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The intense guitar solo came to an abrupt end. Kengo Morimoto wiped his sweat and shouted, "Alright! That's enough for today! Hurry up and pack up, get ready to watch today's premiere drama!"

The bassist, a young man wearing a hat, chuckled and teased, "Kengo, you seem more nervous than the person in question!"

"Of course!"

A faint smile appeared on Kengo Morimoto's cold face. "Genkawa-kun is a close friend of mine. Today is the premiere of his first drama as the male lead, so of course I have to support him."

The drummer wiped his drumsticks as he joined in.

"That's right! And I heard the soundtrack for this show is amazing too, it might even inspire our new song!"

Several young people quickly packed up their instruments, pointed the TV with good sound quality in the rehearsal room at the sofa area, and brought out snacks and drinks. The atmosphere was enthusiastic and expectant, as if they were waiting for a crucial live broadcast of a rock concert.

"But... Kengo, now that he's a big star, do you really think he'll still hang out with you?"

"of course."

Although Kengo Morimoto is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, he is also very perceptive. Therefore, he can clearly feel that Yu Genkawa's gentle attitude towards his friends in the Love Story series has never changed.

No matter how far he goes or how high he climbs, we will still be good friends.

A single apartment in Tokyo.

Nobuyuki Kumano and two dancer friends sat cross-legged on the living room carpet, with the coffee table in front of them overflowing with pizza, fried chicken, and all sorts of snacks and drinks.

"Xinxing, your friend is really going to become a superstar this time! He's going to be the male lead in a Netflix series!" A friend said, munching on a chicken leg, his voice full of envy.

Nobuyuki Kumano smiled憨厚ly, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.

"Yes, Yuanchuan is the most talented actor I have ever seen. He deserves this opportunity."

He recalled his time with Yu Genkawa, whose abilities and charm had always been terrifying. Now, with Netflix's global market expansion, this show will likely make him gain a huge following all over the world.

"Next time, I'd like to have a drink with a big star like Genkawa-san. Remember to include me, Kumano."

"I am me too."

"No problem."

Nobuyuki Kumano held up a can of Coke and said, "Let's all wish Genkawa's drama a huge success and amazing ratings!"

"We must support it!"

"cheers!"

The three young people clinked glasses heartily, the air filled with the scent of friendship and anticipation.

Hoshino Office.

President Kato Arashi stood by the office window, looking down at the bustling streets below. He had just finished reviewing the latest public opinion briefing. The online buzz surrounding "Alice in the Land of Dying" far exceeded expectations, with major entertainment sections making headlines and social media discussions in full swing.

"President, the meeting room is ready. The projector and sound system are all tested and working." The assistant pushed open the door and reported.

Kato Arashi turned around, a satisfied smile on his face: "Okay, everyone, you can start heading to the conference room at 6:50. Prepare some snacks and drinks, and treat this as a relaxing internal team building activity to cheer on our Hoshino team."

Although Yu Genkawa's artist contract is no longer here, the investment in [Star Engine] ensures that Hoshino Agency and Yu Genkawa still have a deep relationship.

Yu Genkawa's soaring popularity is a win-win situation for Hoshino Agency.

"Yes!"

The assistant responded and left, his tone tinged with excitement.

Meanwhile, Kato Megumi, who didn't have work today, came to Hoshino's office at her aunt's invitation to watch the premiere of Genkawa Yu's drama with everyone.

The girl gazed serenely at the images on the big screen, a sense of anticipation slowly rising within her.

As an artist's assistant, she accompanied Genkawa Yu throughout the entire filming of the drama.

"It should look great."

Kasumigaoka Utaha sat on a single sofa facing the television, with the latest volume of the paperback novel on her lap, but the pages remained untouched for a long time.

Her gaze would occasionally drift to the vintage wall clock, then return to the television, which had been switched to the corresponding channel.

"Alice in the Land of the Dying..."

The girl parted her red lips slightly and whispered the name of the show, her fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the book cover.

As a neighbor and someone who also works on the creative path, Yuu Minakawa has attracted too much of her attention, even causing a subtle flutter in Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart.

She didn't know what this feeling was.

"never mind..."

She shook her head, temporarily suppressing her chaotic thoughts.

Regardless, this is a significant milestone in Yu Genkawa's career.

As a friend, I should support you both out of courtesy and reason.

Kasumigaoka Utaha closed her book, placed it aside, adjusted her posture, and focused all her attention on the television screen. Deep within her cool red eyes, a barely perceptible hint of anticipation lingered.

Time, nourished by countless expectations, quietly slipped towards seven o'clock.

6:50 PM, Yuanchuan You Apartment.

The air was filled with the sweet aroma of freshly baked butter cookies and the unique Buddhist scent of the black tea carefully brewed by Akane Kurokawa.

On the coffee table are an exquisite fruit platter, handmade sandwiches, and some Japanese snacks that Genkawa Yu likes.

Akane Kurokawa checked everything one last time to make sure it was all in order, then walked to the sofa and nestled naturally into the embrace that Yu Minakawa had already opened for her, like a fledgling bird returning to its nest.

A soft wool blanket was draped over their legs, and the huge television screen had already turned on the playback platform, displaying the screen indicating that "Alice in the Land of the Dying" was about to begin.

Yuan Chuan You's arms encircled her slender waist, and his chin gently rested on the top of her head, which exuded a faint scent of shampoo.

He could feel the warmth and softness of the body in his arms, and he could also feel her heart beating slightly faster with anticipation.

"Yu-kun, are you nervous?"

The girl looked up, her clear eyes reflecting his image, filled with undisguised concern.

Genkawa Yu lowered his head and placed a soft, warm kiss on her smooth forehead, his lips curving into a slight smile.

"A little bit, but more of a feeling of relief and calm. After waiting for so long, it's finally going online."

He tightened his arms, holding the person in his arms even closer.

"This drama is sure to be a huge hit, I believe in Yu-kun!"

Akane Kurokawa reached out and intertwined her fingers with his, speaking in a firm yet gentle tone.

In an apartment in Tokyo, Yuki Natsukawa sat cross-legged on a soft carpet, the television in front of her playing the countdown to the final commercials before the premiere of "Alice in the Land of the Dying".

Her fingers flew across the tablet and phone. As one of the core organizers of the Yuanchuan You fan club, her slightly trembling fingers and faster typing speed than usual revealed the surging emotions in her heart.

"Finally...it's finally coming."

She muttered to herself, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her heart, which was pounding wildly from the long wait.

To prepare for this moment, she led her fans in planning multiple rounds of support activities, just like waiting for the flowers she had carefully cultivated to bloom.

Meanwhile, in another city hundreds of kilometers away from Tokyo, a completely different scene unfolded in Rina Fuyumi's apartment.

She practically sank into the soft beanbag chair, clutching a custom-made pillow with a chibi-style photo of Yuu Minakawa and Mai Sakurajima. The laptop screen on the coffee table in front of her was flashing a group chat window for the "unpopular couple" [Minakawa & Sakurajima].

At this moment, the messages in the group are refreshing so fast that they are almost impossible to see.

Because everyone is excited today, they are looking forward to this drama, and the [Yuan Ying] couple will go from being a niche pairing to a wildly popular one.

"Ahhh! It's starting! It's starting! My Yu-kun and Sakurajima-san!"

As the main story begins, Rina Fuyumi's legs are trembling. For her, this is not only the premiere of a long-awaited drama, but also a feast of "sweet moments" from the official works of the "Minamoto-Sakura" couple that she has been longing for!

There are no lengthy opening remarks or drawn-out setups; the scenes from the story jump straight in.

A slightly messy, dimly lit room.

A young man dressed casually with messy hair was intently staring at the game screen in front of him, his fingers flying across the controller, muttering complaints about the game's difficulty.

It is Yu Genkawa who plays Ryohei Arisu.

From games to friendships, and then to the bustling crowds on the street, the story unfolds rapidly.

Ryohei Arisu, along with his friends Chota Seikawa and Daikichi Karibe, wander aimlessly through the bustling streets of Shibuya, cracking jokes and showcasing their relaxed yet slightly "good-for-nothing" friendship.

However, after the chaos, the three men fled into a public restroom near Shibuya Station in a disheveled state to avoid the police.

The restroom was dimly lit and the atmosphere was tense.

The three hid in the cubicle, listening as the faint commotion outside gradually subsided.

Genkawa Yu's face was a mixture of relief at escaping a disaster and a hint of doubt.

"It seems to have suddenly become quiet outside?" he asked tentatively, his voice echoing in the small space.

After hesitating for a moment, he took a deep breath and carefully pushed open the door to his cubicle.

The other two friends also came out one after another. The three of them looked at each other, and they all saw confusion in each other's eyes.

"Shall we go out and take a look?" suggested Zhang Tai Shichuan, his voice slightly weak.

Ryohei Arisu nodded. He walked in front, his hand trembling slightly as he pushed open the heavy toilet door that led to the outside world.

Light suddenly burst into the lens!

The camera follows Genkawa Yu's perspective, slowly zooming in from the dimly lit, cramped toilet to the exit, and then... the view suddenly opens up.

The streets of Shibuya, which should have been bustling with crowds and deafening noise, and known as the world's busiest intersection... were suddenly deserted.

Taxis and private cars of various colors were parked haphazardly in the middle of the road, some with their doors even open, as if someone had just hurriedly left a moment ago.

The traffic lights changed colors in vain, but no one paid any attention.

The shop windows on both sides of the street were still bright and full of goods, but there was not a single shop assistant or customer in sight.

Dead silence.