Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

All Momo needs to know is how this world truly works.

The world, in selecting input variables, certainly has its own choices. It will choose variables that are within the permissible range, that is, those tasks that can be calculated and completed.

Originally, everything would have gone smoothly. However, due to the appearance of the protagonist, Yuzuru Otonashi, he entered the afterlife due to a bug. In the afterlife, he was a harmless, computable variable. But after meeting Kanade Tachibana, the variable changed on its own, exceeding the scope of the program's calculations, ultimately causing the program to freeze.

Everything above is considered from the perspective of the entire world. However, from the perspective of the two bug characters in the afterlife, Yuzuru Otonashi and Kanade Tachibana, their experience is that their memories and past are constantly wiped away, and they are reset to the state they were in when they first entered the world, and then they repeat the process of meeting again and again.

In this process, they must have encountered many groups of partners and gone through many years. Yuri Nakamura and her group were merely passersby who brought this cycle to an end.

So, the question is, why was it Yuri Nakamura and her team who were able to fix this bug?

Another issue that also concerned Momo was whether the bug in this loop would be discovered.

In other words, if the two main characters, Yuzuru Otonashi and Kanade Tachibana, had their memories erased forever, they would never realize they were in this endless cycle, and thus would have no impact on the world.

They would reappear again and again, becoming two student council presidents who took turns, like administrators of this afterlife program.

In this way, the bugs they create are no longer bugs, but become part of the system, becoming completely harmless and not affecting the normal operation of the afterlife.

But that's not the case. The truth is that Yuzuru Otonashi discovered this cycle and found a way to avoid it and preserve his memories. Then, in each cycle, he tried to break the cycle.

"Any other questions?"

The mysterious NPC smiled again, seemingly pleased with Mo Mo's understanding and also pleased that he could confide in someone.

However, a smile also appeared on Mo Mo's lips, a playful and teasing smile, as she said, "Yes, there is another problem, a crucial one."

"Excuse me."

"The question remains the same, mysterious NPC, is your name Otonashi Yuzuru?"

The mysterious NPC paused, frowned, and the smile on his lips vanished. He looked at Mo Mo with a puzzled expression and said, "Don't you understand yet? I am merely an intelligent program created by my master. My master is Otonashi Yuzuru."

"No, unfortunately, I don't believe this one statement."

Mo Mo spread his hands and said, "If what you say is true, that Otonashi Yuzuru has to fight against the reset that this world gives him in every reincarnation, it is impossible to preserve his memories and cognition under such a reset."

"After all, no matter how determined your master is, in reality he is just an ordinary person who has not been exposed to much computer knowledge. At most, he has only some knowledge of computer programming."

"But look at you, are you going to tell me that your master, Yuzuru Otonashi, had a sudden inspiration during one of the cycles of reincarnation, discovered the secret of reincarnation, and even created an existence like you with an explosion of power, and finally slowly saved himself?"

Mo Mo shook his finger and said, "Although I am willing to believe in miracles, I believe more in accumulation than miracles. Because I am a businessman. Even if I have endless wealth, every penny of my money is earned from my own hands and then hidden in my money box."

"If this world operates like a program, then it is the cruelest world. To fight against such a cruel world, you must master the right methods. Believing in miracles is absolutely unreliable."

Mo Mo stared at the mysterious NPC in front of him and said, "So, tell me, you are Otonashi Yuzuru, right?"

The mysterious NPC shook his head and said, "I have to admire your imagination, but tell me, how could I possibly be Yuzuru Otonashi? My current body is also constructed by a program. Once you destroy the computer behind me, I will disappear completely."

"Yuzuru Otonashi is a living, breathing human being, while I am just a mass of data."

The mysterious NPC's explanation did not sway Mo Mo, who firmly stated, "Actually, I have a very difficult partner named Kayaba Akihiko. You might not be able to imagine, but he is not human, at least not now, but he used to be human."

"As a human being, in pursuit of his ideals, he directly abandoned his physical body and scanned his mind into the data network."

"Because of his intelligence and luck, he succeeded and he survived. Even now, he has become a new human being living in data, a new race, a life form that ordinary people cannot even imagine, quantum life."

Upon hearing this, the mysterious NPC's indifferent expression finally changed. His eyes widened, completely unable to believe that Mo Mo would have such an experience or such a friend.

Although Mo Mo never mentioned the word "friend," the mysterious NPC felt that this person was Mo Mo's friend, at least for now.

"Now, can you tell me?"

Mo Mo told the mysterious NPC about Kayaba Akihiko, then laughed and said, "Why lie and struggle? Even if you are Otonashi Yuzuru, I'm not going to eat you. Besides, you're just a program now. Are you afraid I'll do anything to you?"

“Even if what you say…is possible,” the mysterious NPC struggled one last time, saying, “I have no means to do such a thing. You know, my master is just…”

"Time can change everything. Even the most foolish person will eventually find a way after a long period of learning."

Mo Mo interrupted the mysterious NPC, saying, "The AngelPlayer programming program that Xiao Zou is learning, is it developed by you? As for how you developed it, you must have found some way to preserve memories and make them coherent."

"As for the specific methods... I guess it might be related to the position of student council president. For example, the student council president's partial authority, personal computer, or even just logs and diaries, which made you discover the existence of the cycle and made you take action to break this cycle."

"Am I right, Yuzuru Otonashi?"

Silence, a long silence, Mo Mo waited quietly, only to be met with a sigh.

"You've already said everything, what more can I say?"

The voice of the mysterious NPC in front of Mo Mo changed, becoming the voice of Yuzuru Otonashi, whom Mo Mo recognized. Not only that, the person's appearance also changed, transforming into the likeness of Yuzuru Otonashi.

However, compared to the original Yuzuru Otonashi, this Yuzuru Otonashi, although having the same appearance, has eyes that seem to have undergone the baptism of a long time.

"However, you also made some mistakes."

Otonashi Yuzuru seemed to want to prove himself, saying, "I am not Otonashi Yuzuru himself, or rather, the original. I am Harmonics, an avatar, possessing all the memories and desires of the original."

"As part of the bug, the main body is trapped in a cycle of reincarnation, unable to escape. As you said, I discovered the existence of this cycle because I have a habit of writing a diary on my personal computer, which became the trigger for everything."

"Later, I gradually learned programming and finally found a way to temporarily escape the cycle of reincarnation, which is to create clones."

"The main body continues to reincarnate, while I, as the clone, constantly improve the programming and inherit the memories and emotions of each reincarnation from the main body, and then awaken the main body in each reincarnation."

At this point, the Otonashi Yuzuru in front of Mo Mo gave a self-deprecating bitter smile and said, "The original body reincarnated time and time again, and although the ending was equally tragic, it also experienced happy times. But this clone of mine must keep trying to understand this world, and then bear the saddest ending time and time again."

Mo Mo's tone also lowered as he comforted her, "After all, it's all your own business, isn't it? Using a clone and the main body isn't appropriate, since you're essentially the same person with the same will and desires."

Otonashi Yuzuru nodded and said, "You're right. That's why I've been able to get to where I am now and finally resolve all of this."

"How do you plan to resolve this?"

Otonashi Yuzuru gave Mo Mo a deep look, a hint of complexity in his eyes, and said, "I have already deciphered a small part of the information about this world. Next time, when Kanade fulfills her last wish and leaves, I can temporarily influence the operation of this world so that Kanade can leave here smoothly."

"In this way, Xiaozou will leave this world, and this loop bug will never appear again, and everything will be resolved."

"Kanade will be freed, my original body will be freed, and I... this overly exhausted clone should also be freed."

"Otherwise, I don't know if I will break down due to the overwhelming pressure if things continue like this. At that time... I can't even imagine what the world will become."

Upon hearing this, Mo Mo understood everything. This was the truth about the afterlife, and the truth behind the mysterious NPC in the original work who actively lured Nakamura Yuri and then appeared before her seeking death.

In the end, as expected, Otonashi Yuzuru became the student council president, forever waiting alone in this world for Tachibana Kanade, who was destined to leave the cycle of reincarnation and never return.

As for that seemingly perfect ending, it was nothing but a dream.

092 Forget the past

So, are you seeking death?

Looking at the clone in front of him, who appeared perfectly normal on the surface but was actually driven almost mad by the passage of time, Mo Mo felt sorry for him.

Perhaps this is why the Yin Wu Yu Xian before Mo Mo has no real physical form. If he weren't a data life form, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.

A witch like CC, having lived through a thousand years, has already developed a desire for death. And in this endlessly looping afterlife, the time that Otonashi Yuzuru has experienced is probably unimaginably long.

Perhaps only someone like Kaguya Houraisan, a person from Houraisan, could properly teach Yuzuru Otonashi the self-cultivation required of an immortal being.

Please do not use words like "seeking death".

The Otonashi Yuzuru before Mo Mo shed his sorrowful and dejected aura, becoming somewhat normal, and said, "I was originally just an avatar created by the original body, with my own value and meaning. Now, I have completed my mission and fulfilled my duty, so it's time for me to disappear, isn't it?"

"Actually, I can introduce you to Kayaba Akihiko. As long-lived beings of data type, you should have a lot in common."

In Momo's view, Kayaba Akihiko probably longed for his kind. As a quantum being, he represented the evolution of humanity—a magnificent achievement of his invention. How could he not share such a fruit with others?

Previously, he had Kurasaki Fuuko as his student, but now, Mo Mo poached Kurasaki Fuuko and took her into his arms, leaving Kayaba Akihiko all alone again.

If Momo could find a young and handsome guy like Yuzuru Otonashi with Kayaba Akihiko at this time, wouldn't the two of them definitely develop a pure friendship?

"No, I appreciate your kindness."

To Mo Mo's dismay, the clone, Yuzuru Otomu, seemed determined to die and had no intention of listening to Mo Mo's further words.

What deep-seated hatred could there be? Isn't it better to be alive?

There is hope as long as one is alive!

Even though he himself is an imposter, and his original girlfriend was also taken away by Mo Mo, essentially both the original and the clone are dead and have no future, so it's not a big deal!

We can still happily face the sunset and run under the sunset to commemorate our lost youth!

And incidentally, to commemorate his own death.

"I was just an avatar, and my mission is complete. I have to thank you for this, Momo. Because of your appearance, my plans that might have gone wrong have completely lost their meaning."

At this point, although Yuzuru Otonashi was smiling, Mo Mo felt a sense of gritted teeth.

It must be an illusion!

Mo Mo arrived in this world and directly took away Tachibana Kanade. This helped Otonashi Yuzuru immensely, allowing him to instantly break free from the bug loop. Even the rescue plan that had been underway for countless years, perhaps thousands or tens of thousands of years, no longer needed to be wasted time and effort.

Mo Mo hasn't even asked Otonashi Yuzuru for a thank you yet.

"Ahem, no need to thank me, just call me Lei Feng. I never leave my name when I do good deeds."

Mo Mo remained calm and composed, accepting the almost murderous gaze of Otonashi Yuzuru, and receiving the gratitude hidden beneath that arrogant gaze.

Those old men who rub against you are so annoying. I might as well just die. They're not pretty girls anyway.

"call--"

Otonashi Yuzuru let out a long sigh and said, "Perhaps this is the best ending... Now that Kanade is by your side, she can truly live a happy and joyful life."

"At least, she won't lose her life because of the bug in the afterlife after she has my heart, but can get a new life in a real sense."

After another long silence, he said in a hoarse voice, "Please don't let Xiaozou down."

"absolute."

Mo Mo's answer was concise and efficient.

"Finally, I have one more request."

The person in front of Mo Mo, Otonashi Yuzuru, struggled to give Mo Mo a grateful look, and then said something rather helpless and awkward.

"A request? No problem, as long as I can do it."

As the man was about to die, Mo Mo naturally wanted to fulfill his wishes. Mo Mo's generosity slightly surprised Otonashi Yuzuru, who asked, "Aren't you going to ask me what exactly I'm asking you to do?"

Mo Mo smiled and shook his head, saying, "You didn't ask about my origins or how much power I have, did you? If you, who have withstood the test of time, don't even have this much insight and self-control, you might as well be dead."

"A mean-spirited fellow..."

Otonashi Yuzuru's lips twitched, and he sighed, saying, "Alright, that's definitely something you could easily do."

"It won't be long before my true form descends. With my memories and state reset, I can continue my life in a completely new way."