Momo embracing the angel Tachibana Kanade with her bare body, while Nakamura Yuri, who wants to rebel against the angel, can't help but expose Momo's true colors and stand on the same side as Tachibana Kanade, protecting this silver-haired girl under Momo's clutches?

How strange... But it's okay, I'll stop thinking about it!

Stopping Momo is the most important thing!

Now, Yuri Nakamura has basically come to believe that Tachibana Kanade is not an angel, but an ordinary girl who knows nothing and is so innocent that she is almost like a toddler.

Feeling apologetic for what she had done to Tachibana Kanade, and now feeling sympathy for her, Nakamura Yuri was determined to stop Momo from using dirty tricks to win her over.

Look, Momo and Tachibana Kanade are so close right now. If Momo were to force a kiss on Tachibana Kanade, she probably wouldn't resist and would likely accept it obediently. How could Nakamura Yuri possibly feel at ease with a girl like that?

She had to take action to rescue Tachibana Kanade from Momo's clutches; this was her current objective as the leader of the SSS group, Nakamura Yuri!

Without hesitation, Yuri Nakamura acted immediately. At this point, words were useless; she was going to rush to Mo Mo's side and punch that bastard.

Doesn't this guy have any shame? He's shirtless and hugging a girl he just met, without considering Tachibana Kanade's feelings at all—it seems like Tachibana Kanade isn't resisting, so he should consider the feelings of the onlookers!

"Let her go!"

As she spoke, Yuri Nakamura rolled up her sleeves, a gesture that would be considered quite rude for someone from a privileged background. However, at this moment, she had no regard for her elegance whatsoever.

Unfortunately, Yuri Nakamura was destined not to reach Mo Mo's side. She had only taken two steps when a figure appeared before her. Konno Yuuki, smiling, blocked Yuri Nakamura's path and shook her finger.

"No, Yuri, this is between your older brother and Kanade. Why do you want to get in the way? Besides, Kanade didn't ask for your help, did she?"

Yuri Nakamura stood frozen in place, staring in astonishment at Yuuki Konno, and said, "What's wrong with you? Can't you see what your brother is doing? How could such a thing be allowed!"

"This is clearly not right!"

As she spoke, Yuri Nakamura tried to push Yuuki Konno away, but her hand ended up touching the hilt of Konno's sword.

"Right and wrong are not for you to decide, nor for me to decide. Xiao Zou was right there, and her older brother didn't force her. Isn't that the best proof?"

"Besides, do you even know Xiaozou? Not long ago, you treated her like an angel and shot her directly. Under those circumstances, do you know what she's thinking, what she needs, or what she craves?"

Yuri Nakamura was completely stunned. Konno Yuuki's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, instantly cooling her burning passion.

Yes, Konno Yuuki is right.

Of all the people here right now, she's probably the least qualified to help Tachibana Kanade. After all she's done to Tachibana Kanade, she should be hoping for her forgiveness, not taking it upon herself to decide things for her.

Yuri Nakamura pursed her lips, a heavy feeling of guilt weighing on her. However, her defiant spirit compelled her to retort, "Do you even know anything about her? You only just arrived here!"

Upon hearing this, Konno Yuuki laughed and said, "We know, we know everything. Not only do we know her, but we also know you, and we know everything here."

“We are not gods, but you can treat us as such. Unfortunately, we are not the gods you are trying to rebel against; we are merely passing heroes.”

"Heroic spirits?"

Having extinguished her anger, Yuri Nakamura muttered those two words as she became a bystander to Momo and Kanade Tachibana. Now, the only thing she could do was to do her best to help the girl whenever Kanade showed resistance and struggle.

But will such a situation occur?

Obviously not.

The veteran driver Mo Mo might crash, or he might be pierced through the heart by Tachibana Kanade's sword, but unfortunately, at this moment, Mo Mo is full of confidence.

"I don't quite understand."

Meanwhile, Tachibana Kanade was clearly still lost in her gaze with Momo, completely unaware of Nakamura Yuri's actions. She blinked, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and said, "Momo, I can feel your sincerity. But, can you really be my partner?"

"You... won't disappear?"

Tachibana Kanade's voice trembled slightly as she said, "I've lost count of how many people I've seen leave here. No matter who they are, whether they accept everything here, or what their relationship with me is, they will all disappear."

"To disappear completely, without leaving a trace."

"Now, even I'm starting to forget what they look like. Doesn't that mean they've disappeared without a trace? I... I don't know what to do, Momo, can you tell me?"

Kanade Tachibana's perpetually expressionless face seemed to soften, and a faint glimmer of tears began to well up in her amber eyes. If left unchecked, she would probably burst into tears.

Perhaps, Tachibana Kanade wasn't always so expressionless. It's just that she's spent too much time here, experiencing too much disappointment, and has forgotten what expression or way to face the people who come and go.

Mo Mo gently stroked Tachibana Kanade's cheek, her smile growing increasingly confident, and said, "You just need to believe in me, I will never disappear."

Unlike the smile on Mo Mo's lips, Mo Mo's heart sank to the bottom, because he felt that he had no choice but to believe the truth of this world, the truth hidden beneath the seemingly happy and perfect ending.

To put it another way, is Angelbeats! a happy ending teen comedy, or a tragedy disguised as comedy that leaves viewers feeling hopeless and gloomy?