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

"I heard they're competing on movie box office numbers? While that's a nice reason, the real key to victory lies in the underhanded tactics they employ."

Kurokawa Osamu's eyes deepened. "In the face of enormous interests and power, kinship, morality, and law sometimes become pale and powerless. Do you think Suo Shun's side is absolutely clean? Or rather, do you think Suo Shogo would abide by any rules of fair competition?"

"That's true."

Genkawa Yu nodded. He didn't underestimate Suo Shogo, after all, the other party had tripped him up before, and the previous scandal was his doing.

Kurokawa Osamu twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile devoid of warmth.

“Our Metropolitan Police Department has far more opportunities to deal with the gas industry than you might imagine, whether it’s their legitimate businesses or those areas that require special attention.”

"I brought this up with you today not to scare you or interfere with your choices, but to remind you to be careful of Suoh Shogo."

Please advise me.

“Shogo Suo is nearly twenty years older than Shun Suo, and this is his third marriage. Genkawa-kun, do you know how his first two wives died?”

Genkawa Yu was slightly taken aback, then shook his head.

"do not know."

Kurokawa stared into his eyes and spoke slowly and clearly, word by word.

Both of them died in a car accident.

"..."

Genkawa Yu glanced at his system panel. Although it was great to keep gaining new abilities, he really needed to be careful if the other party was going to use dirty tricks.

“Mr. Genkawa, there are still about six months until the end of the year. Shogo Suo will not sit idly by while Suo Hayato, especially you who are on Suo Hayato’s side, continue to smoothly accumulate advantages.”

Kurokawa Osamu continued, "You are no longer an insignificant figure. Your collaborative project with Suo Hayabusa could become a thorn in their side."

His gaze was piercing, as if he wanted to nail every word into Genkawa Yu's mind.

"The entertainment industry may seem glamorous and full of flowers, but the darkness and filth hidden behind the spotlight are far beyond the imagination of ordinary people. It is even more direct and unscrupulous than many other industries. The path you are on now is infinitely glamorous, but it is also full of dangers."

"I just hope you can protect yourself and the people around you."

As he finished speaking, Kurokawa Osamu's gaze drifted almost imperceptibly towards the kitchen, from where Kurokawa Akane's silvery laughter could be heard.

"If you really encounter a problem that you can't solve, you can come to me."

"Thank you."

Volume Two: Tokyo Love Story, Chapter Seventy-Seven: Set Visit, Premiere of "Summer Glow" (2-in-1 6k)

In the living room, sunlight streamed through the clean glass windows, casting warm dappled patterns on the floor.

Despite Kurokawa Risa's warning about the internal strife within the Burning Company, Genkawa Yu's face did not show much panic or fear.

He simply picked up the warm teacup in front of him, took a small sip, and used the opportunity to sort out his thoughts.

"Thank you for the reminder, Kurokawa-san, but I don't think we've reached that point yet."

Genkawa Yu put down his teacup and looked honestly at the composed police officer opposite him.

"I do have concerns, but they are not as great as Kurokawa-san imagined."

"Oh?"

Kurokawa Osamu raised an eyebrow, his sharp eyes scrutinizing Genkawa Yu, awaiting his next words.

He appreciates that young people have their own opinions, but he also worries that they may be blindly optimistic due to their lack of experience.

“On the one hand,” Genkawa Yu analyzed clearly, “Mr. Suo Shun is not unprepared. He controls nearly half of the core resources and channels of the Ran-series entertainment sector. He has also operated many branch companies over the years, and there are quite a few veterans and new generation forces supporting him within the group.”

"More importantly, the real leader of the current Burning Sect is still their father, Chairman Fumio Suo."

He paused, observing Kurokawa Risa's expression, and continued.

"Although Chairman Suoh is advanced in years, his prestige remains strong, and his control over the group is still deeply entrenched. Although he has tacitly approved of the competition between his two sons, I believe he will never allow this competition to escalate into a complete breakdown in relations, or even shake the foundation of the group."

“Shogo Suo may be ruthless, but under his father’s watchful eye, he must have some scruples. Mr. Hayato Suo has also hinted at this to me many times. He believes that the current competition is more focused on business performance and public opinion influence.”

Kurokawa listened quietly, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on his knees. Genkawa Yu's analysis was not without reason, showing his attitude and composure.

"Your judgment has some basis, but never underestimate the madness a person might commit driven by a lust for power, especially when they believe they may lose..."

Genkawa Yu nodded solemnly.

“Yes, I will remain highly vigilant and remind Mr. Suoh Hayabusa to be careful.” Genkawa Yu thought for a moment, “Besides, my Star Engine is not fully bound to the combustion type, so there is still room for maneuver in many things.”

Upon hearing Yuu Genkawa mention the "Star Engine," Osamu Kurokawa's expression softened slightly, and the topic shifted accordingly.

"Genkawa-kun, I've looked into it a bit before. I heard you're planning to transfer Akane's acting contract to your [Star Engine] as well?"

"There is such a plan."

Genkawa Yu readily admitted that, after all, this was a good thing.

“Akane, her current agency contract still has some time left. Once the contract expires, she can transfer here.”

Kurokawa Osamu hummed in agreement, his face revealing little emotion, but Genkawa Yu could sense that he wasn't dissatisfied with the arrangement, and might even have welcomed it.

After all, he felt more at ease entrusting his daughter's career to a young person whose abilities he respected than to a large firm that was purely driven by profit.

His daughter's feelings were already clear. As a father, all Kurokawa could do was, under the premise of ensuring that his daughter was not harmed, provide some support for her choice, or perhaps acquiesce to it.

"You young people can make your own decisions about your own affairs."

Kurokawa Osamu's final words brought the topic to a close.

At this moment, Kurokawa Aoi, having finished the last dish, came out of the kitchen and invited everyone to eat.

The cozy lunchtime officially began. The Kurokawa family's restaurant was spacious and bright, with a perfect blend of traditional Japanese style and modern comfort.

On the long dining table, there was a feast prepared by Kurokawa Aoi: tempting teriyaki cod, a golden and crispy tempura platter, stewed potatoes and meat until tender and flavorful, a refreshing vegetable salad, and steaming miso soup and white rice.

Every dish showed the hostess's dedication and exquisite skills; the aroma was irresistible and made one's mouth water.

"Your cooking skills are amazing. It feels like I'm enjoying a meal at a high-class ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant)."

Genkawa Yu praised sincerely. This was not just politeness; Kurokawa Aoi's cooking skills were indeed extraordinary, and it was no wonder that Kurokawa Akane was so talented in cooking, clearly having inherited her mother's skills.

Kurokawa Aoi grinned from ear to ear, repeatedly saying, "Not at all, not at all, these are just some home-cooked dishes. I'm glad you like them, Genkawa-kun. Eat more! Akane, don't just stand there, hurry up and get Genkawa-kun some more rice!"

Kurokawa Akane blushed slightly, responded softly, and obediently served Genkawa Yu a bowl of rice.

The atmosphere at the dinner table relaxed, and everyone ate and chatted, ranging from the recent weather to some trivial social anecdotes.

Kurokawa Aoi showed great care for Genkawa Yu, constantly asking about the hardships of his work and reminding him to take care of his health.

Although Kurokawa Osamu didn't talk much, he occasionally chimed in, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Just as lunch was drawing to a close and everyone was enjoying their desserts and tea, Kurokawa Osamu put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a tissue, and suddenly spoke again, bringing up a topic that instantly made the atmosphere at the table more subtle.

"Genchuan-kun, Akane..."

His voice was steady, yet carried an undeniable weight: "Now that you two are together, shouldn't you start thinking about things further ahead? Like marriage?"

"puff--!"

Akane Kurokawa, who was drinking tea, almost choked and coughed violently. Her face turned bright red instantly. She hurriedly put down her cup, lowered her head, and wished she could bury her face in the fruit plate in front of her.

"Dad, Dad! You... why did you suddenly say that?"

Kurokawa Aoi was taken aback when she heard this, but then a bright and expectant smile bloomed on her face, and her eyes lit up.

"Oh my! You're thinking the same thing as me, Genkawa-kun, Akane. Now that your relationship is stable, why don't you settle down soon? That way, we elders can rest easy! And when you have children, I can help take care of them!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she could already see the scene of her grandson's birth.

Genkawa Yu was caught off guard by this sudden "marriage urging," and a rare look of embarrassment appeared on his face.

He subconsciously glanced at Akane Kurokawa beside him, only to see that even her neck was flushed pink. She was looking down, her fingers nervously twisting her napkin, completely afraid to look up at anyone.

"uncle and auntie."

Genkawa Yu steadied himself and tried to make his tone sound sincere and considerate.

"Akane and I both cherish our relationship very much, and we are indeed working towards a shared future... However, we are both currently in a critical period of career advancement, which requires a lot of energy and time. At this stage, we hope to focus our main energy on our work."

He paused, noticing that the expectant smile on Kurokawa Aoi's face had faded slightly, while Kurokawa Rinori remained expressionless as he looked at him, and then added.

"Of course, we will definitely plan and consider the future carefully, so please rest assured."

Kurokawa Rikaze was silent for a few seconds, then slowly shook his head. His gaze swept between his daughter's blushing profile and Minamoto Yu's serious expression. His tone remained calm, but it carried a hint of authority befitting a patriarch.

"Work is important, but life's important events can't be postponed indefinitely. It's good that you young people are energetic, but a stable family is also a support for your career. I only have one daughter, Genkawa-kun. I hope you can think about the future carefully and make a clear plan as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Genkawa Yu knew he could no longer refute it, and could only nod solemnly.

"Yes, I've remembered what you said, Uncle."

After finishing their meal, they sat for a while longer, drank some tea, and then Yuu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa got up to say goodbye.

Kurokawa Aoi, as always, warmly saw him to the door, repeatedly urging him to come often.

The train carriage was quiet on the way back to the apartment.

Akane Kurokawa remained leaning against the car window, watching the street scene rushing past outside. After a long while, she spoke softly, her tone apologetic.

"Yu-jun... Dad... is sometimes just too straightforward. He says whatever comes to mind. Marriage is still a long way off. You don't need to worry about it, really."

Genkawa Yu turned his head and looked at her somewhat embarrassed yet trying to comfort herself, then reached out and gently took her slightly cool little hand that was resting on her knee.

"No, Akane, that's not the point."

He shook his head, his tone gentle.

“Uncle is right, we do need to plan for the future. I have a lot of things I want to do right now, but you also hold a very important place in my future plans.”

He felt the small hand in his palm tremble slightly, and then it gripped his fingers.

"only..."

Yu Minakawa continued, his voice filled with sincerity, "I hope that when we finally decide to move into that stage, it will be a natural progression, and that we will both feel incredibly at ease and certain."

Akane Kurokawa slowly turned her head to look at him.

"Yes, I understand, Yu-kun."

She squeezed his hand back, a gentle yet firm smile blooming on her face.