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

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The icy touch made her recoil as if she had been burned.

At this moment, devastating grief swept over her like a tsunami.

However, Akane Kurokawa still did not burst into tears. Instead, her body began to tremble uncontrollably, and two lines of clear tears slowly rolled down from her beautiful eyes, tracing her pale, jade-like cheeks.

Akane Kurokawa's performance was superb; she accurately captured Juliet's inner world, and her performance was very restrained.

There was no desperate wailing, yet the film perfectly captured the extreme sense of collapse.

"What is this? A cup, why is it held so tightly in the hand of my faithful lover?"

Her voice was as soft as a whisper, broken and hoarse, carrying a dryness of just awakening and immense grief.

"So that's how it is. I understand now. It was this bottle of poison that took his life."

Akane Kurokawa struggled to sit up, her eyes scanning left and right, finally spotting the dagger at Romeo's waist.

At that moment, her gaze underwent a subtle change, gradually transitioning from extreme grief to an unusual calm.

She had already made the resolute decision to die for love.

"Oh, what a fine knife!"

She drew her dagger, her voice suddenly becoming clear and firm, even carrying a hint of eerie gentleness.

"Is this your scabbard? Let me die."

Without the slightest hesitation, Akane Kurokawa pointed the dagger at her own heart, but her gaze fell tenderly and affectionately on Yu Minakawa's face.

Her eyes were incredibly complex: they seemed to hold a mixture of resentment and coquettishness for him leaving first, relief at finally being able to reunite with him, anger at worldly obstacles, and a love that transcended life and death.

Then, she forcefully pressed her body against the dagger (which was a telescopic weapon), and her body jolted violently, letting out a muffled groan that sounded like a sigh.

Immediately, the girl's body went limp, and she slowly collapsed onto Genkawa Yu's (Romeo's) chest.

With a final effort, she wrapped her arms around him, pressing her cheek against his cold chest, as if she had finally found her final resting place.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

There was no music, no scene changes, only the "lovers" embracing each other in death under the lights, and the tragic atmosphere so intense it was almost suffocating.

A few seconds later.

"it is good!"

Someone reacted first, and a trembling shout broke the silence.

The next instant, thunderous applause erupted like a flood bursting its banks!

All the members of the LALALAI theater troupe, the production crew, and even the well-informed director Aoyama couldn't help but applaud enthusiastically, their faces filled with awe and admiration.

That was amazing!

This is not a variety show date at all; this is a truly professional stage play performance!

After a while, Genkawa Yu and Kurokawa Akane sat up slowly at almost the same time.

Both of them still bore the marks of lingering emotions on their faces, their breathing was somewhat rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.

They looked at each other, and saw the same thing in each other's eyes.

It was a thoroughly exhilarating feeling, a sense of exhaustion and satisfaction after extreme immersion.

Genkawa Yu looked at Kurokawa Akane, whose eyes were slightly red but whose pupils shone brightly, and gave her a genuine smile of appreciation.

He reached out and gently brushed away a strand of hair damp with sweat that was stuck to her forehead, his movements very gentle.

"Wow, Kurokawa, that's amazing."

Genkawa Yu said in a low voice, "Now I've truly witnessed your talent for stage plays. You're amazing."

Akane Kurokawa paused slightly, her cheeks seeming to flush even more, but she did not refuse to meet Yu Minakawa's gaze; instead, she moved even closer.

"Genkawa-kun is amazing too. This is my most satisfying... date ever."

Director Aoyama looked at the footage just captured on the monitor, every angle of which was perfect, and his hands trembled with excitement.

He knew that the content of this shoot far exceeded his expectations.

Once the footage of their third date is released, Akane Kurokawa will undoubtedly become the new king of popularity.

Although the attacks on Genkawa Yu on the internet will certainly not stop there, it will let the world know that his acting skills are also amazing.

This is the first step in changing public perception.

Yu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa held hands and bowed to the audience together on the stage that hosted their wonderful performance.

The echoes of Romeo and Juliet still lingered in the air, the enthusiastic applause and cheers of the audience still resonated in their ears, and both actors wore expressions of excitement and satisfaction from the successful performance, their eyes sparkling with a unique brilliance.

After their last date, the two drove back to the Love Mansion together.

Throughout the journey, the two remained silent, quietly savoring every moment on stage, every line, and every exchange of glances.

These are precious memories, deeply etched in each other's hearts.

Of course, Yu Genkawa had two more things to be satisfied with. First, after this episode aired, Akane Kurokawa's acting skills would also become a hot topic, which would make it easier to introduce her into the casting for "Love Like a Bouquet".

Secondly,

He glanced at the system panel.

Production Sequence 1: The Masses

Experience points: 72/100

Experience points: 73/100

Experience points: 74/100

This is a significant increase, and it seems to be his first time performing in a stage play, so the effect is indeed very good.

Upon returning to the villa, a warm yet slightly tense atmosphere immediately enveloped me.

As everyone knows, the final live broadcast of their confession night is about to begin, and this episode featuring their wonderful stage play performance will officially air the day after tomorrow.

This is undoubtedly the most important moment in the entire dating reality show journey, and everyone hopes to bring it to a perfect end.

As soon as Yuu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa stepped into the villa, the other four members immediately surrounded them.

Although they didn't go to the theater troupe, the photographer of "Love is a Required Course in Life" shot some short videos and posted them in our shared work group, so everyone knows what they were doing.

MEM's face beamed with excitement. "This is incredible! A date is going to be a stage play performance. This is going to be historic!"

Toru Asakura smiled and nodded, her gaze fixed on Yu Minakawa, her eyes full of admiration.

"Although it was only a dozen minutes, your performances were amazing."

Kumano and Morimoto chimed in, filling the villa with a cheerful and positive atmosphere.

However, everyone didn't forget the important matter and soon began discussing the division of labor for the rehearsal of the final night's program.

As a band member, Kengo Morimoto was chosen by the others to take the lead in designing and conceiving the content for the final night's live broadcast. Since it was going to be a live band performance, it naturally needed to have some highlights.

They quickly chose a very suitable song – "Sudden Love".

Everyone quickly immersed themselves in rehearsals, and the sound of guitar strings accompanied the singing in the practice room.

"I don't know where to begin,"

Time is passing by silently.

The words that welled up in my heart vanished without a trace.

"You are beautiful and charming,"

"It makes it impossible for me to express my feelings directly."

Everyone listened quietly to the accompaniment, trying to find the right rhythm, while Kengo Morimoto occasionally frowned and pointed out rhythmic issues.

Yu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa sat to the side, talking quietly to each other while looking at the lyric book. Every now and then, Yu Minakawa would offer a suggestion for revision, and Akane Kurokawa would quickly analyze its feasibility and effect, making them extremely efficient.

There seems to be an unspoken understanding between them, and the controversies surrounding them do not seem to affect their working relationship.

The villa was filled with the sounds of rehearsal music and discussions, a scene of people working together towards a common goal.

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the BURNING office building, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

In the luxuriously decorated yet coldly austere office, Shogo Suo stood with his back to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the bustling Tokyo cityscape outside.

He was just forty years old this year, in the prime of his life. He was in good shape, wearing a meticulously tailored dark suit, his hair was neatly combed, and his profile exuded the authority and coldness of someone who had long held a high position.

Although he is ten years older than his younger brother Suoh Shun, the sharpness in his eyes and the confidence to control everything remain undiminished.

Managing Director Yamamoto stood with his hands at his sides in front of the large desk, a fine layer of cold sweat beading on his forehead. The smugness he had felt when he was secretly stirring up trouble was long gone.

"Yamamoto."

Shogo Suo's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a cold pressure, each word like an icicle hitting the ground.

"Who gave you permission to harass Minakawa Yu without authorization?"

Yamamoto's body trembled violently, and he hurriedly explained, "Vice President! I discovered that Managing Director Suo had been in frequent contact with Yu Minakawa, so I wanted to strike first to give him a warning and let him know the consequences of choosing the wrong side. I also wanted to..."

"To cause me trouble? Or for your ridiculous desire to take credit?"

Shogo Suoh slowly turned around, his gaze fixed on Yamamoto like that of a hawk, interrupting him.

"Who do you think Yuan Chuanyu is? Some nobody with a bit of fame that can be manipulated at will? He was able to successfully turn the tables on Jenny Agency last time because he has influence in the literary world. What can you gain by resorting to those underhanded methods, other than alerting them?"

He approached step by step, his powerful aura making Yamamoto almost unable to lift his head.

"Although the people you sent out were relatively discreet, the higher-ups at other firms can still easily pinpoint the target with a simple investigation."

"Now look what's happened. Everyone's watching how our Burning faction 'fights' internally, using such methods to deal with a very promising rising star. Do you know how many collaborations we're currently negotiating will be affected? And how many people will become wary of us?"

Yamamoto's face turned pale, and cold sweat poured down his back: "It was my fault... I didn't think things through. Please forgive me, Vice President!"

Shogo Suo stared coldly for a moment, then suddenly, the anger on his face receded like a tide, replaced by a deep, unfathomable amusement.

He walked to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a glass of whiskey, and gently swirled the amber liquid.

"Never mind."