Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

"However, I also have to make a condition."

"Since Yagyu-san has asked me to guarantee everyone's safety, and Yagyu-san is going to enter my game, then Yagyu-san cannot reveal the truth of the game to anyone under any circumstances. It would be best if you pretended to be someone who knows nothing."

Reimu Hakurei's expression changed.

Kayaba Akihiko certainly wouldn't know about the trading powers, but his statement about the trading conditions was practically equivalent to having Momo erase his memories of the truth about the death game SAO.

Will Momo agree?

Mo Mo laughed, his laughter growing even brighter, and said, "That suits me perfectly! How about this: once I enter the game, I will forget everything I knew about the game beforehand and enter the game completely as a newbie, so I can fully experience the world that Dr. Kayaba Akihiko created with all his talent and his life. What do you say?"

"Are you crazy?!"

Reimu Hakurei quickly tried to stop Momo, but Akihiko Kayaba smiled and said, "I agree."

"Deal made!"

Reimu Hakurei glared at Momo, speechless as she watched Momo shake hands with Akihiko Kayaba.

"What exactly are you trying to do? Forget everything about the game. Are you really going to become a complete newbie? What if you die in the game... okay, you can't die now, so are you sure you can do well in the game?"

Reimu Hakurei then realized that Momo had already guaranteed her safety in the game.

With the Yagyu family protecting them outside the game and Kayaba Akihiko ensuring everyone's lives inside, this game has transformed from a death game into a death-dealing deception game.

"That's what makes it interesting! I finally got to participate in a Sword Art Online game, do you expect me to be a precocious player like a GM? Please, I never look at guides when I play games. Kayaba Akihiko's behavior of acting as both a GM and a player while having fun is clearly perverted!"

"Then why don't you forget your past life memories and your trading powers too!"

"Hmph, you're kidding, how can you play the game without cheat codes?"

Reimu Hakurei covered her face; she felt she could no longer communicate with Momo.

After saying goodbye to Kayaba Akihiko, Momo was in a great mood.

What is the fun in playing games?

Can you use invincibility to slaughter all enemies?

NO! NO! NO!

Gaining a slight advantage over other players, accumulating that advantage to surpass everyone, and enjoying the joy of growth—this is the true essence of playing games, and also the pursuit of all the big spenders in games.

Of course, the rich are competing with other rich people, and they will naturally crush those who spend no money.

Yagyu Masayoshi then introduced Yagyu Momo to a few more people, but there was no need for Yagyu Masayoshi to personally introduce the remaining people.

In reality, Momo had no need to meet these people; it was merely a matter of courtesy. The remaining guests who wanted to interact with Momo, this newly emerged young tycoon, couldn't just approach him rashly. It was best to find an introducer; otherwise, it would certainly be considered impolite.

At this moment, Yuki Shōzō gestured to his daughter Asuna, and then led the way toward Momo.

Asuna was slightly surprised and looked at Momo, only to see Momo's mischievous smile. She was annoyed. She seemed to understand the meaning of Momo's smile just now. It was clearly saying that you would come to see me sooner or later.

However, Asuna still wore an elegant smile on her face, because at this moment, Yuuki Shozo and her figure attracted the attention of many people.

"Good evening, Chairman, good evening, Mr. Yagyu, and this gentleman beside me is..."

Mo Mo interrupted Yuuki Shozo, saying, "I know, you praise your beautiful daughter, Yuuki Asuna, whom you are so proud of every day, right?"

Asuna was taken aback and turned to look at her father. Yuuki Shozo hadn't expected Momo to be so direct, and he had indeed spoken highly of Asuna to Momo.

"It seems you're not a good father, Uncle. Miss Asuna herself is unaware of your praise for her. Asuna, I'm telling you the truth, but it's a pity that your uncle doesn't seem to want to show it to you."

Asuna's heart pounded. What she had longed for most since childhood was the approval of her parents and brother. Her elite family background gave her the conditions, but also the pressure, and ultimately, it was the motivation and goal for her to work hard.

"Really...really, Yagyu-san?"

Asuna could hardly believe that her usually serious father would praise her so highly in front of outsiders. She subconsciously looked to Momo for confirmation, even overlooking the fact that Momo called her Asuna directly.

"Shouldn't you ask your uncle about this? Uncle, being serious is good, but as an adult, lying is absolutely unacceptable. How about this, if I'm telling the truth, you just nod your head?"

"Also, Asuna, we're destined to be good friends from now on, so you can just call me Momo."

Under Asuna's excited gaze, Yuuki Shōzō nodded solemnly, then turned to drink his red wine.

A tear welled up in Asuna's eye; she was breathing rapidly, but her heart was filled with pride and joy.

021 The main character is a child.

Is it really been affirmed like that?

To keep up with her family and be affirmed by them was something Asuna had always longed for, and all her efforts were for this moment.

Unfortunately, her family never seemed to care about her grades at school, and Asuna's achievements were always taken for granted by them.

The long-term neglect and lack of recognition gradually instilled a sense of despair in Asuna, and she didn't even know how much longer she could keep trying.

However, today, at this very party, right in front of Momo whom she was meeting for the first time, Asuna obtained what she had longed for so desperately.

Her father wouldn't lie; he certainly wasn't just being polite to this girl his own age. It turned out that all along, her father had been praising her in his heart, only he had never spoken it aloud.

Despite a lingering resentment, Asuna was now filled with happiness and joy, her face radiant with a captivating glow.

Yuki Shozo naturally noticed the change in his daughter, and his eyes reddened slightly as he immediately understood the cause and effect.

He had indeed shown too little concern for his daughter, and the concern remained hidden in his heart. He took another sip of red wine, his gaze towards Mo Mo now filled with expectation.

Perhaps, Momo will truly make his daughter happy. At least for now, the radiance on Asuna's face is something he only vaguely remembers—the smile on Asuna's face when she was a child.

"Hmm, it seems Asuna is quite pleased with your praise, Uncle! Well then, on our first meeting, I shall..."

Momo reached out towards Asuna's face. Asuna was startled but did not flinch. Instead, she looked at Momo's hand, but Momo quickly withdrew his hand, and a rose with dewdrops appeared in his palm.

"Ah...is this magic?"

"It's just a small gift, I hope you won't mind, Asuna."

Asuna blushed. She knew the meaning of the roses, but dared not think too much about it, and politely accepted them. At that moment, she noticed Momo subtly pointing to the corner of her eye.

Asuna suddenly realized what was happening. She pretended to be smelling the flowers, but secretly touched the corner of her eye and wiped away the tear stains.

At this moment, Asuna truly felt a strong liking for Momo. It seemed that Momo's every word and action was full of warmth and care, making her heart feel warm.

"Well then, let me formally introduce myself. I am Yagyu Momo, and I am currently the chairman of RECT Manufacturing. Don't let our age fool you; I'm your uncle's boss!"

Upon hearing this, Asuna's breathing quickened slightly, and she became even more dignified and elegant, saying, "Nice to meet you. I am Yuuki Asuna. Please take care of me from now on."

Asuna extended her hand, intending to shake hands with Momo politely, but Momo instead took Asuna's hand and gently kissed the back of it.

This unexpected action made Asuna blush, but looking at Momo's calm and elegant appearance, she could only understand it as a small misunderstanding between the two of them regarding etiquette.

But at that moment, Mo Mo secretly blinked.

been played!

Asuna puffed out her cheeks. Sure enough, this person her age was elegant on the surface, but in reality, he was just a big boy.

Ironically, everything Mo Mo did was so flawless that she couldn't find a single fault in it.

The meeting at the party was, after all, just a formality. The two chatted for a few minutes, and since Asuna was sulking and deliberately not responding, the meeting ended quickly.

"My daughter and I will not disturb the chairman any longer."

After Yuuki Shozo gave his farewell speech, Asuna's pent-up frustration instantly vanished, replaced by a sense of regret. She was now incredibly curious about Momo, and he was clearly easy to get along with, showing none of the aloofness she had imagined.

"I wonder if the chairman has any schedule for tomorrow? The chairman has just taken office, and I think we will have a long period of cooperation in the future. So if the chairman doesn't mind, would you do me the honor of visiting my humble abode tomorrow? I will prepare a family dinner for the chairman."

Asuna opened her eyes wide and looked at her father in surprise, but then she understood.

Although Shozo Yuki rarely invites people, it's not uncommon. Besides the former senior executives, there's also a newcomer named Nobuyuki Sugo, both of whom were once guests of honor at Yuki's home. Inviting the new chairman now seems only natural.

Unfortunately, only Momo and Yuki Shozo understood each other's feelings.

"Of course I have time. I'll bother you tomorrow."

Mo Mo smiled brightly.

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On September 6th, the game's release date, while all game enthusiasts were busy preparing to enter the game, the future female protagonist of the game, as well as the chairman and CEO of RECT Manufacturing, ARGUS's biggest competitor, were preparing for their family reunion dinner at noon.

Mo Mo arrived at the Yusei family's residence as promised. It was a detached villa in Setagaya Ward. Although it was far less powerful than the Yagyu family, it still proved that the family belonged to the wealthy class in the area.

Welcome!

To Momo's surprise, it wasn't Sada, the maid from the Yusei family, who opened the door, but Asuna, dressed in casual clothes.

Despite being dressed casually and hosting in her own home, Asuna was still a little nervous. Thinking about her interaction with Momo yesterday and Momo's identity, she felt that she might have been a little too undignified.

However, upon discovering that Asuna was alone, Momo, to Asuna's astonishment, abandoned his elegant smile and instead stood on tiptoe to peek inside.

“Um…Momosang, this is…”

Asuna was both amused and exasperated.

"Phew, you should have said so earlier. I wouldn't have forced a smile if it were just you alone; my facial muscles must be sore. Are your parents in the living room? Also, just call me Mo Mo."

"Ah, Momossang..."

"Momo, Momo, Momo, it's important so I'll say it three times. Don't make me say it a fourth time. Doesn't the clever Miss Asuna know how to parrot?"

Seeing Momo's demeanor shift from solemn and elegant to energetic and outgoing, Asuna couldn't be angry at all; instead, she felt a little more relaxed. Now she was certain that Momo's true identity was that of a peer, not a social elite like her parents.

"Alright, Momo, is this okay? Come in, but keep your voice down, your father and mother can still hear us."

Momo immediately shut up, and seeing this made Asuna laugh again.

"Forget it, let's keep pretending. After all, we can't leave a bad impression on your parents. Oh, by the way, here's the souvenir. Do you want to open it now?"

Asuna shook her head and led Momo into the living room.

As for Yuki Shozo, there's no need to say more. Mo Mo was also meeting Yuki Kyoko for the first time. At first glance, it was clear that she was a self-important elite who treated the life and work of the elite as dogma to be followed, but in reality, she harbored a bit of inferiority deep down.

Many so-called elites who come from humble backgrounds have this problem.

Of course, as long as they never mention the past at work, they are good subordinates and good pawns. It's just a pity for Asuna. Kyoko forced this dogmatic elitist code onto Asuna, making the beautiful 15-year-old girl's face rarely smile.

This was the first time Kyoko had met Momo. After observing Momo's appearance and demeanor, and considering her husband's words, she nodded slightly.

In any case, Momo was far superior to Sugo Nobuyuki, and she didn't have any real close relationship with Sugo Nobuyuki, so she immediately focused her attention on Momo.

Once the Yusei family truly becomes related to the Yagyu family through marriage, the Yusei family will truly become a powerful and wealthy family.

Mo Mo's meeting with Kyoko Yuuki was uneventful, consisting of only formulaic greetings and exchanges. Shozo Yuuki was not a talkative person either, and naturally, work could not be discussed at a family dinner. After the group met, the atmosphere turned cold.

Mo Mo continued to smile as if he hadn't noticed anything. Kyoko Yuuki and Shozo Yuuki were a little embarrassed, unsure of how to start a conversation with Mo Mo.