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"Thank you."

Yuan Chuanyou is quite satisfied with his current image. It's always good to let professionals do professional things; he doesn't need to offer any opinions to get the most perfect image design.

"Oh, right, and there's the most crucial one..."

The female assistant who delivered the clothes took out two red jewelry boxes from her shoulder bag, each with a custom-written logo printed on it.

“These are pieces of jewelry sent by a client. Mr. Genkawa insists on wearing them before the photoshoot.”

"I see."

Since it's a magazine cover requested by a sponsor, it naturally has a strong sales-driving attribute.

Yuan Chuan You opened the box, inside were an earring and a necklace. The two pieces of sterling silver jewelry quietly shone with a cold and elegant brilliance against the black satin background, and it was clear at a glance that they were very valuable.

"Let's help Genkawa-san put it on~"

The two women next to them were already quite impatient, since buying these two items themselves would probably cost them more than half a year's salary.

"it is good."

After leaving the dressing room, Genkawa Yu arrived at the spacious photography studio.

Under the spotlight, the studio had been transformed into a winter park scene—artificial snow covered the ground, several Christmas trees decorated with colored lights and small gift boxes stood to the side, and a huge snow scene was painted in the background.

Staff members busily moved about, adjusting the positions of lights and props.

Akane Kurokawa stood there, her slender and tall figure blending almost perfectly with the set design.

The girl was also carefully styled by makeup artists and stylists. The fluffy collar on her snow-white coat made her face look small and delicate. Underneath her black short skirt were a pair of long legs wrapped in fleece-lined stockings, and on her feet were a pair of brown leather boots. The whole look was both warm and fashionable, perfectly interpreting the theme of "winter lovers".

"Mr. Genkawa, you've arrived."

Akane Kurokawa also saw Yu Minakawa, who was dressed up, her beautiful eyes sparkling with bright light.

"Hmm." (This appears to be a fragment of a sentence or phrase, possibly related to a product listing or product description.)

Genkawa Yu praised in a gentle tone, "This outfit suits you very well, Kurokawa-san."

"...Thanks."

Akane Kurokawa blushed, and her beautiful azure eyes became even more moist.

"Is everything ready?"

As the director of photography, Ryu Odagiri glanced at the long-arm camera that had already been set up, picked up a megaphone, and prepared to give action instructions.

"I'm ready."

Genkawa Yu nodded slightly, while the blue-haired girl standing beside him took a deep breath and said with utmost seriousness, "Odagiri-san, I'm ready too."

"Alright, now that you're both ready, let's begin."

Odagiri Ryu's gaze swept over the handsome men and beautiful women in front of him, and he clapped his hands with a smile.

"Today we're shooting a 'Winter Lovers' themed video, which needs to convey a warm and sweet atmosphere. Let's start with the simplest one—Mr. Genkawa, you're standing next to the Christmas tree, and Mr. Kurokawa is leaning on your shoulder."

"Ok."

Akane Kurokawa and Yu Minakawa exchanged a glance, then cautiously leaned closer. Even through the thick clothing, she could still feel the young man's body temperature.

Feeling the man's presence so close to her, her slender fingers gripped the hem of her clothes nervously, her body stiffening slightly.

This is Akane Kurokawa's first time shooting a magazine cover.

The girl had been interviewed by a magazine when she performed in a stage play before, but at that time she was basically wearing the costume of the character and did not feel uncomfortable at all, which is completely different from the current situation.

"Kurokawa-san, you can relax a little."

Ryu Odagiri looked up from behind the viewfinder. "You two are lovers, not strangers. Try to really lean your weight on each other."

Genkawa Yu naturally noticed the girl's unease, so he spoke softly.

"Kurokawa-san, don't be nervous, just treat it as acting."

“You can imagine yourselves in the movie ‘49’. We’re childhood friends, [Inoue Tomo] and [Yamada Marina]. It’s okay if our actions are a little intimate.”

"Um..."

Akane Kurokawa took a deep breath and began to simulate the scenario in her mind.

This is her unique acting technique, like hypnosis, allowing her five senses to perfectly immerse her in the character's setting.

The next moment, she seemed to feel her tense muscles relax a bit, and then she tried to rest her head naturally on Genkawa Yu's shoulder, her fingers slowly loosening the hem of her clothes.

"Excellent! That's it!"

Director Odagiri's camera shutter clicked incessantly as he took pictures and gave instructions, "Now, Genkawa-kun, please look down at Kurokawa-san, and Kurokawa-san, look up and meet his gaze."

The girl subconsciously looked up and was caught off guard by a pair of deep black eyes.

Under the studio lights, Genkawa Yu's eyes took on a warm brown hue. Because it was work, he immediately immersed himself in the scene of a couple being together, displaying the emotions unique to actors—gentleness and focus, as if at this moment his eyes were only on Kurokawa Akane in front of him.

Even knowing it was just a work-related expression, Akane Kurokawa's heart still raced uncontrollably under the other person's gentle gaze.

"Perfect! It feels so good!"

Coach Odagiri shouted excitedly, then gave the instructions he had already prepared: "Now change the position—Kurokawa-san, hug Genkawa-kun from behind and press your face against his back."

This pose is more intimate than before.

Akane Kurokawa hesitated for a moment, then reached out and wrapped her arms around Yu Minakawa's waist, pressing her soft cheek against his broad back.

She could hear his steady heartbeat and feel the rise and fall of his back as he breathed.

This was the first time that Akane Kurokawa had such intimate physical contact with Yuu Genkawa, and Akane Kurokawa felt a strange sense of security welling up inside her, which made her almost forget that there were many other eyes watching them.

"Kurokawa-san's expression could be even happier. Imagine you just exchanged Christmas gifts and you received the most flawless love from your boyfriend."

Director Odagiri continued to guide the girl, depicting specific scenarios that belonged to loving couples.

Akane Kurokawa closed her eyes, trying to adjust her expression as instructed. In her mind, the scene of Yu Minakawa taking the initiative to hold her wrist during the last filming slowly surfaced.

Then, a lingering smile gradually appeared on the girl's lips.

"That's fantastic! That expression is spot on!"

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The magazine cover shoot continues.

As Kurokawa Akane gradually became more familiar with the place, his condition improved, and seeing this, Genkawa Yu was naturally happy to cooperate.

As the two became more and more adept at intimate contact, director Odagiri, who was in charge of the camera, was also pleased and began to correct their movements less and less.

The shoot lasted for nearly two hours, and Akane Kurokawa lost count of how many poses they changed—sometimes Yu Minakawa would hold her little hand, and the two of them would look at the distant snow scene together.

Sometimes it's her adjusting his scarf, and him looking down at her tenderly; other times it's the sweet scene of the two of them sharing a cup of hot cocoa and smiling at each other.

Every pose required them to express the intimacy and tacit understanding between lovers. As the shoot progressed, the girl found herself becoming more and more naturally immersed in the role of a lover.

About an hour later, the director finally made the announcement.

"This is the last one. I want a hugging pose. Genkawa-kun is sitting on a bench, Kurokawa-san is standing in front of him, and then she slowly sits on his lap and finally leans against him."

Upon hearing this arrangement, Akane Kurokawa's heart, which had just calmed down, couldn't help but race again.

She glanced back at Genkawa Yu, who was smiling, and his eyes remained gentle.

So the girl took a deep breath and slowly walked toward the young man sitting on the bench.

"It's ok."

Yuanchuan You said in a voice only she could hear, "I'll count to three, then you sit down. One, two, three."

As he counted down, Akane Kurokawa carefully sat on his lap. Even through the clothes, this level of intimacy made her stiff all over.

Genkawa Yu's large hand gently rested on her waist, providing necessary support without making her feel offended.

"Now, move closer."

Director Odagiri instructed, "Press your face against his chest, close your eyes, and show that you completely trust and rely on him."

The girl took a deep breath and slowly leaned against Genkawa Yu's chest.

Just before she was about to press her head against him, Yuan Chuanyu slightly adjusted his position to make his head more comfortable. This small, thoughtful gesture warmed the girl's heart.

With her cheek pressed against his chest, an unprecedented sense of security instantly enveloped Akane Kurokawa's five senses.

The other person's heartbeat was close to her ear, steady and strong, and his breath gently brushed against her hair, creating a reassuring atmosphere.

Without realizing it, Akane Kurokawa completely relaxed, and even unconsciously snuggled closer to him, trying to find a more comfortable position.

"Perfect!"

Director Odagiri's voice pulled Akane Kurokawa back to reality.

The shutter clicked incessantly, and the flashes of light kept flashing across her tightly closed eyelids.

Five or six seconds later, the girl felt Yuu Minakawa gently pat her back, as if silently saying, "Well done."

"Okay, that's a wrap!"

Director Odagiri stared at the dozens of photos captured in the viewfinder and announced with great satisfaction, "Today's shoot was a great success!"

Upon hearing this, the girl seemed to wake from a dream and lifted her head from Yuanchuan You's embrace.

When she saw the gentle smile on the other person's face, she realized how bold her behavior had been, and her delicate cheeks flushed instantly.

"You did a very good job."

Genkawa Yu said softly, then gentlemanly helped her to her feet, “Kurokawa-san is a wonderful partner.”

“Mr. Genkawa is amazing too... Thank you.”

"Haha, Genkawa-kun and Kurokawa-san, thank you for your hard work today."

After shooting the magazine cover, Director Odagiri jokingly offered to treat them to dinner, but the two declined.

Akane Kurokawa needed to return to the theater troupe as soon as possible, since she had practice sessions in the afternoon. Yu Genkawa, on the other hand, needed to return to Hoshino's office to discuss some matters with his manager, Kazuya Nakahara.

After saying goodbye to the director, Odagiri, whose face showed regret, Yu Genkawa and Akane Kurokawa walked out of the studio side by side.

"Thank you so much, Genkawa-san, for giving me such a great job opportunity today."