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

“Mr. Genkawa, your words have completely revealed the hidden core of this movie. It’s about this kind of clear-headed, even cruel, understanding. When we were filming, especially in the first half, we couldn’t just act out the ecstasy of meeting and the sweetness of our souls being illuminated. We also had to create the premonition hidden beneath this extreme sweetness.”

"This is...the place where a real actor should be thinking."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding actors all showed expressions of realization and understanding, whispering among themselves, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Genkawa Yu.

Asakura Toru stood slightly off to the side of the crowd, his hands clasped tightly in front of him.

Looking at Genkawa Yu, who stood in the center of the crowd, speaking eloquently like a radiant beacon, exuding rational wisdom and unique charm, she felt a unique longing in addition to her unchanging gentleness.

As expected, she still... wants to get closer to him.

Kato Megumi remained standing there quietly, like an expressionless sculpture.

Through Yuu Minakawa's explanation of the plot, she was once again absolutely certain that the person she had chosen possessed an inner world of depth and complexity far beyond what ordinary people could comprehend, and was far from being as gentle and simple as he appeared on the surface.

Therefore, staying here is the most important thing.

After Genkawa Yu finished his explanation, the atmosphere in the room was invigorated.

Filming continues.

On camera, they played [Hachitani Kinu] and [Yamaon Mugi], carrying a hint of nighttime languor and an irrepressible excitement at discovering their "kindred spirits," as they strolled down the night street, each carrying something.

"Although I also like 'I Am Amiko'..."

"I love 'Picnic'!"

"Ah! That book is really impactful!"

Genkawa Yu's voice was filled with the joy of sharing, and his eyes sparkled, as if he had found someone he could connect with.

"Yes, it seems that Mr. Imamura hasn't published any new books since then."

Akane Kurokawa responded just as quickly. Although they had only just met, their conversation flowed like a switch had been flipped, and they couldn't stop talking all at once.

"I really want to see Imamura-sensei's new work!"

Their conversation flowed naturally, and their eye contact was filled with the surprise and excitement of discovering a new world. They perfectly captured the feeling of breaking down the barriers between strangers and rapidly closing the distance because of their shared interests.

"Cut! Great! Excellent!"

Director Doi stared at the monitor, shouted with satisfaction, and even couldn't help but clap his hands.

"That's the feeling! Hold on to it! That subtle uncertainty within the sweetness, it's so precise."

The scene was filmed smoothly, and we entered a short break.

Genkawa Yu walked to a relatively quiet corner, picked up his thermos and took a sip of water, but his heart was still somewhat unsettled.

During his performance, he clearly felt that his understanding of the character Shan Yinmai had deepened to a new level.

I glanced at the system and saw that I had indeed gained a lot of experience points.

[Production Sequence 1: Skilled Level Voice Actor Shape Chart]

Experience points: 88/100

Experience points: 89/100

Experience points: 90/100

In addition to the increase in system experience points, Genkawa Yu also felt that he had become more accurate in capturing subtle emotions.

This wasn't just about the ability to accurately deliver lines; he felt he had touched upon the character's inner emotions.

[Newcomer Actor (Green)] + [The Masses (White)] + [Skilled Voice, Stage Presence, and Acting (Green)] = [Leader-Level Acting (Purple)]

"Once I achieve [leading role level acting skills], I'll definitely have even greater insights."

Genkawa Yu touched his hair, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Just then, a delicate, slightly sweet fragrance quietly approached; it was Akane Kurokawa.

Both of them were lead actors, so they had their own dressing room on set, but the girl clearly had no intention of going back to her own room.

"Yu-kun."

She called softly, her face still flushed with the excitement that hadn't completely faded since the photoshoot—the blush that belonged to [Kinu Hachiya].

She naturally moved closer to Genkawa Yu, and then without any warning, she reached out and gently wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her cheek against his chest.

This was a proactive and warm hug.

As Minamoto no Yu had mentioned before, Kurokawa Akane possessed this privilege.

"Hehe, Yu-kun's embrace is so warm. Only I, the heroine, can enjoy this now, right?"

Genkawa Yu could clearly feel the softness of her body and the warmth emanating from her through the thin costume, as well as the faint floral fragrance in her hair.

"what happened?"

He asked in a low voice, which was softer than usual.

"nothing,"

Akane Kurokawa said in a muffled voice in his arms, her tone slightly coquettish, "I just suddenly really wanted to hug you."

She raised her head and looked up at him, her captivating eyes glistening with tears.

After they separated a little, Akane Kurokawa still held onto the side of his clothes, not letting go completely, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at him. The conversation returned to the views and expressions of Yu Minakawa that had just been expressed.

“Yu-kun, what you said before, about the resonance between [Yatani Kinu] and [Yamaon Mugi]... I really agree with it.”

Her tone became unusually serious, even carrying a certainty as if she had found the truth.

"Communicating and confirming with things created by others certainly can't sustain a couple's relationship, but..."

Akane Kurokawa paused, his gaze intense, as if flames were burning deep within his pupils.

Her voice was firm and clear, carrying an unquestionable, almost vow-like conviction.

"But this also makes me even more certain that the person I found... is my one and only 'destined one,' and that is you, Yu-kun."

"All I see is the unique you, which cannot be labeled by anything external and cannot be replaced by anyone."

Having said that, Akane Kurokawa felt her heart begin to pound wildly in her chest, but she had already launched her attack and wouldn't wait any longer!

The next moment, before Genkawa Yu could fully react to this intense expression, the girl once again tiptoed, with astonishing speed—and left a brief lip print on his cheek.

"Am I the first person to kiss you, Yu-kun?"

"..."

He looked at Akane Kurokawa, who was standing close to him. She wore a triumphant smile, and her eyes were filled with an undisguised, almost scorching, intense emotion.

"Um, I'm going to prepare for the next match!"

After saying all this, Akane Kurokawa seemed to have completed some important ritual and quickly left the lounge, leaving Yu Minakawa standing there alone.

By evening, today's filming schedule had been successfully completed.

Unlike television dramas, which prioritize efficiency and output, film shooting has a limited total runtime. Director Doi's expectation was to complete all filming within two months.

As a light-hearted and relatable urban romance film, post-production doesn't require too many complex special effects or grand scenes. The main focus will be on refining the cinematic language, controlling the editing rhythm, adjusting the color tone, and creating a soundtrack that perfectly matches the plot. Therefore, although the overall work pace is extremely demanding, it's not like a TV series where everyone is racing against time and working day and night.

Genkawa Yu removed her makeup and changed back into her comfortable personal clothes.

As always, Kato Megumi was very efficient. She carefully hung up his costume and put away his personal belongings one by one. After making sure that nothing was missing, she took Genkawa Yu to the van.

Just as they were about to head towards the parking lot, a figure suddenly jogged up to them.

It's Toru Asakura.

She had changed back into her usual clothes, a beige knit sweater and light blue jeans, with a touch of light makeup still on her face, which made her skin look even whiter and more delicate.

"Genkawa-kun!"

She called out Yu's name, a natural blush on her cheeks, as if she had something to say.

Genkawa Yu stopped and turned around, looking at her gently.

"Asakura? What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

Kato Megumi stopped and stood quietly a little behind, calmly watching the scene unfold.

The next moment, Asakura Toru took out two exquisitely designed cards with shiny gold foil patterns from behind his back and handed them to Genkawa Yu with a graceful demeanor.

"Um... NoctChill is having a live show at Zepp Tokyo the Saturday after next. These are exclusive internal admission tickets for those in the know, and the seats are in the front row right in front of the stage!"

"I asked you last time, didn't you say you wanted to come see our performance?" Asakura Toru smiled. "If there's no filming scheduled that day, would you like to come?"

"The Saturday after next?"

Genkawa Yu was somewhat surprised, but seeing the calm smile on Asakura Toru's face, he quickly gave a reassuring, gentle smile.

He took the two high-quality invitation tickets, looked at the performance information printed on them, and nodded.

"I remember your group's songs were really good. Well then, thank you for the invitation, Asakura. If the production team doesn't have any plans for that day, I'd be happy to go and experience your performance live."

Upon hearing Genkawa Yu's clear agreement, Asakura Toru immediately nodded, then quickly said goodbye and turned to leave decisively.

Kato Megumi stood behind Genkawa Yu, silently watching this scene, her face remaining expressionless.

On the way back, Genkawa Yu leaned back in the comfortable rear seat, and this little incident actually sparked new thoughts in him.

I glanced at the system and realized that after today's filming, my acting experience was almost maxed out.

[Production Sequence 1: Skilled Level Voice Actor Shape Chart]

Experience points: 92/100

Once this skill is produced, it can be synthesized into [Protagonist-level Acting (Purple)]. Higher-level acting-related skills have not yet been unlocked, so the path he previously considered can be used as an alternative.

So he closed his eyes, but his attention began to search the system's [entry library].

His gaze swept across a dazzling array of terms, and he quickly found the one he was looking for.

[Lyric Writing (Green)] + [Music Theory Mastery (Green)] = [Song Producer (Purple)]

Lyric Writing (Green)

[Available for production]

[Production Requirements: Gain 100 experience points in lyric writing.]

[Music Theory Mastery (Green)]