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We sincerely thank you for your enthusiastic support and encouragement of our artist, Yu Minakawa.

In recognition of your active participation in fan activities to date, we have prepared a special opportunity for you to attend the "Alice in the Land of the Dying" fan meeting.

Detailed participation credentials and instructions will be sent separately to your registered email address. Please check your inbox.

Please continue to support Yu Minakawa in the future.

Keigo Hoshino Office

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Yuki Natsukawa read this passage five times before she dared to believe it wasn't an illusion.

Next, a huge wave of surprise washed away her previous disappointment like a tsunami. She jumped up from her chair, covered her mouth to stop herself from screaming, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Although she didn't know why Hoshino Agency had prepared such a special qualification for her to participate, she naturally felt more grateful to the agency.

This was actually the work of Kazuya Nakahara.

Although Yu Genkawa established his own new company, Star Engine, and Kazuya Nakahara's work contract was transferred to this new company, his contact with Hoshino's agency did not break down.

The two companies have always maintained close contact and cooperation, and he did this in order to better increase Genkawa Yu's popularity.

As a manager, Kazuya Nakahara has been keeping a close eye on the fan ecosystem behind the scenes, and he knows that maintaining these core, active and influential "big fans" is crucial to the artist's image and fan cohesion.

This special privilege is an acknowledgment of all of Yuki Natsukawa's selfless contributions in the past, and also an expectation and emotional bond for her continued support in the future.

"Waaaaah..."

"Great! Yu-kun, I can finally see you!"

As the date of the offline meet-and-greet approaches, the anticipation online has reached its peak.

All the qualified fans prepared their outfits, support items, and questions meticulously, as if they were waiting for a celebration.

Time finally moved on to the day of the event.

The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the high-rise apartment, casting warm dappled patterns on the floor.

Genkawa Yu was already dressed in a black casual suit designed by a well-known designer. The suit was well-tailored, giving it a formal feel while also exuding a sense of style and vitality befitting his age.

Akane Kurokawa, wearing a silk nightgown and barefoot on the carpet, carefully adjusted his tie. The girl's movements were gentle, her eyes focused, carrying a natural and affectionate quality, like that of a wife.

"Good luck today, Yu-kun."

Since settling down here, Akane Kurokawa has felt very happy every day.

She tilted her head back, her natural beauty still captivating, her eyes filled with unreserved tenderness and support.

"I heard the ticket lottery was very popular."

"Yeah, Akane, you're going to the theater this afternoon too, right? Good luck to you too."

Genkawa Yu lowered his head and placed a gentle and precious mark on her smooth forehead.

Then, Akane Kurokawa slightly tiptoed, wrapped her arms around his neck, and leaned her head closer again.

"This is a 'kiss of victory'."

After they parted, a faint blush rose on the girl's cheeks, her eyes sparkling, and she said with a smile.

Genkawa Yu's eyes warmed as he reached out and ruffled her soft hair, his voice full of affection, "I received it, and I feel so energized now!"

A black luxury van was already waiting downstairs at the apartment building.

Genkawa Yu got into the car and nodded to the driver in the front seat and his assistant Kato Megumi, who was already waiting there.

Kato Megumi remained calm and gentle. She handed over a detailed schedule for the day, a list of sensitive questions the media might ask, and sample answers, while quietly confirming the timelines and precautions for each step.

The vehicle smoothly merged into the morning traffic in Tokyo, heading towards the theater that was about to be ignited by the passion of fans.

Genkawa Yu leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, but his mind was already planning his afternoon lessons at the music classroom after the meet-and-greet.

[Production Sequence 1: Composition Mastery (Green)]

Experience points: 42/100

The movie "Your Name" has already started production, so he needs to prepare a theme song for it.

The song "Zenzenzense" is quite good and can be used as the core of the promotion. We must get this song out as soon as possible, as it will definitely have a positive impact on the box office.

A few hours later, the theater backstage was already in a busy but orderly pre-battle state.

The staff hurried along, communicating in hushed tones through headsets to confirm the final effect of the lighting, sound, and large screen.

The spacious lounge was brightly lit, and the air was filled with the scent of hairspray, cosmetics, and a subtle sense of tension.

Director Aoyama Akihiro was standing with the producer and the publicity manager sent by the production team, solemnly checking the script and discussing in hushed tones what possible contingency plans might be in case of an emergency.

His assistant, holding a walkie-talkie, continuously received reports from the front desk staff about their preparations, a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead.

Subsequently, the main actors arrived one after another, and the atmosphere in the dressing room gradually became lively.

Haruto Yamazaki, sporting meticulously styled blond hair and wearing the latest outfit from a trendy brand, greeted everyone loudly with his signature cheerful smile as soon as he entered.

"Good morning, everyone. Today is a big day, and I'm full of energy."

His outgoing personality and ability to liven up the atmosphere quickly led him to chat and laugh with the familiar makeup artists and stylists, easing the tension backstage.

Kana Arima, the young actress who plays one of the key supporting roles in the drama, also appeared on time.

Today she wore a well-designed dress and her makeup was fresh and elegant.

Upon seeing Genkawa Yu in the lounge, the girl immediately walked over quickly, stopped a step away from him, and bowed respectfully in greeting, her voice clear and crisp.

"Good morning, Genkawa-senpai. I look forward to your guidance today!"

Her manners were impeccable, and her eyes were filled with respect for her seniors and a hint of barely perceptible nervousness.

Genkawa Yuu returned with a gentle smile and a relaxed tone, "Arima-san, you don't need to be too nervous. Today is mainly about interacting with the fans, so just enjoy the process."

"Yes! Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Arima Kana bowed again before obediently stepping aside to wait, like a fawn that was easily startled but tried hard to remain calm.

As the male lead of the drama series, and with his steadily rising popularity and the highly anticipated drama "Love Like a Bouquet" which has just finished filming, Yuu Genkawa has naturally become one of the focuses of attention.

Staff members and other supporting actors kept coming over to chat with him, praising his acting skills and expressing optimism about his future development.

"Mr. Genkawa, I heard that the sample photos of 'Bouquet' received very high praise internally. Congratulations!"

"Mr. Genkawa, I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again sometime!"

Despite the praise, Genkawa Yu remained humble, bowing slightly in response, "You flatter me. It's all thanks to the director's guidance and the entire crew."

"I also look forward to working with everyone."

He handled the situation appropriately, neither appearing arrogant nor overly humble, striking the perfect balance.

Just then, the door to the lounge was pushed open again, and an invisible aura surged in.

Mai Sakurajima entered, accompanied by her mother, who is also her manager.

Today, she chose a white tweed suit from the early autumn collection, paired with simple pearl earrings. Her makeup was exquisite and meticulous, and she exuded an elegant and noble glow, like a queen who had truly descended to earth.

Her arrival immediately caused the conversation in the lounge to drop several decibels.

Genkawa Yu naturally saw her too.

So, a polite and friendly smile quickly appeared on his face, and he took a step forward to greet him as he would any other colleague.

Good morning, Sakurajima-san.

Mai Sakurajima's steps faltered almost imperceptibly for a moment. Her gaze met Yu Genkawa's for less than half a second before quickly and naturally shifting away.

Good morning, Genkawa-san.

Her voice was steady and pleasant, yet devoid of any emotion. Mai Sakurajima used honorifics, a language she hadn't used in a long time, treating her with the same politeness one would show to a casual collaborator she had only met a few times.

She didn't even give Yuan Chuanyou a chance to continue speaking, or even to say a polite word. She simply nodded slightly and walked straight towards the director and producer, joining their conversation. She smoothly and naturally left Yuan Chuanyou standing there, as if he were just an insignificant wisp of air.

In that instant, Genkawa Yu could clearly feel the cold, aloof distance that the other party was deliberately creating.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly; this was the bitter consequence he had to bear after his previous frank conversation.

This scene was witnessed by Haruto Yamazaki, who was fixing his blond hair in front of the mirror while actually keeping a close eye on everything around him.

He touched his smooth chin, a hint of amusement and intense curiosity flashing in his always smiling eyes.

He knew that Yuu Genkawa and Mai Sakurajima used to be very close, but today's atmosphere... was clearly off. This was no longer a normal colleague relationship; it was as if they had completely severed ties.

Taking advantage of the last free preparation time before the event started, Yamazaki Haruto seized an opportunity and slipped to Genkawa Yu's side like a live eel, hooking his arm around his neck and half-pulling, half-dragging him to a corner of the lounge where miscellaneous items were placed.

"Hey, Genkawa."

Haruto Yamazaki lowered his voice, his face displaying an undisguised gossip, and subtly pointed with his chin in Mai Sakurajima's direction.

"What's going on? Did you and Sakurajima-san have a fight? The atmosphere just now, tsk tsk, it was so cold!"

He fanned himself in front of his face, making an exaggerated "it's so cold" expression.

Genkawa Yu sighed helplessly, knowing he couldn't hide it from his good brother who was particularly perceptive about relationships between men and women.

He raised his hand to rub his temples, a hint of weariness and helplessness showing on his face, and said in a low voice.

"There's nothing awkward about it, it's just that some things happened before, and I might have said something that was hard for her to accept."

"If it's hard to accept?"

Haruto Yamazaki raised an eyebrow, his curiosity spreading rapidly like ignited vines.

"Did you want to officially date her but were rejected? No, judging from Sakurajima-san's previous behavior, she should have been happy to agree."

Haruto Yamazaki stroked his chin, looking like he was trying to analyze something.

Genkawa Yu shook his head, his gaze complicated as he looked at the beautiful figure in the distance, vaguely surrounded by a crowd, and lowered his voice even further.

"I wanted to take a very special path, and after telling Sakurajima about it, she had some difficulty accepting it, and that's how it was."

"A very special road?"

Haruto Yamazaki repeatedly pondered these information-rich words, combining them with the strange attitude that Yuu Genkawa had previously displayed.

The next moment, an extremely bold, even shocking, idea struck his mind like lightning.

He suddenly widened his eyes, gasped, almost choked on his own saliva, and then tried to lower his voice, asking nervously.