In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

For the first time, Yukino Yukinoshita began to doubt Chiya Minamoto's motives during this act of helping others.

"Um... Yukinoshita-san?"

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita picked up the textbook, turned to a certain page, and...

"The formula for this problem is clearly expressed here. If you substitute the formula into it, you can easily solve it."

Her teaching method, while not exactly rote memorization, could certainly be described as simple and direct.

Fujiwara was about to cry. This was completely different from what he had initially thought.

Shouldn't Yukinoshita be able to come closer to him and gently teach him his studies? Wouldn't that improve their relationship, and maybe even lead to them becoming friends?

"But...but I still..."

"Crack!"

The tip of the mechanical pencil in Yukinoshita's hand broke off on the test paper.

Fujiwara shrank back, too scared to speak any further.

Compared to them, someone on their side transformed their discontent into a tangible, howling wind.

On the other hand, the situation for Chiya Minamoto and Eriri Sawamura was completely the opposite extreme, with gentle breezes, birdsong, and fragrant flowers.

"You want me to participate in the school festival's cultural performance? I... I can't do it! Someone like me..."

"Don't talk about people like me. Actually, Sawamura-kun, your appearance is really good."

"External conditions?"

"Oh, it means you're very cute."

"So...cute...!"

Eriri Sawamura's face flushed, and invisible steam appeared on her little head.

With the most difficult part of the whole plan, Haruno, already dealt with, taking down the much lower-ranked Sawamura Eriri is naturally a piece of cake for Minamoto Chiya.

For Eriri, who had never performed on stage before, being urged by Minamoto Chiya to do such a bold thing this time naturally made her extremely nervous and uneasy.

However, there wasn't much panic.

Because Minamoto no Chiya was very patient and gentle with her from beginning to end.

Even though the other person was the same age as her, for some reason, she could feel a unique temperament from him, like a mature and wise older brother next door.

This unique charisma is somewhat addictive; you unconsciously find yourself wanting to rely on him.

Of course, there were other people for whom Sawamura Eriri was also very grateful.

Take Yukinoshita for example. Although she is cold most of the time and has an aura that keeps strangers at bay, she is still very much aloof.

But after getting to know her, you'll find that she's a very kind-hearted girl.

And her older sister, who is also a very capable, kind, and admirable senior.

In addition, she made many other new friends.

As time went by, Chiyo could see that the shadow of the blow that Eriri Sawamura had suffered before was slowly fading from her heart.

But that's far from enough.

Yuan Qianye never forgot that he had only one goal from beginning to end.

While the work "Magical Girl Momo-chan" may seem somewhat embarrassing to those who don't understand it, its popularity among a large fan base as a commercial work certainly has its merits.

According to Yuan Qianye, the classic shonen (mainstream) and passionate elements contained in this work are the key factors that have earned it recognition.

Therefore, he carefully selected the most exciting part of the plot and modified it, emphasizing the character arcs of the main characters, making it a relatively independent script.

The script was reviewed by the teacher in charge of the drama club.

After minor modifications, it became more in line with the performance rhythm of a stage play.

After that came the intensive process of selecting personnel and rehearsing.

Eriri Sawamura is constantly bombarded with motivational quotes from Chisato Minamoto, such as "You can do it," "You're the best," and "Your hair color is just like Yoyo-chan's in the main cast. You're all just as cute. This role was practically made for you."

I was so confused when I was cast as one of the female leads.

Yukino Yukinoshita is also a member of the main characters.

At first, she was indifferent to the arrangement and refused, appearing cold and opinionated.

But Yuan Qianye simply moved closer to her and casually mentioned, "Yonai-nee is playing the villain this time. Not only will you have scenes with her, but you can even defeat her in the end."

Then, Yukino Yukinoshita silently picked up the katana and accepted the script lines from Chiya Minamoto.

Time flies.

Before we knew it, it was time for the school festival.

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016: Look, she's alright now.

The school festival of the private Yusei Elementary School is held on the day the school was officially established.

Because it has capital backing and no shortage of operating funds, the school festival is very large every year.

Students contribute their time and effort while teachers supervise the process, attracting not only many parents to watch but also many visitors from outside the school. This is essentially a form of publicity for the school.

During the school festival, in addition to each class being required to prepare an activity, many clubs or hobby groups set up various booths outdoors.

And among these, there is one program that is particularly attractive.

That was a large platform that was temporarily erected in the front courtyard of the school.

That is a tradition that has been passed down through generations of Yucheng Primary School.

It provides a stage for students who dare to express themselves to showcase their talents.

Before the school festival begins, as long as you sign up, you can perform on stage in an orderly manner under the arrangement of the student council!

The stage faces the main gate of the school, occupying the area with the highest foot traffic.

In addition, the entire school was informed via the school's public address system a few minutes before the performance.

Therefore, this place is almost always the most popular and eye-catching spot in the entire school during the school festival!

The school festival begins.

The ensemble, the soft music section, and the chorus took turns performing, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

After that, there were other fun and entertaining shows such as manzai (stand-up comedy), impersonation, and magic, which drew continuous applause from the audience.

The joyful and cheerful atmosphere of the school festival gradually reached its climax.

Meanwhile, in the nearby clubroom, the drama club, about to take the stage, was making final adjustments.

Eriri Sawamura was among them, her body trembling slightly, appearing extremely nervous.

Yuan Qianye gently comforted her, "Don't worry, we're performing a stage play. Many people will be on stage together, so the audience's attention will be diverted. They won't just stare at you. Just do it as we've rehearsed before."

Remember what I said before? Don't be afraid of other people's attention; instead, learn to enjoy it.

"Yes, yes, Yuan is right. I never thought we would be able to bring the story from the comic to the stage and actually perform it. It's so exciting!"

The one who spoke up was Aki Tomoya, who was currently clenching his fist with a fanatical expression.

Yukino Yukinoshita originally thought that he also needed help. It's hard to say whether to say he has a strong heart or that he is unusually enthusiastic about the world of anime.

In short, after learning that Gen Chiya was going to bring his favorite manga storyline to the stage, he excitedly came over and volunteered, successfully getting the role of the passerby who was lying dead.

Seeing that he was not affected at all by the previous ridicule, Yukinoshita and Minamoto Chiyo stopped paying special attention to him.

"I...I understand!" Eriri Sawamura took a deep breath, and then her expression gradually became resolute.

During this time, Yuan Qianye stayed by her side, rehearsing lines with her and teaching her about body language and facial expressions during performance.

To help her overcome her stage fright, Yuan Qianye even accompanied her to a busy park to build her courage!

Even if it's just for all the hard work he's put in these past few days, I have to try my best not to let him down!

"It'll be our turn in ten minutes."

At that moment, Yukino Yukinoshita walked over.

Unlike Eriri Sawamura, who wore a gorgeous tutu and looked like a cute and adorable princess from a fairy tale, Eriri Sawamura was different.

Yukino's performance outfit was a dark-colored kimono, which made her fair skin stand out even more, along with her high ponytail and the katana she wore at her waist.

She's just like a real kendo girl—so cool and stylish!

Her appearance not only attracted the attention of boys, but even girls couldn't help but blush when they saw her. She has a powerful charm that appeals to both men and women!

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, I just think this look suits you surprisingly well."

"Is that so?"

Chiyo's praise did not cause Yukino much emotional fluctuation; she had a smug expression that said, "I already knew what you were saying."

Although she seemed a bit arrogant, she certainly had the right to be.

"Looks like you're all ready." Yukinoshita Haruno, dressed as a villain with bat wings sticking out of her back, walked over: "Your expressions are great. Let's do our best together later."

Eriri Sawamura quickly agreed.

As always, Yukino was all smiles and very approachable, but her smile changed when she looked at her younger sister: "Yukino, you too, do your best, and don't say the wrong lines."

Yukino calmly replied, "You are the one who should be doing this, sister. Your performance is crucial. Don't make any mistakes that could affect everyone."

Eriri Sawamura watched fearfully as the two sisters pressured each other.