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

"Hmm~"

Akane Kurokawa's heart raced instantly, her face flushed even more, but she didn't resist at all, letting him lead her towards the bathroom.

The door closed gently, shutting out the outside world's disturbances and leaving only the room filled with enchanting beauty and the sweet intimacy to come.

The next morning, Yuan Chuanyu had no work scheduled. With plenty of sleep and his girlfriend's gentle companionship, he fully recovered from the fatigue of the journey and was full of energy.

Thinking about his upcoming filming and his future career plans involving music, he decided not to waste this precious morning and continue attending classes at the professional music studio where he had been studying for a long time, to further improve his abilities in songwriting and music theory.

Looking at the system panel, it's clear that further experience is needed to advance the terminology library.

[Production Sequence 1: Composition Mastery (Green)]

Experience points: 66/100

[Production Sequence Two: Lyric Writing]

Experience points: 15/100

He went alone to a music classroom located in a commercial building in Shibuya Ward. The soundproofing here was excellent, and the teachers were all senior professionals in the industry.

However, when Genkawa Yu entered the reserved music theory classroom, he unexpectedly saw a familiar figure.

She was a beautiful young woman who exuded a transparent aura even in the slightly messy music classroom. Her neat purple short hair made her skin look even whiter, and her blue eyes were like clear lake water, pure yet with a hint of aloofness.

She wore a simple light-colored sweatshirt and jeans, yet exuded a unique sense of style. She is none other than Toru Asakura, a member of the idol group Nokuchiru.

Asakura Toru also saw Genkawa Yu push open the door and enter. His blue eyes instantly lit up, like the surface of a lake illuminated by sunlight, flashing with a clear surprise.

"Genkawa-kun?"

Her voice, like her personality, possesses a unique, transparent quality. It doesn't have many exaggerated emotional fluctuations, yet it's enough to express her surprise and joy.

"You're back."

Genkawa Yuya was somewhat surprised to meet her here, and nodded with a smile.

"Asakura, good morning. Um, I just got back yesterday."

In the group chat of the "Six People in the Love Variety Show" who have a good relationship, Genkawa Yu mentioned that he was going to Xia Country on a business trip for a while, so it's not surprising that Asakura Toru knew about his itinerary.

However, he asked with some curiosity, "Why are you the only one here today? Where are the others?"

【Nokuchiru】is a four-member idol group that usually performs as a group.

Asakura Toru blinked her blue eyes and answered in a calm but natural tone.

"They practiced together in the rehearsal room today, and I came here to give them extra lessons."

She pointed to herself and said, "In the later joint live performance, there is a solo that I need to sing. I feel that the transitions and breath control in a few places are not perfect enough, so I came to ask the teacher for some extra help."

Upon hearing this, Genkawa Yu's eyes immediately showed an expression of appreciation.

"They're very dedicated; they work so hard for the sake of the performance."

Asakura Toru didn't seem to react much to the praise; he just tilted his head slightly, but his gaze remained fixed on Genkawa Yu, never looking away.

She watched as Genkawa Yu walked to a seat and put down his backpack, then suddenly spoke.

"Was Genkawa-kun taking an advanced music theory lesson today?"

"Yes."

While taking out his notebook and pen, Genkawa Yu casually replied, "The basic music theory class is over, it's time to learn something more advanced."

The next moment, Asakura Toru suddenly took two steps forward, came to the seat next to Genkawa Yu, sat down naturally, and said in her uniquely relaxed tone.

"Well... I'll listen in too."

Genkawa Yu paused in his note-taking, looking at her with some surprise.

Although this music classroom offers courses at various levels, from beginner to masterclass, there are no strict restrictions on which class students attend. Students mainly choose courses that match their own level.

Idols like Toru Asakura, who have already debuted and have some singing experience, usually take more advanced specialized training courses, such as vocal skills and stage presence.

As for music theory, there shouldn't be any particular need to strengthen it.

Asakura Toru seemed to sense his confusion, and calmly looked back at him with his blue eyes, adding to the conversation.

"Learning music theory might bring new insights."

This reason seems plausible, doesn't it?

Although Yuu Minakawa found it a bit strange, based on his understanding of Toru Asakura's personality, she was a free-spirited girl who didn't play by the rules. Her thoughts and actions often had a unique sense of dynamism and transparency, making her hard to understand but not annoying.

He didn't ask any more questions, and just nodded.

"what ever."

The teacher hadn't arrived yet. There were only the two of them in the classroom, and the atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

Asakura Toru didn't seem embarrassed at all. She took out her phone, then pulled out a pair of wireless Bluetooth earphones from her pocket and handed one of them to Genkawa Yu very naturally.

"Genkawa-kun."

Her voice remained flat, yet it carried an undeniable composure.

"Want to listen to this? It's a song I've been really into lately."

Genkawa looked down at the small white earphone in front of him, then looked up at Asakura Toru's clear, unambiguous blue eyes.

He was already familiar with Asakura Toru's straightforward and frank style, which was also a reason why he was so popular with fans.

She truly does whatever comes to mind, without considering worldly etiquette or ambiguous hints, simply sharing what she likes.

then,

Genkawa Yu smiled, took the earphone that still carried the faint warmth of her fingertips, and skillfully put it on her right ear.

The next moment, the corners of Asakura Toru's lips curved upwards in an almost imperceptible, extremely slight arc. She also put on the other earphone and then operated it on her phone.

The soothing and spacious electronic intro immediately flowed into Genkawa Yu's ears through the headphones.

It's a pop song with an indie vibe, featuring a unique melody and ethereal, narrative-rich female vocals.

The two sat side by side in the quiet classroom, sharing the same music.

With his eyes closed, Yuan Chuanyou listened intently to the melody and lyrics in his headphones, analyzing the arrangement techniques—a habit he had developed for attending classes.

Asakura Toru, while he listened with his eyes closed, boldly turned his head and looked at his beautifully sculpted profile.

From a full forehead to a straight nose, to slightly pursed lips and a well-defined jawline

"It's so nice to listen to music together like this."

She suddenly said.

"Really?"

"After all, Genkawa-kun is a very busy person, and it's usually impossible to get an appointment with you."

"..."

Volume 2 Tokyo Love Story: Chapter 51 is where MEM gets MVP (2-in-1 5k)

The afternoon sun shone through the blinds of the music classroom, cutting out strips of light and shadow on the dark brown wooden floor. The air was filled with the unique scent of old piano lacquer, yellowed sheet music, and dust dancing in the light.

Yu Minakawa and Toru Asakura were each wearing a white Bluetooth earphone, sharing the same obscure song.

Although the two maintained a perfect social distance, the invisible audio line acted as a subtle bridge, temporarily connecting their auditory nerves to the same private musical world.

The headphone cord swayed gently between the two, occasionally reflecting slivers of light.

With his eyes closed, Yuan Chuan You unconsciously tapped a complex rhythm on his knees with his slender fingers.

Because he has decided to learn songwriting, he now listens to songs with an analytical mindset. He is fully focused on analyzing the arrangement and structure of a song, turning each listening session into an opportunity to improve his musical literacy.

[Production Sequence 1: Composition Mastery (Green)]

Experience points: 71/100

[Production Sequence Two: Lyric Writing]

Experience points: 22/100

"The string arrangement in the interlude of this song is quite unique, Asakura."

Genkawa Yu opened his eyes and looked at the girl beside him. "It seems to be imitating the rhythm of a heartbeat, but with irregular variations added, which reminds one of the capriciousness of fate."

Asakura Toru tilted her head slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful blue eyes. She hadn't expected Genkawa Yu to have listened so attentively.

This independent band's work does indeed employ special techniques in the interlude, allowing the string section to both simulate the rhythm of a heartbeat and express unexpected events and turning points in life through subtle, irregular variations.

"Ah."

The girl responded softly, her voice as clear and transparent as a mountain stream. "Their producer said in an interview that this was the most heartfelt part of the whole song, wanting to express those seemingly accidental yet inevitable encounters in life."

"Will we meet...?"

Genkawa Yu closed his eyes again, carefully savoring the beauty of the song.

The next moment, Asakura Toru's gaze inadvertently swept over Genkawa Yu's focused profile. With his eyes closed, his handsome face with its sharp features lost some of its usual aloofness and instead revealed a pure sense of being immersed in thought.

Even in such a relaxed state, he still exudes an irresistible charm that always draws her attention.

Recalling his previous experience participating in "Love is a Required Course in Life," a barely perceptible ripple appeared in Asakura Toru's eyes.

Although the show ended with a "happy ending" of "Werewolf Reversal", and the six guests maintained a friendly relationship, she and Genkawa Yu always maintained a just-right distance, without deliberately distancing themselves from each other or getting too close.

Like two parallel lines, they run on their own tracks, maintaining a constant distance.

Friends?

That's probably all we can do.

Just then, the classroom door was pushed open, and the other students arrived one after another.

A girl wearing thick-rimmed glasses glanced curiously at the two people sharing headphones, her gaze lingering on Yuan Chuanyu for a moment before she found a seat by the window.

Asakura Toru subtly shifted his gaze from Genkawa Yu to the azure sky outside the window, as if the previous staring had never happened.