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

While they were all engrossed in the story, they overlooked a black-haired girl walking towards them.

Because she hadn't slept well, Mai Sakurajima was in a bad mood this morning.

There were two reasons why she didn't sleep well. One was that Yuan Chuan You's "bold words" in front of the vending machine last night made the girl have strange associations.

The other was the manuscript that Genkawa Yu lent him. Although the writing and expression were rather awkward, as a top student with a considerable amount of reading, Sakurajima Mai found the story very interesting.

So she wanted to talk to Genkawa Yu as soon as possible, but when she arrived at the film set today, she immediately saw a man and a woman in the corner.

As they slowly approached, the girl understood what they were doing.

Even though they were rehearsing lines, weren't they standing way too close?

Mai Sakurajima leaned against a pillar in the corner of the set, her arms crossed, her fingertips tapping unconsciously on her arm.

"Let's do it again, Kurokawa-san, you can make your tone more lively."

She heard Yuu Minakawa whisper to Akane Kurokawa.

"After all, Marina Yamada and Tomo Inoue are childhood friends, so they don't care about each other's feelings when they talk."

"Ah."

Akane Kurokawa looked at the young man who was so close to her, her cheeks flushed slightly, but as a professional stage actress, she was very serious about her work.

After listening for more than ten minutes, Mai Sakurajima found herself becoming even more irritable.

"Um, please have Genkawa-san and Kurokawa-san prepare for the next scene. We're about to start filming."

After a while, the film crew assistant finally came over to call for everyone.

"Ok."

"understood."

After finishing their scene, Yuu Genkawa noticed Mai Sakurajima standing to the side.

When he looked over, he found that the girl suddenly turned her head away with a stern face, showing no intention of greeting him at all.

what's the situation?

The bewildered young man went to the filming location with Akane Kurokawa. Director Asano even nodded to Yu Minakawa, indicating that he had already made the young man a highlight of the film and was taking every take of the shoot very seriously.

Today's scene involves Yuu Minakawa, who plays Inoue Tomo, and Akane Kurokawa, who plays Yamada Marina, discovering various abnormalities in the male lead, Kagami Dan. After all, the male lead's body is currently inhabited by his father's soul, and the two, unaware of this truth, are discussing this matter.

"Ready..."

"Action!"

The plot unfolds slowly in the camera's view.

In a corner of the campus, Genkawa Yu stood by the fence, looking intently at the blue-haired girl in front of him.

"Marina, have you noticed that Warm's been acting a little strange lately?"

"Zhi, do you think so too?"

Akane Kurokawa rested her delicate chin on her small hand as she leaned closer to her childhood friend, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"Yeah, that guy is a notorious sports loser, but he actually played basketball in PE class yesterday, and even went one-on-one with Kitagawa-senpai. How is that possible?"

Yu Minakawa has a deep understanding of the character of Tomo Inoue, and every move he makes perfectly fits the image of a frivolous high school boy.

"Yes, could it be related to Nuan's car accident last time?"

Akane Kurokawa thought for a moment, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

"Possibly, but can a car accident really cause such a drastic change in a person?"

Genkawa Yu was deep in thought, his face serious. He gently rubbed his hands on the railing, a look of doubt in his eyes. Even without speaking, his inner thoughts were clear to anyone else.

At the back of the set, Director Asano stared intently at the monitor.

Although this scene is just a transitional segment in the drama, Yu Genkawa's performance is still outstanding. He can easily draw the audience into the story without having to say much.

From the audience's perspective, they know that Kagami Dan's body contains her father's soul, but the doubts and confusion shown by other characters in the drama give them a stronger sense of control.

This is also one of the reasons why viewers enjoy watching TV dramas.

The story continues as the camera pans out of the winery.

Once Yu Minakawa voiced his question, it was time for Akane Kurokawa's character, Marina Yamada, to loudly declare that she would investigate the cause of the problem with Tomo Inoue.

"Zhi, why don't we investigate the truth of this together!"

The girl clenched her small hands into fists, her eyes sparkling, looking quite imposing.

Overall, the performance was fine, but Yu Genkawa, who was standing very close by, suddenly felt something was off.

For example, when delivering this line, Akane Kurokawa subconsciously moved her toes slightly, and her other hand made a small, feigned bracing motion, seemingly to help her deliver the more forceful line more smoothly.

This is a bit like a stage actor.

They usually use exaggerated body language to portray characters, but in a youth campus drama, it feels very out of place when high school students make such movements.

Although it was just a tiny little movement, the focused director Asano still saw it through the monitor.

The next second, he shouted out a line that every actor would be afraid of.

"Cut!"

"What's going on, Kurokawa-san?"

"Huh?"

Akane Kurokawa, who had just been fully engrossed in her work, was startled by the director's gruff voice, causing her shoulders to tremble. As she turned around somewhat uneasily, she heard the gentle voice of Yuu Minamoto.

"Kurokawa-san, there were some issues with your performance just now. I'll talk to you about it after the director finishes speaking."

"...Um."

The girl gave a soft "hmm," and the anxiety that had arisen in her heart when the director interrupted her was immediately relieved.

Volume 1 The Shining Morning Star: Chapter 14 Touching Little Hands, Akane Kurokawa's Progress

Whenever problems arise during filming, the director is usually the first to step in.

After all, the director is primarily responsible for the quality of the work, and he bears an undeniable responsibility for the presentation of each scene, so he will be more anxious than anyone else in the crew.

"Kurokawa-san! Come here for a second."

"Ok."

Hesitant and uneasy, Akane Kurokawa glanced at Yu Minakawa, who was giving her a comforting look, and mustered up the courage to accept the director's criticism.

Meanwhile, the staff nearby began to organize the equipment and waited in place for the next reshoot. The makeup artist, wearing a mask, approached the young man again to touch up his makeup.

"Mr. Genkawa is really amazing. You almost never have any NGs on set. No wonder Director Asano likes you so much~"

"It's just good luck."

"Oh, you're so modest."

Ignoring the makeup artist's small hands touching his face, Genkawa Yu's gaze remained fixed on Kurokawa Akane, who was bowing her head and receiving a reprimand from the director in the distance.

She clenched her fists tightly, her face pale.

Although Director Asano is usually very approachable on set, he can be quite strict during actual filming.

About five minutes later, the blue-haired girl was allowed by the director to return to the set. Her expression was somewhat gloomy, and her eyes were filled with unease and disappointment.

From the first day she joined the crew, Akane Kurokawa had been trying to make a good impression on everyone. Today, she suddenly had a NG (no good) and attracted strange looks from others, which made her feel quite upset.

"Take a ten-minute break, Kurokawa-san. You can take a break."

The assistant director walked over and gave Genkawa Yu a look, "Genkawa-kun, you can practice with her more. After all, you're partners, so you should learn to help each other."

"clear."

After nodding, Genkawa looked at the blue-haired girl in front of him with a gentle smile and asked, "What did Director Asano say about you?"

"He said my acting was a bit stiff... and looked strange."

Looking into the man's gentle eyes, Akane Kurokawa tentatively asked, "Does Genkawa-san also think my acting is stiff?"

"Of course not. Since you were selected for this play, it means your acting skills are up to par."

Yuan Chuan You thought for a moment, "The director's temper just means she has high expectations. You don't need to take it to heart. Let's just work together to do this well."

"So... what was the question that Genkawa-san wanted to ask just now?"

The girl remembered what the man had just mentioned, and her beautiful blue eyes stared intently at his face.

"Hehe, I have a guess, it might not be right."

"It's okay, Genkawa-san, feel free to say whatever you want, I won't mind."

Genkawa Yuu smiled gently. Having mastered the terms "new actor" and "beginner level voice, stage presence, and acting," he had some guesses about Kurokawa Akane's acting abilities.

First of all, she is definitely not a newcomer who has never acted before.

Moreover, Akane Kurokawa may also have extensive acting experience, because during their rehearsals, Yu Genkawa noticed that her vocal techniques and body control clearly showed signs of training.

However, it is precisely because of this trait, which shows signs of training, that Akane Kurokawa appears somewhat out of place when portraying a lively high school girl.

After silently reviewing the situation in his mind, Genkawa Yu slowly spoke.

"Kurokawa-san, you must have debuted quite a while ago, right?"

"Ah."

Have you ever acted in a stage play?

"Huh?"

The blue-haired girl was slightly taken aback. She had been active as a young actress in the LALALAI theater troupe for some time, and this was her first time participating in a TV series as an actress.

"Have you seen my stage play, Genkawa-san?"

“No, I just had a feeling.” Genkawa Yu smiled slightly. “That’s the crux of Kurokawa-san’s problem. When you were performing just now, I saw your hands making some strange movements.”

"Strange movement?"

The girl placed her delicate, white hand on her chest and asked with some confusion, "Could you explain in more detail, Genkawa-san?"