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

To reiterate, Toru Asakura is someone who doesn't care much about other people's opinions or thoughts; she will always move in the direction she desires.

"Asakura?"

"Yes, I exercise regularly too. Don't underestimate me, Genkawa-kun."

Asakura Toru blinked, a confident look on his handsome face.

"Well..."

Genkawa Yu glanced at Director Ozawa, only to find that the middle-aged man was just stroking his chin with a half-smile on his face.

He didn't explicitly object, clearly viewing it as an interaction between young people, and perhaps even finding it somewhat interesting.

"...Then I'll leave it to you, Asakura. Be careful."

Genkawa Yu finally nodded, his tone calm.

Upon receiving his permission, Asakura Toru's lips curved upwards almost imperceptibly, revealing a bright smile on his face.

This scene naturally fell into the eyes of the director, as well as Sato Masashi and Masato Masashi standing beside him.

"Tsk tsk."

"Really..."

The two male actors exchanged another glance, but still said nothing.

As he began putting on the leather suit, Genkawa Yu watched Asakura Toru lower his lining, so he took off his short-sleeved shirt first.

The next moment, Qi Liu's well-proportioned and powerful physique, honed through long-term training, was revealed.

"Start with the top, then the leg ornaments."

Asakura Toru was very careful as she handed over the various parts to the other party. Because she was so quick, some of the staff were a little confused.

What does that mean? Are you trying to steal my job?

The girl lowered her eyes, and her short purple hair partially obscured her face, making it impossible to see her expression.

Then there are the breastplate and shoulder armor components.

This part was the heaviest and most complicated. The staff and Asakura Toru worked together to put the heavy breastplate components on Genkawa Yu's body. Then the girl went around behind him and carefully checked each buckle and connection. Her fingers moved nimbly, and her breath hit her back.

"It seems a bit loose... here."

Asakura Toru's voice sounded behind him. She reached out and adjusted a strap below his left shoulder, her fingertips inevitably brushing against his skin.

"Are you done?"

"Ah."

This was the first time Asakura Toru had touched Genkawa Yu's skin. Her heart raced a little, but she didn't show it.

Director Nakazawa stood a few steps away, arms crossed, watching this scene with a deeper smile on his face.

It seems his initial choice was correct. Asakura Toru and Genkawa Yu have a good relationship in private, which will definitely be used as a gimmick and selling point during the publicity.

Meanwhile, Sato Masashi and Masahiro Kazuto, who were standing to the side, had completely entered "watching the show and eating melons" mode.

Sato Masaru even secretly nudged Masahiro Kazuto with his elbow, silently making a strange mouth shape, and revealing a mischievous smile that said, "Brother, you know what I mean."

Although Masahiro Kazuto didn't say anything, his eyes were full of smiles, clearly finding the scene before him quite amusing.

Finally, the helmet.

Genkawa Yu took the helmet himself; it was heavier than he had imagined.

He took a deep breath, put the helmet on, and his vision instantly narrowed. The space inside felt a bit stuffy, and his breathing was amplified inside the helmet.

Asakura Toru walked around to him, carefully inspected the seam between the helmet and his neck, and helped him make a final adjustment to the angle.

"All right."

Asakura Toru took a step back, his voice coming through the leather hood, sounding somewhat muffled.

Genkawa Yu tried to move around a bit, and just as the director said, the suit was very heavy, which greatly restricted the movement of the joints, and it was very hot inside, so he felt a bit stuffy and sweaty after only a short while.

But at the same time, he also felt a strange sense of "power" and "isolation".

It was as if, by putting on this suit, he truly became that hero who was detached from the world.

"How do you feel, Genkawa-kun?" Director Nakazawa asked.

"...Heavier and more real than I imagined."

Genkawa Yu's voice came through the leather case, with a metallic quality, "Nakata-san and the others are truly remarkable."

"Now you know how difficult it is, right?"

Director Nakazawa laughed and said, "Alright, the experience is over. Hurry up and take it off, don't get too stuffy. We'll be taking makeup photos later, and that's when you need to be in your best condition."

Staff members and Asakura Toru stepped forward again to help Genkawa Yu carefully remove the leather case.

When the helmet was removed and he could breathe fresh air again, a fine layer of sweat had already formed on Genkawa Yu's forehead.

The next moment, Asakura Toru handed him a tissue.

"Thank you."

"You are welcome."

Asakura Toru simply nodded, his blue eyes lingering for a moment on Asakura Toru's sweaty profile.

"Genkawa-kun, we're about to start our collaboration, so you don't need to say thank you anymore."

"...Okay." (彡肆陵弃二是?l私)

Asakura Toru looked at Genkawa Yu's profile. "If you have time next time, we can read the script together. Can I come to your house?"

"Huh?"

Genkawa Yu once again felt the gazes of several men around him falling on him.

No.

Is this really Asakura Toru's personality?

Is there something wrong?

Volume 3: I Am a Knight of the New Era - Chapter 14: Do You Want to Create a Couple? (2-in-1 6k)

After taking off the Flyfox leather suit, the stuffiness and feeling of constriction quickly dissipated.

Genkawa let out a long sigh of relief, then used the tissue that Asakura Toru handed him to wipe the sweat from his neck and hairline.

He now had a profound understanding of the hardships faced by costume actors.

After all, in Kamen Rider, suit actors not only have action scenes, but more importantly, they have to perform actions that fit the character's design. Using their bodies to portray the character's personality is no small matter.

Asakura Toru, who had been watching him intently from the side, simply smiled at him and did not continue to dwell on the previous topic.

"Next step, it's time to take the official photos."

Director Nakazawa patted Yu Genkawa on the shoulder.

The group moved to a professional photography studio inside the Toei Building, which is used for large-scale projects.

The space here is very spacious, with all kinds of lighting equipment and backdrops set up together, and the makeup artists and stylists are already ready and waiting.

As the lead actress, Yu Genkawa was naturally led into a separate dressing room.

Based on the character design of "Hidetoshi Ukiyo", the stylist prepared several sets of costumes with different styles, all of which were very expensive.

The final outfit chosen was a long, fitted black trench coat, worn over a deep burgundy silk shirt with the top two buttons casually undone, revealing a small section of collarbone and a simple silver necklace.

The lower body is paired with matching black slim-fit trousers and a pair of futuristic ankle boots.

This outfit perfectly blends mystery with a touch of rebellious style, aptly outlining the background story that [Ukiyo Eiju] might have as a veteran participant in the "Desire Grand Prix".

As for the makeup, the female makeup artist focused on modifying Yu Minakawa's eyebrows, deepening the contours of his eye sockets, and using a matte foundation to transform his originally soft features into a more aloof, distant, and intriguingly handsome look.

When Genkawa Yu walked out of the dressing room in this brand new look, the once noisy entrance to the photography studio fell silent for a moment, followed by suppressed murmurs of amazement.

Sato Masashi and Masato Masashi have also changed their clothes. The former is dressed in a refreshing casual suit, which suits the identity of Sakurai Kagekazu as a college student, while the latter is dressed in a tough work uniform, highlighting the rebellious personality of Azuma Michinaga.

Upon seeing Genkawa Yu, both of them smiled simultaneously.

"As expected of Genkawa-kun, this look really fits the big star character in the story."

Sato Masashi walked over with a smile. Since becoming friends with Genkawa Yu, his way of speaking had become much more intimate. "However, Genkawa-kun is a big star in real life, after all."

Masahiro nodded. "The aura is indeed different now."

"Your outfits are also very nice."

Genkawa Yu smiled at them, then waited for the staff to take their official photos together.

Shooting promotional photos is different from shooting for a magazine. Magazine photos usually need to match the theme of the clothing or endorsement, while promotional photos need to match the character setting of the character to be played.

"very good!"

"Maintain this state!"

"Relax your gaze a bit more, and you can show a slightly contemptuous smile. Yes! That's the feeling!"

Yuu Minakawa was already very familiar with the process of taking promotional photos, so it was completed quickly.

Asakura Toru's filming was scheduled after his.

The girl changed into a dress befitting the identity of Miss [Kurama Miyin], and her makeup was also adjusted to be sweeter and more charming to match the character.

During the shoot, her unique "airy-like" quality created a wonderful chemical reaction with the character's setting. Under the photographer's guidance, she sometimes showed innocent and curious ignorance, and sometimes revealed a stubbornness that refused to admit defeat. The transitions were natural and extremely attractive.

During a short break, Yu Genkawa observed for a while and had to admit that Toru Asakura's acting skills had really improved a lot.

It's at least much better than some of the roles she's played in the past.

After all the individual photos were taken, a group photo of the main cast was also taken.

Genkawa Yu stood in the center of the front row as the absolute center, with Asakura Toru, Sato Masaru, Masato Masahiro, and others on either side.

Director Nakazawa also joined in enthusiastically, taking several group photos to symbolize the team's official launch.

The filming lasted for several hours, and by the time it ended, dusk had fallen outside the window.

The staff began to pack up the equipment in an orderly manner, and the actors returned to the dressing room one after another to remove their makeup.