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

"Come in, the door's unlocked."

Higuchi Enka pushed open the door and entered. She was wearing home clothes, and her short hair was loosely draped over her shoulders. Her face, though without makeup, was still exquisite, but there were some signs of fatigue under her eyes. After all, she and Asakura Toru had just finished a late-night radio recording last night.

Seeing Asakura Toru, who had already put on full makeup, Higuchi Enka raised an eyebrow.

"Putting on makeup so early? Do you have work today?"

"It's not work."

Asakura Toru turned around and smiled at his friend, "I'm going to a party today, to Genkawa-kun's house."

"Oh, is that the six-person group from your romance reality show?"

Higuchi Madoka leaned against the door frame. After saying this, she was silent for a few seconds. The girl was not a talkative person and had a somewhat aloof personality, but she always paid special attention to Asakura Toru, her childhood friend.

"Yes, everyone's been very busy, so we haven't gotten together in a long time."

Toru Asakura picked out an outfit from her wardrobe: a light blue short-sleeved T-shirt, black hot pants, and a thin beige sun-protective jacket. Tokyo was still hot in September, so this combination was both stylish and comfortable.

Seeing her carefully selecting clothes, Higuchi Madoka finally spoke up and asked.

"Tou, how are you feeling on set lately?"

Asakura Toru paused for a moment, sensing the concern in her friend's words and understanding what she truly wanted to ask.

"good."

She said softly, taking out a pair of sandals and placing them by the bed, "The filming went very smoothly, and the director said I've made great progress."

"I wasn't asking about work."

Higuchi Madoka said bluntly, "I'm asking about you and Genkawa-kun..."

As childhood friends and playmates, Higuchi Madoka also knows Genkawa Yu, so she knows her friend's feelings.

The room was silent for a moment. After a long while, she turned around, her face expressionless, and said calmly.

"We can now stop using honorifics in our relationship, and it's increased our chemistry while filming?"

"..."

Looking at her friend's expression, Higuchi Enka felt a complex mix of emotions.

“Tohru,” she walked up to Asakura Tohru and looked intently into her eyes.

"This is really too difficult, I actually..."

"This is a very important matter, and I have made up my mind."

"...All right."

Higuchi Enka sighed, reached out to straighten Asakura Toru's collar, and said softly.

"Then please do your best, Tou. But remember, no matter what happens, I'll be here for you."

"Ok!"

Asakura Toru hugged his friend and said, "I'm off!"

At 10:30 a.m., Asakura Toru, wearing a mask and hat, walked out of the apartment building.

She hailed a taxi and gave them the address of Yuanchuan You Apartment.

As the car drove through familiar streets, Asakura Toru watched the scenery flash by outside the window, her fingers unconsciously tapping her knees. Then, she took out her phone and opened the group chat interface for "The Six Lovers".

The latest news is from five minutes ago.

Nobuyuki Kumano: "Kengo and I are already on the subway, seven stops to go!"

Kengo Morimoto: "I brought ice-cold beer. Summer is all about drinking ice-cold beer!"

MEM_chu: "I've arrived! I'm waiting for you guys at Genkawa-kun's house while watching TV~"

Akane Kurokawa: "I've arrived too, and I'm helping to prepare lunch."

Asakura Toru's finger stopped on the name "Kurokawa Akane".

Dating reality shows are a very unique variety show format. Although no one successfully paired up in the end of "Love is a Required Course in Life" and caused a controversy with its werewolf theme, the reality show was quite different.

But after living together for so long, many things don't need to be said explicitly; everyone understands what's going on.

Akane Kurokawa likes Yu Minagawa.

This was something Asakura Toru knew all along.

Asakura Toru closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped in front of a luxury apartment building. Asakura Toru paid the fare and got out of the car, looking up at the building.

It has a very modern design, with glass curtain walls that gleam in the sunlight, and uniformed security guards at the entrance.

She took out her phone and sent a message in the group: "I've arrived, I'm going upstairs now."

Upon entering the lobby, the security guard politely inquired about her purpose and the person she was visiting. After confirming her appointment, he indicated that she could use the elevator.

Asakura Toru pressed the floor button, and the elevator rose smoothly.

Her figure was reflected in the metal door—a meticulously dressed girl, impeccably beautiful, but with a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

The elevator dinged as it arrived at the designated floor.

The door opened, and Asakura Toru walked out. The corridor was carpeted with soft carpets, the walls were a warm beige, and there was an exquisite wall lamp every few steps.

She walked forward according to the house number she remembered, her high heels making a soft thud on the carpet.

Just as she was about to reach the door of Genkawa Yu's apartment, a door in front of her suddenly opened.

A tall figure walked out.

Asakura Toru subconsciously slowed his pace. A beautiful girl with long, straight black hair was walking towards him. She was wearing a simple white dress with a khaki light jacket over it.

Her figure is exceptionally good, with perfect proportions, but what's even more striking is her unique charisma.

As they passed each other, the other person seemed to glance at her, but his gaze didn't linger, and he walked straight toward the elevator.

Asakura Toru didn't think much of it and continued walking forward, finally stopping in front of the apartment of Genkawa Erichi (a mountain cover (seven y)).

She raised her hand and pressed the doorbell.

Almost the instant the doorbell rang, the door opened. Genkawa Yu stood in the doorway, smiling when he saw her. "Asakura, you're here."

Asakura Toru's heart skipped a beat.

Today, Yuu Genkawa is completely different from the person on set.

He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and light-colored beach shorts, with slippers on his feet, and his hair was unstyled, hanging softly over his forehead.

Without makeup, costumes, or the aura of an actor, he looked just like a male college student relaxing at home.

But his face was still stunningly handsome, with well-defined features and clean skin, especially his eyes—always focused and sharp on set, but now as gentle as the afternoon sun.

He has a unique aura; even dressed so casually, he is impossible to look away from.

"Mr. Genkawa, I apologize for disturbing you."

Toru Asakura tried his best to make his voice sound natural.

"How could I be disturbing you? Please come in."

Genkawa Yu stepped aside to let her in.

Asakura Toru walked into the apartment, and unlike his previous impression of helping her move, the apartment now felt very cozy.

She took off her sandals, and Genkawa Yu handed her a pair of guest slippers. Asakura Toru put them on and glanced around the living room.

Then she saw the suspicious chess piece that resembled Wu Liu MEM.

This energetic online blogger is nestled on the sofa, holding a remote control, with a variety show playing on the TV.

Upon seeing Asakura Toru, MEM immediately jumped up.

"Tou-chan! You're here! Wow, you look so beautiful today!"

“MEM chirp”.

Asakura Toru greeted him with a smile, placing his small bag on the cabinet by the door. "You're here so early."

"Anyway, I have nothing to do on the weekend, so I came over early to enjoy the air conditioning."

MEM blinked, "And Genkawa-kun's sofa is super comfortable!"

Asakura Toru walked to the sofa and sat down, his gaze unconsciously sweeping around.

The apartment was tidy, but had a strong sense of life—several open books and scripts were on the coffee table, a guitar stood in the corner, the bookshelves had a collection of movies and music, and there were several uniquely shaped ornaments.

But Akane Kurokawa was not in the living room.

"Where's Kurokawa-san?" Asakura Toru asked casually.

MEM pointed towards the kitchen: "She's cooking. She said she's going to show off her skills today."

Asakura Toru was slightly taken aback. She remembered that Genkawa Yu had said in the group chat that he would prepare the food.

She looked at Genkawa Yu, who was taking a drink out of the refrigerator.

“Genkawa-kun,” she asked, “wasn’t it said you were going to cook today?”

Genkawa Yu walked over with a few bottles of juice and placed them on the coffee table. He then sat down on the single sofa opposite Asakura Toru, in a relaxed posture.

"Kurokawa... thinks I've been working too hard filming lately, and that I shouldn't have to trouble myself with my rare day off."

He explained naturally, "So she said she would take care of lunch."

This sounds reasonable—the thoughtfulness and care between friends—but for those who truly care, it's clearly not the same.

"Kurokawa is such a nice guy."

MEM exclaimed, "I just went to the kitchen and her chopping technique is so professional! She said she does this all the time at home."

"Do you often do this at home?" Asakura Toru caught this information.

“Hmm.” MEM nodded. “She said that if you live alone, you have to learn to cook.”

Yuu Minakawa didn't say anything, but opened a bottle of juice and took a sip. Although his expression was calm, Toru Asakura noticed that his gaze drifted towards the kitchen and there was a faint smile on his lips.

That smile was very special.