Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

Mo Mo's voice had returned to its original tone, as if the slight tremor just now was merely an illusion. He said, "What a pity, I will take you back. While you are in this world, I will search for you here; once you leave this world, I will search for you in every world. Also, whose power are you using to hide now? Let me guess, it's not the Crimson World, is it?"

"Tsk tsk, how domineering! Don't I have the right to refuse?"

"Yes, I have!"

Mo Mo blinked and said, "I also have the right to refuse you!"

"Hey, I hate you now, I despise you, I'm leaving you, I want to enjoy my freedom!" Reimu Hakurei continued to argue.

“No problem, I can stay far away from you. I won’t appear in front of you unless you forgive me.” Mo Mo continued to pursue relentlessly.

“But…” Momo’s tone changed, “You must assure me that you are safe, that you are healthy, and that you are truly able to enjoy this freedom and happiness as you say you do.”

Reimu Hakurei lay back in the pool, letting the warm water soothe her body. She smiled contentedly, forgetting her physical pain and fatigue; the joy in her heart overshadowed all her negative emotions.

“That’s none of your business. I have a new backer now. My new employer is reliable and a very good person. She’s willing to take me in and even help treat my injuries. She’s been kind to me, so I will repay her and stay by her side. You’re not the only one who can protect others, Momo.”

"Don't think you're something special just because you're a manager!"

“Let me guess,” Momo paused, then said, “I sensed a resistance to the word ‘manager’ in your words, so I have reason to believe that someone has reinforced the idea that managers aren’t good people. If I’m not mistaken, is the person next to you right now Haruhi Suzumiya?”

"do not know!"

Reimu Hakurei denied it without hesitation. Although Momo guessed correctly, Reimu Hakurei, who was currently on the side of her savior, still had to protect the secrets of Haruhi Suzumiya and the SOS Brigade.

Unfortunately, Reimu Hakurei knew that her denial was practically an admission. But there was nothing she could do; could she simply admit it? Faced with Momo's gleaming eyes, Reimu knew her little bit of concealment would be completely useless.

"So that's how it was, the SOS Brigade..."

Momo let out a meaningful sigh, and Reimu Hakurei immediately became alert, saying, "Hey, what do you want to do?"

“Reimu, you may not know this, but I have a big grudge against the SOS Brigade. If it weren’t for Lady Alaya’s protection, I would probably have died at the hands of Haruhi Suzumiya and Yuki Nagato long ago. Even though I’m lucky to be alive now, I’ve actually been imprisoned by them for a long time.”

"Thanks to my quick thinking, otherwise I probably wouldn't be seeing you again."

“What’s this?” Reimu Hakurei said with a hint of teasing. “Are you complaining to me? I won’t listen to your slander of Haruhi Suzumiya. She saved me. Without her, you probably wouldn’t be able to see me. Of course, you might be able to see me, but you would probably see a lump of flesh buried in the mud.”

"Are you two flirting?"

Gaia tilted her head, and when she heard Momo thank Alaya, she finally couldn't help but mutter a complaint. Unfortunately, her complaint earned her a sharp rap on the head from Momo, making Gaia roll around in tears while clutching her forehead.

Momo and Lingmeng weren't flirting; they both knew there was a barrier between them. Without understanding this barrier, it couldn't be removed, hence their current seemingly argumentative conversation.

By now, the purpose of this dialogue has been achieved.

Momo realized what he had missed, and Reimu Hakurei also learned what Momo had sacrificed to get here.

Both sides paid a near-fatal price, and neither doubted that the other was exaggerating. The trust between them wasn't diminished by this rift; it merely limited their feelings and actions at that moment.

"So, Momo, we missed each other."

Reimu Hakurei sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. She said, "Right now, I'm with the SOS Brigade. There's no way I can just abandon them and come to your side, even if, as you said, they're your enemies. Besides, I don't care how much you've sacrificed, you've disappointed me and hurt me. Tell me, how should you make it up to me?"

Girls have their own special privileges, which include being able to act cute and unreasonable, and unconditionally receive apologies and compensation from boys. At this moment, Reimu Hakurei is exercising these girlish talents and privileges.

"Things like that are easy to discuss. You can name your terms, you can play any punishment game you want. But before I can make it up to you, you'll have to come back first, right?"

"No, I refuse!"

Reimu Hakurei still smiled and rejected Momo, seemingly venting her frustration in this way. She wanted to see what methods Momo would use to win her back.

"Is that so? That's a real shame."

However, to Reimu Hakurei's surprise, she was met with a heavy sigh from Momo.

"Since you're so adamant, let's put this matter aside for now!"

066 I think Reimu, you're perfect for this role.

Now it was Reimu Hakurei's turn to be surprised.

What does it mean to put things aside for now?

Reimu Hakurei's eyes widened. Wasn't she the most important person at this moment? Wasn't the most important thing to do to come up with all sorts of schemes and sweet talk to win her over?

This is exactly what Momo is good at. Even though the time spent by Momo's side wasn't too bad, Reimu Hakurei still witnessed firsthand how Momo managed to have two relationships at the same time and gracefully say goodbye to the chaotic situation.

How can someone with such abilities tell her to put it aside for now?

Don't you love me anymore, Mo Mo?

Reimu Hakurei almost blurted out those words, but then she couldn't help but burst out laughing. She wasn't the female lead in a soap opera, so why would she constantly use words like love and hate?

This smile calmed Reimu Hakurei down a little. Her eyes darted around, and she realized that Momo was playing his favorite trick again. Reimu didn't expose him; instead, she eagerly awaited Momo's decision. She wanted to see how he could make her willingly forgive him.

Hmph, Reimu Hakurei just doesn't believe it. She doesn't believe Momo would really dare to abandon her.

"Okay, let it go then."

Reimu Hakurei naturally picked up where Momo left off, then remained silent, fully prepared. She firmly believed that since she had mentally prepared herself beforehand, she could accept whatever Momo decided to do...

"Then let's discuss how to wipe out the SOS Brigade!"

...Accept it calmly my foot!

Reimu Hakurei almost dropped the Yin-Yang Jewel in her hand. Only then did she realize that she had been too naive.

If Mo Mo can't come up with a good solution for her right away, then Mo Mo will directly turn his guns on Haruhi Suzumiya and the SOS Brigade.

"Hey, are you serious?"

Reimu Hakurei quickly asked Momo, even though Momo was always joking and his words usually seemed unreliable. However, Reimu knew very well that when Momo truly decided to do something and solemnly declared it, he had never failed.

Mo Mo... is the SOS Brigade really going to be wiped out?

"Of course I'm serious, how could I not be serious?"

Mo Mo looked relaxed and said, "I've already told you, the SOS Brigade is my enemy. I almost died at their hands, and I also took Academy City from them as revenge."

"Although I don't know what Haruhi Suzumiya and the SOS Brigade went through, based on my understanding, given her hostility towards me as a male and manager, coupled with the deep-seated hatred between us, there is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation between us."

"I've finally encountered an enemy, and their leader is right within my sphere of influence. This is a golden opportunity, and I'll be extremely unwilling to give up if I don't try to keep Haruhi Suzumiya here."

Reimu Hakurei stared in disbelief, her mouth feeling dry. Although Momo's expression seemed unserious, Reimu believed that Momo was telling the truth, expressing her determination in the simplest of words.

It may really be time for Momo and the SOS Brigade to go to war.

Reimu Hakurei's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression. She faced a very serious question: if Momo and the SOS Brigade went to war, what role would she play between them?

Should we side with Momo, or with Haruhi Suzumiya?

"Momo, you should understand that at this time I belong to the SOS Brigade. Although I'm not a formal member, we're at least cooperating with them. Considering their kindness to me, if war breaks out, you'll be my enemy."

“I am very clear about that.”

"So how am I supposed to interpret this? Is it because you're taking your anger out on the SOS Brigade because of me, or is it because you value the SOS Brigade more, and in comparison, I, your old flame, am completely insignificant?"

Reimu Hakurei's voice was soft, yet her question was incredibly sharp. It was no less daunting than one of the most terrifying questions a man could face: If your mother and your girlfriend fell into the water, who would you save first?

Whether you save your mother, your girlfriend, or both, or neither, none of these are the best answers. Because the only truly best answer is that the person who asked you this question needs to be appeased.

Faced with similar problems, what should Momo do?

"My choice is... simple: I'll drain all the water. That way, the treasure in the water will naturally return to my hands."

"Whether it's the SOS Brigade or any other group, since they are my enemies, I will no longer show mercy. And you, Reimu, I will take full responsibility for all the debts you owe the SOS Brigade."

"what?"

Reimu Hakurei blinked, not understanding for a moment, and said, "You plan to attack the SOS Brigade, to destroy the SOS Brigade, and to repay my kindness? Hey, did I hear that right? If you really want to destroy the SOS Brigade, I'm going to stand on their side, and even be your enemy!"

"You want to fight us to the death and repay my debt of gratitude, how can I not understand?"

"It's not hard to understand, Reimu."

Mo Mo shrugged and said, "As long as I kept a little restraint when annihilating the SOS Brigade, I would have been close to success. To prevent the SOS Brigade from being wiped out, someone would have been needed to step forward and save everything at that time."

"I think Reimu, you are the most suitable person for this role."

Reimu Hakurei was stunned; now she finally understood Momo's plan.

"Pfft—hahaha, hahaha!"

Reimu Hakurei hugged the Yin-Yang Jewel and burst into uncontrollable laughter, tears welling in her eyes. After laughing for several minutes, she looked at Mo Mo with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, and said, "Hey, why are you so sure I'll support your plan? Doesn't that make me a spy within the SOS Brigade? Get this straight, I'm not one of yours now!"

"What is this? Are you treating me as part of the plan, a bargaining chip? Can't you just use sweet words to trick me like you did with Asuna and Argo, and make me fall for it willingly?"

"Huh, so sweet talk still works on you? Well then, I take back what I said before. Reimu, I love you, come back soon!"

"Pah, don't be ridiculous!" Reimu Hakurei's heart skipped a beat. She scratched her cheek and quickly changed the subject, saying, "You'd better give me an explanation for why I've become part of the plan. Is this your welcome ceremony for me? How unique. Aren't you afraid I'll really side with the SOS Brigade and become one of Haruhi Suzumiya's people?"

"Of course I'm not afraid!"

Momo blinked naturally, then reached out her hand to Reimu Hakurei and said, "Because even though you're not physically with me right now, your heart is with me, isn't it?"

Reimu Hakurei was taken aback, and then a scene that astonished her unfolded. The power of the Dragon God within the Yin-Yang Jewel shone brightly, and a white light flowed from the Yin-Yang Jewel, forming an arm of light. Then, the arm of light turned color and transformed into Momo's hand, gently stroking Reimu Hakurei's cheek.

Feeling the familiar warmth and inhaling Momo's scent, Reimu's eyes trembled instantly. She abruptly reached out and slapped Momo's hand away. No matter what Momo had done, she would never forgive him so easily.

Then, the hand gently grasped Mo Mo's wrist, and the struggle in her owner's eyes vanished, instantly replaced by tenderness, a gentle smile, and gentle tears.

A red ribbon was tied around the outstretched arm.

067 Don't disappoint me again.

"You still keep it?"

After a long while, Reimu Hakurei gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and happily examined the ribbon on Momo's wrist. The scene of tying it to Momo's wrist back then also came into Reimu Hakurei's view and reappeared in her mind along with this ribbon.

Although Reimu Hakurei didn't want to admit it, she had almost forgotten about it herself. She faced too much pressure and endured too much, to the point that she almost forgot one of the most important pieces of evidence between her and Momo.

"Before I answer your question, Reimu, don't you feel awkward?"

At this moment, only an arm appeared before Reimu Hakurei—Momo's hand. The Yin-Yang Jewel seemed to have become a small spatial portal, allowing Momo's hand to reach out from afar and touch Reimu Hakurei's cheek.

But the reality is far more embarrassing than what Reimu Hakurei sees right now.

Because Momo only extended one hand.

"Could you let me go first? This feels so awkward, like my hand is in another dimension. And this way, I can only touch you but not see you, which makes me very sad."

“Before that,” Reimu Hakurei looked at Momo with a strange expression and said, “Tell me how you got here. Were you with Shenron? Why were you able to use Shenron’s power to do these things?”

Although Reimu Hakurei was excited, she could still see clearly.