My youth story, a crossover anime, turns out, is FGO!

Eriri Sawamura Spencer.

This is Eriri's full name, a slightly strange name that combines English and Japanese.

The name itself is a bond, a testament to the mutual understanding and union of two vastly different nations and civilizations.

What has remained for over a decade is not blood ties, not career, not destiny... "love".

Eriri was born out of love, and her growth is also due to love. It is because of the otaku culture that two people who met and fell in love came to be Eriri.

"Ah, I understand now, it was so simple."

Unable to resist, Arthur used his native language.

"What are you talking about?" Eriri asked awkwardly. "Let me make this clear first, even though I'm half British, my English isn't actually that good."

"Of course, it's not that I haven't studied hard..."

Eriri tries to save face.

After all, the King Arthur before us is an Englishman. Well, speaking of which, I don't think he's really English; he's an ancient Briton.

Arthur shook his head slightly: "None of that matters."

The golden-haired knight king smiled, his face shining even more brightly in the moonlight, a radiance that even a true prince could not possess.

"Thank you, Eriri. I am reaffirming my mission."

The past and the present are closely intertwined; the past forms the foundation upon which the present is built.

The place he's looking for is right here.

The tomorrow he longs for must be someone like Eriri.

Everything he and Britain had done was certainly not in vain.

It must have left behind a tomorrow like yours.

In this way, even people from different countries, races, and civilizations can still exist together because of love.

Of course, blood is still flowing in some parts of the world, and not everyone will be saved.

However, the land of salvation is near.

Because the evidence was right in front of him.

If you have any doubts, then see for yourself.

—Look at you, a girl who is thriving amidst the love of your parents and the clash of different cultures.

The land of salvation is right here.

The day of redemption is now.

Even though Britain's past was ravaged by enormous events, it is now considered a bloody chapter in human history.

"Not because of the king, not because of the knight, my wish is just that simple."

"I hope everyone can have a tomorrow, because such a future must be incredibly wonderful."

Eriri was moved by Arthur's boundless heart and love. Without a doubt, this was a hero, this was Arthur, an incomparably noble and gentle king.

How could anyone not be attracted to someone like him?

Just like the perfect prince charming in a fairy tale.

Eriri felt ashamed of her self-harm at that moment.

She, who loves him, may never receive a response in her lifetime. He is selfless, he is perfect, so he gives his love to the whole world, but it is very, very difficult for him to give even a little bit more to her.

Even if all she wanted was a little bit of special treatment, that would be enough.

But she heard him say—

"Yes, the wonderful answer is right in front of me."

Warmth returned to her cold limbs, and Eriri looked up in disbelief, staring blankly at Arthur.

What could be more exciting than being redeemed after being sentenced to death? Well, that's it.

"Yinglili."

His body was once again covered by azure silver armor, and golden particles of light emerged, condensing into a magnificent knight's sword. Both its shape and color gave it a dreamlike quality that seemed to exist outside of this world.

His very presence is the glory of the world.

At this moment, the noble, the pure, the perfect man leaned down, his emerald eyes, gleaming in the moonlight, gazing intently at her.

"I will protect this world, and I will protect you, Eriri Sawamura Spencer."

His expression suddenly turned serious, revealing the king's majesty and nobility.

"Would you be willing to become my master?"

……

"What does 'master' mean?" Eriri looked blank; she genuinely didn't understand, after all, her English wasn't very good.

"It means Master."

Arthur explained in a good-natured manner, without feeling embarrassed at all: "For a Servant like me to exert true power and remain in the world for an extended period, I need to sign a contract with a Master who provides magical energy."

"So, what will happen if I become your master, hmm, will it be different?"

Eriri almost blurted out the word "benefits".

"It's no different from now." After all, he had already decided to protect Eriri, so even becoming her master wouldn't make much difference.

"Then I agree."

"?" Arthur looked surprised, his turquoise eyes widening slightly.

"Why are you so surprised?" Eriri crossed her arms, looking like she had successfully pulled off a prank.

She would agree even if there were no benefits to it.

This proves that she will be the only person in the world to sign a contract with him (Makoto Aoki: ...I'm leaving). She has finally become the one and only. What more could she want?

This time, it was Arthur who hesitated. He pondered, "Not only that, but there is also danger. We have to fight against the monsters and other disruptive beings that have appeared in the world, as well as the Holy Grail War... It is a war in which multiple Servants fight to obtain the Holy Grail that can grant wishes. Although there are no signs yet, as Servants appear one by one, the Holy Grail War may really begin."

"In that case, as my master, Eriri, you are destined to become a target of others. This will be life-threatening, and you will have no choice but to fight with others..."

"stop!"

Eriri made a stop gesture, leaned closer, and stared at Arthur with her sky-blue eyes: "Why are you suddenly so talkative!"

"Huh?" Arthur blinked. He didn't realize that he was just being too concerned.

"In short, I've agreed, and no one can stop me. This is the world I live in. Wouldn't it be too cunning for you to fight alone?"

That's right, no one can stop her from getting close to him.

Even if it means facing battle, even if it means risking one's life, but...

"Besides, you'll protect me, won't you?"

Eriri didn't understand what "master" meant, but she knew that as long as she was in danger as a master, Arthur would do everything in his power to protect her.

"Ah, yes."

Arthur smiled gently: "I will protect you, Eriri."

"Well, I'm sorry."

The blond knight king reached out, cupped the back of the girl's head, and leaned down.

Eriri watched as the handsome face of the Knight King drew closer and closer until their lips met.

This, this is...

Eriri's long eyelashes trembled, and she involuntarily closed her eyes.

It felt like being on a cloud, like your whole body was floating.

With a forceful attack that contrasted sharply with her gentle appearance, Eriri was soon panting and on the verge of tears.

After a long while, he finally released the girl, and a thin, long silver thread stretched between their lips.

"You, I..." Eriri's cheeks were as red as tomatoes, her eyes were alluring, and her lips were swollen.

Suddenly, a burning sensation came from the back of her hand, and Eriri couldn't help but cover her hand, where three Command Seals appeared like paintbrushes.

"This is?"

The knight before him, holding a golden sword, solemnly declared.

"Servant Saber Arthur Pendragon is the knight who protects you and the world."