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

The other producers also spoke, expressing their high praise for the song's quality from different perspectives, including the possibilities of arrangement, the difficulty of singing, and market positioning.

"Thank you all for your professional feedback."

Genkawa Yu calmly controlled the pace of the meeting, "So next, we need to solve the most crucial issue—the selection of a singer."

"Personally, I strongly prefer this song to be performed by a young female singer with a unique voice."

Akane Mizuno immediately signaled to her assistant to place a pre-prepared list of female singers on the table in front of Yu Genkawa.

The list includes several young female singers who are currently at the peak of their popularity or have great potential in the Japanese music scene, along with their recent representative works and market commercial value data.

Genkawa Yu picked up the list and calmly scanned the names and information on it one by one, recalling the vocal characteristics and stage performances of these singers in his mind.

They are all undoubtedly excellent choices, but something seems to be missing.

This song, "Zen Zen Zense," is better suited to being sung with a transparent and ethereal feel, so as to have a heart-stirring effect.

"Well..."

Just as he frowned slightly and his fingers unconsciously tapped lightly next to a name on the list, the image of a familiar person suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Asakura...?"

The other person is an idol, and their singing ability is quite strong.

Moreover, they have a good relationship in private. Although he regretfully missed the fireworks festival last time because of a scheduling conflict with the promotion of "Alice in the Land of the Dying," he still felt a little apologetic.

This collaboration might be a good opportunity?

Of course, all of this is predicated on her vocal qualities and singing ability, which must undergo rigorous professional evaluation to demonstrate that she is indeed capable of performing this song.

Thinking of this, Genkawa Yu put down the list in his hand, glanced at the attendees, and spoke calmly.

"The singers recommended on the list are all very talented, and their information is very detailed. I will consider them carefully."

"In addition, I have another candidate in mind for everyone's consideration... Asakura Toru, a member of [Nokuchiru]."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room was visibly taken aback.

However, as a seasoned veteran in the business, Mizuno Akane smiled slightly and spoke very sensibly after the president had spoken.

"I've heard their songs, maybe it's worth a try."

After she spoke, the others followed suit, since it was all decided by Genkawa Yuu, and everyone knew that.

"I'm just making a recommendation; the final decision rests with your evaluation."

Genkawa Yu added, and then Mizuno Akane spoke.

"Understood, President. We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Asakura Toru's timbre and singing skills immediately."

"Before following the proper procedures and sending a formal collaboration offer to the music company that [Nokuchiru] belongs," Yu Genkawa added, showing his usual caution and thoroughness, "it would be better to extend a private invitation to her first."

The meeting lasted for about forty minutes, during which the preliminary schedule for the song recording and the general ideas for the subsequent integrated marketing communications were discussed in detail.

After the meeting, Genkawa Yu sought out Mizuno Akane alone.

"Mr. Mizuno, I'm leaving the selection of the singer for this song to you."

"I understand, I will definitely follow the president's wishes and choose the most suitable person!"

"..."

Looking at her expression, Yuan Chuanyu knew exactly what she was thinking.

"The person I recommended to you is not pre-selected. If the final evaluation shows that she is not suitable, then just give up on her. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Okay, I understand, President."

Akane Mizuno looked at the man in front of her and smiled inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless.

Being an office worker requires cultivating relationships and understanding your boss's thoughts; it's no easy feat.

On the other side, Genkawa Yu took out his personal cell phone and called Asakura Toru.

The phone was answered after ringing a few times, and Asakura Toru's voice came through the receiver, seemingly with a hint of surprise.

"Moxi Moxi? Genkawa-kun?"

Good afternoon, Asakura.

Genkawa Yu's voice unconsciously carried a gentle smile, "I hope I haven't disturbed your rest or training."

"Not at all, it won't bother you."

Asakura Toru's tone was relaxed, and the background noise could be faintly heard along with the city's hustle and bustle and another cool female voice.

"Is something wrong? Why are you calling me all of a sudden?"

"Yes, there is something I'd like to discuss with you seriously, about a potential job opportunity."

Genkawa Yu's smile faded, and his tone became more formal.

"I recently composed the theme song for a feature-length animated film and am currently looking for a suitable female singer to perform it. I personally think your voice is very charming, and I would like to formally inquire whether you would be interested in auditioning for this song?"

"Eh..."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, but after a while, Asakura Toru's still ethereal voice came through.

"Did Genkawa write the song himself?"

"Well, if the audition goes well, I will have Star Engine formally extend a cooperation invitation to your group's music company and begin the business negotiation process."

"Okay, I can give it a try."

Although the voice remained calm, Genkawa Yu could still sense the change in the other person's emotions.

After all, Asakura Tohru is not a emotionless type. Their previous acquaintance on a dating reality show and their subsequent trip together as friends made Genkawa Yu realize that she is a girl with a strong personality.

"Alright, I'll have my assistant, Kato, contact you about the specific audition time and the details you need to prepare..."

"Um... Genkawa-kun!"

Asakura Toru suddenly spoke up, interrupting him.

"Hmm? Is there any other question?"

"Can I bring one more person with me to the audition?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Genkawa Yu paused slightly in his grip on his phone, a clear look of surprise flashing across his face.

"My childhood friend, Higuchi Enka, is a big fan of Genkawa-kun."

After those words were spoken, that cold female voice seemed to come through the phone again, as if she were trying to explain something.

"Alright, then bring her along."

After hesitating for less than two seconds, Genkawa Yu made his decision; it wasn't a big deal anyway.

"Have her come with you to the audition."

Volume 2 Tokyo Love Story: Chapter 67 Following the Song, Mai Sakurajima Agrees to Move Forward (2-in-1 6k)

After initially determining the direction for selecting singers for "Zenzenzense", Yu Genkawa once again threw himself into a high-intensity work mode.

During the day, she wholeheartedly portrayed the love story of "Sparkling Love" on set. After finishing work in the evening, she went to a high-end gym with excellent privacy to train her physical fitness. At night, she returned to her apartment and immersed herself in the world of vocal practice and music creation.

He made perfect use of his time, down to the minute, working hard every moment and constantly accumulating experience with the entries.

[Production Sequence 1: Body Enhancement (Green)]

Experience points: 29/100

[Production Sequence Two: Singing Mastery (Green)]

Experience points: 35/100

Today, "Shining Love" features a pivotal scene that connects the beginning and the end of the story.

This scene will profoundly reveal another side of the male protagonist hidden beneath his perfect campus prince facade, as well as a crucial turning point in his relationship with the female protagonist.

In the film's setting, the male protagonist, Ren Ichinose, is not just a simple and popular high school student as he appears on the surface. He has a girlfriend who is a few years older than him and has already entered the workforce. This relationship, which has lasted for quite some time, is filled with the most sincere and intense emotions of his youthful years.

Therefore, although he had vaguely sensed the cautious attention and affection that his classmate, Kinoshita Ninako, had for him, he focused more of his attention and emotional energy on maintaining his relationship with his older girlfriend.

In order to narrow the huge gap between himself and his girlfriend in age, experience, social status, and economic foundation, and to prove that he was not a boy who could only rely on his family, [Lian] almost overdrawn all his spare time to do various part-time jobs, from convenience store cashier to restaurant waiter, trying to save every penny, attempting to "catch up" with his girlfriend in this most clumsy but direct way, as if accelerating the pace of life.

All of this hardship and struggle was clearly seen by [Ninako], who was silently watching him from afar. She often saw [Ren]'s tired figure rushing to his part-time job after class, and sometimes he even looked sick and pale, but he still forced himself to work. That contradictory feeling of stubbornness and fragility deeply pierced her heart.

Today's scene is divided into two closely related parts, with emotions progressing layer by layer.

The first part of the story is set in a tastefully decorated family restaurant.

Mai Sakurajima plays Ninako, who is enjoying a rare moment of leisure after school with her two best friends. The girls chatter away, sharing funny stories from school, and the air is filled with the sweet aroma of fries and ice cream.

However, a familiar figure instantly captured her attention. Yu Genkawa, playing the role of Ren Ichinose, was wearing a white waiter's uniform and carrying a heavy tray piled with plates and drinks, serving guests between tables.

His movements still maintained a certain inertial elegance, but upon closer inspection, his face was unhealthy and pale, fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and his steps were not as steady as usual, showing obvious unsteadiness.

Just as Genkawa Yu was about to serve a cup of iced coffee to a table of guests by the window, his body suddenly swayed uncontrollably, as if all his strength had been drained away in an instant.

Then, the heavy tray slipped from his hands and fell, the glass and porcelain plate crashing onto the carpeted floor with a dull but jarring shattering sound.

He himself, like a puppet with its strings cut, fainted without warning on the soft yet cold carpet, seemingly losing consciousness.

"what--!"

Someone has fainted!

The restaurant instantly descended into chaos, filled with the screams of customers and the scraping of chairs against the floor.

Before the surrounding crowd could react, Mai Sakurajima was the first to jump up from her seat and immediately lunged towards where Yu Genkawa was.

The girl's face drained of color, filled with undisguised panic and overwhelming worry. She knelt down and gently patted Genkawa Yu's cheek, her voice trembling with tears.

"Ichinose-kun! Ichinose-kun! What's wrong? Wake up!"

Subsequently, with the help of restaurant staff and others, Mai Sakurajima accompanied Yu Genkawa to a nearby general hospital.

Throughout the entire process, her gaze remained fixed on Genkawa Yu's pale and handsome face, as if that was the only focus of her world.

In the next scene, in the emergency observation room of the hospital filled with the smell of disinfectant, on the clean white hospital bed, Genkawa Yu finally slowly woke up from his brief coma.