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

"Everything is ready, Zhongyuan Sang."

Genkawa Yu's answer was concise and powerful, and his voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet living room.

“Great. Kato will arrive at your apartment at nine o’clock tomorrow morning to pick you up. From tomorrow until the end of the main filming period, your work focus will be fully transferred to Toei.”

"There may be some sporadic promotional activities and premieres for 'Bouquet,' and I will coordinate closely with the film company to ensure that the filming schedule of 'Extreme Fox' is not affected."

Kazuya Nakahara spoke at a steady pace, explaining the key points.

"The first day of filming mainly involves a traditional opening ceremony to pray for a smooth shoot. After that, we will directly begin filming the dialogue scenes and simple action shots for the first episode."

"Since you're taking on the lead role in a tokusatsu drama, there's bound to be pressure, but I have a lot of confidence in you. Remember to do your best."

“逡?-?亦磷?仪弃4鷗究似?jlu扒?That’s natural.”

Genkawa Yu responded in a deep voice.

The next morning, in front of the apartment building.

By eight o'clock in the morning, Genkawa Yu had already gotten ready.

He chose a baseball jersey that was easy to move in, paired with jeans and a short-sleeved shirt underneath. He looked clean and neat, with clear eyes, and showed no signs of fatigue from days of running around.

At the entrance, Akane Kurokawa gave him a final check of his belongings.

The next moment, the doorbell rang.

Akane Kurokawa stepped forward to open the door, and standing outside was Megumi Kato.

Today, Kato Megumi maintained her meticulous and professional demeanor. Her brown bob hair was neatly combed, her eyes were calm and undisturbed, and she wore a faint smile on her face.

Good morning, Kurokawa-san.

Kato Megumi bowed slightly, her tone respectful yet distant, "I've come to pick up Genkawa-san to take him to the film set."

Good morning, Kato-san, you've worked hard.

Akane Kurokawa responded with a smile and a polite attitude. They had interacted privately a few times before, although it was for investigating certain matters, but Akane Kurokawa was very satisfied with Megumi Kato's attitude.

Therefore, Kurokawa Akane now treats Kato Megumi with a subtle, almost imperceptible, easing of tension, as if they were "one of their own."

"Then I'm off."

Genkawa Yu turned around, naturally put his arm around Kurokawa Akane's waist, and placed a farewell kiss on her face.

Akane Kurokawa blushed slightly and gently nudged him.

"Go quickly, don't keep the crew waiting."

Kato Megumi kept her eyes down, seemingly oblivious to the intimate interaction before her, until Genkawa Yu picked up his backpack and headed for the door. Only then did she step aside and take the not-so-heavy backpack from his hand.

"Well then, Kurokawa-san, we'll take our leave."

Kato Megumi bowed to Kurokawa Akane again, then followed in Genkawa Yu's footsteps.

The black van quietly drove away from the apartment building and merged into the busy traffic of Tokyo's morning.

Inside the car, Kato Megumi quickly got into work mode, reporting the day's detailed schedule, the contact information of key crew members, and some etiquette details that needed attention.

Yuan Chuanyou leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, but listened carefully to every word she said.

About several tens of minutes later, at the Toei Studios, the crew of "Kamen Rider Fox".

As the car entered the massive Toei Studios, a distinct atmosphere—a blend of industrialization and creative passion—was immediately apparent, quite different from the city center.

Everywhere you look, you see all sorts of peculiar sets, actors in costumes, and staff members rushing around.

The van eventually stopped in front of a studio area with a huge "Kamen Rider Goku" logo.

In early September in Tokyo, the summer heat lingered, and the morning breeze carried a rare refreshing coolness.

Genkawa Yu got out of the car and took a deep breath. The air carried a unique scent, a scent that evoked both props and dreams.

The venue for the opening ceremony has been set up, and a lot of people have gathered around it. Director Nakazawa, along with the producer, action director, and other core members, are already present. Other actors and staff members have also arrived one after another, and the atmosphere is filled with a solemn yet excited feeling.

Genkawa Yu quickly spotted several familiar figures in the crowd.

Sato Masashi and Masahiro Kazuto had arrived and were standing together talking in hushed tones.

Upon seeing Yuu Minakawa, they immediately waved to him. Yuu Minakawa smiled and walked over, and the three of them naturally formed a small circle.

"Good morning, Genkawa-kun! You look great today!" Sato Masashi looked him over and smiled.

"Today is finally going to begin." Kazuto Shinyo nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Let's cheer each other on.

Genkawa Yu bumped fists with them. After their joint training, the three of them had already established a good understanding and friendship.

Just then, a graceful figure, like a violet quietly slipping into view, appeared behind and to the side of Genkawa Yu.

Good morning, Genkawa-kun.

The girl's voice was clear and crisp, with a unique quality that suggested she wasn't particularly enthusiastic about anything, yet her pronunciation was clear and articulate.

Genkawa Yu turned around and found Asakura Toru standing right behind him.

She dressed up carefully today; as an idol, she can never relax her image management.

Asakura Toru has short purple hair with slightly curled ends, which accentuates her small, fair face. She wears light and perfect makeup, especially her blue eyes, which are so clear they are almost transparent in the sunlight. She wears a stylish blue dress with a white short knitted cardigan on top and beige low-heeled sandals on her feet. She exudes a refreshing and charming aura.

Good morning, Asakura.

Genkawa Yu nodded. The two were very close friends and there wasn't much formality involved.

"script..."

Asakura Toru stepped forward and naturally handed the script, which was already worn out from being read so many times, to Genkawa Yu, his blue eyes fixed intently on him.

"In the first episode, we didn't have many lines when we were acting on the street, but it felt... a bit difficult to grasp."

"Before filming begins, could we go over things briefly?"

"of course can."

As Asakura Toru approached, a faint floral and fruity fragrance emanated from her, reaching Genkawa Yu's nose.

Genkawa Yu took the script and turned to the corresponding page.

Asakura Toru immediately moved closer, almost touching his arm, and pointed to a line in the script.

"When my character sees you here, besides surprise, there should also be a sense of curiosity that draws him in, right?"

The two of them stood head to head, examining the same page of the script together.

From a distance, they appeared quite intimate, and Asakura Toru's breath occasionally brushed against Genkawa Yu's ear as he spoke.

Sato Masashi and Masahiro Kazuto, who had just greeted Genkawa Yu, naturally saw this scene as well.

The two exchanged a glance.

Sato Miyabi raised an eyebrow, nudged Masahiro Kazuto with her elbow, and lowered her voice.

"Hey, look over there..."

Following his gaze, Masahiro saw the profiles of Yuu Minakawa and Toru Asakura almost touching. He shook his head slightly and whispered.

"Didn't Genkawa-kun say that they are good friends?"

"is it?"

Sato Masashi shrugged. Both of them were tactful and didn't go over to disturb them. Instead, they continued their conversation from a short distance away with a teasing attitude of "blessing their brother," but their eyes kept drifting over there.

Soon after, the opening ceremony officially began.

Led by the director, all the main cast and crew members stepped forward one by one to pray for a smooth filming process and high viewership ratings.

The atmosphere was solemn yet hopeful; different blessings blended into the summer morning breeze and disappeared with the wind.

After the ceremony, the atmosphere relaxed a bit.

Just then, a props staff member carefully carried a specially made box and walked up to Genkawa Yu.

“Mr. Genkawa, this is your ‘desire driver’.”

The staff member respectfully opened the box.

Inside the black box, on a deep red velvet cloth, lay a uniquely shaped belt.

It is predominantly white and black, with a gold logo resembling a fox's head in the center, flanked by intricate slots and seemingly movable parts.

This is the transformation belt of Kamen Rider Geats in the series, and it is the core symbol of the character.

Although he knew that most of the battle scenes would be performed by suit actors wearing full suits, as the live-action actor playing "Eiju Ukiyo," he needed to wear and use the prop himself when filming dialogue scenes, transformation close-ups, and some half-body shots.

Genkawa Yu reached out and took the belt out of the box.

It feels heavier than I expected. The material is special and the workmanship is extremely fine. You can even see the subtle circuit texture coating in the details.

He examined the prop closely, his fingers gently tracing the golden fox emblem in the center.

"This...is my belt!"

An indescribable sense of excitement welled up from the bottom of his heart, and Genkawa Yu's eyes suddenly brightened.

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Looking at the heavy belt in his hand, Genkawa Yu was in a very cheerful mood.

The metallic feel of the belt carried a slight coolness, but he found it just right. The gold fox emblem at the very center reflected a restrained yet sharp light under the studio lights, like the soul of a knight.

"Click."

Genkawa Yu put the belt around his waist, and even though it was a toy, he felt a unique aura about it.

Is this just psychological?

He stroked the edge of the belt, his smile deepening.

Meanwhile, Sato Masashi and Masahiro Kazuto, who were standing to the side, each received their character's driver—Tali's driver was simpler and more practical, while Ba Niu's driver exuded a rugged and tough vibe.

Both of them looked excited, repeatedly putting on and adjusting the belt, simulating the transformation action, as if they could already feel the power of the Kamen Rider within this toy belt.

Asakura Toru also held her exquisite driver in her hands, representing the possibility of [Kurama Mine] transforming into Nami Neko in the future.