I really just want to grind for entries related to crossover anime/manga.

"Although rejecting Jenny Entertainment was a wise decision, they are a behemoth in the entertainment industry, and many of their artists have prime-time sponsored programs on television."

Mai Sakurajima sighed softly, "If Genkawa-san wants to stay in the entertainment industry, there will be many opportunities to interact with them, so..."

"Hehe, I once read a theory that I think is very suitable for actors. Would you like to hear it, Sakurajima-san?"

The girl paused, then looked up at Genkawa Yu's face with some confusion.

"You said."

"Actually, actors are like stars in the sky; the brighter the spot, the more crowded it is. As someone who's just starting out, the most important thing for me isn't where I stand and shine, but rather..."

He turned to look at the girl's face, her eyes reflecting the streetlight's glow, "Can you keep this light on forever?"

"..."

"Besides acting, I can also write novels, and maybe I'll write songs in the future."

Genkawa Yu smiled lightly. "Jenny Pharmacy is very powerful, but they also have many competitors, don't they?"

“I’m not worried about my future. Jenny’s agency isn’t big enough to control everything, so I won’t put pressure on myself.”

Sakurajima Mai was slightly taken aback. The next second, Genkawa Yu's serious gaze made her heart skip a beat, and the words of admonition she had just prepared in her mind suddenly fell silent.

"Hmph... well, you'd better watch yourself!"

Sakurajima Mai suddenly felt a little embarrassed and annoyed, but in the end, she couldn't help but smile slightly.

The night was alluring, and no one inquired about the girl's carefree thoughts.

Book 1 The Shining Morning Star: Chapter 12 The Agent's Worries, Twitter account

Just as midnight was about to strike, Genkawa Yu returned to his rented apartment.

Although he was physically exhausted, this work mode was not complicated for him. After all, he was just a supporting actor in this play, and all his scenes would only take about a week to film.

Genkawa Yu's goal is to continue grinding for more acting skills. Only by mastering and obtaining higher-level acting skills skills can he be more confident during future auditions.

I glanced at the system screen. The party was over, and I even chatted with Mai Sakurajima. The progress bar for gathering inspiration had increased a little bit more.

[Production Sequence 1: A Spark of Inspiration]

Experience points: 15/100

"We still need to experience more new things..."

The young man sighed as he entered the bedroom. Just as he was about to wash up, his phone on the table suddenly rang.

When I picked it up, I was surprised to see that it was a call from my manager, Kazuya Nakahara.

This guy...is he still not resting even though it's almost midnight?

"Hey."

"Genkawa, I've already heard about what happened at the celebration party. How did you suddenly attract Yamada Hide's attention?"

Kazuya Nakahara was about to rest when he received a message from the crew, which made him a little anxious, so he immediately called them.

"I only had one scene with him, maybe he appreciated my acting skills."

Genkawa Yu poured himself a glass of water and said slowly.

"Do you know how much influence Jenny Entertainment has in the entertainment industry? If you offend them, it will be really hard for you to survive in this industry in the future."

"...Judging from what Zhongyuan Sang said, do you really want me to be poached by them?"

"Uh, of course not, I just wish you could handle these things more tactfully."

Kazuya Nakahara's tone was somewhat bitter. "You can find some plausible reasons to get by, as long as it's acceptable on the surface. I heard that Yamada-kun looked particularly grim when he left. He's the core talent that Johnny & Associates is heavily promoting this year, and even many seniors have to be mindful of his feelings."

“Don’t worry, I’m just a supporting character,” Yuan Chuanyou thought for a moment. “After I finish filming my scenes in the next few days, he won’t see me anymore.”

"Sigh, if I had known something like this would happen, I should have told you in advance."

Kazuya Nakahara sighed, "Do you know what the bosses said about me when I told them you got the role in '49'?"

"You're saying you've struck gold?"

“It’s my talent that’s finally shining,” the agent said, sitting in front of the computer and rubbing his temples. “If you could climb even higher, I could benefit from your success, but I never expected you to offend the people at Jenny Studios with your very first film.”

"It's not related to the 174?{5 (9) thought?] system, compared to this..."

Genkawa Yu decided to reassure him first, "Nakahara-san, do you have any connections in the publishing industry?"

"The publishing industry?"

Kazuya Nakahara paused for a moment, then asked with some concern, "What are you planning to do?"

"I plan to write a novel and submit it for publication in a while. If it is published successfully, it will give me a new identity."

Genkawa Yu glanced at his system panel. He was still one step away from completing the "Junior Novelist" entry, while the experience gained from "Inspiration" was steadily accumulating.

"what???"

The agent was shocked, and his speech quickened considerably. "Really? You can write novels?"

“I’ve already tried it, and even Sakurajima-san is very interested in the stories I write.”

"..."

Thus, the mental impact on Kazuya Nakahara today was increased once again.

He gripped his phone, asking incredulously, "This Sakurajima-san you're talking about, could it be...?"

"It's Mai Sakurajima."

"You two already know each other on the very first day?"

"I'd say we know each other," Yuu Genkawa thought for a moment. "We added each other on Line and chatted. I showed her the draft I had written, and then..."

"Okay, I understand."

Kazuya Nakahara interrupted him, his tone becoming much more serious, "Although what I told you last time was to prepare well for the audition and increase your popularity by co-starring with Mai Sakurajima, but..."

"I really hope that Bunshun doesn't capture any images of us and then spread bad rumors about us!"

"Sakurajima Mai is a very popular actress right now, you absolutely can't..."

The agent's tone grew increasingly tense. This kind of thing is very common in the entertainment industry. Once it's exposed, given her status, the person who will ultimately be sacrificed is someone like Genkawa Yu, who has just landed a role.

Being banned is the least of their worries; worse, they may face stalking and retaliation from extreme fans, and encounter more serious personal safety issues.

"Don't worry, we were just chatting, we didn't do anything."

"This is a red line...it must not be crossed!"

Kazuya Nakahara emphasized this point, and then said it earnestly.

"Since you can also write novels, I'll ask around for you tomorrow. I've had some business dealings with Fushigawa Bookstore before and met a female editor there."

"Thank you for your help."

"Don't say things like that. We're in the same boat now. By the way, come to the agency after you finish filming your scenes for the first episode. I'll train you on the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry... I'm really afraid you'll cause any more trouble."

"it is good."

Genkawa Yu had no objection to this. Going to the agency and contacting other artists or agents might also be a way to gather material, which could help him accumulate experience with the term "inspiration" more quickly.

"By the way, you can start your own personal Twitter account later. Now that you've officially started filming, you're a proper actor from now on," Kazuya Nakahara added.

Twitter?

Yuan Chuan You took out his phone, opened the app store, and searched for this popular social networking software worldwide.

“Although you are only a supporting actor in this show, we still want to strike while the iron is hot. 49 is a weekly drama that is being filmed and broadcast simultaneously. When the first episode is officially broadcast in a few days, there will definitely be people who are interested in you and will search for your name on Twitter.”

"So, after I open a Twitter account, what do I need to post?"

"First, follow the official account of the '49' production team, then retweet one of their promotional tweets..."

The agent suddenly lowered her voice, "Director Asano will probably give you some promotional materials for the show later. Just follow the crew's instructions."

"understood."

Yuan Chuanyu stared at the blank homepage he had just created. His profile picture was a blue ocean, and his username was a random combination of letters and numbers from the system, making it look like a zombie account.

"Remember to revise your bio to make it more interesting. You can post some daily life updates on it, but remember not to randomly like posts on Twitter."

It was pitch black outside the window. Yuan Chuanyou's thumb hovered above the screen. After thinking for five minutes, he finally typed a line in the personal profile section.

[Actor Yu Minakawa specializes in the acting skill of "improvising that eating a convenience store rice ball tastes delicious." Please take good care of him in the future.]

After changing his name and bio, he casually retweeted the promotional tweet from the "49" production team.

"drop!"

The next second, a notification sound suddenly came from the phone that a new follower had been added.

Seeing his follower count jump from 0 to 1, Genkawa Yu felt a little strange.

"Amber-colored cat...why aren't you asleep so late?"

Volume One: The Shining Morning Star, Chapter Thirteen: Akane Kurokawa's Acting Flaws

The filming of "49" continued the next day.

Yu Genkawa arrived at the film set set up in the school. His scenes today were to be filmed with Akane Kurokawa, and there were about two scenes that they would need to act out together.

Good morning, Genkawa-san.

Akane Kurokawa greeted Yu Genkawa with a smile and politeness.

She attended the crew's party yesterday, of course, but because of her low status and limited role, Akane Kurokawa could only stay quietly in a corner. She didn't get a chance to talk to Yu Genkawa when the party ended.

However, she had scenes with Yuu Genkawa this morning, so the girl planned to come over early to rehearse with him and ask him for advice on acting.

Good morning, Kurokawa-san.

Genkawa Yu sensed Kurokawa Akane's efforts, so his tone became very gentle, "We'll be having our scenes soon, Kurokawa-san, would you like to go over the lines together?"

"Uh-huh."

The two found a corner on set and worked together to practice their lines and find the right emotions.

Yu Minakawa's acting was quite good, and Akane Kurokawa's was equally impressive, so the scenes went very smoothly.