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

An alluring fragrance filled the air.

I don't know how it's made, but even sitting in the living room, you can smell the aroma of the food that makes you involuntarily swallow.

The sounds coming from the kitchen filled the whole house with a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Ishigami sat in the living room, head down, lips pursed.

Everything around was so familiar. After all, this battle had gone unexpectedly smoothly. The worst estimate for humanity was that the Lahem tide would sweep across the continent, and the neon lights would be swallowed up, with all traces of civilization disappearing.

However, although Neon was also destroyed by Lahem, under Astraea's Noble Phantasm, the facilities were restored to their pre-war state, and Ishigami's house was preserved.

It seemed as if nothing had changed, even the table setting was exactly the same as it had been a few months ago, but Ishigami knew it was coming to an end.

"We've been waiting, Master~"

Accompanied by a soft, sweet voice, Tamamo-no-Myan, dressed in a classic black and white maid outfit, makes a dazzling entrance carrying a delicious meal.

The soft fabric clung to her curvaceous body, a golden bell was tied around her neck, her fair and shapely legs were clad in white knee-high socks, and her hands and feet were covered in soft brown paw pads, like gloves and socks. Her large tail swayed back and forth, and with her stunning face and cat ears on her head, she was the epitome of a top-tier maid who could only appear in a doujinshi.

Ishigami felt something stuck in his throat and lowered his head even further.

"Meow! This is a dish made with love by a cat~" Tamamo Cat placed the fragrant dish in front of Ishigami, its big golden eyes staring intently at him. "Come and enjoy it, Master."

It felt like a heavy stone was pressing on his chest. He didn't really have much of an appetite, but seeing Tamamo Neko's expectant eyes, he picked up the spoon on the table, scooped out a little bit, and put it in his mouth.

It was still as delicious as before, but Ishigami tasted a bitter flavor.

Before he knew it, Ishigami had gotten used to the presence of Tamamo Cat.

At first, he was troubled by the wild Tamamo cat, but that was a cat that would want to kill Ogino for him, a cat that would accompany him every day and cook delicious meals for him, and a cat that would set off fireworks for him with clumsy magic.

When did cats become such an important species?

In fact, Ishigami had already vaguely sensed his own feelings, but he didn't say it out loud.

At first, Ishigami lacked the courage, because of what had happened before, he always lacked the courage to speak up.

On the other hand... a cat is a cat; her feelings are very pure and lack the affection between men and women.

So, just enjoy it as it is.

"It really is delicious."

Ishigami ate the food spoonful by spoonful, giving Tamamo Neko a big smile.

"...Is Master unhappy? Meow."

As for her beastly side, Tamamo Cat was exceptionally perceptive; her cat ears twitched, and her eyes suddenly sharpened.

"Huh? No..." Ishigami's voice trailed off as he met Tamamo Neko's all-knowing, suspicious gaze.

"I'm sorry." Ishigami's mood somber. "No matter what, I shouldn't have lied to you."

"I'm sorry, I didn't get to properly enjoy your cooking."

Even though it was made with such care by Tamamo Cat, Ishigami is a very gentle and considerate person, so he felt even more that he had done something wrong.

"Snapped."

A soft touch came from his face, and Ishigami looked up in surprise. He saw Tamamo Cat approaching, retracting its claws, and patting Ishigami's face with its soft paw pads.

"An honest owner is the best! The cat is very happy! Of course, next time it will have to taste it carefully, meow!"

Tamamo-neko affectionately rubbed her cheek against Ishigami's face, a gesture of affection from a cat. Her ears twitched as she swept across Ishigami's eyes, making him involuntarily close them. With such a warm and curvaceous body right beside him, how could he not be moved?

Ishigami took a deep breath, thinking about what he had been preparing for months, and with great willpower, he pushed Tamamo Neko away.

"Master, meow?" Tamamo Cat was stunned, as if struck by lightning. "Do you have other cats?"

"Absolutely not!" A cold glint flashed in Tamamo Cat's eyes, and its sharp claws extended from its paw pads.

"Nah."

Ishigami scratched his head, his eyes a little hesitant to look at him: "It was something I had planned beforehand... Tamamo Cat."

"Meow?" Tamamo-no-Mae tilted her head.

Ishigami looked at her intently, his dark eyes filled with unwavering determination: "Thank you so much for taking care of me these past few days!"

He stood straight on the stone, bowed deeply, and buried his head as low as possible.

"Thank you for clearing my name, thank you for your companionship these past few days, thank you for protecting me!"

"This is what cats should do!" Tamamo Cat shook its paw.

“That’s probably how you see it,” Ishigami smiled tolerantly. “But I can’t take it for granted.”

"So! As a thank you, let me cook you a meal one last time."

Ishigami rolled up his sleeves, deliberately feigning confidence: "Don't let my appearance fool you, I've practiced for a long time!"

He even deliberately became a cook during the war...

“Of course, it’s definitely not as delicious as what you made, Tamamo Neko…” Ishigami’s eyes darted around.

"The owner's service seems a bit excessive, but it's just cat food, right? I'm very touched."

Tamamo-neko exuded a cheerful aura, its large tail wagging behind it: "I will definitely savor it with all my heart!"

Ishigami felt the pressure, but he was someone who had worked in the cafeteria before, so he quickly made an omelet rice and placed it in front of Tamamo Neko.

"So delicious, meow~" Tamamo Cat's big tail swayed wildly, and its whole body seemed to exude a joyful aura. Its big, round cat eyes squinted happily.

"What deliciousness? I'm far from being as good as this." Ishigami tasted a bit of his own creation and realized it was indeed far inferior to Tamamo Cat.

"After all, the owner hasn't experienced the dazzling hell of original cuisine!"

Tamamo Neko uttered cryptic words; her personality was ever-changing, more like a wild beast than a human.

"But it doesn't matter. A master is a master. It's a master-servant relationship, with the one responsible for making money and the one responsible for guarding the house. It's just like the relationship between husband and wife."

"So I can serve my master, after all, I am his wife!"

Of course, occasionally, she would say things that made people blush.

Ishigami's face flushed instantly, and he awkwardly covered his face, saying, "What did you say! What do you mean by husband and wife..."

"Tamamo Neko, don't say things like that to others so easily in the future."

"It's easy for people to misunderstand, and it could hurt you."

Ishigami was very worried about Tamamo Neko, and even though he knew that the other party was a Heroic Spirit and far stronger than himself, he could not feel at ease.

After all, he knew very well that Tamamo Cat was a simple cat. Even if she was no longer his servant and met other masters, Ishigami sincerely hoped that Tamamo Cat would meet a good owner.

I wish I could feel happy.

In some ways, Ishigami and Tamamo-no-Mae share the same personality.

They are the kind of people who, once they care about or have made up their minds, will wholeheartedly protect the other person and hope for their happiness, without considering their own happiness at all.

This might be why Ishigami summons Tamamo Cat, since the two are very compatible.