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Experience points: 39/100

Experience points: 40/100

Experience points: 41/100

This seemingly simple kissing scene was filmed five or six times due to Akane Kurokawa's initial minor mishap and subsequent pursuit of the "perfect feeling".

Every time she gets close, it's a sweet torment and an ultimate experience for Akane Kurokawa.

The girl could clearly feel the warmth of Genkawa Yu, smell his clean and refreshing scent, and feel his gentle strength.

From initial awkwardness and nervousness to gradually relaxing and trying to respond clumsily, she found herself becoming increasingly greedy, seemingly wanting to establish a more genuine emotional connection with the other person.

Instead of playing a role.

During the approximately one-hour shoot, Akane Kurokawa's cheeks remained flushed with a captivating blush, and her eyes became even more moist with each intimate contact.

Meanwhile, Yuu Minakawa remained professional and patient, cooperating diligently every time. Occasionally, during the breaks when the director yelled "Cut," he would whisper a few words of simple encouragement or suggestions for adjustment.

Finally, after what seemed like the umpteenth take, the footage on the monitor achieved the effect that Director Doi wanted.

It was a natural and affectionate kiss, full of the sweet intimacy between lovers in the throes of new love. The two in the photo seemed like a couple living together, deeply in love, with every subtle expression and body language conveying their affection for each other.

"OK! This one's approved! Excellent!"

Director Doi shouted with great satisfaction, and the staff on set all breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

The moment Akane Kurokawa heard "passed," she felt almost collapse, but a huge sense of accomplishment and an indescribable sweetness welled up in her heart.

She stole a glance at Yuan Chuanyou and found him looking at her with a gentle gaze that seemed to carry a hint of approval, causing her heart to skip a beat again.

After a short rest, the second scene followed immediately – “Sharing a bath in the bathtub”.

The scene shifts to a cozy, steamy bathroom.

To ensure the actors' comfort and privacy, as well as the filming effect, the bathtub was filled with warm water at a suitable temperature, and a large amount of white bubble bath liquid was added, covering the surface of the water with a thick layer of foam, perfectly concealing what was underneath.

In terms of clothing, Akane Kurokawa, as an actress, wore a flesh-colored long dress with a special material underneath. The dress would not become transparent when wet, ensuring absolute safety.

She only needs to expose her shoulders and above the water, and cleverly surround her shoulders with some soap bubbles to create the effect of taking a bath.

As a male actor, Yu Minakawa naturally has more lenient requirements regarding the level of exposure; he needs to take off his shirt and expose his entire upper body.

When Yu Genkawa, with the help of staff, took off his loungewear, revealing his muscular upper body, a very slight, suppressed gasp and a subtle commotion could be heard on set.

Since being discharged from the hospital, Yuu Genkawa has resumed his regular exercise and action scene training, so he has maintained an excellent physique.

It's not an overly exaggerated muscular type, but rather a well-proportioned inverted triangle physique with smooth lines, broad shoulders, strong chest muscles, well-defined abdominal muscles, and a tight waist. Under the warm-toned lights of the bathroom, he seems to be coated with a soft glow, full of masculine strength and beauty, yet not appearing overly aggressive.

Upon witnessing this scene, the female staff members present, from the young script supervisor to the experienced costume designer, were all involuntarily drawn to it. Although they quickly looked away out of professionalism or pretended to be busy, the amazement and appreciation in their eyes were hard to hide.

Even Akane Kurokawa, who was standing by the bathtub preparing to get into character, was visibly stunned when she saw Yuu Genkawa's bare upper body up close.

For a moment, her eyes were fixed on her, then her cheeks flushed again, and she looked away in a fluster, her heart pounding.

"All personnel, take your positions! Ready to begin!" Director Doi's voice broke the delicate atmosphere.

Genkawa Yu stepped into the bathtub first, sat down in the foamy water, and the warm water washed over his strong waist and abdomen.

Then came Akane Kurokawa. She took a deep breath and, with his prompting and help, carefully stepped into the bathtub and sat down opposite him.

The bathtub was indeed small, and the two people's legs inevitably touched lightly underwater.

"Action!"

The camera begins to capture the interaction between the two in the bathtub. According to the script, they should be chatting casually, splashing water on each other and playing around, enjoying the sweet leisure of living together as lovers.

Rippling water, floating bubbles.

Underwater, out of sight of the camera, the two people's bodies would occasionally rub against and touch each other slightly due to the confined space.

Akane Kurokawa could feel the heat emanating from Yu Minakawa's skin and the light, fleeting touch in the water. She felt a tingling, electric-like sensation spreading from the point of contact, making her feel somewhat aroused.

Perhaps it was the combination of emotions from both the play and real life, or perhaps it was the influence of the ambiguous atmosphere at the moment, but a bold idea suddenly arose in Kurokawa Akane's mind.

Unseen by anyone underwater, she used the ripples as cover to quietly extend her slender, long legs, like a nimble water snake, across the narrow space between them, and gently encircle Yuan Chuan You's waist.

This sudden action caused Genkawa Yu's body to stiffen almost imperceptibly for a moment.

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[Production Sequence Two: Advanced Material Selection]

Experience points: 43/100

what happened?

Genkawa Yu wanted to signal with his eyes to ask for the other person's opinion, but Kurokawa Akane still had a playful smile on her face, as if her bold move just now was just a casual joke by the character.

Because filming was still in progress, Genkawa Yu quickly reacted, showing the doting smile that belonged to [Yamaoto Mugi], as if he completely accepted her "little action".

Although the camera couldn't capture this secret underwater interaction between the two, it genuinely affected their on-screen performance.

The intimacy, affection, and subtle tension that naturally flowed between the couple instantly became fuller and more real, almost overflowing the screen.

Through the monitor, Director Doi's eyes lit up. He seemed to have keenly captured the subtle change in the atmosphere between the two, a chemical reaction that was more vivid and moving than the script suggested.

"Good, good, keep it up, keep moving forward..."

At that moment, Akane Kurokawa seemed completely absorbed in her interaction with Yu Genkawa.

Looking at Genkawa Yu's handsome face covered in water droplets and foam, and at the gentle eyes in his gaze that seemed to draw her in, a strong emotional impulse surged into her heart.

She maintained her underwater entanglement, leaning slightly forward, passing over the floating bubbles, tilting her head back, and suddenly leaning in again.

"Well..."

"Ok?"

This was a sudden kiss that happened in the bathtub.

Genkawa Yu was caught off guard by her series of impromptu performances, but his strong professional skills allowed him to react quickly and respond promptly.

The camera captured this scene perfectly.

Amidst the hazy steam and dreamy bubbles, a couple in love are passionately entwined in the bathtub, with gentle ripples around them and soft light and shadow. The whole scene is as beautiful as a meticulously crafted movie poster, brimming with ultimate romance and intimacy.

About a minute later, Director Doi's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement and exhilaration; he even stood up from behind the monitor.

"Fantastic! This shot! Perfect! That kiss in the bathtub! Absolutely a stroke of genius!"

Filming has been suspended.

After this scene was filmed, Akane Kurokawa seemed to wake up from a dream and slowly left in front of Yu Minakawa.

Although she had been very brave just now, at this moment, the girl's cheeks were as red as ripe tomatoes, and her eyes were somewhat intoxicating.

Upon hearing the director's question, Akane Kurokawa took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart, and bravely looked at the director, speaking clearly though her voice was not loud.

"Director, this is... something that just popped into my head. I feel that in this situation, the feelings between [Yamaon Mugi] and [Yatani Kinu] are already very intense, and such a natural kiss should better express their intimacy and love."

Upon hearing this, Director Doi's face lit up with a big, approving smile, and he nodded vigorously.

"That's right! Kurokawa-san, your impromptu performance was outstanding! You completely captured the core of the character's emotions—that's the feeling! That irresistible intimacy of being deeply in love! This take was fantastic, we've secured it!"

Then he turned to Genkawa Yu and gave him a thumbs up as well.

"Yuanchuan-kun, your cooperation was also excellent. Your reactions were timely and natural. Your performance today far exceeded my expectations. This shot was really great."

A soft round of applause, filled with respect and goodwill, rang out on set.

Everyone was impressed by the two lead actors' dedicated performances and Akane Kurokawa's brave and inspired improvisation.

Genkawa Yu glanced at Kurokawa Akane, who was shy but had bright, sparkling eyes beside him, and his heart stirred slightly.

It must be admitted that her impromptu performance just now did indeed inject a more real and moving soul into the scene.

Moreover... it also carries the girl's unwavering love.

He gave her a look that was both approving and somewhat complicated.

Upon receiving his gaze, Akane Kurokawa's blush deepened, but she couldn't help but smile happily.

Let's continue.

"...Um."

Volume 2 Tokyo Love Story: Chapter 21 About Music, Asakura Toru's Friends and Family (2-in-1 5.5k)

The filming of "Love Like a Bouquet" is progressing smoothly, much like the steadily rising temperature in spring.

After successfully completing those key intimate scenes, the relationship between Yu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa seems to have quietly entered a new phase.

The tacit understanding that arises from collaborative creation, mixed with the emotional ripples that are difficult to completely separate from the performance, creates a unique sense of intimacy.

During breaks on set, the two would occasionally sit side by side on the sofa in the lounge, share a cup of coffee, and discuss their upcoming scenes in hushed tones.

Or they might simply be quietly reading their scripts, a natural and comfortable tranquility permeating the air.

After their previous intimate encounter, Akane Kurokawa would now rest her head slightly on Yu Minakawa's strong shoulder for a while in the lounge where no one else was around, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

While Yuu Minakawa wouldn't take the initiative to make overly intimate moves, he didn't show any aversion to her getting close. He was only occasionally surprised when she leaned in, then relaxed and let her warmth and weight rest on him.

On the other hand, with the continued rise in popularity of Genkawa Yu and the positive effect of the successful reversal of the last scandal, his public attention and commercial value have reached a new level.

Job offers naturally came in droves, and it was impossible to limit myself to just this one film.

Kato Megumi, as his most capable and reliable artist assistant, was always able to efficiently prioritize these invitations, filtering out some overly ordinary jobs in advance.

On the way to the film set or on the way home after work, Megumi Kato would use these fragmented moments to report her upcoming schedule to Yu Genkawa.

Her voice was as calm and gentle as ever, like she was giving a weather forecast.

"Mr. Genkawa, after the filming ends tomorrow afternoon, there will be an interview with OVERTURE magazine at 7 pm. It will last about an hour and will mainly focus on your filming experience of Alice in the Land of the Dying and your recent acting plans."

"You don't have any scenes to film this Thursday morning. We've scheduled an advertisement shoot for a men's skincare brand. The script and concept art have already been sent to you."

These jobs mostly consist of exposure-based interviews, magazine shoots, or commercial endorsements. Although they may not seem particularly significant individually, they add up and are crucial for maintaining and enhancing his public image.

Genkawa Yu would usually listen while flipping through the script or closing his eyes to rest, only occasionally nodding or simply replying with "I understand" or "Kato, you can arrange it."

Recently, he has devoted most of his energy to filming "Love Like a Bouquet" and developing his character.

In these external matters, he chose to fully trust Kato Megumi's professional abilities.