Anime Crossover: The Small Workshop System's Aggressive Feeding

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Anime Crossover: The Small Workshop System's Fierce Feeding - Author: The Broken Newbie

When thousands of fantasy worlds merge, how can an ordinary person survive in this chaotic world of gods and demons?

Zhou Ye, transported to a crossover anime world by a truck, awakens his past life memories and obtains the belated but welcome [Small Workshop System]. Each completed dungeon quest grants him materials from various realms, allowing him to become stronger! The biological DNA editor from Resident Evil and Demon Slayer? The method for creating the Primarch of Warhammer 40K? Genetic technology from Super God Academy? If you can imagine it, the system dares to give it to you! It's just that there's a tiny bit of difficulty involved.

Zhou Ye doesn't want to let go of his childhood friend, Himejima Akeno, but powerful enemies surround them, and the dungeon worlds are fraught with danger! To protect his loved ones and to avoid being branded a "green grassland" (a symbol of betrayal), Zhou Ye must frantically plunder resources in various worlds to become stronger and survive, thus avoiding the "green grassland" label.

Chapter 1 Awakening Past Life Memories

Zhou Ye stood by the window, his fingertips lightly touching the cold glass, feeling the chill that mirrored his current mood—a chilling clarity. Outside, the familiar street scene unfolded; the streets were bustling after school, students in colorful uniforms walking in twos and threes, their laughter and chatter radiating youthful energy. Everything was the same routine he had grown accustomed to for the past eighteen years, yet now, a strange hue shrouded it in his eyes.

"The vast world of anime and manga..."

Zhou Ye murmured again, chewing on the unfamiliar word. Countless fragments of information in his mind began to reassemble, piecing together the outline of a bizarre and fantastical world. Those characters that once existed only in fictional works, those two-dimensional figures that only flickered on the screen, now became vivid and real, becoming a part of his life.

Himejima Akeno, Makoto Tsubaki, Kasumigaoka Utaha, Yotsuya Miko, Nagasaki Motoyo… These names twinkled in his mind like stars, each representing a unique memory, a complex relationship, and an unknown possibility. They were no longer two-dimensional characters, but living, breathing individuals with flesh and blood, each possessing their own thoughts and feelings, and Zhou Ye had been in contact with them for a considerable period of time.

Zhou Ye took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. Memories of his past life surged in like a tide, impacting the worldview he had built up over the past eighteen years.

He knew very well that before he transmigrated, he was playing the role of Kiana, the Great Sage of the End, at a comic convention. When he returned home and turned on his computer, a mobile game questionnaire popped up. After he filled it out, a large truck crashed into his house.

Those nightmarish images intertwined with the familiar world before him, making him feel slightly dizzy.

"Wow, that's really exciting. I actually time-traveled!"

A playful smile returned to Zhou Ye's lips, but his eyes held a newfound seriousness and scrutiny. He wasn't one to be easily defeated by sudden changes; his past life as an orphan had forged his remarkable adaptability and mental fortitude. After a brief moment of shock, he began to calmly analyze the current situation.

First, he needed to confirm the reality of this world and the impact of his past life memories on him. The head injury he'd just experienced had awakened those memories, but it had also raised some questions. Was this truly a memory from a past life? Or merely an overly vivid dream? Or perhaps some other, far more bizarre phenomenon?

Secondly, he needs to understand the specific structure of this crossover anime world and his own place within it. How many anime works are integrated into this world? How are these works connected? What role will he play in this world? Will he be an observer or a participant?

Finally, and most importantly, he needs to consider his future path. Now that he has awakened his memories of his past life, he can no longer simply live as an ordinary high school student at Kuoh High School. He needs to re-plan his life and find his own way to survive in this world full of unknowns and dangers.

Zhou Ye walked to his desk, opened a drawer, and pulled out a notebook and a pen. This was his notebook, which he usually used to jot down inspirations and ideas, and it came in handy now. He opened the notebook and wrote down a few keywords on the first page: [Anime Crossover World], [Past Life Memories], [Character Relationships], [Future Plans].

Zhou Ye began to analyze each point one by one.

【A Grand Stage for Anime Crossover】: Based on the memories in my mind, this world is a fusion of at least many works such as "High School DxD", "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend", "The Girl Who Can't See Me", and "MYGO!!!!!".

Moreover, this is likely just the tip of the iceberg; there may be many more hidden anime and game elements waiting for him to discover. After all, these are the people he has come into contact with so far, and he can only deduce from the limited information available.

I started writing in my notebook

[Past Life Memories]: The memories of the past life can be basically confirmed to be real, but the specific details still need to be further sorted out and confirmed.

In his past life, he seemed to be just an ordinary anime convention enthusiast and game streamer, without any special abilities. So, how do his past life memories help him now? Perhaps they simply provide him with some precognitive advantages, allowing him to better cope with possible future events.

[Character Relationships]: Currently known character relationships mainly revolve around the school. His childhood friend Himejima Akeno, classmate Kasumigaoka Utaha, student council vice president Makoto Tsubaki, classmate Yotsuya Miko, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and music club junior Nagasaki Motoyo. He has interacted with all these characters to varying degrees, and each requires careful consideration. His relationship with Himejima Akeno, in particular, is the closest and most complex, as he is his childhood friend.

Especially before he awakened his past life memories, Zhou Ye risked his life to help young Himejima Akeno escape the Himejima family's pursuit, and then they met again several years later at Komao High School.

[Future Plans]: The road ahead is long, and we need to take it one step at a time. First, I need to adapt to this crossover world as quickly as possible and understand its rules and operating mechanisms. Second, I need to clarify my goals and pursuits in this world. Should I continue living a peaceful life, actively participate in various events, or find a way back to my original world?

Zhou Ye pondered as he took notes in his notebook. As his analysis deepened, his thoughts gradually became clearer. This world of crossover anime was full of unknowns and dangers, but also full of opportunities and challenges. Now that he had come to this world, he had no reason to back down; he would live a brilliant life in this world.

Just as Zhou Ye was lost in thought, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Ye, are you home? Dinner is ready."

A gentle female voice came from outside the door, tinged with concern.

It's Akeno Himejima's voice.

Zhou Ye put down his pen, placed it in the drawer, got up, walked to the door, and opened it. Standing outside was a tall, beautiful young woman. She had long, black hair in a single ponytail, and her delicate features were like a meticulously sculpted work of art. Her enormous heart-shaped eyes drew all attention to her, giving her a slightly exotic, mixed-race look. She was wearing casual loungewear with an apron, clearly having just come from the kitchen. Her usual gentle smile faltered slightly when she saw the band-aid on Zhou Ye's forehead, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"What happened to your forehead? I heard a sound just now, and I thought..."

Himejima Akeno's voice was filled with obvious concern. She stepped forward, leaning slightly to examine Zhou Ye's wound more closely. A faint, sweet fragrance wafted into Zhou Ye's nostrils with her movement—the familiar scent of shampoo mixed with a hint of food aroma.

Zhou Ye subconsciously took a half step back, avoiding her outstretched hand. This subtle movement caused Zhu Nai's hand to freeze in mid-air, and the smile on her face stiffened for a moment, a barely perceptible hint of doubt and hurt flashing in her eyes.

They had never felt this distant since they met.

"It's nothing. I just accidentally looked down at my phone and bumped into the wall."

Zhou Ye tried his best to make his tone sound normal, but after merging with another memory, his voice and habits underwent subtle changes, which even he himself felt a little awkward about. He pointed to his forehead.

"Zhu Nai, this is a minor injury, it has already been treated."

Himejima Akeno stared at him intently for a few seconds, her violet eyes seemingly able to see right through him. Zhou Ye's heart skipped a beat; he'd almost forgotten that his childhood friend was more than just a gentle and charming girl. In those fictional stories, she was Rias Gremory's familiar, a powerful half-demon with the power of lightning, and known for her "sadistic" nature. Although in this world she seemed to be just an ordinary high school student, who could guarantee that those settings weren't entirely untrue?

"is it?"

Zhu Nai's worry hadn't completely disappeared, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just sighed softly, resumed her usual smile, and gave a hint of helplessness and doting.

"Honestly, how old are you? You're still so careless when you walk. Come down and eat, the food is getting cold."

Her tone was natural and intimate, as if the brief moment of distance had never occurred. Zhou Ye breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time remained secretly vigilant. Dealing with these characters, whom he knew intimately yet who were shrouded in mystery, seemed to require him to be extremely cautious.

"Got it, come right away."

Zhou Ye responded, closed the door, and followed Zhu Nai downstairs.

The aroma of food wafted up the stairs, mainly the familiar and comforting smell of home-cooked meals. Zhou Ye's house wasn't large; it was a typical two-story Japanese-style residence. His parents worked away from home most of the time, leaving him alone. His neighbor and childhood friend, Himejima Akeno, often came to take care of him, until she just awakened her memories of her past life.

Chapter 2: The Grand Stage of Anime Crossovers - Welcome!

Two dishes and a soup were already laid out on the table, all of which were Zhou Ye's favorites. The rice was also served, steaming hot.

"I made your favorite potato stew with meat today." Zhu Nai took off her apron, hung it on the back of the chair next to her, and then sat down opposite Zhou Ye, putting her hands together in prayer position.

"I'm gonna start now."

"I'm gonna start now."

Zhou Ye echoed this, picking up his chopsticks.

The familiar taste of the food, the familiar dining environment, the familiar person sitting across from him. Everything was exactly the same as it had been ten years ago, but Zhou Ye's state of mind was completely different. As he ate, he subtly observed the girl across from him.

Zhu Nai ate with elegance, chewing slowly and deliberately, a faint smile always playing on her lips. Her skin was fair and delicate, gleaming softly under the light. Her long eyelashes drooped, and she would occasionally glance up at Zhou Ye, her eyes filled with tenderness that could melt hearts.

Is this the fallen angel, the half-human, half-demon who will awaken the power of lightning in the future? Zhou Ye was filled with a sense of absurdity. He tried hard to separate the information about "Himejima Akeno" in his mind from the living girl in front of him, but the harder he tried, the more the two overlapped.

"What's wrong? Did you not like the food today?"

Zhu Nai seemed to notice Zhou Ye's distraction and tilted her head to ask.

"No, it's delicious." Zhou Ye quickly snapped out of his daze, picked up a piece of potato, and put it in his mouth.

"Zhu Nai's cooking skills are as good as ever."

"Alright, alright, then eat more."

Zhu Nai smiled and placed a piece of green vegetable on Zhou Ye's plate.

"You seem a bit tired lately. Is it because you've been studying too hard?"

"Fortunately."

Zhou Ye gave a vague reply. He was indeed tired, but not from studying, but from the excessive amount of information his brain had received and the sudden cognitive shock of the world.

"Speaking of it,"

Zhu Nai seemed to remember something, put down her chopsticks, leaned forward slightly, and said with a mysterious expression, "There seem to be some strange rumors circulating at school lately."

"Oh? What rumors?"

Zhou Ye's heart stirred; he became interested. This might be an opportunity to learn about the "inner" side of this world.

"It's about the old school building."

Zhu Nai lowered her voice, "I heard that some people saw strange shadows near the old school building at night, and others heard strange noises. Everyone says that the place is haunted."

Her tone carried just the right amount of fear, but deep in her eyes flickered a barely perceptible excitement and teasing.

The old school building? Zhou Ye frowned. Wasn't that the location of Rias Gremory's Occult Research Department in the original work?

"Really? Just another one of those boring campus ghost stories, right? They're pretty popular lately."

Zhou Ye feigned disbelief while observing Zhu Nai's reaction.

"Who knows."

Zhu Nai shrugged and picked up her chopsticks again.

"However, it's always better to be careful. Zhou Ye, when you get home from school, you should probably avoid the old school building area."

"I know, I'm not a child anymore. Besides, you're only a few days older than me (referring to this world after reincarnation)."

Zhou Ye felt somewhat helpless. Although he knew she was concerned about him, he felt uncomfortable being treated like a child and given instructions.

"Hehe, in my eyes, you've always been a child."

Zhu Nai chuckled, a hint of mockery in his voice.

Zhou Ye was speechless and could only bury his head in his food. He seemed to have never won an argument with Zhu Nai.

Dinner ended in a relatively peaceful atmosphere. Zhu Nai skillfully cleared away the dishes and took them to the kitchen to wash. Zhou Ye sat at the table, watching her busy figure in the kitchen, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Zhou Ye clearly remembers his first meeting with Himejima Akeno. It was a stormy evening when he was only 8 years old.

That day, Akane was in a sorry state, followed closely by a group of fierce-looking members of the Himejima family. Their eyes were filled with coldness and determination, as if they wanted to kill this young girl.

Zhou Ye, hiding in the bushes not far away, witnessed everything. His heart raced, and a strange surge of courage welled up within him.

As a young boy, he knew that if he didn't act, Akeno would likely perish. So, he mustered his courage, approached stealthily, and, using the terrain as cover, risked his life to rescue Akeno from the sight of Himejima's family.

However, Zhu Nai was terrified when faced with this sudden savior. Perhaps it was because the long period of escape had made her nerves tense, or perhaps it was because of Zhou Ye's seemingly crude rescue method—he threw sand and dirty water on Zhu Nai to cover up her scent and traces.

Immediately, he swiftly removed Zhu Nai's outer garment and his own shirt, burying both in the sand to mislead any potential pursuers. Although Zhou Ye appeared somewhat rough during this process, his eyes revealed a mixture of determination and tenderness. He gently comforted Zhu Nai, telling her everything would be alright. Looking at this boy, not much older than herself, Zhu Nai felt a surge of warmth—a warmth and care she had never experienced during her mother's death and the relentless pursuit. The two hid by the sand dune for a long time until they were certain the Himejima family had left, at which point Zhou Ye quietly led Zhu Nai away. On their escape, Zhou Ye shared many of his own stories with Zhu Nai and listened to her ordeal.

Although they were young, at that moment, they seemed to become each other's strongest support. This experience not only forged a deep friendship between Zhou Ye and Zhu Nai, but also foreshadowed their future destinies.

But Zhou Ye had not awakened his memories of his past life at that time. In addition, after living in another world for 18 years, could the gentle and considerate childhood sweetheart in front of him who had taken care of him for ten years really be the mixed-race demon with powerful strength and a complicated past hidden in his heart?

If all of this is true, then she is now the queen of Rias Gremory, and should be with her instead of choosing him, an ordinary person. Is it simply because of their childhood friendship, or are there other unknown reasons?