Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

Anastasia took a step forward, and Hachiman Hikigaya instinctively took a half step back. He wasn't stunned, but his thoughts were in turmoil and in complete disarray.

"Once he realized that the girl in front of him was within his grasp, his cheeks immediately turned red. Every place his eyes fell on her would quickly lead him to a lot of lewd thoughts, to the point that he could only look away and stare at the air with his face turned away."

"...Isn't it too unfair for His Majesty the Emperor of Lugnica to be with someone like me?"

"Excessive humility is a form of inferiority complex. If I'm not even qualified to be a prime minister, I'm sure I'll be destined to be alone for the rest of my life."

"From the initial mutual disdain to the present four years, those days are still vivid in my mind. After shedding my prejudice against her, Anastasia's true nature is that of the real thing with a slightly missing piece."

"Hachiman Hikigaya, who remains innocent even after growing up, is the current prime minister of the Kingdom of Lugnica."

"He was driven to desperation by the flawed reality he had been living with day and night!"

201. Anna's Route - Forced Buying and Selling (Part 1)

"This is... a little bit embarrassing~"

Anastasia twirled a strand of hair, looking slightly flustered and blushing as she met the astonished gazes of Julius and Mimi.

It's not surprising that she would make passionate advances in love; she's just that kind of person who's willing to go all out. Otherwise, how could she have seized various business opportunities and built such a large Hexin Chamber of Commerce?

However, whether it will succeed or not is still very nerve-wracking before the final result is announced—if it fails, it will be a dark history that will be passed down to the whole world.

"The absurdity of that dream is that someone would actually risk their country and wealth as a dowry. I can't believe that such a thing could actually happen one day."

Ricardo and Julius's astonishment was not because Anastasia would take the initiative to pursue love, but because of the price she was willing to pay to win Hachiman Hikigaya's favor.

"Compared to Lady Anastasia, who previously valued wealth above all else and had nothing to compare with, I can directly sense how deeply you will fall for her in the future."

After much deliberation, Julius, with his sharp eyes, who had shifted his bets several times, finally returned wholeheartedly to Anastasia's side.

In matters of love, he will absolutely and steadfastly support Lady Anastasia and Hachiman Hikigaya from now on!

At the same time, in the Karlsten mansion, Crusch felt a surge of frustration in her chest. It was rare for the usually good-tempered Crusch to feel this way, and she still hadn't been able to let it go, but she hadn't been able to find any fault with Anastasia.

"Hmph, you have good taste, knowing to value Lord Hachiman... Damn it..."

That's hers.

I was originally going to seek refuge with her!

Phyllis shared the same indignation, saying confidently, "It's alright, meow! Lady Crusch's timeline will definitely be next time, meow! And it'll be way more powerful than Lady Anastasia's timeline, meow!"

Crusch nodded fiercely—she rarely felt so anxious, uneasy, and yet full of anticipation at the same time.

Anastasia was filled with trepidation, Crusch was filled with trepidation, and at this very moment, Emilia on the main street of the royal capital and Rem in the village of Karara were just as trepidated.

Even if it's just a possibility, the shock of watching Hachiman Hikigaya accept other people's confessions and happily start a family is immeasurable.

“Hmm…” Emilia hesitated, putting her ten fingers together. “But Miss Anastasia is really amazing… In a world without me and Rem, if there were Miss Anastasia who loves Hachiman so much, it would be—ugh.”

Her kindness was barely suppressed under the stern gaze of Parker, who was determined to corrupt his daughter.

"So, this other world is just outrageous!"

Eriri, who had long since left Aki Tomoya and was no longer sharing a room with him, pointed at Anastasia and said to Kato Megumi and Kasumigaoka Utaha on either side:

"What kind of people are these! Leaving aside Rem, Emilia, and Crusch, who were already quite likable from the start, even Anastasia, a shrewd businesswoman, is so charming! This is outrageous!"

She swayed, her twin ponytails flying wildly, "Even if she wanted to be my lesbian, I couldn't resist this unique confession! What's wrong with these women? They're all so different..."

She racked her brains for a long time, unable to find the right words to describe it, but in the end, Kasumigaoka Utaha offered a helpful suggestion: "Charming and unique."

"Correct!"

Eriri, as if struck by a sudden enlightenment, clenched her fist and exclaimed, "That's the feeling!"

These girls are truly unique; each one possesses a distinctive charm, one of a kind in the world. Not only is there no second Emilia or Anastasia, but the feeling they evoke is something that no one else can imitate.

“Perhaps,” Kato Megumi suddenly said thoughtfully, “this is what Hikigaya-kun meant by ‘the real thing’.”

What constitutes a genuine item remains a mystery to many, including Megumi Kato, but now the answer is beginning to emerge—if we are to say that "it is a genuine item," there is at least one prerequisite: it must be unique and one of a kind.

"I'm so envious, so envious. I don't even need a kingdom, just a million would be enough."

In the Nakano apartment, Uesugi Fuutarou, dejected and frustrated by the shock, muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with envy. The five Nakano sisters beside him were speechless; they simply couldn't come up with that much money. Anastasia's wealth, compared to what they had on Earth, was equivalent to at least several Microsofts.

"Snapped."

Just as they were feeling conflicted, Uesugi Fuutarou patted his cheeks again, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm already very lucky to have a job with five times the pay. Let's focus and be good teachers! If we keep at it, this salary will be enough to pay off our debts!"

"Hey! Go for it, Uesugi-kun!!" Yotsuba Nakano cheered him on enthusiastically.

Nakano Satsuki blinked… Huh? So Uesugi Fuutarou was just joking around? She really did look down on him just now, what should she do… How embarrassing!

"Anastasia's proposal, oh."

In Class D, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji chuckled softly. If it were him, he would definitely agree. Anastasia had too many resources; in that dangerous other world, being able to command Anastasia meant having a guarantee of safety.

However, based on his observation that Hachiman Hikigaya has never been wrong so far, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji dared to assert that Anastasia would definitely fail this time, at least not this time, but perhaps not the second or third time.

"You've taken a bit too long to think about this. Although I'm willing to wait as long as you can give me the answer I want to hear, I really hope that Your Excellency will accept this hand soon."

Even if you say that…

"Is there something you're worried about?" Anastasia asked, her heart pounding. "Could it be that you already have someone you like? Like that Yukinoshita you mentioned before, or perhaps it was Emilia's help four years ago that made you fall in love with her? If that's the reason, I absolutely cannot accept it."

"Living people can compete, but Yukinoshita and Emilia can be treated as dead. Anastasia knows very well the ironclad rule that the living can't beat the dead."

"Those who are already dead shouldn't bother our prime minister."

"The implication is—if it really is because of these two people, then Anastasia will definitely use her imperial power to force herself into marriage!"

202. Anna's Route - Forced Buying and Selling (Part 2)

"Four years have passed, but Hachiman Hikigaya still clearly remembers Yukino Yukinoshita, and Emilia, who unconditionally helped him on the day he was transported to this other world and was then killed by Elsa the Bowel Hunter."

"His goodwill towards these two people won't fade, but it doesn't seem to have reached the point of liking or loving them yet."

"To reject Anastasia, a girl with whom he had been best friends for four years, for their sake is, of course, utter nonsense."

"If I had to put it into words, Hachiman Hikigaya's mind is actually in complete chaos right now. Just thinking about the fact that 'Anastasia likes me' has already used up all of his brain cells, which is really unbelievable."

"Given his position above Julius and second only to one in the kingdom's candidate camp, as Anastasia said, there were women who had courted him over the past four years. But those women were all after his status and power, and they would intentionally or unintentionally make advances towards him when they had just met or were barely acquainted."

"If you insist that these women 'like me,' Hachiman Hikigaya really doesn't feel it, so it can't be called a romantic relationship. He's also very decisive in rejecting them."

"therefore--"

"...This is me..."

Realizing his silence might make the girl in front of him uneasy, Hachiman Hikigaya, though shy and turning his face away, finally mustered up his courage after some awkward avoidance and murmured, "I think this is the first time in my life... truly, that someone has confessed to me first."

"I'm so confused, I don't know what to say right now. Um, I'm sorry, let me organize my thoughts. I'll explain what I mean to you clearly, okay..."

"After taking several deep breaths, Hachiman Hikigaya's body temperature was noticeably higher than usual, and his cheeks were as red as Anastasia's. "...Anyway, I'm so happy. Until today, I didn't know that being confessed to could be such a joyful thing. Thank you, Anastasia."

"Don't say 'thank you,' say 'I love you.'"

"Even if you insist, there's one thing I simply cannot do right now."

Anastasia sighed with a headache. "Our prime minister is such a troublesome fellow. He's so decisive when it comes to other matters. Do you think my breasts are too small?"

"Don't portray me as someone who values ​​sexual gratification more than feelings, my greedy emperor."

"She was teasing him... Realizing this, Hachiman Hikigaya, who had discovered that his emperor was no longer uneasy, relaxed and was no longer so at a loss."

"You should know what I'm thinking, Anastasia... This confession came so suddenly, I have no idea if I even like you back. Give me some time, okay?"

"If it were four years ago, his reaction would probably be very different from now. Who the girl is is also very important, because the way they met was too convoluted and bizarre. He disliked Anastasia from the beginning, so he is the only one who is not too restrained when he is with the girl in front of him."

"Perhaps rather than the other person being of the opposite sex, what comes to mind more are thoughts like 'this guy,' 'this swindler,' or 'I'm going to curse you out.'"

"Slow men aren't welcome in Kararaki, but that being said, I'm now considered a Lugnica, so it's okay."

Anastasia, deeply regretful, tried to appear nonchalant, but the embarrassment of her failed confession was written all over her face, and her outstretched hand froze in place, unsure of what to do.

"——"

"The hand that hesitated to secretly pull back was taken."

"Not as a man, not as a man you like, but as the Chancellor of Anastasia, I can't let this unscrupulous emperor make things difficult for me."

Feeling his reliable, strong hand, the instant their body heat interacted, Anastasia was enveloped in a warm current. She smiled and looked up, suddenly asking, "Want to try?"

""What?""

"Does my slender body suit your taste? Like a fragile object, gently hold me in your arms, let all my weight rest on you, and you are free to touch me wherever you want."

"Love can also be seen as a once-in-a-lifetime transaction. To successfully complete this transaction and sell myself, I may add some bargaining chips, but I won't disclose that."

"Let's inspect the goods first, my esteemed Prime Minister."

Speaking somewhat shyly, Anastasia made up her mind, took half a step forward, and was about to deliberately bump into the man's arms.

"Hachiman Hikigaya, who had been on high alert even before she made a move, swiftly withdrew his hand, braced his hands on the merchant's shoulders to stop her actions, and then quickly made his escape."

"This cunning businesswoman is indeed as sly as a fox at all times—she clearly knows that if they reach this level of intimacy, the wavering Hachiman Hikigaya will definitely take responsibility."

"What do you mean by 'inspection beforehand'? This is forced buying and selling... You treacherous profiteer!"

"After Hachiman Hikigaya's figure had completely disappeared from sight, Dona, who had been playing dead, climbed onto Anastasia's head. 'What do we do? We failed, Ana.'"

Anastasia gently placed the hand that held Hachiman Hikigaya's hand on her chest, closed her eyes in ecstasy, and on the rooftop, her whispers carried on the wind, spreading her will throughout the world:

"Anyway, I've always been a greedy and unscrupulous businessman."

"Humph."

Ram gave a disdainful look and sneered, "Rem succeeded immediately after confessing, while this swindler failed despite all the bets. Indeed, no one can compare to Ram's sister."

"My sister is the best!"

In Karara Village, Rem and Ram, who were both relieved, reacted quite differently. Compared to her proud older sister, Rem, while praising her sister, still felt a lingering sense of crisis.

In fact, given Hachiman Hikigaya's performance, it's hard not to suspect that Anastasia could easily win him over if she put in a little more effort and took more initiative.

Anyway, as long as it's genuine, Hachiman Hikigaya basically likes it.

The slaves of Karalaki were most moved to tears by this.

Even if the liberation of slaves was only a possibility in the future, the mere thought of it gave them hope and something to hold onto.

As the proposers and practitioners of the liberation of slaves, the people who most want Anastasia and Hachiman Hikigaya to be happy and joyful are precisely these slaves!