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

The rest of the process is quite simple.

Finalizing the contract details, signing the contract, and shaking hands.

As Yu Genkawa signed his name on the contract, the sunlight from outside the window fell directly on his hand, and the fountain pen reflected a warm luster in the light.

Kimura left early, his back looking somewhat flustered.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was noticeably more relaxed, and the Kodansha representative even started joking.

"Mr. Genkawa, if you have any ideas for a new book next time, you should consider Kodansha first."

"That's natural."

Genkawa smiled and agreed.

After the meeting, as is customary, the publisher arranged dinner.

The location was a traditional restaurant in Ginza. The private room was elegant and quiet, with the city lights gradually coming on outside the window.

Kasumigaoka Utaha sat diagonally opposite Genkawa Yu. They rarely had the chance to eat together, so she was observing the man across from her.

"Kasumigaoka, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Can't I watch it?"

The girl swept her hair, which had fallen to her chest, back and smiled.

“Of course you can’t look at it, you know about celebrity protection?” Genkawa Yu took a sip of his drink. “My photos cost 10,000 yen each on the website.”

"Really."

Kasumigaoka Utaha remained noncommittal, her smile becoming even more captivating.

That evening, Genkawa Yu returned to the apartment he shared with Kurokawa Akane.

He went to the balcony, took out his phone, and dialed Suoh Hayabusa's number.

The call was answered quickly. Suoh Hayabusa's voice sounded tired, but it was still full of energy.

"Genkawa-kun, how is the situation?"

"Of course it went smoothly, and I even had a phone call with Shogo Suo."

Genkawa Yu's tone was mocking. To be honest, Suoh Shogo's personality was deeply influenced by his father, but he lacked the ability and could only learn half-baked skills.

"Hehe, what did he say?"

“He was very angry and threatened me, saying that if he won, he would make it impossible for me to work in the entertainment industry next year.”

"You really have a lot of confidence."

Suoh Shun could even picture his brother's face, and he laughed too, "But we'll definitely win."

"That's natural."

Genkawa Yu nodded. "Suoh-san, how's the production progress of 'Your Name'?"

When "Your Name" was mentioned, Suoh Shun's tone suddenly became much more excited.

"Production is progressing smoothly. I have some good news for you. The entire film is 106 minutes long and is currently in the final stages. The main content is mostly finished, and all that's left is the special effects and detail optimization. At this pace, it will definitely be released before the end of the year."

"That's really good."

Genkawa Yu's eyes lit up, and his confidence grew even stronger.

Suoh Hayabusa said with a smile, "By the way, Genkawa-kun, after the special effects and details are partially optimized, I would like to invite you to visit the animation studio so you can see the content of the main feature film in advance. Then, we can start promoting it ahead of time."

After all, the movie "Your Name" needs sufficient publicity to reach a wider audience.

"OK, I will visit on time."

Genkawa Yu immediately agreed. This movie was not only about Suoh Hayabusa's succession battle, but he also wrote the script, and the final box office revenue would become a huge sum of money to support the development of [Star Engine].

"We can also use news to generate buzz later, since you are the original author of the script, and both your previous book fans and regular readers will pay attention to this work."

Zhou Fangjun nodded; he was already quite adept at using news for publicity.

"As long as we complete the appropriate promotional plan in the early stages, I am more confident in the box office performance of this film. Believe me, we will definitely be the winners in the decisive battle at the end of the year!"

"I am also very confident."

Yu Genkawa is indeed very talented. After all, "Your Name" ultimately grossed over 20 billion yen. Even if Shogo Suo's blockbuster films perform well, they could never surpass that level.

Once he wins the battle for inheritance, he can take the Star Engine to the next level.

After finishing the phone call, Yuu Minakawa returned to his bedroom and saw Akane Kurokawa's gentle face.

"Yu-kun, how's the situation with Er Yishan a filthy weeping oat—Ⅵ shirt 8?"

"Of course, it was a resounding victory."

"That's good."

Akane Kurokawa probably knew a little bit, but she rarely asked about Yu Minakawa's affairs at the company, believing that her lover could handle everything.

"have a rest."

"Ah."

As night deepens and Tokyo gradually falls asleep, some people remain awake in every corner of the city, preparing for a new day's battle for their dreams, obsessions, loves, or hates.

Genkawa Yu closed his eyes.

Tomorrow will be a new beginning.

Volume 3 I Am a Knight of the New Era: Chapter 23 Kurokawa Akane Visits the Set, Asakura Tooru Doesn't Even Act (Two Chapters Combined, 5k views)

As the main rider of "Kamen Rider Kyokujo," the fourth generation of Kamen Rider in the Reiwa era, Yu Genkawa's portrayal of "Hidetoshi Ukiyo" is the absolute core of the entire story.

His mysterious, powerful, and perpetually in control demeanor requires not only precise acting skills but also the ability to maintain the character's consistency amidst the intense switching between action and emotional scenes.

One morning, the crew was filming the seventh episode, a crucial turning point in the "Encounter" chapter of the Desire Grand Prix, where every shot had to be perfect.

Inside the film studio, the sweltering air was mixed with the smell of props and materials. Although the fans were powerful, they couldn't dispel the tense filming atmosphere.

Genkawa Yu wore the iconic exquisite costume of [Ukiyo Eiju], with two buttons casually undone at the collar, revealing his clearly defined collarbone. His originally meticulous hairstyle was slightly disheveled due to the intense filming, with a few strands of hair sticking to his forehead, which only added to the character's languidness and unruliness.

He had just finished an action scene where he confronted a demon, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

After filming this scene, Genkawa Yu glanced at the script and realized that the next scene would involve a crucial confrontation and emotional expression.

His gaze swept over Sato Miyabi and Asakura Toru, who were familiarizing themselves with their lines on the other side of the set. As they spent more time together, the main actors in the crew had indeed grown closer.

Of course, this mainly refers to the actors who played Yu Minakawa and the other two male knights.

Asakura Toru always acted aloof on set. Apart from getting close to Genkawa Yu, she maintained a polite distance from many other people on set. It was unclear whether this was intentional or simply because she didn't care.

Because of their shared love of fitness, he developed a strong rapport with Sato Masashi and Masahiro Kazuto, and the trio became inseparable friends.

"Genkawa-kun, are you ready?"

Sato Masashi walked over, dressed in Sakurai Keikazu's casual clothes. His face had the naivety of a young man, but he was more determined than when he first joined the group.

The filming process allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the character [Sakurai Kagekazu], who "want to protect everyone," especially after unlocking the "Ninja Buckle" in episode seven, which made the character's growth arc even clearer.

He patted Genkawa Yu on the shoulder and said admiringly.

"Your fight scene just now was so cool! The suit actors all said that your action direction was very professional, and you didn't seem like a newbie filming a tokusatsu show for the first time at all."

"Really."

Genkawa Yu curled the corners of his lips and turned his gaze to Masahiro Kazuto not far away. He was wearing a black leather jacket with the words "Azuma Michinaga" on it, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay. He was leaning against the corner of the wall with his eyes closed, seemingly preparing himself for the moment.

As the actress playing the Buffa Knight, the core of the character [Azuma Michinaga] is her obsession and hatred for Ukiyo Hidetoshi. Every time she acts opposite Genkawa Yu, she needs to unleash strong emotional tension.

Yu Minakawa knew that beneath Masaki Kazuto's seemingly cold exterior, he was actually extremely serious about his roles and would spend a lot of time studying his emotions before each shoot.

At that moment, Asakura Toru also came over.

She wore a light pink dress by [Kurama Miyin], her short purple hair was neatly styled, and her blue eyes looked exceptionally clear under the light. She exuded the exquisite charm unique to teenage idols.

Whenever the girl came closer, her fragrance would waft into Yuan Chuan You's nose; he was already very familiar with it.

The other person held a script in their hand, their tone still calm, but gentler than when they spoke to others.

“Yuanchuan-kun, do you think my gaze could have been a little more determined during that scene? After all, Miyin is no longer the willful young lady she once was.”

Spending time together on set constantly refreshed Yuu's impression of Toru Asakura. At first, he thought she was a transparent, idol-like girl with little emotional fluctuation.

As they spent more time acting together, Toru Asakura displayed unique thoughts and actions, such as quietly approaching each other and casually inviting and communicating with others.

Although the two became friends through the variety show "Love is a Required Course in Life", they are still friends of the opposite sex, one male and one female. There is always a need for some distance on set. Even if they want to create hype, they can do so after filming is over.

However, Asakura Toru insisted on approaching him under the guise of discussing the script, which left Genkawa Yu speechless.

Let's just assume she's serious.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chuan You thought about it seriously for a moment. "You're right. This character's growth needs to be shown through details. The determination in his eyes is very important. During filming later, we can try a few more takes to find the most suitable state."

Asakura Toru gave a soft "hmm," his gaze falling on the man's sweaty cheek, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up slightly.

This scene was witnessed by Sato Masaru, who was not far away. He couldn't help but wink at Masahiro Kazuto next to him. The latter opened his eyes, glanced at the two people huddled together discussing the script, shook his head, and said nothing.

Since their last conversation, both of them knew that they couldn't comment on such matters, whether as colleagues on set or friends.

Private matters can only be resolved by the individuals themselves.

As friends, they only need to observe silently and will not interfere too much.

"All units prepare! Filming begins!"

After a twenty-minute break, Director Nakazawa's voice rang out again, breaking the brief silence on set.

Genkawa Yu, Sato Masaru, and Asakura Toru immediately got into the zone and quickly walked to their designated positions.

The core plot of episode seven unfolds at this moment—[The organizers of the Desire Grand Prize competition announced via broadcast that the final boss-level demon is about to appear, and the knight who defeats the boss will receive a huge bonus of points. This news instantly ignited the fighting spirit of all participating knights, but also made the situation more dangerous.]

In the footage, Genkawa Yuu slightly turned his body, his hands in his suit pockets, his gaze sweeping indifferently over the knights around him who were agitated by tension.

He was confident that he would be the victor.

Then, not long after, when the final boss-level demon appeared, its enormous size and powerful sense of oppression made the entire set seem to freeze for a moment.

According to the plot, the script would indicate that this part of the content would be supplemented with special effects in post-production, so what appears to everyone is just a suited man. However, tokusatsu films require all actors to fully immerse themselves in the fantasy acting.