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

He came here today specifically to visit his neighbor, and brought some New Year's gifts as a formal greeting.

Having just been discharged from the hospital, Yuya Genkawa feels he should engage in more social interactions.

However, when he saw Kasumigaoka Utaha standing inside the door, the smile on his face froze instantly, turning into obvious astonishment.

"Kasumigaoka-sensei?!"

Yuu Minakawa stared wide-eyed in surprise. He hadn't expected his neighbor to be Kasumigaoka Utaha. However, after seeing the other woman's expression, doubt and worry immediately arose in his heart.

The girl in front of me had an abnormally flushed face, her breathing was slightly rapid, her eyes were unfocused and dazed, and her body swayed slightly, as if she might collapse at any moment.

The black silk nightgown made her skin appear even redder, and she exuded an extremely fragile aura.

He hadn't finished speaking.

"Wait... what are you doing...?"

"Is it... Genkawa-sensei? Am I dreaming?"

The moment Kasumigaoka Utaha opened the door and saw him, the breath she had been holding onto seemed to suddenly dissipate.

The cold air from outside hit her burning skin, and a violent dizziness struck her like a tsunami. Everything in front of her spun around instantly, becoming blurry and dark.

Before she could even make a sound, her body went limp and she fell forward.

Genkawa Yu's pupils contracted slightly, and almost reflexively took a step forward, quickly opening his arms.

The next second, a soft, limp body fell solidly into his arms.

Yuan Chuanyu instinctively put his arm around her, and the area where his arm touched was incredibly hot. The girl's beautiful long black hair brushed against his cheeks and neck, bringing a slight itch, but more importantly, a burning heat that was within reach.

"My forehead feels so hot! Do I have a fever?"

The girl in his arms had completely lost consciousness, her hot breath spraying onto the nape of his neck.

Genkawa Yu was completely stunned. He looked down at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was lying unconscious in his arms, then at the open, empty apartment, and then at the terrifyingly high body temperature emanating from the delicate body in his arms.

This unexpected situation was completely beyond his expectations of a "neighborhood New Year's greeting".

"Seriously, what kind of mess is this..."

Genkawa Yu gave a wry smile, hugged Kasumigaoka Utaha, and walked towards the room.

Volume 2 Tokyo Love Story: Chapter 3 Machida Sonoko, who loves gossip (2-in-1 5.5k)

In a towering office building in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, several hardworking figures are still busy even during the New Year holiday.

Machida Sonoko, the star editor of Shinazugawa Bookstore, was tapping nervously on the table, her gaze already glancing at the motionless phone screen for the nth time.

"Xiao Shi... what exactly happened?" the female career woman muttered to herself, her brows furrowed.

The "little poem" she mentioned is none other than Kasumigaoka Utaha, the most talented but also the most worrisome female college student writer under her command.

The disastrous sales of the third volume of "Love Metronome" weighed heavily on the young author's mind, causing Machida Sonoko great concern.

She knew that Kasumigaoka Utaha's seemingly sharp-tongued and tough personality was actually sensitive and competitive. Especially at times like this, she was more likely to get stuck on her own thoughts and might even resort to some unhealthy and extreme methods to force herself.

Since yesterday, Machida Sonoko has been trying to contact the other party to discuss the outline of the fourth volume, but no one answers the phone and the emails she sends go unanswered.

This is extremely unusual.

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha sometimes throws a tantrum or works day and night to meet deadlines, she has never been so completely out of contact before.

An ominous premonition gradually grew in Machida Sonoko's heart.

Is it because of too much pressure that you've shut yourself away?

Are you sick?

Or...did something unexpected happen?

Thinking of that beautiful woman's recent haggard appearance and her desperate efforts, the latter possibility made her restless.

"No, I can't wait any longer."

The usually capable female editor suddenly stood up, grabbed her coat and handbag from the back of the chair, and had already made up her mind.

She knew Kasumigaoka Utaha's apartment address and needed to go there in person to confirm it before she could feel at ease.

With the engine roaring, the car sped away from the city. Machida Sonoko headed towards the upscale apartment where Kasumigaoka Utaha lived. Along the way, her thoughts were in turmoil. She hoped that she was just overthinking things, but she was also worried that she would actually see something she didn't want to see.

Arrive at the apartment building, park the car, and take the elevator upstairs.

Standing in front of that familiar door, Machida Sonoko took a deep breath and rang the doorbell.

"Ding-dong-"

The doorbell rang, and there seemed to be some slight movement inside, but the door did not open immediately.

Machida Sonoko became even more worried and pressed the button twice more.

Just then, the door lock clicked open from the inside.

However, the figure that appeared behind the door made Machida Sonoko's eyes widen instantly, her face filled with disbelief and astonishment.

Instead of the disheveled Kasumigaoka Utaha who was expected, the person who opened the door was a tall, handsome young man with black hair. He was wearing a simple beige sweater and long trousers, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his smooth forearms.

The other person's expression seemed to carry a hint of fatigue, but more than that, it conveyed a sense of... helplessness at being caught off guard?

"Mr. Gen... Genkawa?!"

Upon seeing the other person's face clearly, Machida Sonoko couldn't help but cry out; her mind almost went blank.

"You...how did you get here?!"

She certainly knew the young man in front of her. Their previous collaboration on the publication of "Love Letter" not only made Kodansha and Shinazugawa Shoten a fortune, but also introduced her to this young and promising writer.

The other party is not only a writer, but also the "werewolf" on the popular variety show "Love is a Required Course in Life" and the male lead in "Alice in the Land of Dying". Machida Sonoko can see discussions about him on Twitter every day, so she has a very deep impression of Genkawa Yu.

But... why would he appear at the home of the author he was in charge of, and a female author at that, so early in the morning?

Although I had heard Kasumigaoka Utaha mention before that she knew Genkawa Yu.

Hmm... Could it be that these two are already living together?

Genkawa Yu was clearly taken aback when he saw Machida Sonoko, but soon a very complicated bitter smile appeared on his face as he stepped aside to make way.

"Machida, editor... Good morning. The reason I'm here is a bit complicated, but anyway, please come in."

His reaction deepened Machida Sonoko's suspicions and gave her a premonition of some hidden "big news," leading her to enter the apartment with a belly full of doubts.

The apartment was fairly clean, but the air was filled with a faint smell of medicine and a sense of oppressive unease, as if it were a sickly place.

On the coffee table in the living room was an opened box of fever reducers, a small basin of water, and several towels.

Genkawa Yu led Machida Sonoko toward the bedroom, explaining in a low voice.

“Editor Machida, here’s the thing… I was planning to visit my neighbor today, but I didn’t know that Kasumigaoka-sensei lived next door.”

He pointed to the delicate paper bag that had fallen to the floor in the living room and had been picked up.

"When I rang the doorbell, I found that it was Ms. Kasumigaoka who opened the door, but she looked terrible and fainted before she could say two words."

Genkawa Yu's tone was somewhat helpless.

"I could only help her in first, and then I checked her temperature. She had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius. I gave her fever-reducing medicine and used a wet towel wrapped with ice to cool her down... I was just thinking about whether I should contact her family or friends when you arrived."

His explanation was clear and logical, and his tone was candid, after all, these were all facts.

Upon hearing this, Machida Sonoko breathed a sigh of relief—at least Utaha hadn't encountered anything more serious; she had just fainted from illness.

Then, the two of them went into the bedroom together.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was lying quietly on the large bed covered with gray sheets, her cheeks still flushed with an unnatural redness, and her breathing was slightly heavy.

"I've applied ice packs several times, and the fever has gone down."

Yuan Chuan You leaned over and took the thermometer out of the girl's mouth. It read 37 degrees Celsius, so the fever should have subsided successfully.

Just as Machida Sonoko was feeling a little relieved, she suddenly discovered something else.

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha had her eyes closed, as soon as Genkawa Yu approached, her small hand immediately grasped his wrist, as if a drowning person were clinging to the only piece of driftwood, with a feeling of complete dependence, unwilling to let go at all.

Genkawa Yu gently moved his arm, trying to pull it out, but Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to sense it and gripped it even tighter, even letting out a muffled murmur as if in protest.

"As for this... she was like this when I brought her in just now."

Genkawa Yu was indeed a little embarrassed. He and Kasumigaoka Utaha could only be considered friends, not close friends at all.

“Every time I get close or change the towel, Ms. Kasumigaoka would immediately grab my hand; perhaps it was an unconscious action of hers.”

As Machida Sonoko watched this scene, her inner editorial spirit and gossip spirit began to burn fiercely!

The initial worries before the visit were instantly replaced by a playful sense of morbid curiosity. Of course, as a professional, she still tried her best to maintain a concerned expression on the surface.

To be honest, Machida Sonoko often shows a "motherly" mentality when facing Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was single from high school to university. Although she was a homebody writer, she was beautiful, tall, and had the looks to attract any man's attention. Someone like her should have many suitors.

Ideally, she should have a perfect partner to take care of her life, so that she won't suddenly fall ill.

The man in front of me perfectly fits this requirement.

The combination of a genius writer and a handsome actor, with impeccable looks and physique, makes him a perfect match for Kasumigaoka Utaha!

Moreover, according to what Yuan Chuan You said, a scene of a hero saving a damsel in distress (?) and taking care of her while she was sick occurred today. Even when Xiao Shi was unconscious, she still clung to him!

This is just like a scene from a novel where they bring the characters closer together!

Machida Sonoko felt her brain suddenly become excited. She looked at Genkawa Yu with a gaze full of inquiry and excitement, as if she had discovered something incredible.

"I see... Thank you so much, Genkawa-sensei!"

Machida Sonoko's face lit up with gratitude. "If you hadn't come just in time, Shi would have fainted at home all by herself, and the consequences would have been unimaginable! You've really helped me a lot!"

As she spoke, she glanced at the thermometer in Yuanchuan You's hand. "Teacher Yuanchuan handled it very quickly. The fever reducer and physical cooling methods were both correct."

She glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha's small hand tightly gripping Genkawa Yu's, and smiled meaningfully. "It seems that Utaha subconsciously relies on you quite a bit. Well then... shall we trouble you for a little while longer?"

"..."

"Once Xiaoshi wakes up, I'll have her thank you properly."

"Alright, I don't have anything to do today anyway."