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After the initial surge in popularity of the first episode, the show attracted many big-name sponsors. After a long string of commercials, the scene cuts to the familiar studio, where the four observers are already ready.

Welcome back to "Love is a Required Course in Life"!

Host Kenta Sato was full of energy: "Last episode's ending previewed the main content of today's episode. Today is the first official date outing. Who will be paired up with whom? It's really something to look forward to."

“That’s right!” actress Nana Suzuki exclaimed excitedly, “I’m really looking forward to seeing what the girls’ plans are like.”

Screenwriter Saori Honda smiled and nodded, "Moreover, according to the rules announced in the last episode, the girls can freely decide whether or not to add career elements to their plans, which is also a highlight."

"Oh dear, I'm starting to get a little nervous."

Music producer Ryosuke Takahashi touched his forehead, showing his immense anticipation for the upcoming plot.

"I'd like to know who Mr. Genkawa will be paired with." Actor Kitagawa Akira stroked his chin.

"I also want to know."

The program officially begins, and the scene returns to the villa's living room.

The three boys looked serious as they faced the whiteboard with plans A, B, and C written on it.

[Plan A: Destination: Glassmaking workshop; Activity: Experience the glassmaking process.]

[Plan B: Destination: A popular restaurant in Shinjuku; Activity: Filming a vlog about daily life as a couple.]

[Plan C: Destination: Chiba Isumi Railway; Activity: Ride the Isumi Railway train using a one-day pass.]

Once the girls' plans were presented, the observers immediately began their analysis.

“Of all these plans, Plan B is the easiest to identify. This should be MEM Chu-san’s plan,” Suzuki Nana said first.

"I agree!"

Kitagawa Akira immediately chimed in, "As for Plan A, I guess it's Asakura-san's. After all, Asakura-san has a very unique personality and might be interested in glass products."

"So, Plan C..."

Saori Honda pondered, "Could this tranquil railway journey, with its touch of romantic nostalgia, be Kurokawa-san's plan? Would Genkawa-sensei choose this?"

Ryosuke Takahashi smiled. "I'm looking forward to the outcome."

Then the host, Kenta Sato, summarized, "So, the observers now unanimously agree that: Plan C is Akane Kurokawa, Plan B is MEM Chuu, and Plan A is Toru Asakura."

"So what will the boys choose? Will they make the same choice as us?"

"The program continues."

In the video, the three boys finalized their plans through conversation, and for the sake of program length, the video quickly transitioned to the final pairing announcement.

However, when the director announced the final pairings, the observers were all dumbfounded.

Plan A: Team formation failed, free time tomorrow.

Plan B: Team formation failed, free time tomorrow.

Plan C: Team successfully formed, departing for Chiba tomorrow. Participants: Yu Minakawa, Toru Asakura.

"What?!!"

An incredulous gasp erupted in the studio.

"Is Plan A Kurokawa-san?"

"Oh, I didn't expect MEM to reject Morimoto-kun. What a pity."

"So Plan C was Asakura-san? In that case, the first date will be between Genkawa-sensei and Asakura-san."

"Yes! Our analysis was backwards."

Kitagawa Akira shouted while covering his head, which was very effective.

The host was also somewhat amused and exasperated.

"This is really... so unexpected. I never thought that the final travel combination would be Yuu-san Genkawa and Toru-san Asakura's railway trip. This combination is bound to have an unexpected chemistry."

Although everyone was surprised, the people in the observation room still watched the second half of the program very attentively.

The program highlighted the "Chiba Isumi Railway Trip" featuring Yu Minakawa and Toru Asakura.

The camera first focuses on the villa's staircase.

Under the warm sunlight, Genkawa Yu appeared first. The young man wore a light gray turtleneck sweater over a neatly tailored black short jacket. He was tall and straight, and his perfect blond hair and special temperament complemented each other perfectly.

With the added editing and effects in the show's post-production, his handsomeness was elevated to another level.

Wow! Mr. Genkawa is so handsome!

In the studio, Nana Suzuki couldn't help but clap and exclaim, "Mr. Genkawa's outfit is just too unfair! He's so gentle and handsome, and he feels so approachable!"

Immediately afterwards, Toru Asakura also appeared in the shot.

Her short, light purple hair was very smooth, with fine strands framing her neck, adding a touch of heroic spirit. Her sophisticated and fashionable style, combined with her perfect face, instantly attracted the attention of viewers in the studio and online.

"Asakura-san is so beautiful! No wonder she's the ace of the idol group!"

Saori Honda couldn't help but praise, "The sight of the two of them standing together is pleasing to the eye just for their good looks alone."

[A visual feast!]

They're such a perfect match!

This looks like a scene from a movie!

[Yuu Minakawa is so handsome! Toru Asakura is so beautiful!]

Besides the amazed observers, the comments section was also buzzing with excitement.

The subsequent dates were even more delightful for the observers and viewers.

In the video, the two stand side by side on the platform, waiting for the old green train.

"I used to think that trains were magical things."

"It moves along a fixed track and can take people to faraway places. Although the scenery outside the window is constantly changing, it always moves and turns back along the same path."

"Sometimes I wonder, don't trains get tired of it? After all, they can only run along the tracks in the same way forever."

"Tired?"

"Yes, actually participating in this show was just a sudden idea of ​​mine."

"Would Mr. Genkawa find this strange?"

"Of course not,"

"What I'm curious about is why Asakura-san feels bored. Is life too monotonous?"

"more or less."

"Actually, I had a dream before."

"What dream?"

"In my dreams, I always see a very tall climbing frame, and no matter how I climb, I can never reach the end."

"this..."

"Isn't it a bit strange? I've told the other members of the group about this, and they all think I'm weird."

"It's not that strange, I'm just a little surprised that a young man like Asakura-san would have such insights."

This quiet, slow, poetic, and philosophical exchange instantly captivated a large audience.

This atmosphere is amazing!

No need for many words, it feels so comfortable!

I feel like I've found a soulmate!

Their brainwaves were on the same channel. (The rest of the text appears to be nonsensical and unrelated.)

[Train travel is perfect! It's incredibly therapeutic!]

In the studio, the two female observers were very attentive, while the two men listened to the conversation between the two on the screen and felt quite comfortable.

There wasn't much ambiguity, but even they found this kind of chat style very appealing.

"There's just too much chemistry between these two," Kitagawa Akira couldn't help but remark.

"I might have to change my mind. I think Genkawa-sensei and Asakura-san would be a good match."

Actress Nana Suzuki covered her face; despite being just an observer, she wore an expression of girlish infatuation.

Yes, she is a woman with amazing acting skills.

The airing of the second episode of the dating reality show naturally sparked even more discussion online.

In the apartment, Yuki Natsukawa looked at the stunning image of "handsome men and beautiful women at a winter train station" on the screen, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

On one hand, she was captivated by Genkawa Yu's charm and thoughtfulness; on the other hand, seeing him and Asakura Toru getting along so peacefully and harmoniously, she couldn't help but feel a faint sense of crisis.

Soon, her fans' radar detected an even more "dangerous" signal.

The girl habitually searched for topics related to the show on Twitter and was surprised to find a CP fan group called "Shān Yū no Kiseki" (浅悠の迹紀), whose popularity was rising rapidly!

Upon clicking into the preview page, she discovered that it already had a considerable number of fans.

Everyone uploaded hand-drawn pictures, GIFs, analyses of micro-expressions, and other content, all about the sweet details of Genkawa Yu and Asakura Toru's train date!

"My God! So fast?!"

Yuki Natsukawa exclaimed in surprise, a sense of crisis washing over her.

Although the "Yuchi" group she belongs to is still very popular, it seems that its popularity cannot compare with this newly established CP group at all!

No!

I must infiltrate the "enemy"!

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!

The girl immediately used her main account, "Yuki only wants to protect Yu-kun," to apply to join the "Asami no Kiseki" group chat.

However, the application was rejected by the administrator shortly after it was submitted!