Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

“Jill, Jill, don’t be angry. Maybe we just misunderstood something. After all, no one would want to share a drink with a stranger for no reason, right? Okay, okay, let’s hear what he has to say.”

While calming the somewhat agitated Gilgamesh, Yu Bai looked helplessly at Nurarihyon, who was being held tightly by Nurarihyon.

He didn't know how things had gotten to this point.

"Ahem, Lord Fengyue, please forgive my grandson's impetuous act."

Nurarihyon, seeing Yu Bai's gaze shift towards him, cleared his throat, preparing to explain for Nurarihyon. After all, the gazes from those behind Toyotsuki were anything but friendly.

"Please don't misunderstand. Rikuo simply wants to be friends with you, Lady Toyotsuki. In our culture, drinking from the same cup is a symbol of expressing one's feelings."

Of course, there is another meaning, but the perceptive Nurarihyon did not intend to say it aloud, fearing that if he did, he would be shot again.

However, Nurarihyon did not expect that his mention of the word "friend" would once again step on Gilgamesh's minefield.

Normally, it's one thing for a few annoying people to appear when close friends aren't around, since that's a fact he can't change.

But now, even though I'm right here beside my best friend, someone dares to covet my friend's friendship!

As if he didn't exist?

However, Enkidu is indeed his destined best friend; he is just that popular and charming!

Gilgamesh thought angrily, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and satisfaction—you really have good taste, my dear friend's charm is unmatched!

"Friends? Hmph, I alone am enough as a close friend! The others are nothing but insignificant trash!"

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's words, Futsuki and Hozuki, who were standing nearby, instantly turned grim and launched an attack on Gilgamesh without hesitation.

Bu Yue: "Hero King, say it again, Feng Yue is my twin!"

Hozuki: "It seems that even the oldest king is so arrogant. In addition, your sins are very heavy. I suggest you go to Avici Hell."

"Ah~ they're fighting again." Yu Bai sighed helplessly, already used to the scene of the three of them starting a fight at the drop of a hat.

He told the three of them, "Move aside a bit, and don't get hurt," and then turned his gaze to Abe no Seimei, who was watching the show with a bat-shaped fan.

"Eh? Lord Toyotsuki, don't look at me like that. Seimei knows his own limitations. I can't beat those three big shots."

Abe no Seimei widened his fox-like eyes and feigned innocence as he spoke.

He was still a weak soul and had no desire to join that terrifying battle.

"Okay, I'll go talk to them. Keep an eye on Jill and the others, and don't let those three go too far."

After instructing Abe no Seimei to keep an eye on the three people fighting, Yu Bai headed towards Nurarihyon's group.

Watching Yu Bai's receding figure, Abe no Seimei slowly opened the bat fan in his hand, concealing the complex expression on his face.

In truth, Abe no Seimei had another thought he didn't voice. He knew full well that he was not currently qualified to compete with the Hero King Gilgamesh, the Moon God, and Hozuki.

This qualification doesn't refer to a difference in strength, but rather to the friendship between them and Lady Toyotsuki.

The clues can be seen from the way he addresses Yu Bai; he always respectfully calls Yu Bai "Lord Fengyue".

Unlike the other three, he didn't have such a deep bond with Lord Fengyue, but who can predict what the future holds?

Abe no Seimei's lips curled into a subtle smile, which was cleverly concealed by his fan.

Whether they are gods or monsters, there is still a long time to go between them, and everything is not yet settled, is it?

"Lord Fengyue, I am so sorry, I was too rash just now."

Seeing Yu Bai walking towards him, Nurarihyon, who had just been lectured by his grandfather, glanced at the three people who were having a good fight on the side, and unconsciously scratched his cheek, a blush of embarrassment spreading across his face.

"Just call me Yu Bai. Um, Jill didn't actually mean to stab you with the spear, he just... cares about me more."

No, he did it on purpose!

Yu Bai complained inwardly, but since Jill was his best friend, if someone suddenly told Jill they wanted to drink a toast together, he would probably shoot them with a burst of bullets too.

In terms of possessiveness towards his best friend, although Yu Bai was not as obvious as Gilgamesh, he was just as possessive.

After all, the saying goes, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black." What kind of person is Yu Bai, who can play with the King of Heroes? Don't be deceived by his appearance and usual behavior.

"Ahem~ It's nothing, it's nothing. I just said it too suddenly. I just wanted to make friends with you, so we..."

Nura Rikuo waved his hand, but still had no intention of giving up the idea of ​​drinking the cross-cupped wine with Yu Bai.

"Friends are fine, after all, I thought you were really impressive just now, and your way of protecting your companions was very cool. But there's no need for the nuptial cup. I'm from China, and in our country, only newlyweds drink nuptial cups."

Yu Bai was quite happy to accept Nura Rikuo's idea of ​​becoming friends with him, but he decided against drinking the nuptial wine. He was sure that if he and Nura Rikuo drank the nuptial wine, it wouldn't just be Gilgamesh who would explode on the spot.

"Eh? All right then."

Upon hearing Yu Bai say that he came from China and the explanation of the nuptial wine, Nurarihyon instantly understood why the blond man had attacked him without warning.

Although he didn't know why their Moon God was from the Chinese nation, out of respect for Yu Bai, Nurarihyon didn't ask any further questions, nor did he mention his desire to drink a cross-cupped wine with Yu Bai.

Although they didn't end up drinking the toast together, Rikuo Nura was still quite happy, since Yu Bai hadn't refused his friend request, had he?

"By the way, Fengyue... uh, Yubai. What exactly are the identities of those three over there? Can you tell me? The strength shown by the first two was truly terrifying, and the last one was able to easily deal with Nue, and he even came from Hell."

……

Gilgamesh: How come someone is trying to steal my best friend while I'm here! But you have good taste, my best friend is just that charming!

Bu Yue: I've said it so many times, Feng Yue is my twin, don't pretend you didn't hear me.

Hozuki: Honey, we suggest the Hero King go to Avici Hell.

Abe no Seimei: Let's fight, let's fight, who knows what will happen next?

Nura Rikuo: Although we didn't end up drinking the sake cup together, I still managed to make friends smoothly, so I'm happy~