Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

"Two big sister-obsessed people from different worlds have met here. At this moment, Ram trusts this like-minded new comrade completely."

"To love and cherish your younger sister, to understand her preciousness and loveliness—without a doubt, my guest, you are impeccable in the entire Kingdom of Lugunica, occupying the very top position among millions!"

"However, I must refute one of your fallacies, guest." Ram, like a great scholar about to engage in a philosophical debate, comparable to Socrates, shone with eyes that seemed to blaze with fire and lightning!

"Without a doubt, the cutest little sister in the world can't be some overhyped Komachi Hachiman—the cutest, the most unique, the most charming, the most irreplaceable, obviously, is only Ram's little sister, only Rem!"

"Bang!!"

"A loud noise came from the table. Hachiman Hikigaya's palm bled a little from the force. He looked more ferocious than ever before, like Confucius who was about to kill and whip the corpse of his opponent after the debate had fallen into a losing position."

"Ram, you've really disappointed me! Ah, yes, that's right, I admit Rem is almost flawless, but that's no excuse for you to sideline Komachi and distort the facts!"

"Even if you're a comrade on the path of a sister complex, when it comes to Komachi, I won't show you any mercy, Ram!"

Ram stood on tiptoe, glaring fiercely at Hachiman Hikigaya without giving him an inch. "Hmm? I'm twisting the facts? It's more like you've lost your mind, guest. You can't even see the most basic reality like Rem being the best! That's terrible! Absolutely awful!"

"On the verge of a violent battle, Ram and Hachiman Hikigaya drew ever closer, poised for action, each preparing a torrent of praise for their sister. Let's see who comes out on top with their words!"

"Sister, it's best not to put Emilia's guests in a difficult position. Besides, Rem doesn't agree with your and the guests' biased opinions."

"A hint of self-reproach flashed in Rem's eye, which was hidden by her blue hair."

"Rem doesn't think there's anything praiseworthy about younger sisters. Older sisters are the embodiment of all positive qualities in the world. Please, older sister and guest, seriously consider Rem's opinion."

"At this moment, Hachiman Hikigaya thought of his devilish older sister who had tormented his younger sister in every way."

"'My sister is the best in the world? Are you kidding me? I'm going to throw up!'"

"He meant to say that, but when he looked down, he saw Ram, who was deeply moved, with a sweet and gentle smile. She hugged her sister Rem into her arms, and Rem obediently closed her eyes, hugging her sister even tighter. The two sisters' refreshing fragrances intertwined, weaving together the most beautiful and harmonious scene."

"Hachiman Hikigaya has been healed."

Unable to utter a word of objection, he dejectedly turned his head away as if in surrender, letting out a soft sigh, "Phew... I've lost."

"However, it wasn't that I lost to your family ties, but rather that I wasn't by Komachi's side."

"The guest's bravado is insignificant, Remram. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of having an older sister and a younger sister."

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30. Underneath the Green, a Scheming Man

"..."

On the lawn outside Roswaal's mansion, the sisters, looking up at the sky and intently watching the light screen, showed not the slightest bit of embarrassment.

Ram smiled warmly, just like her future self, holding Rem in her arms, stroking her sister's hair and cheeks, a surge of tenderness welling up inside her.

She gently nibbled on her sister's earlobe, her little feet kicking slightly with joy because Rem's cuteness had been displayed to the whole world. "Listen to me, Rem, Ram is the happiest older sister in the world!"

Rem, slightly drunk, was overjoyed that her sister's beauty was being displayed to the whole world. "Listen to me, sister," she said, "Rem is the happiest little sister in the world."

"The lonely Hachiman Hikigaya looked at the two sisters who were showing affection and felt extremely sad. He muttered to himself, saying things like, 'If Komachi were here, she would definitely cut you down.'"

Even so, he waited until Rem and Ram had finished their tender time before tapping on the table to break the sour smell of familial affection that filled the air.

"I heard from Emilia that Rem is a very good seamstress. Um... could you do me a favor?"

Rem nodded, her attitude far more respectful than in the previous two loops, her words filled with approval for Hachiman Hikigaya: "Please elaborate, esteemed guest."

"Hachiman Hikigaya took out the paper and pen he had prepared, and with a few quick strokes, sketched out a fierce panda with a bamboo in its mouth. He then handed the drawing to the two curious sisters."

"Can you make one? Sew a doll for me that looks like this. It doesn't need to be too big, just a few palm-sized pieces will do. If it's too difficult or you don't have time, just give me the scissors and materials, and I'll try it myself."

"You like this kind of thing? Your taste is quite strange." Rem paused. "It's easy; we can finish it tonight. Please come pick it up tomorrow."

"Thank you so much."

"Hachiman Hikigaya breathed a sigh of relief. "Please don't call me 'guest' anymore, it's too formal and feels a bit awkward. From now on, just call me by my first name... no, my surname, Hikigaya-kun, please."

"Hachiman-kun? I understand."

"They actually look down on Mr. Pan? These sisters seem to have completely different tastes from mine."

Although Yukino Yukinoshita was not happy that her favorite was being criticized and belittled, she was still in high spirits overall when she saw that Hachiman Hikigaya had hired other people to act as Mr. Pan.

What else could Mr. Pan be used for besides commemorating the little moments he shared with her on Earth and easing his longing for her?

比企谷君真棒！

She cast a shy, smug look at Hachiman Hikigaya, but strangely, Hachiman Hikigaya not only didn't accept it, but also swallowed hard, secretly moved a little further away from her, his body trembling slightly, as if he was afraid of something.

"Is the guest perhaps a little girl? Does she need a special doll to hug while sleeping at night?" Ram found it a bit amusing and pressed for details.

"Hachiman Hikigaya immediately shook his head. "Although there are people who like this stuff... I'm just passing on what I can. I need Beatrice's help, but I'm empty-handed and penniless, so I had to come to you. So, thank you so much, Rem."

Snap—Boom!

"That guy!"

Betty gritted her teeth angrily, tucked the book under her arm, and let out a disgruntled groan.

"I thought you really valued Betty that much, but it turns out you even interfered with the gift that served as a thank you, starting your planning from there."

"Using family ties to win them over, then taking the opportunity to make a request, I killed two birds with one stone. I got the gift for Betty and also resolved the potential threat posed by the Rem and Ram sisters... Hmph."

Betty was only slightly resentful, but on Earth, Yukino Yukinoshita's face had completely lost its luster, looking almost like a walking corpse looking to devour someone. She finally understood why Hachiman Hikigaya had been hiding so far away.

"As expected of Hikigaya-kun, you really know yourself best. You just realized that you were going to give Mr. Pan to Beatrice, not to use him as a memento."

Each word was spoken with the voice of a ghost struggling to crawl out of the deepest hell after being tormented, which startled Hachiman Hikigaya.

Fortunately, despite her displeasure, Yukinoshita hadn't forgotten the suffering Hachiman Hikigaya endured in the other world, so she wouldn't really do anything to him. However... being able to openly express her dissatisfaction to someone was actually a sign of intimacy, and she couldn't give up easily.

"Is this... being cute?"

With her cheeks flushed and a sweet feeling like that of bees welling up in her heart, Yukino Yukinoshita tiptoed on the ground, experiencing the same level of happiness as Rem and Ram.

"Ask Lady Beatrice for help?"

Ram paused for a moment, then continued to ask questions. She and Rem did trust and respect Hachiman Hikigaya, but when it came to Beatrice, who was powerful and knew many secrets, they couldn't just ignore it.

"They're here!"

"When the fish took the bait, Hachiman Hikigaya felt a surge of joy, but outwardly he feigned a distressed expression."

"Actually, this is something that really bothers me."

"I don't know why, but before, when people saw me, they would yell at me, saying I smelled like a witch, asking what my relationship was with the witch cult, then chasing me, beating me, and even trying to kill me—but how would I know anything about this weird witch smell? I always wash myself very clean!"

Hachiman Hikigaya sighed, saying thankfully, "Luckily, I've been fortunate enough to meet Emilia and the knowledgeable Beatrice. I'd like to ask her what exactly this 'witch's stench' is."

"The witch's...stench?"

"In just a moment, Rem and Ram's expressions changed instantly. Their eyes sharpened, their aura became subtle, and they were gritting their teeth."

"Huh?" Hachiman Hikigaya feigned surprise, looking nervous. "What's wrong? Is this thing serious?"

"The solemn and serious Rem leaped up and grabbed Hachiman Hikigaya's arm. 'Excuse me.'"

"Her nose, which was even more sensitive than her sister's, sniffed around Hachiman Hikigaya and suddenly turned her head in shock to look at her sister."

"It really does smell like a witch!!!"

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31. A highly coveted prize, coveted by Crusch.

"Killing two birds with one stone? Wrong, it's killing three birds with one stone!"

Upon seeing the beautiful woman in military uniform, Crusch couldn't help but gasp slightly. Her hand unconsciously gripped the hilt of her sword, and she frowned slightly.

“You’ve lost your composure, Lady Crusch.” The old butler, the powerful sword demon Wilhelm, spoke up at the right moment. His old and deep voice revealed a slight anxiety in Crusch, the candidate for king he had chosen and favored.

Crusch paused for a moment, then exhaled, forcibly calming the unease surging within her.

"Yes, I did lose my composure. Having experienced war, faced life and death, held the power of life and death over countless people, and held a high position of power, even so... after realizing how terrifying the ego that Hachiman Hikigaya possessed was, I still couldn't help but lose my composure."

Felix wanted to comfort the monarch he served, but he couldn't; he could only grit his teeth and accept the reality:

"If even a pig could master the ability of Reverse Death and overcome countless difficulties after repeating it countless times, then the pig's ability to fly is simply due to Reverse Death—but Hachiman Hikigaya is not like that!"

"Hachiman Hikigaya, he actually took Death Return with him!"

"You could even say that Return by Death limited his original strength! Without Return by Death, without the sudden blind spot, and without the kind of slip-up that made him appear vulnerable to suspicion like he did with Rem and Ram, Hachiman Hikigaya would never have made that mistake!"

Crusch's breathing quickened slightly, her eyes gleaming with a yearning light, driven by ambition.

“In my camp, there are no brainless fools, but at the same time, there are no exceptionally intelligent sages—I want him, Felix, I want him, I must have him!”

Crusch was so excited that her beautiful face was flushed with excitement!

"As you wish, meow~"

Felix had already ordered his mercenaries to march quickly and deployed a large force on the streets where Hachiman Hikigaya would appear. He would then send out even more troops!

Crusch paced back and forth, unbearably itchy.

"Phew... Emilia, just how incredibly lucky are you? You went out for a stroll, and what should have been a certain death turned into a life-saving opportunity because of your kindness. Not only did you escape with your life, but you also unexpectedly found an unparalleled strategist, a wise man worthy of being the nation's advisor!"

"Knock knock knock!"

The knocking was impatient, and when the door opened, Betty stood in the middle of the stacks with a sour look on her face, as if to say, "What's up?"

"Lady Beatrice," Remram said respectfully, "I'm so sorry to have disturbed you."

"What's wrong? What's the matter?" The frantic knocking stopped, and the familiar maid sisters appeared. Betty's anger quickly dissipated.

"Um...actually, I have a problem I need your help with." Hachiman Hikigaya, who was two steps behind, caught up. He held up the Mr. Pan doll that Rem had carefully made in his hands. He quickly finished the doll, and the impatient sisters immediately pulled him over.

"What is this? I've never seen anything like it before. Do you really think Betty's taste is that peculiar?"

Betty squeezed the doll, surprised. She was tough on the outside but very honest on the inside, accepting it without any hesitation. She felt very novel and a little gratified.

"It's a cheap doll, but... someone actually gave me such a thoughtful gift? Well, I guess I have an ulterior motive."

Ram's nose wasn't as sensitive as Rem's, so she asked Betty, "Lady Beatrice, is the guest emitting a witch's stench?"

Betty turned her head and looked around. "Huh?"

She looked slightly confused: "What's going on? The witch's scent is much stronger than when we first met, almost twice as strong."

"The scent of a witch, does it refer to the legendary Witch of Envy?" Hachiman Hikigaya remembered that during his first reincarnation at Roswaal's mansion, he had acquired a lot of knowledge from Beatrice, Rem, and others, some of which was about the Witch of Envy.