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

Akane Kurokawa did indeed hear the vibration and saw Yu Minakawa take out his phone and Megumi Kato take over.

Kato Megumi's explanation was reasonable, and Genkawa Yu's reaction was impeccable.

Although she was a little concerned, there was nothing there at the moment, so she just assumed she was overthinking it.

"okay."

Akane Kurokawa suppressed the slight unease in her heart and nodded politely to Megumi Kato, "Thank you for your help, Kato-san."

Then, she bent down as instructed, preparing to get into the car.

Meanwhile, while Genkawa Yu was opening the car door for Kurokawa Akane, Kato Megumi, holding her still-vibrating cell phone, walked alone to a corner a dozen meters away from the back of the van.

The girl stood upright, showing no emotional fluctuations, except that her fingers gripping her phone tightened slightly.

"Hello, this is Kato."

"...Hello, Kato-san."

Mai Sakurajima heard her voice, and the clever girl instantly understood what was going on, then grinned.

"Is Kurokawa... currently by Yuu-kun's side?"

"...yes."

"Hehe, Kato-san is really amazing..."

After a pause, Mai Sakurajima suddenly said something else.

"Do you realize that you're indulging Yu-kun right now?"

Kato Megumi was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Yes, I am indulging him."

"..."

Volume 3: I Am a Knight of the New Era - Chapter 12: Crew Meeting, Female Rider Asakura Toru Makes Her Appearance (2-in-1 5k)

Downstairs at the apartment building, Genkawa Yu let his girlfriend into the elevator first, saying that he had something to talk to Kato Megumi about.

Although Akane Kurokawa was somewhat concerned, he knew that Akane Kurokawa had a lot of work to do, and Megumi Kato was an artist's assistant, so there were naturally many issues that needed to be addressed.

"Yu-kun...come up soon."

"Ah."

After the other person disappeared, Genkawa Yu looked at the slender figure standing in the shadows of the apartment.

"Kato, please wait a moment."

Kato Megumi was originally heading towards the parking lot when she heard this. Without hesitation, she turned around and stared straight at Genkawa Yu's face.

"Mr. Genkawa, what's wrong?"

Genkawa Yu took two steps closer, raised his hand, and pinched the bridge of his nose hard with his thumb and forefinger, mentally organizing his thoughts.

"Just now..."

He spoke, his pace slower than usual, and his tone was somewhat nervous.

"What exactly did Mai say on the phone?"

Kato Megumi answered quickly; she seemed to have already thought about how to respond.

"Sakurajima-san mainly called to say hello, and then wanted to find some time to catch up with you."

Kato Megumi looked closely into Genkawa Yu's eyes. "Genkawa-san... don't worry too much."

"Hehe, I'm not too worried, but thank you anyway, Kato."

Genkawa Yu nodded. "You reacted very quickly by the car just now... you were a great help."

Kato Megumi gently shook her head, the movement so small that it was almost just a slight sway of her hair.

“These are all things that I should handle within my duties, Mr. Genkawa, you don’t need to be so polite.”

The cool night breeze suddenly intensified. Genkawa Yu noticed Kato Megumi's nonchalant attitude, but he still had some questions he wanted to raise.

"Kato."

He spoke again, his voice extremely low.

"Yes."

Her response remained brief, her gaze enveloping him like the tranquil moonlight.

Meeting Kato Megumi's gaze, Genkawa Yu's tone suddenly became sincere, because there were some things he could only say to her.

"You're probably the only one who knows what I'm doing right now."

Yu Genkawa was referring to the fact that he was currently dating both Akane Kurokawa and Mai Sakurajima at the same time, and only Mai Sakurajima knew about Akane Kurokawa, while Akane Kurokawa was unaware of Mai Sakurajima.

Yuu Genkawa originally planned to find a suitable time to explain, but Mai Sakurajima's actions had already begun to attract Akane Kurokawa's attention.

“If you’re referring to matters of the heart, then I am indeed in the know.”

Kato Megumi's expression remained calm, but after a while, she suddenly smiled.

This smile was like a spring breeze melting thin ice, instantly dispelling the professional calm on her face and revealing a tranquility and gentleness that belonged to her.

"Minamoto-san,"

Her voice remained steady, yet it seemed to carry a gentle yet firm strength: "Have you... forgotten what I told you before?"

Genkawa Yu was slightly taken aback, his memory quickly being awakened. He recalled a conversation he had with Kato Megumi.

On greed, on doing whatever you want.

Kato Megumi did not wait for Genkawa Yu's response, but continued speaking in a clear and confident tone.

"Given your current professional background and the unique environment you are in... as long as your actions do not cross legal boundaries and do not cause substantial coercion or harm to any party..."

She paused slightly, her gaze becoming more focused on him. "Then, it's fine for you to choose how to spend your private life; these are essentially within your personal freedom."

Kato paused for a moment, then continued.

"Emotions themselves are one of the most difficult things in the world to judge with simple right and wrong."

"Human nature is unpredictable, and circumstances are unpredictable. In many cases, it is impossible to judge who is right and who is wrong using reason."

Kato Megumi's tone softened, taking on a hint of persuasion.

"Besides, you didn't coerce Kurokawa-san or Sakurajima-san, did you?"

"..."

After hearing Kato Megumi's words, Genkawa Yu was at a loss for how to explain his own thoughts.

After a while, he could only manage a wry smile.

"...I feel like you've been spoiling me all along, Kato," he said, scratching his head helplessly. "You're always helping me make excuses for myself."

"Mr. Genkawa, don't worry about my thoughts, I will always support you."

Kato Megumi looked earnestly at Genkawa Yu and said slowly, "I will do my best to help you handle all these matters. I will try my best to resolve any troublesome situations."

"Please trust me, Genkawa-san."

"..."

"Really."

Genkawa Yu smiled. Because the two were very close, he subconsciously reached out and gently ruffled Kato Megumi's smooth brown bob hair.

Her hair slipped through his fingertips, feeling cool and delicate, carrying the scent of her usual shampoo.

"You..."

He shook his head, his smile deepening, a light shining in his eyes. "He really is reliable."

"!"

Kato Megumi's body trembled as his warm palm landed on her.

A surge of intense emotion welled up in her chest, but after Genkawa Yu withdrew his hand, Kato Megumi immediately tried to suppress it.

"These...these are all minor matters."

Surprisingly, Kato Megumi's voice was a little stuttering.

"Okay, that's all for now. I'll call Mai back later."

Genkawa Yu looked gently at the assistant in front of him, "It's getting late, you should go home now, and please be careful on the way."

"Yes, please get some rest as well."

Kato Megumi took a half step back, her movement perfectly executed.

Her pretty face blended into the night, making it impossible for Genkawa Yu to see her...slightly reddened ears.

"Backstage at 10:00 AM sharp, Toei Building, the first full production presentation and preliminary script meeting for the 'Kamen Rider Fox' project. I will arrive at your apartment an hour in advance to pick you up."

"Okay, I've got it."

Genkawa Yu nodded, glanced at her one last time, and then turned and walked toward the apartment elevator.

Nine o'clock in the morning, Toei Building.

This colossal structure, a symbol of the glory and dreams of Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) films, is always surrounded by a unique sense of tension.

Today, the highly anticipated new era Kamen Rider series, "Kamen Rider Goku," will hold its first large-scale production presentation and script reading session here.

For this production, which has received a significant investment of resources, today's gathering is not only an internal announcement that the project's "warship" has officially set sail, but also the first time that the main cast and crew have officially gathered in public without being in closed training.

Accompanied by Kato Megumi, Genkawa Yu arrived at the designated high-rise conference room floor on time.

Kato Megumi's short hair was perfectly styled, and she wore very light professional makeup. Her expression was focused and capable as she followed closely behind Genkawa Yu.

Today, Yuu Genkawa chose a pure black casual suit from a niche designer brand, which maintained the solemnity required for formal occasions while highlighting his outstanding fashion sense and youthful vitality through careful matching.

As the most central male protagonist of the drama, playing the core knight "Ukiyo Eiju", he instantly stirred up ripples from the moment he stepped out of the elevator, attracting the attention of almost everyone in the corridor.

Those gazes came from the other actors who had arrived early and were chatting quietly in small groups, with their agents, production coordinators and publicity staff from Toei headquarters behind them, all with different expressions.