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

Even during times of national celebration, there are still people fighting on the front lines, not daring to relax or rest.

For example, Kaguya Shinomiya.

As a frontline nurse, I've seen quite a few wounded soldiers brought in from the front lines. Even with the potions prepared by the casters, the quantity is limited, and they can only be used on the seriously wounded. Most of the wounded are still being treated with modern methods.

If Kaguya Shinomiya from a few months ago saw herself now, she probably wouldn't believe it—that such an unkempt, disheveled girl was actually herself.

The pristine white nurse's uniform was covered in mud and bloodstains, much of which had congealed. The back of the uniform was soaked with Kaguya Shinomiya's sweat. Kaguya Shinomiya had lost a lot of weight; her cheeks were slightly sunken, her black hair clung to her neck, and she looked several shades darker.

This is by no means the demeanor expected of a young lady from the Shinomiya family.

However, even though she couldn't hide her exhaustion, her eyes were so bright, with vibrant life in her rosy eye sockets, and she had a completely transformed charm.

It is neither noble nor magnificent.

However, it is beautiful.

At this moment, Kaguya Shinomiya, who had been working continuously for more than eight hours and had settled all the wounded under her care, was finally able to straighten her back, which had been bent over for a long time. She made a cracking sound, and the sore and painful feeling made her gasp.

Then, a strong protest came from her stomach. After all, she hadn't eaten anything all day, and her stomach acid was secreting like crazy, making her unable to help but clutch her stomach.

However, the exhaustion throughout her body and the heaviness in her head made Kaguya Shinomiya sit on the bed, not wanting to move a single finger.

"I'll go to the cafeteria to find something to eat and come back." Hayasaka Ai, who lives with Shinomiya Kaguya, had already corrected herself from always calling her "Miss Kaguya." Since she was friends with Shinomiya Kaguya, Hayasaka Ai finished her work a little earlier and had already recovered some of her strength.

Hearing Hayasaka Ai's departing footsteps, Kaguya Shinomiya slightly lifted her eyelids, her crimson eyes following Hayasaka Ai's retreating figure without any focus.

Hayasaka is gone... When she was left alone, Kaguya Shinomiya curled up and felt the contract within her body.

Will Kim Si-ta come back?

If it weren't for the contract still in effect, Kaguya Shinomiya would probably have broken down and cried long ago.

"Master!"

A very familiar voice rang in my ears.

"Kin, Kintoki?!"

Kaguya Shinomiya's spirits lifted, all her previous fatigue subsided, and she stood up, looking at her long-lost Servant.

Sakata Kintoki was still dressed in the same clothes. The wounds and bloodstains on his body did not make him look disheveled. Instead, they added to his murderous aura.

After all, he was a samurai who fought against demons in Heian-kyo, so such battles were something he was very familiar with.

Even though he was covered in wounds, the most serious one of which almost cut his body in two, his back remained straight.

However, unlike the surging blood energy emanating from him, his eyes remained clear and bright, without a trace of gloom.

"Oh no, Kintoki, you're badly injured! Yes, you need treatment!" Concern can cloud judgment, and Kaguya Shinomiya tried to use healing magic, completely disregarding her own weakened state.

A strong, powerful hand grasped Kaguya Shinomiya's wrist, and Kintoki Sakata's steady voice rang out.

"Don't worry about me, boss."

"I'm sorry to have you see me like this, but there's nothing I can do about it. After all, I've been through a pretty brutal war."

Sakata Kintoki rarely sighed slightly, recalling the battles on the battlefield, which were the most brutal hell: "Even in the Heian-kyo era, when demons and monsters roamed, it was no more brutal than the war we have now. But to be summoned in this era and to be able to protect the children and people of the future, I am truly happy."

"Ah, Kaguya."

Sakata Kintoki's smile was brighter than the sun. He called Kaguya by her name, which was unusual for him, instead of "master" or "boss".

"Indeed, we are a very golden team! There's no doubt about that!"

Kaguya Shinomiya opened her crimson eyes wide, as if mist were welling up in them.

Her heart was pounding violently in her chest; in truth, Kaguya Shinomiya had already foreseen the outcome.

But why am I still so unwilling to accept it?

Kaguya Shinomiya felt as if her heart had been torn in two. She knew that Kintoki was about to leave, and this was probably the final farewell.

The fact that Sakata Kintoki was able to rush back at the last minute to say goodbye to her suggests that she, as his Master, probably held a certain place in Kintoki's heart.

If you want to make the best impression on Sakata Kintoki, you should try to smile and show him your most beautiful smile.

Is that all? Kaguya Shinomiya? Is this how it ends, so ordinary?

Kaguya Shinomiya clenched her fingers.

“However.” Sakata Kintoki was unaware of Shinomiya Kaguya’s dilemma. He wasn’t the type to understand girls’ feelings. He scratched his head and said with some distress, “Although I still want to participate in the post-war festival with Boss, my time is probably coming to an end.”

"So, I've come to..." say goodbye to you.

Before Sakata Kintoki could finish speaking, Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly...

"Kintoki, I'll go first."

Kaguya Shinomiya took a deep breath, clutched her pounding heart, gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and this time, abandoned all hesitation and arrogance to express her feelings.

I love you, Kintoki!

The black-haired girl mustered all her courage and spoke out loud.

"I have always, always loved you!"

The scene fell silent for a moment. Sakata Kintoki's astonished expression showed that he had never thought of it that way before.

"What did you say? Master?" Sakata Kintoki thought he had misheard.

Now that I've said it, there's nothing to be afraid of.

This time, Kaguya Shinomiya made no attempt to hide her gaze, looking directly into Kintoki Sakata's blue eyes, and said, word by word:

"I said, I love you! I've liked you from the very beginning, and I did so many silly things hoping you would like me back!"

"I never wanted to be your partner! I just want you to like me!"

Sakata Kintoki's mind went blank. He subconsciously took a step back. In fact, he had always been an innocent boy, and no one had ever confessed to him directly before.

You mean Shuten-dōji and Minamoto no Yorimitsu? Are they even normal people?

"Why...? Why?"

He wanted to ask if there was a mistake, but Kaguya Shinomiya's eyes made Sakata Kintoki certain of one thing: she liked him.

Those firm and bright eyes, full of love, were so unfamiliar that Sakata Kintoki didn't know how to face them, but he had to at least acknowledge this love.

"Why do you like me?"

Sakata Kintoki was puzzled; in fact, he never really felt that he was very popular.

"If you like something, you like it."

Kaguya Shinomiya could give many, many reasons, such as Kintoki Sakata's kindness, generosity, strength, reliability, and so on.

However, only one person spoke.

"No reason is needed at all."

Sakata Kintoki opened his mouth, but no sound came out. At this moment, his simple mind had no idea how to deal with this sudden confession.

“I’m sorry…” Sakata Kintoki’s voice suddenly dropped. “I never thought about it that way. I must have caused you a lot of trouble before.”

Kaguya Shinomiya must be suffering a lot because of my slowness.

"I am so sorry!"

Sakata Kintoki bowed deeply.

He's always like that; he thinks of others, even when he's troubled himself.

"Hey, Kintoki."

Kaguya Shinomiya grasped Kintoki Sakata's hand, sensing his reflexive attempt to pull away yet his subsequent restraint, and her most beautiful smile blossomed.

Kaguya's beauty, coupled with her pure and lovely smile, was enough to move everyone. Unlike the "pure and innocent smile" practiced by the Shinomiya family, her smile was truly from the heart and incomparably beautiful.

"If, and I mean if, I had confessed to you from the very beginning, would you have fallen for me?"

Will you fall in love with me?

Those scarlet eyes reflected Sakata Kintoki's image, and Kaguya Shinomiya asked with utmost seriousness.

"I……"

His mind was in complete chaos. Sakata Kintoki didn't want to hurt Shinomiya Kaguya, but he still followed his instincts and blurted out the answer.

"I do not know."

There was a look of confusion in Sakata Kintoki's eyes, but after he spoke, he became completely at ease.

"I do not know."

He repeated the sentence again.

If Kaguya Shinomiya had expressed her love to him earlier and wanted a response, would he have fallen in love with her?

Sakata Kintoki asked himself the question, but he couldn't find an answer. After all, he didn't have much experience with relationships. If he had to say, it would be Shuten-dōji... However, unlike Shuten-dōji, whose words and actions were playful, nonchalant, and indistinguishable from truth, Shinomiya Kaguya, although she also had some scheming and tricks, had an incredibly pure love.

Ah, I was such an idiot before.

As the fog cleared, Sakata Kintoki recalled many of Kaguya Shinomiya's previous actions and finally got the answer.

Why couldn't you see it? The girl's gaze was so bright; her scarlet eyes, brighter than the most beautiful gemstones, reflected pure love.

Even those clumsy attempts and inept schemes are so endearing. Why couldn't I see them like a fool before?

If I had known earlier, things would definitely have been different.

He wasn't sure if he could fall in love with Kaguya Shinomiya, but at least it wouldn't end like this, without any progress or resolution.

“I can’t imagine that situation.” Like a big boy, Sakata Kintoki scratched his head blankly. “But, but…”

"I think I like you." This feeling has nothing to do with romance, but rather a simpler emotion.

"Because Kaguya Shinomiya is actually very cute!"

At this point, Sakata Kintoki's worries vanished, and he once again revealed a hearty smile.

"In short, you're a good girl!"

Sakata Kintoki nodded seriously.

"That answer is too cunning!"

Kaguya Shinomiya sniffed and accused Kintoki with a tearful voice, "Kintoki, you're an idiot!"

"I'm really not very smart, I'm sorry!" Sakata Kintoki sincerely apologized.

"Kintoki, you're so slow!" Kaguya Shinomiya pressed her advantage. "I've been hinting at it to you for so long!"

"I'm so sorry, I'm really so sorry!" Sakata Kintoki apologized loudly.

The big guy, Sakata Kintoki, bowed deeply, and Shinomiya Kaguya could only look at the back of his head.

Kaguya Shinomiya suddenly laughed out loud, her eyes softening.

"Hey, Kintoki."

Kaguya Shinomiya asked her final question.

Are you happy to have been summoned this time?

Sakata Kintoki paused for a moment, then broke into a smile brighter than the sun.

"Ah, this is wonderful. Together with heroes from different eras, and even Tsuna, we protected this world and everyone, witnessed the brilliant spirit of humanity, reconciled with the Mother of Creation... and, I met you."

"This experience was truly golden!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sakata Kintoki's body began to disintegrate, and golden spiritual particles floated up from his body.

"That's good."

Kaguya Shinomiya knew this was the final moment, and no matter what, she had to show her best side.

A girl with the same name as Princess Kaguya revealed a smile as bright as the moon in the sky.

"Please remember, you must remember, Kintoki."

"I like you."

"You will always be my hero."

Sprinkle oil!

However, she just didn't want to say goodbye.

After Kintoki left, Kaguya Shinomiya suddenly lost all her strength and collapsed to the ground.

“Kaguya…”

Hayasaka Ai entered the room at this moment, carrying food that had already gone cold.

She had actually been back for a while, but she had been outside and hadn't come in yet.

Tears fell, soaking the clothes on Shinomiya Kaguya's knees; Shinomiya Kaguya wept uncontrollably.

"I was really despicable, wasn't I? All I had to do was say goodbye. Kintoki wouldn't have needed to know my feelings. He could have returned to the Throne of Heroes with the joy of victory... That would have been the best ending for him."

Kaguya Shinomiya kept rambling on, completely ignoring Ai Hayasaka's reaction. She just wanted someone to confide in, or perhaps, she was just talking to herself.

"But I don't want this!"

Kaguya Shinomiya's voice suddenly rose, becoming intense and shrill.

"I don't want him to forget me so easily. Heroic Spirits will have other Masters, right? I don't want to be a partner he can replace. He'll always have other partners. If that happens, he'll forget Kaguya Shinomiya one day, and forget me!"

"I want to make him suffer, I want to make him struggle, I want to tell him that I love him! That way, even if he leaves, this record will be passed on to the Throne of Heroes, so that Sakata Kintoki's original body will also suffer for this love!"

"I want him to feel how painful separation is, so that he will have no reason to refuse me anymore..."

"After all... I'm a very bad and selfish girl."

Kaguya Shinomiya's voice gradually faded.

"Do not."

Hayasaka Ai walked over, knelt on the ground, and hugged Shinomiya Kaguya, their figures intertwined.

"Expressing one's love is a girl's right."

"It's not that I'm troubled. I suppose even Sakata Kintoki, who's on the Throne of Heroes, would know."

"There was a girl named Kaguya Shinomiya who loved him so much."