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

The meeting for "Sparkling Love" began quickly after everyone arrived.

Because the theme of this film is youthful romance, the atmosphere in the meeting room is quite relaxed, completely unlike the suspenseful and tense tone of "Alice in the Land of the Dying".

The director, main actors, screenwriting team, and the specially invited original comic book author took their seats around the long conference table.

As the absolute core and investor of the project, Mai Sakurajima and her mother and agent Sachiko Sakurajima naturally sat in the main seats.

At the start of the meeting, Sachiko Sakurajima stood up with just the right amount of enthusiasm and a sense of control.

As the de facto head of the [Sakura_Yinlingqi?iqis|Qialiu?zhihai] agency and a staunch supporter of her daughter's career, her statement represents the authority of this project.

Good morning, everyone.

Sachiko Sakurajima's voice was clear and steady. Her experience as a manager had helped her accumulate a lot of knowledge, and now that she held the power of the agency and investors, her aura had become much stronger.

"First of all, on behalf of Sakura no Umi Agency, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for joining the film 'Sparkling Love'."

"This is the first film that our firm has independently invested in and produced, so it is of great significance to us."

Her gaze swept across the entire room, lingering briefly on director Ryuichi Mizuki and Yu Genkawa as a sign of her attention.

"This movie is adapted from the best-selling manga of the same name by Sakisaka-sensei."

She smiled and nodded to a woman of about thirty years old sitting diagonally opposite her, a woman with a gentle demeanor.

"We hope to put all our efforts into creating a work that lives up to the expectations of fans of the original work, while also touching a wider audience and truly evoking a sense of nostalgia for youth and that innocent feeling."

Next, Sachiko Sakurajima began having the actors and key creative personnel conduct a script reading.

"Everyone should have received the script by now, so you can take a look at it first."

Upon hearing this, Genkawa Yu immediately opened the script beside him.

The story revolves around Kinoshita Ninako, a first-year high school girl who is frank and generous but clueless about love.

Her daily routine consisted of gathering with a few close friends, chatting away and sharing her innermost thoughts, and then, with a touch of shyness and a great deal of imagination, gazing from afar at the boy who shone like a star on campus, [Ichinose Ren].

The other person was a popular figure on campus, with excellent grades, athletic prowess, and handsome looks; he was practically the template for every girl's dream lover.

However, beneath her perfect appearance, Ichinose Ren always seems to carry a subtle sense of distance, making it difficult for people to truly get close to her.

On an ordinary afternoon, on a crowded train heading home, Ninako and Ren had their first real 'encounter'.

From that day on, it was as if the whole world had been enchanted.

The 'coincidences' between the two began to occur with an incredible frequency. They would often bump into each other, whether on or off campus, and this was the beginning of their romance.

After some awkward and tentative exploration, the two boys and girls, who originally lived in parallel worlds, finally crossed the seemingly vast distance, took each other's hands, and became the most dazzling love song in each other's youthful memories.

"This script is really good. As a youth romance film, it has a high degree of universality and young audiences should like it."

Director Ryuichi Mizuki, a refined middle-aged man, wore a knowing smile, clearly very satisfied with the project's tone.

After reading the script, the young actors couldn't help but show expressions of longing, as if they had been taken back to their youthful days.

Next, director Ryuichi Mizuki took over and began to explain his vision for the overall style of the film.

He emphasized the combination of realism, hoping to capture those heartwarming moments that are often overlooked in daily life, and to use natural light and shadow and delicate camera language to present the unique sorrow and sweetness of youth.

The meeting then moved into the core part of the script discussion.

The film's script has undergone multiple rounds of polishing by Mai Sakurajima herself, a professional screenwriting team, and Io Sakisaka.

The group meticulously examined details such as whether the transitions between scenes were natural enough and whether the tone of certain lines was appropriate for high school students, creating a professional yet harmonious atmosphere.

Just as the discussion was about to come to a satisfactory conclusion, the original author, Io Sakisaka, who had been listening quietly, suddenly adjusted her glasses and looked directly at Yuu Genkawa sitting next to her with a look of curiosity and anticipation.

"Minamoto-san."

Her voice was soft yet clear, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"We all know that you are not only an outstanding actor, but also a writer, who has proven your extraordinary talent in the field of writing with your original screenplays for Love Letter and Love Like a Bouquet."

Her words were filled with sincere praise, and all eyes in the conference room were immediately drawn to Yuan Chuan You like a spotlight.

Sakisaka Io leaned forward slightly and continued to ask.

"Regarding our script for 'Shining Love,' from the perspectives of both screenwriter and actor, do you have any unique insights or suggestions? I would very much like to hear your thoughts, which may provide us with some unexpected inspiration."

For a moment, the conference room fell into a brief silence.

Director Takashi Mizuki immediately showed an expression of great interest, while Sachiko Sakurajima's eyes flashed with surprise, and Mai Sakurajima subconsciously tightened her grip on her lap.

However, she wasn't worried because the girl highly valued Genkawa Yu's talent.

She believes that if Yu Genkawa is truly willing to revise the script, he might be able to inject a more unique soul into this already beautiful story.

Genkawa Yu glanced at Sakurajima Mai, then took a deep breath and slowly spoke.

"Sakisaka-sensei, you flatter me too much. As an actor, it is a great honor for me to be able to participate in such an excellent adaptation of Sakisaka-sensei's original work."

He first showed full respect, then changed the subject and his gaze became focused.

"Since the teacher asked, I do have a few very basic ideas, mainly about how to add more intriguing dramatic tension and emotional layers to the story without destroying the pure love tone and youthful atmosphere of the original work as much as possible."

Yuan Chuan paused for a moment to make sure everyone's attention was focused on what he was about to say, and then began to explain in a clear and logical manner.

"First, let's talk about the character development of the male protagonist, Ren Ichinose."

“In the existing script, Lianjun’s image is more like a perfect campus prince, which is somewhat symbolic.”

"His popularity and excellence exist more as a background setting. I think it's possible to explore some deeper aspects of him?"

"For example, give him a little hobby or weakness that is slightly different from his perfect image, or he may actually be clumsy and cute in a certain area where he is not good. These details do not need to be elaborated on. Just a few precise shots or lines can make the character more flesh and blood."

"Secondly, it's about the growth arc of the female protagonist, Kinoshita Ninako."

He continued, his gaze sweeping over the script on the table.

"The psychological transformation of her from a girl who secretly admires Ichinose Ren to one who finally musters the courage to confess can be depicted in a more delicate and nuanced way."

"We could consider adding some of her inner monologues, or designing a series of psychological struggles she faces in order to get closer to the other person. This would greatly enhance the audience's sense of identification with and liking for her character."

"Finally, it's about the emotional climax and subtle ripples before the ending."

He carefully chose his words, avoiding overly strong terms like "conflict." "Currently, apart from Lianjun's girlfriend, the emotional storyline in the script is so predictable that the ending is almost obvious. So, we can add some coincidences and conflicts with a youthful theme. Before falling into a clichéd love triangle, brief discussions can make the script more interesting."

Genkawa Yu spoke at a steady pace and with clear thinking, which made everyone present feel his talent and strength.

After he finished speaking, the conference room fell into a brief silence, followed by enthusiastic applause.

Director Ryuichi Mizuki stroked his chin with one hand, his eyes growing brighter, clearly deeply moved by these precise and insightful suggestions.

The members of the screenwriting team were initially taken aback, then fell into deep thought, and began to quickly take notes in their notebooks. The original author, Io Sakisaka, could not hide her excitement. She clasped her hands together on the table, nodded repeatedly, and showed a joyful smile as if she had met a true kindred spirit.

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"

Director Mizuki broke the silence first, her voice rising slightly with excitement.

"Genkawa-kun, your thoughts are truly enlightening! This is exactly the kind of insight I've been looking for—finding the essence in the details!"

"That's absolutely right!"

Sakisaka Io exclaimed sincerely, her voice trembling slightly, "If we think about it from these angles, we might be able to make the plot of this movie even more interesting."

Mai Sakurajima watched Yu Genkawa, who radiated unparalleled confidence in his field, with mixed feelings.

Appreciation, pride, and a sense of honor... these positive emotions flowed like a warm current.

However, beneath that warm current, a chilling bitterness also rose uncontrollably.

His exceptional talent and radiant presence attracted the attention of countless people, including Akane Kurokawa, who immediately became his girlfriend.

The girl's hand, which was under the table, tightened its grip even more quietly.

Subsequently, due to Genkawa Yu's "stroke of genius" suggestion, how to implement the revisions in the script became the main topic of discussion, which forced the meeting to be extended significantly.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and lunch was just a simple working meal to get by.

As the afternoon sun began to set, after finalizing the detailed revision plan and direction, everyone looked slightly tired, but their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.

This script, after being refined by Genkawa Yu, seemed to have been infused with a new soul, filling everyone with anticipation.

After the meeting, Sachiko Sakurajima was in high spirits, a smile on her face as she announced loudly that she had accomplished her mission.

"To celebrate our fruitful meeting and to wish our filming of 'Sparkling Love' a smooth success, I have reserved a table at the restaurant on the second floor of the hotel at 8 p.m. and prepared a simple dinner. I hope everyone will come and join us for a relaxing evening."

After a day of brainstorming, everyone needed to relax and chat, and they all smiled and agreed.

Yu Genkawa was originally prepared to go along with the suggestion, as it was both basic social etiquette and a good opportunity to get closer to the director, the original author, and other team members.

However, just a second before he was about to agree, he suddenly remembered that he had also promised Kurokawa Akane.

"Yu-kun, the meeting tomorrow should be over by morning, right? I recently learned a new stew recipe, I'll make it for you tonight, so be sure to come back early and try it!"

"Uh-huh."

He smiled and agreed, thinking it was just an ordinary meeting and he could go back to be with her in the afternoon. He never expected that it would be extended to this point because of his suggestion.

"Well..."

"that..."

Just as Genkawa Yu was about to speak, Sakurajima Mai, who had witnessed the changes in his expression throughout, spoke up first.

"Mom, everyone worked very hard today discussing the script. If you have more important personal plans tonight or want to go home and rest early, we should understand."

Her gaze swept across the room, revealing her understanding nature.

"However, let me make this clear upfront: when the movie officially starts filming, everyone must be there, and no one can make any excuses to skip it!"

At this moment, she is not only the female lead of the movie, but also the investor and boss of the project. Her words were both considerate and thoughtful, taking care of everyone's feelings, while maintaining the enthusiasm and proper sense of propriety of a host, leaving no room for criticism.

Upon hearing this, Genkawa Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked at her gratefully, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe, and then spoke directly.

"I am very sorry, everyone. I have a very important appointment tonight and cannot attend. Please understand."

Sakurajima Sachiko glanced at her daughter subconsciously, then smiled and said.

"It's alright, Genkawa-kun can take care of more important matters."

Thank you for your understanding.

Genkawa Yu exchanged a few polite words with Director Mizuki, Sakisaka-sensei, the screenwriter, and others, agreed on a time to meet next time, and then picked up his things and left the still lively conference room first.

Once inside the black van, the excellent soundproofing instantly shut out the noise from the outside world.