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

"So Yu-kun is really going to act in Kamen Rider?"

"That change in expression was absolutely amazing!"

"I'm a long-time Kamen Rider fan. To be honest, I was a little worried about the young actors playing the lead roles at first, but after watching this, I feel like it's a sure thing."

"+1, I've been watching Showa Knights since then, and Genkawa-kun's performance reminds me of a young Fujioka Hiroshi."

The discussion continued to heat up, and the fans of the "Kamen Rider" IP and the fans of Yu Genkawa, two circles that originally had little overlap, created a wonderful chemical reaction because of this video.

The person at the center of the discussion is currently sitting in his car on his way home.

Genkawa Yu leaned back in his seat with his eyes closed.

The alcohol made him slightly tipsy, but his mind remained clear.

The conversation from tonight replayed in his mind; besides the production details of *Kamen Rider: Wild Fox*, they had also discussed another topic.

The managing director of Toei, holding a wine glass, spoke in a casual tone.

"Genkawa-kun, I heard that you've placed a heavy bet on Suoh Hayabusa in the battle for the succession of the Burning Legion?"

Genkawa Yu replied with a smile, "I just trust my own judgment."

“It’s good that young people have guts,” the director smiled. “But if Suoh Hayabusa loses, your situation won’t be so good.”

"We won't lose." Genkawa Yu's voice was calm.

Upon hearing this, the director burst into laughter. "Heroes emerge from among the young! Good, if you win, we'll definitely have more opportunities for cooperation at the end of the year."

"I am looking forward."

This seemingly casual conversation is actually of great significance.

The Fury series is already a behemoth in the industry. If Suoh Hayabusa wins, then Genkawa Yu can rise to the top in one step and officially become a first-class mission in this circle.

But if Shogo Suo wins, then there will be a big problem; the opponent won't let Yuu Genkawa off easy.

Outside the car window, the Tokyo night view rushed past.

Yuan Chuanyou breathed a long sigh of relief. No matter what, he had to win the year-end box office battle, as this was the key to winning the future.

The car stopped downstairs at the apartment building.

Genkawa Yu got out of the car and walked into the building. The elevator slowly rose, and the metal door reflected his slightly tired but bright-eyed face.

As I opened the apartment door, warm lights greeted me.

"Yu-kun, welcome back."

Akane Kurokawa stood up from the sofa with a gentle smile on her face. She was wearing loungewear, her long blue hair loosely tied back, and she looked like she had been waiting for some time.

"I'm back." Yuan Chuan You took off his light coat and casually hung it on the coat rack by the door.

Akane Kurokawa walked over, naturally hugged him, and buried her face in his chest.

How was your day?

"The audition went very smoothly." Yuan Chuan hugged her back, inhaling the fragrance of her hair. "I went to the meeting tonight and met with the production team and people from the TV station."

"Congratulations, Yu-kun! This is a tokusatsu film! From now on, Yu-kun is a hero!"

Akane Kurokawa raised her head, her eyes shining, seemingly proud that her boyfriend was playing the role.

"Director Doi called today and said that the post-production editing of 'Love Like a Bouquet' is almost finished. Once the official release date is set, we'll immediately start promoting it!"

There was a hint of expectation in the girl's words.

"Love Like a Bouquet" is their first film collaboration, and it has garnered much attention since filming began. As lovers, Akane Kurokawa is looking forward to having more opportunities for public interaction with Yu Minakawa during the promotional period.

"Ah."

Genkawa Yu gently stroked her hair, "You'll have to work hard then."

"It's not hard work at all."

Akane Kurokawa shook her head, then, as if remembering something, said, "Oh right, Yu-kun, I've already prepared the hot water. Go take a shower first."

Yuan Chuan You smiled, let go of her, and walked towards the bedroom to change clothes and take a shower.

Akane Kurokawa watched his retreating figure, her eyes filled with tenderness.

After a while, she walked skillfully to the clothes rack, intending to help him tidy up his coat.

Just as she picked up the thin coat, something gently floated down.

It's a single hair.

Akane Kurokawa subconsciously bent down and picked it up. It was a black, medium-length hair, about ten centimeters long, with a healthy sheen under the light.

She held it between her fingers, about to throw it away, but suddenly stopped.

"Ok?"

This length of hair doesn't belong to her boyfriend.

Genkawa Yu's hairstyle is a refreshing short haircut, but this strand of hair is noticeably longer, and the way the ends are cut is also different.

Moreover, this hair doesn't belong to Akane Kurokawa herself; she has long blue hair, while this hair is pure black.

"..."

Akane Kurokawa was silent for a moment, then picked up a strand of hair and sniffed it. She noticed a faint fragrance, which made her heart skip a beat.

Could this hair have come from a staff member, or another actor who worked with the production?

But why is it on Yu-kun's jacket?

And it's at the shoulder level?

Akane Kurokawa knew that Yu Minakawa's schedule for today only included the audition for "Kamen Rider Fox," and he had no other work commitments. Since all the actors auditioning were male, it was possible that he would be acting opposite a male actor with long hair.

Hmm... that's probably the case.

The sound of running water came from the bathroom; Genkawa Yu had already started showering. Kurokawa Akane looked at the hair in her hand, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally walked to the trash can and let go of her fingers.

The hair drifted down gently, mingled with the other trash, and disappeared.

She walked back to the living room, sat on the sofa, her hands clenched tightly, a sense of unease spreading through her chest.

She kept telling herself not to overthink it.

But that unease just wouldn't go away.

About ten minutes later, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped.

Soon, Genkawa Yu came out, drying his hair. He was only wearing a towel around his waist, and his body was still damp with the scent of shower gel.

"what happened?"

He noticed that Akane Kurokawa's expression was a little off.

"nothing."

Akane Kurokawa forced a smile. "I'm just a little tired."

Yuan Chuanyou walked over, sat down next to her, and naturally put his arm around the girl's shoulder.

"Then get some rest. Don't you have stage play rehearsals tomorrow?"

"Um..."

Akane Kurokawa leaned on Yu Minakawa's shoulder, feeling the familiar scent of her boyfriend, and her heart calmed down a little.

Maybe she's just overthinking it.

My boyfriend is a very popular celebrity. He is usually very busy with work and is often surrounded by female makeup artists, female assistants, and so on.

A single hair doesn't prove anything.

She closed her eyes, trying to convince herself.

Genkawa Yu sensed her fatigue and gently patted her back. "Akane, let's go and rest."

The two got up and walked towards the bedroom.

Before turning off the lights, Akane Kurokawa took one last look at the living room, her gaze unconsciously drifting towards the trash can before she looked away.

As night deepened, nothing was said that night.

Volume 3 I Am a Knight of the New Era: Chapter 4 Kurokawa Akane and Kato Megumi's Private Meeting

At eight o'clock in the morning, sunlight streamed through the windows of the LALALAI Theatre Company's rehearsal hall.

Akane Kurokawa stood in front of the mirror, straightening her training clothes. Her fingertips unconsciously rubbed the collar, which was empty, yet she felt the lingering sensation of the hair she had found on Yuu Genkawa's coat that day.

Her black hair was a stark contrast to her own long blue hair.

Although this was a small matter, Akane Kurokawa had a very strong possessive desire for Yu Minakawa. The "unfamiliar" hair that appeared on her boyfriend's clothes was like a tiny needle pricking her heart, making her restless for the past few days.

"Kurokawa, it's our turn to audition."

A senior member of the troupe patted her on the shoulder, his tone encouraging.

“This female lead role is perfect for you. Bring on the same performance you gave in Romeo and Juliet.”

"Yes, Shirakawa-senpai."

Akane Kurokawa forced a smile and followed her senior into the audition room.

The spotlight on the stage was particularly dazzling. On the other side sat the troupe's director and playwright, while her rival was another excellent actress from the LALALAI troupe, Nana Takahashi.

The other person was standing on the side of the stage, their eyes gleaming with determination.

In this new stage play, "The Scarlet Flame Cherry Blossom," the female lead is a swordswoman who searches for hope in despair. She has a rich emotional life and is the most important character in the play. Akane Kurokawa and Nana Takahashi both prepared for this role for a whole month.

"Kurokawa Akane, audition clip: Act 3, the female lead [Aoyuki] bids farewell to her lover under the cherry blossom tree."

The director's voice came through the microphone, and soft shamisen music played from the speakers on both sides of the stage.

Akane Kurokawa took a deep breath, trying to clear his mind of distractions and force himself into character.

As she slowly walked to the center of the stage, she imagined herself standing amidst a flurry of cherry blossoms, her eyes filled with reluctance and determination.

But as soon as she uttered her first line, "When the cherry blossoms bloom again next year, Hakuryū-kun, please forget me completely...", her thoughts drifted uncontrollably away.