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

Just as Yuu Minakawa reached the door of his dressing room, that uniquely textured voice came from behind him.

"Genkawa-kun."

He paused slightly, turned around, and found that Asakura Toru was already standing just two steps away from him, the ends of his purple hair gleaming under the corridor lights.

She has changed back into her own clothes, but the sense of sophistication that belongs to an idol still remains.

“I just read through the script again,” she said, her gaze fixed on Genkawa Yu’s eyes. “The interaction between [Ukiyo Eiju] and [Kurama Mion] is quite unique.”

"When I was trying on the suit just now, Genkawa-kun hadn't answered my question directly yet."

"Can we come to your house to discuss the script together?"

She continued to move forward.

This was Asakura Toru's courage, but it put Genkawa Yu in a dilemma.

If it were before, and his friends from the reality show came to his apartment to hang out, then of course there would be no problem.

But now he has been living with Akane Kurokawa for almost half a year, and the apartment is full of traces of their life together. Anyone with normal intelligence would notice something is wrong if they went in, let alone someone who is observant.

Yu Minakawa has no plans to officially announce his relationship with Akane Kurokawa yet; the matter is still a bit premature.

Therefore, we cannot allow Asakura Toru to visit his apartment.

Asakura.

Genkawa Yu smiled gently, pondering how to refuse.

"That's a good idea, but your suggestion is a bit troublesome..."

He gave a perfectly appropriate apology, "My apartment has been a bit messy lately because I've been busy with work and haven't had time to tidy it up properly, so it's really inconvenient to receive guests."

Asakura Toru gazed at his face quietly, but strangely, she did not show any disappointment upon hearing his answer.

"I see..."

The girl's tone remained calm, as if she had simply accepted a normal fact, and then she continued.

"If Genkawa-kun finds it inconvenient at home...would you like to come to my place? The members of my group and I live in an apartment provided by the company. The living room is quite spacious and the soundproofing is good, making it a great place to discuss scripts quietly."

"..."

Go to the idol group's dorm?

Do you feel that daily life is too mundane?

Genkawa Yu immediately shook his head, this time his refusal was even more explicit and resolute.

"Asakura, as a male actor, it's not a good thing for me to go to my idol's dormitory without permission, no matter what the reason."

"How about this: in the future, we can make full use of the crew's rest time to communicate in the common lounge or a dedicated meeting room on set. Toei's lounge has a very good environment. If we encounter any difficult problems during the discussion, we can ask the director or other seniors present for advice at any time, which may actually be more efficient."

He completely restricted potential contact to open, multi-person workplaces, eliminating any private, solitary spaces.

"sure."

Asakura Toru smiled slightly, seemingly unsurprised by Genkawa Yu's proposal.

After all... even though they've known each other for so long, they're still just friends.

The transition from friends to an ambiguous relationship is actually a very delicate distance.

If both parties are willing, the distance can be quickly bridged, and then, through some opportunity, they can naturally become lovers.

But if someone deliberately keeps their distance, then that distance becomes very difficult to cross.

We'll always be friends.

This is not what Asakura Toru wanted, but she will not be discouraged.

"Okay, let's leave it at that for now."

Genkawa Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and politely bowed to say goodbye.

He didn't dislike Asakura Toru; he just felt that their relationship was fine as long as it remained at the level of close friends.

Sakurajima Mai and Kurokawa Akane alone are enough to give him a headache, and he hasn't told Kurokawa Akane about his relationship with Sakurajima Mai yet.

Let's think about other things after we've truly overcome this hurdle.

The most important thing right now is to avoid hurting Akane Kurokawa's feelings.

"Sigh, it's really not easy to run a harem."

Genkawa Yu rubbed his temples, burying these complicated thoughts deep in his heart.

A few days later, Toei Animation and the Kamen Rider: Goku officially released the character stills and the full cast through various media channels.

The official photos of Yu Genkawa in his "Floating World Eiju" look instantly stirred up a huge wave on the internet.

In the photo, his black trench coat accentuates his tall and slender figure, while the burgundy silk shirt adds a touch of allure and unruliness. His meticulously groomed handsome face completely overturns the impression he previously left on the public.

After all, this is not just a change in appearance, but a further transformation in temperament.

#Yu Genkawa Kamen Rider Geats#

#UKyoyingjushencasting#

#Yu Genkawa's Infinite Possibilities as an Actor#

Genkawa Yu's fan base, especially the vast majority of female fans, went into an unprecedented frenzy.

"Help! Is this the kind of cool I get to see for free?! Yu-kun looks amazing in this outfit!"

"Yu-kun's acting range is so wide! He's always surprising us!"

"Kamen Rider airs in the morning, right? I declare that from now on, my motivation for waking up early on weekends will be to watch a fresh episode of Hidetoshi Ukiyo!"

"This character design paired with this face is simply unfair!"

"Toei's casting this time is absolutely brilliant! My expectations are through the roof!"

Industry reviews and public feedback have been overwhelmingly positive. Of course, this is partly due to the efforts of the "Hot Series," as Genkawa Yuuka is a well-known figure, which will have a better effect when the movie is released later.

Just as the hype surrounding the trailer for "Extreme Fox" was spreading like wildfire, another project that had already been scheduled for Yu Genkawa was entering a crucial phase that required him to give it his all.

Promotional activities for "Love Like a Bouquet".

One morning, Kazuya Nakahara, the manager, called Yu Genkawa directly onto his cell phone, his tone very efficient.

"Kenkawa-kun, there will be a meeting tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM to discuss the core promotional strategies for the film 'Love Like a Bouquet'. Representatives from the production company and our [Star Engine] team will be there. You and Kurokawa-san both need to attend."

"it is good."

Thanks to Kazuya Nakahara's excellent coordination skills, the promotion period for the film "Love Like a Bouquet" and the early filming of "Extreme Fox" were largely staggered, giving Yu Genkawa a valuable window to balance both.

The following morning, Genkawa Yu, accompanied by Kato Megumi, arrived at the meeting place of [Star Engine] (the two left the apartment at different times, as they had not yet officially announced their cohabitation).

When I entered the first conference room, Akane Kurokawa was already sitting upright on one side of the long table, with a notebook and movie brochures spread out in front of him.

Today she wore a soft, light-colored long dress, her long blue hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders, and her makeup was light and elegant. When she heard the door open, she looked up and her eyes met Yuan Chuan You's. Then a gentle and restrained smile appeared on her face.

After all, in the eyes of others, the two are currently just business partners.

Kazuya Nakahara soon entered the venue with several executives from the film's production company.

The meeting went straight to the point, outlining in detail the promotional schedule that would span multiple locations over the next month, including the Tokyo premiere, stage greetings and fan meetings in major cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The schedule was very packed, and some time had to be staggered in between so that Yu Genkawa could go to the set of "Kamen Rider Fox" for filming.

He glanced at it and realized that he only had one day off this month.

Once the regular schedule was finalized and the meeting moved into a deeper discussion of promotional strategies, Kazuya Nakahara placed his hands together on the table, his expression becoming exceptionally serious and focused.

"Regarding the promotion of the film 'Love Like a Bouquet,' I have a key idea that I would like to share for discussion."

Kazuya Nakahara's gaze slowly swept over Yu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa, finally landing on the film producer's face, his tone calm and steady.

"Please speak frankly, Nakahara-san," the producer said, adopting a listening posture.

"We all know that for a movie that focuses on pure love, conducting appropriate 'CP-oriented marketing' or 'warming up the ambiguous atmosphere' during the promotion period is an effective method that has been proven countless times in the industry."

Kazuya Nakahara's voice was not loud, but it clearly conveyed the consensus within the industry.

"This can not only maximize the enthusiasm and topic-generating ability of core fans, especially 'CP fans,' but also subtly guide ordinary viewers, making it easier for them to empathize with the delicate and realistic emotional entanglements between the male and female protagonists in the film, thereby enhancing the viewing experience and word-of-mouth dissemination."

Commonly known as "shipping" or "fanning out" couples.

He looked at Genkawa Yu and gave an example.

“Genkawa-kun, when you worked with Sakurajima-san on ‘Alice in the Land of the Dying,’ we didn’t deliberately steer the conversation toward rumors or a romantic pairing. The core of that drama was extreme survival and the battle of wits between humans, and the romance was just a diversion, not the focus of our publicity.”

"But the current 'Love Like a Bouquet' is completely different. Its story's soul is love itself. If the two leads can create a suitable chemistry off-screen, it will be a huge boost to the film's box office appeal and buzz."

Genkawa Yu nodded; he knew what his manager meant.

Anyway, his contract is a combination of salary and box office revenue sharing. The higher the box office revenue, the more money he can get, which can also help Suoh Hayabusa accumulate chips for the year-end competition.

"Therefore, I suggest that in all the upcoming promotional activities, we can systematically design and release some signals, using the intimate interactions between Genkawa-kun and Kurokawa-san as a starting point."

"of course."

Kazuya Nakahara is a professional agent, and after switching to Star Engine, he has grown significantly.

"All of this must be strictly controlled to the level of 'suspected,' so that we can leave enough room for explanation and maneuver. This is the industry's unspoken rule for creating a CP (couple pairing) hype."

After Kazuya Nakahara finished speaking, the conference room fell into a brief silence.

The production company representatives exchanged glances and whispered among themselves about the feasibility and specific operational details of the proposal, clearly impressed by its professional and highly attractive plan.

"Kurokawa-san, and Genkawa-kun, what do you two think?"

Although Kazuya Nakahara is the manager, he is unaware that Yu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa are currently living together as a couple, so he wants to know their attitudes.

"If you yourselves have any objections to this plan, then we will not adopt it."

"I'm fine."

Akane Kurokawa spoke first, her gentle eyes sparkling with eagerness, "If it's about creating a CP (couple pairing) with Genkawa-kun, I can accept the maximum extent."

"...That's really bold."

Kazuya Nakahara couldn't help but applaud. Ever since Akane Kurokawa transferred to Star Engine, her manager was the professional manager that Kazuya Nakahara had recruited before, making her his subordinate.

He was very pleased that Akane Kurokawa was so cooperative.

Where is Genkawa-kun?