Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

"Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes were wide open in anger, as if he wanted to tear his enemy to pieces."

"Then, he froze again... Where were Komachi and the Bowel Hunter?"

"Warm sunlight, spacious room, comfortable and warm high-end bedding, and two cute girls who seemed startled and stunned by his sudden roar."

"Wearing maid outfits, with short hair reaching their necks, fair skin, and somewhat similar appearances, they are likely sisters, with identical styles of dress, one with blue hair and the other with pink hair."

"Sister, sister, this guest seems to have some mental issues."

"Rem, Rem, this guest really seems to have some mental issues."

"The two voices, one in response and the other in a completely calm tone, showed no anger whatsoever, even though Hachiman Hikigaya had once directly confronted Yukinoshita's sharp tongue. He wanted to raise his hand to greet her."

"Wait, your hand...?"

"Hachiman blinked, making sure he wasn't seeing things—these lovely sisters, at this very moment, each reached out a hand and grasped his hands, even though his palms were sweaty and dirty, they still stayed by his side."

"You guys," Hachiman Hikigaya paused for a moment, then immediately gave his answer, displaying his exceptionally high intelligence and emotional intelligence:

"You don't mean... you saw me having nightmares and want to try to relieve my pain this way, do you?"

"The sisters, with their calm expressions, neither took credit nor denied anything, and silently withdrew their delicate arms. The way they looked at Hachiman Hikigaya showed clear approval and appreciation, as if they were treating a like-minded comrade rather than a stranger."

"Coming to his senses, Hachiman Hikigaya finally realized his mistake and blushed."

"He...he ...

My heart rate is about to exceed the safe limit!

"Click."

Emilia, who had just opened the door, interrupted Hachiman Hikigaya's transformation into a steam engine. Upon entering and seeing Hachiman's flushed face, she immediately asked with concern, "Hachiman-kun, what's wrong? You were screaming so pitifully. Was there some kind of inadequate hospitality?"

"No, no, uh, it's not that there isn't..."

His incoherent ramblings made Emilia smile. "What's wrong? You can ask for anything, as long as it's not too unreasonable."

"Then I'll be frank. Let me state upfront that I have no grievances against any of you. Please allow me to speak frankly."

"Hachiman Hikigaya took a deep breath, wrapped the blanket tightly around his upper body, feeling embarrassed and ashamed, and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz."

"Excuse me, could you please leave?"

"He was lying in bed sleeping, and his clothes seemed to have changed into a set of pajamas. Then three beautiful girls stared straight at him."

"Aaaaaaahh ...

"I'm so embarrassed I could disappear into the ground!"

18. Common traits of those who are "sister-complex"

"Pfft, hahahahaha!"

Miyuki Shirogane and Yuu Ishigami laughed so hard their stomachs hurt that Chika Fujiwara doubled over with laughter. Even Kaguya Shinomiya, who was known for her strict discipline, couldn't help but chuckle.

"I have various concerns about not confessing to Shinomiya, but if there is any physical contact, I would definitely love it... Hachiman is such a strange person!"

At the karaoke bar, every single one of the classmates who knew Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't hold back their laughter and burst into giggles: "Gah hahaha, am I seeing things? Am I seeing things? Hayato? Is the penguin being shy? Gah ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Hachiman Hikigaya's strange shyness and his actions of constantly pushing beautiful girls away have captivated the entire world.

The convenience store was filled with laughter, and the guys who were laughing so hard they were almost out of breath watching the show were so provocative that Hachiman Hikigaya's scalp tingled and his face contorted. He could totally star in the world-famous painting "The Scream".

"Pfft... Pfft... Hahaha... Don't, don't be discouraged, Hikigaya-kun, I... Waaaaah!"

Yukino Yukinoshita humorously suppressed this pleasure, but unusually praised, "Being able to suppress your genes' instinctive pursuit of outstanding opposite sexes and not be promiscuous is a sign of your quality as an excellent man. You are very reliable."

She actually had one last thing to say: "To your girlfriend, and even your wife, he is the best husband in the world," but she blushed and couldn't say it.

"With your words, I have a little more hope of living on, Yukinoshita."

Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes were filled with despair, like a lifeless salted fish. His phone kept ringing; his classmates from Soubu High School were sending him 'blessings' one after another.

"Hasahana Hikigaya, who had been rolling around in his room with a blanket covering his face and screaming like a chicken for most of the day, finally mustered the courage to tiptoe out after changing his clothes."

"This mansion is more like a castle than a mansion. It covers a vast area, has elegant architecture, and the furniture and items all look very expensive. The corridors are interconnected."

"Unfortunately, Hachiman Hikigaya got lost."

"He casually opened a door and entered a place that, incredibly, was a huge library, filled with a dazzling array of books, with a pleasantly fresh and sweet atmosphere. The only living being there was a little girl with beautiful blonde hair, whose hairstyle made Hachiman Hikigaya think he was seeing his classmate, Yumiko Miura."

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry for the offense, I didn't know this was..."

Even when dealing with children, Hachiman Hikigaya showed them ample respect, but before he could finish his apology, the other person muttered to himself in surprise, "Arriving here on the first try, was it just luck?"

"Hachiman Hikigaya, forcing a smile, said, 'Um, hello? Are you Roswaal's daughter? I think I'm lost.'"

"Roswaal's daughter?" The girl seemed to have heard a joke. "Betty has no idea when she became his daughter."

Betty looked him up and down. "You seem to be in good spirits. Did something relaxing happen? You look much better than last night."

""What's the meaning?""

"Amelia brought you to Betty's last night, saying you seemed really off after you fell asleep, and Betty didn't know what to do about it."

"So, you're implying she has solutions for other things? That's amazing!"

"Gurgle..."

"Hachiman Hikigaya realized he was in a magical world. 'Excuse me, Beatrice, how old are you?'"

"Betty looked at the books in her hands, seemingly not very interested in human beings. She gave a brief reply and then asked him to leave, thus ending the exchange. As he walked out of the library, a dazed Hachiman Hikigaya was filled with surprise."

"Betty seemed aloof, but in the short time we talked, she revealed that she actually has a very good temper."

"Hachiman Hikigaya was surprised to realize that in just two days since arriving in this other world, he had encountered four or five people. It was his instinct that made him unwilling to build a wall around his heart, but rather he wanted to face them properly."

"Emilia, Reinhard, Beatrice, and those two maid sisters all brought him a hint of the 'real thing' he had been searching for all these years."

"Among the five, Reinhard and Beatrice were the least stressful to face because one was a man and the other was a young girl. They didn't associate sex or love with each other, so he could communicate with them wholeheartedly and without any taboos."

"Beatles, may I come and talk to you again sometime?"

Betty didn't answer, and the door closed a little slowly.

"Sister, sister, what is this guest doing, acting so silly?"

"Rem, Rem, this guest is acting like a silly puppet."

"Hello," Hachiman Hikigaya said, ignoring their teasing, "Could you take me to Emilia?"

"When it comes to serious matters, the maid sisters, who used to complain, are a completely different person. They led him to the garden in a very serious manner, where Emilia, dressed in blue pajamas, was communicating with the micro-spirits."

"Hachiman Hikigaya didn't disturb her; he greeted her only after she exited the communication."

""Good morning.""

He was still planning to apologize for his outburst that morning when Emilia patted him close, looking at him with concern. "Are you alright? Hachiman-kun, do you have a younger sister? If you don't mind, we can bring her here too. I don't think Roswaal would object."

"How did you know I have a younger sister?"

"You were the one who revealed it, buddy~"

"With a 'biu', Parker popped out, grinning, 'You had a nightmare last night, didn't you? You kept muttering 'little sister!' and 'Komachi' and things like that. I was worried something had happened to you. In the middle of the night, Leah even called me out for a few seconds.'"

"Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly realized why the two maid sisters looked at him with such tenderness. They were sisters and they heard him talking in his sleep. They knew he was a loving older brother who cherished his younger sister, so they developed a mutual affection and thus increased their goodwill towards him from the start."

"stare--"

The Roswaal sisters' eyes lit up, and they exchanged a glance.

"Rem, Rem, this guest is such a kind person!"

"Sister, sister, this guest deserves to live to be a hundred!"

"Hehe," Komachi Hikigaya scratched her head shyly and happily, "Brother got a high score again! Talking in his sleep and worrying about his sister, out of a hundred points, I'd give him a thousand!"

19. Prove one's innocence

"Sister? No, my sister isn't in this country, so there's no need to worry about her for now."

"Emilia, who has the potential to become the ruler of a country, and the slightly humble maid sisters, are treated differently by Hachiman Hikigaya because of their different statuses. He treats them all equally and befriends them."

"In fact, he actually lowered himself by half a foot... He was a penniless outsider who was eating for free, and if Emilia did not intend to fulfill the contract and throw him out of the mansion, he would have no way to retaliate."

"Hachiman Hikigaya hates this feeling of being dependent on others and constantly living in fear."

"He has a great fondness for Emilia, but due to his twisted personality, he also harbors a deep-seated suspicion and pessimism towards all living beings. If it weren't for the fact that he must live to have a chance to find a way to travel back to Earth to visit Komachi, Hachiman Hikigaya would really be unwilling to stay here and beg for mercy."

Emilia had no way of knowing his true feelings, but Hachiman Hikigaya's wary and cautious attitude toward the people and things around him, like a tiger stepping into the grassland, made her a little sad.

"Hey buddy, relax a bit~"

"The shrewd old hand Puck, wanting to keep his daughter in a good mood, quickly put together a set of words that would calm Hachiman Hikigaya down."

"You've made a deal with Leah, so you can stay here for three to five years without any problem. But if anyone kicks you out, Leah's reputation will plummet, which will affect the royal selection competition. It's not worth it."

Hachiman Hikigaya awkwardly turned his face away.

Behind her, the maids arrived silently: "Lady Emilia, Lord Roswaal has returned."

"Rosswaal..."

"Emilia holds the position of a prince, but apart from that, the mansion, property, servants, territory, and power all belong to Roswaal. This count can make Emilia a puppet but allows her to be free."

"What's wrong? Are you surprised, sir? Is it because of my clothing?"

"His clown-like attire couldn't conceal his hidden depth. With a light laugh, Roswaal was someone Hachiman Hikigaya knew at a glance that he was no ordinary man."

"Roswaal's words immediately displeased the two maids, but fortunately, he quickly overcame his surprise and responded sincerely: 'No, as long as one doesn't openly appear naked in the street, what clothes one wears is a matter of personal freedom. Besides, this is your territory, your mansion.'"

"Compared to those old fogies in the capital, you possess a level of understanding and demeanor even more aristocratic than true nobles. You are truly a remarkable guest."

"However, you have assisted Lady Emilia, and the wisdom you have shown in doing so is invaluable. There is no need to use honorifics with me. If you have any needs, I will try my best to meet them."

"In the living room, a group of people were all smiles, except for Hachiman Hikigaya, who twitched the corners of his mouth, looking rather unhappy. He always felt a deep pressure when facing Roswaal; this border lord was scrutinizing him with a meaningful gaze."

"My needs have been met; I have no worries about food, clothing, shelter, or transportation. If I had to ask, I would like you to give me two reassurances, Roswaal."

""oh?""

"Hachiman Hikigaya stood up, spread his hands, indicating that he had no weapons to fight back."

"You may have already sent people to investigate my background, but presumably they found nothing—a stranger whose identity cannot be verified suddenly appeared, stopped Emilia, and enthusiastically offered information in exchange for a deal, successfully arriving at the mansion of Roswaal, the backer of her supporters."