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

Nakano Miku dragged her weary steps back to her room.

My brain is still buzzing, and I feel uncomfortable from every nerve. No matter how important learning is, one thing is certain: learning is a very painful thing.

Especially when you have to cram knowledge that you're completely unfamiliar with and have no interest in into your brain, the pain is simply unbearable.

This explains why, even with so much knowledge available, not everyone can get high scores. Talent is only part of the equation; the most important factor is the lack of perseverance to overcome laziness.

Nakano Miku opened the door, and as expected, Oda Nobunaga was sitting on her bed.

The silvery moonlight shone down, softening even the strikingly handsome features of the black-haired youth. He wasn't wearing his overly formal military uniform; instead, he had somehow found a red and white T-shirt and was sitting cross-legged, resting his chin on his hand, flipping through a book.

If it weren't for the military cap with the papaya-patterned family crest he was wearing, he would have looked like a handsome, ordinary young man.

"Lord Nobunaga".

Nakano Miku bowed slightly.

"It doesn't have to be this way."

Oda Nobunaga waved his hand dismissively: "I don't like formalities. Just be comfortable."

That being said, there's no way Nakano Miku would dare to do that.

She bit her lip, moved her body, and sat down in a chair by the table.

"What is Lord Nobunaga doing?" Nakano Miku asked softly.

"I'm studying." Oda Nobunaga did not shy away from his lack of knowledge. It was precisely because he did not understand the world well that Oda Nobunaga temporarily slowed down his steps toward unifying Japan.

"The world is constantly evolving and changing. Only by keeping up with and mastering this change can we truly master the world."

"This is also for my unification of the world by force!"

Whenever this topic came up, Oda Nobunaga's eyebrows and hair would light up, and his eyes would blaze with ambition.

Nakano Miku was attracted to Oda Nobunaga because of his vast world and his ever-seeing ambition. It was this ambition that made Nakano Miku fall in love with the Sengoku warlords.

This liking might be because she is someone who has little talent and little perseverance.

Miku Nakano always felt inferior to her sisters.

She lacks Ichika's gentleness and generosity, Nino's strong social skills, Yotsuba's vitality and cheerfulness, and Itsuki's earnest persistence.

Aside from being a history buff who admires Sengoku warlords, Nakano Miku has nothing particularly special about her.

"Lord Nobunaga is truly amazing."

When it comes to things she likes, Nakano Miku can't help but speak out. She blushed and whispered, "The way he is so ambitious and keeps moving towards his goals is so cool."

"Haha, of course, you have a good eye." Oda Nobunaga never refused any praise he received.

"A few more words of praise would be appreciated."

"Ah, Lord Nobunaga likes skulls."

Nakano Miku spoke softly, her voice filled with resentment.

After all, historical records show that Oda Nobunaga made a sake cup from the skull of his defeated opponent.

"My skull cup is super cool!"

Oda Nobunaga spoke with great conviction.

"I can't stand it anymore." Nakano Miku said honestly. She herself didn't realize that compared to her previous fear of Oda Nobunaga, she could now at least communicate with him freely.

"Huh? I can't take it anymore? I see." Oda Nobunaga hesitated for a moment before putting it aside. "Well, there's nothing we can do about it."

Because their conversation was so relaxed, Nakano Miku became a little bolder and asked a question.

"It seems that Lord Nobunaga really admires Uesugi-kun."

I wasn't even that kind of nice to them, but does that count now?

"I like all talented people. Of course, if I were to say what I like, I like human innovation. And what will the future hold? That depends on what humanity does. You can also strive towards that goal."

Oda Nobunaga had curved eyebrows and eyes, and even his blood-red eyes seemed incredibly gentle.

"I... can't do it, can I?"

Nakano Miku hugged her knees, bent her knees, and buried half of her face in her knees.

"Hmm?" Oda Nobunaga's voice rose at the end. "Why do you say you can't do it? I remember that even if you failed as well, your score was the highest among the five of them."

Why would he say such a thing? Upon closer examination, there is no connection whatsoever, but without a doubt, Oda Nobunaga had seen through Nakano Miku's inner turmoil and distress.

She was the one with low self-esteem among the five sisters.

After all, they are his retainers, and so far his impression of them is acceptable. Oda Nobunaga will still do some unnecessary things.

However, if he is truly beyond redemption, Oda Nobunaga will consider changing his Master.

“No, I’m actually lagging behind the other five.” Nakano Miku lowered her head further and further. “I know very well that what I can do, others can do too, after all, we are quintuplets.”

Finally, Nakano Miku gave a wry smile.

"Is that so?" Oda Nobunaga said calmly. "According to this logic, as one of the quintuplets, you can do anything that others can do."

"Ok?"

Nakano Miku was taken aback.

"And what exactly are you doubting?"

Oda Nobunaga leaned down, supporting himself with one hand on Nakano Miku's side, almost embracing her; the two were very close.

“You are my master, Oda Nobunaga. No matter how outstanding others are, they are just retainers.”

"How could someone who is bound to me, Oda Nobunaga, be incompetent?"

"Where did your courage to ask me for help go? Or do you want to terminate the contract?"

"No, it's not—"

Upon hearing the last sentence, Nakano Miku hurriedly retorted.

"I... I just... lack confidence in myself." Nakano Miku lowered her head.

"Then I'll say you can do it."

"Eh?"

"I am Oda Nobunaga, the Sixth Heaven Demon King. Do you think your judgment can surpass mine?"

The young man in front of me was full of vigor, his eyes seemed to be shining: "Nakano Miku, as my Master, you must be the best among the five of us, no, you must be better than many others."

"I said."

Nakano Miku's violet-blue eyes widened.

This startled away all her self-doubt.

Yes, she was the only one of the five sisters to sign a contract with Lord Nobunaga. How could she say she was incompetent? Wouldn't that be a disgrace to Lord Nobunaga?

Besides, Lord Nobunaga said he could do it! How could she let him down!

This idea might come from her previous ambitious self, or from the way he cleared away her worries now, but most importantly, she would never give up like this!

Nakano Miku's gaze was firm: "Next time, my score will definitely be the highest among the five sisters."

"and."

Nakano Miku took a deep breath and smiled: "I will definitely get a perfect score in the future!"

Only then could she say with reason and confidence that she was Oda Nobunaga's master!

Oda Nobunaga laughed: "Hmm, it's good to have ambition, keep it up."

"correct."

A handsome young man, as beautiful as a god, whispered in Miku's ear.

"People who are naturally talented tend to rely too much on their talent and neglect further study. But people who are not naturally talented might be motivated to work hard because of their lack of talent. It's a difference in life awareness, which is very important."

"So, it doesn't matter if you feel you have no talent."

"Keep striving for this, Master~"

The last syllable lingered on the lips, carrying an indescribable tenderness.