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

Experience points: 40/100

Wait, what's wrong with this system?

"Are you really not putting your own thoughts into it? Genkawa-san, you can be honest, I won't laugh at you." Sakurajima Mai's tone was persuasive, as if she had suddenly transformed into a policewoman taking a statement.

"No means no."

Genkawa Yu put the manuscript into his schoolbag. "More than that, I think Sakurajima-san could be a little nicer to Kurokawa-san next time. After all, you're the same age and both are active high school actors, so you must have a lot in common, right?"

"You mean... you want me to take extra care of her on set?"

Mai Sakurajima was incredibly clever, and she immediately figured out Yu Genkawa's true purpose.

"You could say that."

After silently recalling Akane Kurokawa's earnest yet cautious attitude, Yu Minakawa spoke with great candor.

"What's in it for me?"

Although they had only known each other for a short time, Mai Sakurajima already considered Yu Genkawa as someone she could freely confide in.

In his presence, the girl didn't need to maintain the aloof persona of an actress; she could talk to him freely.

This feeling was new to Mai Sakurajima, who didn't have many friends, and even stirred a faint, subtle flutter in her heart.

“Sakurajima-san is a kind person, and I can feel that.”

Looking into the girl's bright, sparkling eyes, Yuan Chuanyou raised his head and gazed at her pretty face.

"Hmph, looking at me like that won't do any good. I'm not willing to suffer a loss."

Mai Sakurajima raised her head, a mischievous smile on her face. "Genkawa-san, you'd better hurry up and think of a benefit I can promise you. Time waits for no one."

[Production Sequence 1: A Spark of Inspiration]

Experience points: 45/100

Experience points: 46/100

"..."

Staring blankly at the experience gain notifications that kept popping up on the system panel, Genkawa Yu was speechless for a moment.

Volume 1 The Shining Morning Star: Chapter Sixteen - Yellow Hair is Summoned Again (2.5k words, please continue reading!)

Yuu Minakawa is someone who doesn't like to give up halfway.

Since such a request had been made, he had to persuade Mai Sakurajima, so he presented his terms.

"I see. The manuscript that Genkawa-san showed me before was essentially a rejected draft. You were planning to write a formal story for submission later, right?"

"Yes."

"Can I be your first reader?"

Mai Sakurajima's eyes crinkled into crescents, and she seemed quite happy.

"These are the best terms I can offer right now. What do you think, Sakurajima-san?"

Genkawa Yu glanced at his system screen.

I hadn't gained much experience from my previous life experiences, but today's chat with Akane Kurokawa and Mai Sakurajima resulted in a huge increase in experience. I don't know what the system's evaluation criteria are.

"Hmm... then I'll agree to Genkawa-san's request. I'll take good care of Kurokawa-san on set."

That's good.

"This drama is premiering next Monday. Will Genkawa-san be looking forward to his storyline?" Mai Sakurajima suddenly asked, looking at the crew members tidying up the set in the distance.

"There might be a little bit, after all, I don't know how the final result of this show will be."

Genkawa Yu shrugged. Although many actors in this drama had good acting skills, the acting skills of the leading man, Yamada Hide, were appalling. His female fans might accept it, but it was hard to say about other casual viewers.

Thinking of this, he then thought of the events at the party.

Although he refused the invitation in person, Yamada Hide did not react excessively on set today, as if the unpleasant incident had never happened.

This aligns with the director's guess.

After all, Yamada Hide said that at the party because everyone around him was an insider in the entertainment industry, and they wouldn't spread these things around. But on the film set, there are many extras and staff working there.

Even if Yamada Hide was arrogant, he couldn't completely disregard public opinion, so he always presented a humble and docile image on the set of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

"If the show gets good ratings, Genkawa-san will definitely get more exposure."

Mai Sakurajima turned her head to look at the other person's handsome face.

Do you... find being an actor interesting?

"It was quite interesting. If possible, I'd like to try what it's like to be a lead actor."

This is the truth from Yu Genkawa. After all, he has already entered this industry, and only by becoming a lead actor can he see a better view.

Of course, there's even more money.

"It's very difficult to become a lead actor; it requires extraordinary effort."

Mai Sakurajima, who debuted as a child star, looked at Yu Genkawa with a serious expression. When it comes to acting, the girl always gives her all and never slacks off.

"If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime."

"If I consult Sakurajima-san, you're not going to ask for a bribe again, are you?"

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Hehe, that depends on Genkawa-san's performance. It's still an unknown."

"That's really something to look forward to."

With a nonchalant reply, Genkawa Yu glanced at his system panel; his experience points for inspiration and material gathering were still slowly increasing.

"Hmph, Genkawa-san."

"what happened?"

"I'm your senior in the entertainment industry."

Mai Sakurajima, as expected of an actress who debuted as a child star, gets into character incredibly quickly.

Just moments ago, she had a gentle and approachable expression on her face, but now she has her arms crossed and is displaying an arrogant demeanor.

“Respecting your seniors is very important. Do I really need to teach you that, Genkawa-san?”

"...I respect you very much, Sakurajima-san."

Genkawa Yu raised his head, and their eyes slowly met in the air, and the air suddenly became quiet.

The noisy film crew was all around me, and a faint chill hung in the air.

After staring at each other for several seconds, Mai Sakurajima realized she couldn't stand Yuu Genkawa's calm gaze, so she broke the silence first.

"Alright, let's call it a day. Genkawa-san, remember not to be late for the script reading on Sunday."

"understood."

The next day was Friday, and Yuu Genkawa planned to go to his talent agency to see Kazuya Nakahara and ask him about connections in the publishing industry.

After the film crew wrapped up yesterday, the young man discovered that his experience points on the [Entry Production Platform] had exceeded half. He wanted to get the [Inspiration] entry as soon as possible and then synthesize the [Junior Novelist (Green)] entry.

[Production Sequence 1: A Spark of Inspiration]

Experience points: 71/100

Experience points: 72/100

"I hope I get a lot of experience points today."

After locking the door to his rented room, Genkawa Yu went downstairs to the tram stop.

His agency is called Hoshino Geino Agency, located in Dogenzaka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.

After riding the tram for more than half an hour, the young man arrived at the entrance of an office building that was about seven or eight stories high. The automatic glass door slid open silently.

Upon entering the office lobby, Genkawa Yu was immediately greeted by a warm breeze carrying a faint aroma of coffee.

The two female receptionists at the front desk wore professional smiles. After noticing the young man's tall and upright figure, one of the women with a ponytail immediately recognized him.

"You...are you Genkawa-san?"

"Yes."

“Mr. Nakahara already told us this morning that you can go directly to conference room number 3 on the fifth floor.”

"Thank you."

Genkawa Yu nodded his thanks, and as soon as he took the elevator and stepped into the fifth-floor corridor, he immediately heard a variety of colorful sounds.

"Not enough ratings? Then have the writers add a kissing scene!"

"Our artists never accept late-night slots!"

Inside the glass partitions on either side, agents were shouting and haggling with producers on the other end of the phone, assistants were running around carrying documents, and the printers were buzzing.

The air was thick with the scents of instant coffee, printer ink, and a subtle sense of anxiety.

It's really lively.

He thought to himself.

Upon reaching the door of conference room number 3, Genkawa Yu knocked on the door and only entered after hearing "Come in."

As soon as he walked in, he noticed that besides his manager, Kazuya Nakahara, there was another person sitting next to him.

He was a middle-aged man wearing a beret and sporting a full beard. In front of him was a stack of fashion magazines and a half-empty cup of coffee.

"Zhongyuan Sang, do you have guests?"

"Oh, Genkawa's here. Let me introduce you. This is our agency's filming director, Mr. Odagiri..."

Halfway through his sentence, the manager suddenly stared at Genkawa Yu's face in astonishment, "You... why is your hair dyed blonde?!"

"This was Director Asano's request. He said it would better suit the character of [Inoue Satoshi]."

"Oh, I see. I thought you made the decision on your own... You really gave me a fright!"