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

"Look, isn't this ready-made opportunity right in front of us?"

Takahashi frowned slightly, a questioning look on his face: "What does the vice president mean?"

Shogo Suoh's lips curled into a cold smile, like a venomous snake poised to strike.

Do you remember the reasons why he initially became popular?

"It's Love Letter and a romance variety show."

"Yes."

Shogo Suoh snapped his fingers. "Since my good brother has already placed his bets on him, let's start with him."

You mean...

Takahashi's eyes lit up immediately, and his face showed a mixture of admiration and excitement.

“We can’t really touch Yu Genkawa’s identity as a writer, but as an actor, he receives far more attention than a writer.”

Shogo Suo slowly said, "From the various rumors before the dating reality show, to the TV dramas, and then to the movies... every time information came out, he was always surrounded by various women."

"And this time they've even dragged in Mai Sakurajima, who's a very popular actress."

"Yes, Mai Sakurajima debuted in the early days of her career playing a little girl in a morning drama, so she has a wide range of fans, including young fans and older fans."

As Takahashi pondered, he said, "And I remember... she has quite a few female fans."

"Yes."

Shogo Suo nodded. "Mai Sakurajima has a lot of influence, and she is backed by HORIPRO agency. Although HORIPRO agency is very humane, they never want their artists to be embroiled in negative news. They never hesitate to deal with such matters."

"As long as we expose some things related to Genkawa Yu and Sakurajima Mai, they definitely won't remain indifferent. Let them handle it."

"Brilliant! Vice President! Although that old guy Hori Takeo has retired to the second line, his influence on major TV stations is still very large."

Takahashi's face showed a look of sudden realization, followed by an expression of even greater admiration.

"If anything is exposed, HORIPRO will definitely cause trouble for Genkawa Yu. We won't even need to lift a finger to make things difficult for him."

"And this romance movie that's currently in development... heh, I'd like to see how many people will actually go see it!"

Suoh Shogo chuckled coldly twice, then gave the order.

"Takahashi, go and contact the people we know at Weekly Bunshun. Give them a heads-up that there might be some big news about Yuu Genkawa and Mai Sakurajima. Tell them to send their capable subordinates to keep a close eye on those two."

“Especially when they meet privately, whether in restaurants or residences... I believe there will always be some results, whether it's based on rumors or photos taken from a different angle. What I need is solid evidence that can cause a huge uproar, or... something that looks like solid evidence.”

Takahashi immediately beamed with delight and praised him.

“I understand. Those paparazzi from Weekly Bunshun will do anything for a headline. As long as they keep an eye on Genkawa Yu, they’ll dig up something! Whether it’s true or false, it’ll be enough to give Genkawa Yu and the second young master a hard time. I’ll make the arrangements right away!”

"Okay, go do it."

Shogo Suo waved his hand, indicating that Takahashi could go and take care of his business.

After the other person left, he sat back down in his chair, looking at the dazzling night view outside the window, the cold smile on his lips becoming even more pronounced.

"I'll see who wins in the end!"

Volume 2 Tokyo Love Story: Chapter 8 TV Series Filming Wraps Up, Ai Yuu Ren Assembles! (2-in-1 6k)

Sachiko Sakurajima is a woman with strong initiative.

This seasoned agent, who has weathered many storms in the entertainment industry for over a decade, truly felt the unwavering, even stubborn, determination in her daughter's eyes. Finally, she stopped viewing her daughter's future solely from the perspective of a manager's utilitarian viewpoint and began to plan for her daughter's future more carefully and proactively from the standpoint of a mother.

The original idea and plan were just a rough draft, but after Mai Sakurajima spoke up, Sachiko Sakurajima immediately set about pushing it forward.

She stopped merely expressing her concerns and began to utilize the network and resources she had cultivated over many years, discreetly and efficiently contacting several reputable law firms.

There is also a team of financial advisors who are good at handling artists' assets, and some former partners have been contacted and exploratory in discussions. These are all important if you want to set up an independent agency.

Mai Sakurajima's contract with HORIPRO, the industry giant she currently represents, is like a clear countdown document, expiring around early February.

Sachiko Sakurajima must race against time to pave all the potential paths in advance, ensuring that her daughter has the greatest autonomy and the most advantageous negotiating position after starting her own business, so as to avoid being controlled by others.

Every whispered phone call, every cautious meeting in a secluded tea room or private club, carries a mother's deep concern for her daughter's future life trajectory.

She knew better than anyone that the path Mai Sakurajima had chosen, whether it was her still unclear emotional inclinations or her decision to pursue greater autonomy in her career, was destined to be fraught with thorns and challenges.

However, as a mother, she must build the strongest and most reliable fortress for her daughter.

Meanwhile, after a two-day break, the cast and crew of "Alice in the Land of the Dying" regrouped and entered the most crucial and challenging final stage of the first season, which also tested the actors' skills the most.

Although the news that Yu Genkawa would be working with Akane Kurokawa on the filming of "Love Like a Bouquet" was like a delicate yet resilient thorn piercing Mai Sakurajima's heart, she remained the perfect leading lady on set.

Since the girl has made a clear decision to "never back down and face difficulties head-on," she will not allow personal emotions to interfere with her professional performance.

As a professional actress with over a decade of experience, she transformed this subtle jealousy and resentment into even stronger acting energy, continuing to shine in subsequent filming.

During the filming of the final few key scenes, Mai Sakurajima had almost demanding requirements for herself.

She wanted to meticulously consider and precisely design every glance, every line of dialogue, and even the rhythm of every breath.

In her scenes with Yu Minakawa, she not only vividly portrayed the complex, profound, and ineffable emotional bond between Yuzuha Usagi and Ryohei Arisu, forged in the face of life and death.

And without even realizing it, she subtly and skillfully incorporated the unique gaze of Mai Sakurajima—a gaze that blended affection, resentment, growing concern, and a subtle possessiveness—into her performance.

Although the emotions were complex, director Aoyama captured the feeling perfectly through his lens, which greatly satisfied the director.

As the male lead who was closest to her, Yuu Genkawa naturally and clearly sensed Mai Sakurajima's subtle yet powerful change.

He certainly admires Mai Sakurajima's acting skills, and at certain moments he is deeply attracted by her highly professional and charismatic performance.

Mai Sakurajima is undoubtedly an exceptionally outstanding woman. Her appeal is multifaceted and irresistible, stemming not only from her impeccable appearance and temperament but also from her professional spirit of giving her all to her work and pursuing ultimate perfection.

On camera, they are a perfectly matched and mutually supportive team, jointly portraying a profound bond of mutual support against the backdrop of the apocalypse.

Off-camera, however, the girl's perfectly timed "offensive" was quite evident.

For example, handing someone a bottle of water with the cap unscrewed, leaning on their shoulder naturally during a discussion of a scene, or chatting with bright smiles during breaks—these are like gentle and continuous warm currents that quietly seep into Genkawa Yu's busy and tense daily life.

He... became more and more accustomed to Mai Sakurajima's initiative to get close to him.

A week later, in a highly concentrated and intense creative atmosphere, all the scenes for the first season of "Alice in the Land of the Dying" were finally completed smoothly.

Director Aoyama Akihiro, holding a megaphone, shouted out in a slightly hoarse voice due to his excitement.

"I hereby announce that filming for the first season of 'Alice in the Land of the Dying' has wrapped!"

The moment he shouted those words, the entire set fell silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous cheers and applause. After a year of hard work and sweat, the day of reaping the rewards had finally come.

The staff rushed forward to congratulate and thank the lead actors.

As the undisputed male lead, Yu Minakawa was surrounded by flowers, hugs, and sincere blessings.

Kato Megumi remained quiet and composed as always, presenting a bouquet of flowers symbolizing good fortune and hope at the opportune moment, and speaking softly in a low voice.

"Congratulations on successfully wrapping up filming, Genkawa-san."

The girl's eyes were calm and unwavering, as if this was just a routine part of her job as an artist's assistant.

"Thank you, Kato."

Following that, other key members of the production team and fellow actors also presented bouquets of flowers to express their congratulations.

Just then, Mai Sakurajima, carrying a large, striking bouquet that seemed to ignite in the sunlight, walked with composed and elegant steps through the crowd and headed straight for Yu Minakawa.

Under the watchful eyes of many who were filled with blessings and curiosity, she gracefully handed the bouquet of blessings to Yuu Genkawa, her face beaming with the sincere and warm smile that belonged to Mai Sakurajima, her voice clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"Congratulations on wrapping up filming, Yu-kun. It was a very pleasant experience working with you these past few months. I look forward to having the opportunity to co-star with you again in the future."

Genkawa Yu accepted the heavy bouquet, feeling the intense gazes focused on him from all around, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

However, she could only maintain a proper level of politeness and gratitude on her face, responding with a smile.

"...Yes, thank you, Mai-san."

At this moment, even his good friend Haruto Yamazaki, who didn't have many scenes but came to celebrate, rushed into the set with several large bags of drinks and snacks and handed them to Yu Genkawa.

He naturally witnessed Mai Sakurajima delivering flowers, including the subtle aura between the two that was indescribable but could be felt by anyone with eyes to see.

Taking advantage of the chaotic and festive atmosphere, he moved closer to Yuan Chuan You, nudged him with his elbow, and whispered something with a wink.

"As expected of the male lead, now that filming is officially over, I have to make you pay!"

"Sure, where would you like to eat?"

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow. He and Yamazaki Haruto did meet by chance, but now they had become close friends who could talk about anything.

"There's supposed to be a get-together today, I'll have to postpone it. Next time I'll definitely pick a better place!"

That evening, the crew of "Alice in the Land of the Dying" held a small wrap party at a high-end restaurant.

The atmosphere at the wrap party was incredibly lively, with toasts clinking and laughter filling the air.

As the absolute protagonist, Yuan Chuanyu naturally became the focus of everyone's toasts. Although he always maintained his composure, after several rounds, a light blush inevitably appeared on his handsome and fair cheeks, and his eyes became more hazy than usual.

Haruto Yamazaki loosened up, his face flushed from drinking, and he was in high spirits. In the end, he simply hooked his arm around Yu Genkawa's shoulder and dragged him to a relatively quiet corner of the terrace, ostensibly to have a "long-awaited late-night heart-to-heart talk between men."

The two leaned against the cool railing, the night breeze slightly dispelling the heat of the banquet.

Although Yamazaki Haruto's eyes were somewhat glazed due to the alcohol, after a while, he turned his head and spoke with a rare seriousness and concern.

“Yuanchuan, there’s no one else here. Tell me the truth.”

He leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"I'm not being nosy, but I'm genuinely curious about your situation. You... have you already gotten together with Kurokawa-san?"

"After all, the movie 'Love Like a Bouquet' has been officially announced, and you wrote the script and played the male lead, making such a big splash. Now it's not just all over the internet, I've heard that many celebrities in the industry are also saying that you two actually started dating secretly after the dating reality show."

Genkawa Yu held a half-empty glass of wine, gazing at the river of light formed by the endless stream of car lights below, and remained silent for a moment.

After a while, he sorted out his thoughts, then shook his head, his voice slightly hoarse.

Regarding her work, Yuu Minakawa believes she has 100% control, whether it's acquiring experience from system entries or completing each piece of writing and performance beautifully.

However, he does find it somewhat difficult to handle relationship issues.

"If I said... I really haven't thought it through yet, would you believe me?"

"Still haven't figured it out?"

Seemingly recalling their previous conversation, Yamazaki Haruto's eyes widened again, as if the alcohol had sobered him up by half.