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

"Akane, let me take Sakurajima back to her seat first. The premiere is about to start, so let's not waste time."

He knew he couldn't stay caught in the middle like this any longer; he had to break the deadlock.

Although Akane Kurokawa was unwilling, she knew that now was not the time to be willful.

The premiere was about to begin, and she couldn't let her emotions affect the film's screening.

She gave Sakurajima Mai a deep look, her eyes carrying a warning, then slowly released her grip on Genkawa Yu's arm and said calmly.

"Okay, Yu-kun, then you should see Sakurajima-san off. After all, she's a guest, so we can't neglect her."

She emphasized the word "guest" deliberately, making no attempt to hide her thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Mai Sakurajima simply smiled and then extended her hand.

The instant Kurokawa Akane loosened her grip on Genkawa Yu's arm, she grabbed Genkawa Yu's right hand without hesitation and expressed her thoughts, her tone carrying a very obvious provocation.

"Then I'll trouble Genkawa-kun to... take me back to my seat."

After she made this move, everyone watching was stunned by Mai Sakurajima's action.

What does that mean, holding hands?

Upon witnessing this scene, Akane Kurokawa's smiling expression instantly turned gloomy. She never expected that Mai Sakurajima would be so bold as to provoke her in such a public setting.

Kurokawa Aoi, who was watching her daughter from below the stage, was also stunned, and the expression on her face froze instantly.

"How could she...how could she hold Genkawa-kun's hand?"

The fans were in an uproar, and the scene was in an uproar.

"Holy crap! What's going on?"

Volume 3 I Am the Knight of the New Era: Chapter 31 Mai Sakurajima: Is This Still Acting? (2-in-1 5k)

At the premiere, when Mai Sakurajima took his hand, Yu Genkawa's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

However, the person's thoughts immediately calmed down the next moment.

After all, at this time, every move you make will be magnified by those with ulterior motives, so you can only pretend it's an ordinary little thing.

Yuan Chuan You did not immediately withdraw his hand, not because he acquiesced to the public intimacy, but because he knew that any resistance at this moment would only make the situation more out of control.

On one side was Akane Kurokawa's sharp gaze after her expression darkened, and on the other side was Mai Sakurajima's firm grip, which carried a hint of stubbornness and provocation.

Caught in the middle, Genkawa Yu could only choose the safest approach to quell the current turmoil.

Let's get everything back on track, at least before the movie starts.

"Akane, I'll take Sakurajima back to his seat first, then I'll be right back."

Genkawa Yu turned his head to look at Kurokawa Akane, who was still standing in the same spot, and spoke in a gentle tone.

Akane Kurokawa's lips pressed into a straight line as she stared intently at their clasped hands. Today, this was her home turf.

She wanted to push Mai Sakurajima away, but reason told her she couldn't.

This is the premiere of "Love Like a Bouquet." She is the female lead in this film, and she cannot lose her composure on such an important occasion, cannot become a laughingstock, and cannot damage the film's reputation.

In the end, Akane Kurokawa simply hummed in response, a sound as light as a breeze. Yu Minakawa knew that she had tacitly agreed and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then wait for me here for a while, I'll be right back."

Yu Genkawa didn't let Akane Kurokawa go to the seats for the main actors alone. After all, the movie was about to start, and he preferred to go to the front row with Akane Kurokawa, which was the more normal procedure.

The next moment, Genkawa Yu found his hand being gently pulled by Sakurajima Mai, and he was being led towards the third row.

The way the two walked hand in hand was like a moving spotlight, attracting the attention of everyone present.

Genkawa Yu could clearly feel the gazes coming from all directions—curiosity, inquiry, gossip, and so on.

He looked up, his gaze quickly sweeping across the family and friends section in the third row, where his eyes met those of Asakura Toru.

Asakura Toru stared at him blankly, but strangely, her eyes didn't seem to show any doubt or disappointment, but rather... expectation?

What does it mean?

Genkawa Yu shook his head, his gaze continuing to sweep over the others.

Higuchi Enka, sitting next to Asakura Toru, also saw Sakurajima Mai and Genkawa Yu holding hands, and to be honest, her desire to ask Genkawa Yu about it deepened.

What is the relationship between these people, and why is Asakura Toru involved?

We should find an opportunity to ask.

MEM next to her blinked her big, watery eyes, which were full of confusion. She didn't quite understand why Sakurajima Mai was holding Genkawa Yu's hand. Wasn't the last official announcement that Kurokawa was Genkawa's girlfriend?

Did a big star like Mai Sakurajima also get involved in their romantic relationship?

That's really complicated.

Megumi Kato also witnessed this scene, but her reaction was exactly what Yuu Genkawa liked best.

After the girl and Genkawa Yu made eye contact, she simply smiled slightly and did not make any extra movements. This was the sense of trust that Genkawa Yu was most familiar with.

Ah, Kato is much less of a worry.

Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned back in her chair, her gaze sweeping over the spot where Sakurajima Mai and Genkawa Yu were holding hands. She didn't react in any way, but simply nodded to Genkawa Yu as a way of thanking him for the invitation.

The boys' reactions were even simpler.

Nobuyuki Kumano and Kengo Morimoto, as the parties involved who knew about the "official announcement," exchanged a helpless look, and both showed surprise on their faces, as if to say, "Brother, you've really pulled this off."

The two male actors, Masashi Sato and Kazuto Mayo, looked shocked, clearly not expecting to see such a shocking scene at the premiere.

Haruto Yamazaki felt the same way, but he had already guessed that Mai Sakurajima and Yu Genkawa's relationship was not simple when he was filming "Alice in the Land of the Dying," so he was not surprised now, but was somewhat surprised by Yu Genkawa's boldness.

As he walked and looked around, Yuu's gaze finally fell on the far left of the first row... where Akane Kurokawa's parents, Risa Kurokawa and Aoi Kurokawa, were sitting.

He nodded slightly to the two of them as a greeting.

Kurokawa Osamu's gaze briefly met his. This man, who held a high-ranking position as a police inspector, unusually did not show any anger or confusion on his face after seeing Genkawa Yu and Sakurajima Mai holding hands. Instead, he remained quite calm.

He merely glanced at him briefly before looking away.

On the contrary, Kurokawa Aoi's face showed obvious displeasure. She genuinely liked Genkawa Yu, her prospective son-in-law, and had always hoped that her daughter and he could have a good outcome.

But the scene before her eyes undoubtedly made her feel wronged on behalf of her daughter.

She ignored Yuan Chuanyou's greeting, turned her head away, and pursed her lips tightly, clearly not wanting to look at him anymore.

Genkawa Yu knew that Kurokawa Akane's parents were probably the most difficult to deal with, but there was no time to deal with them now. He could only give them an apologetic smile and then stop thinking about it. He took Sakurajima Mai's hand and walked to the seats at the edge of the third row.

"Alright, we've arrived."

Genkawa Yu gently tried to pull his hand away.

Mai Sakurajima became more obedient after arriving here. Her eyes curved into crescent moons as she spoke with a smile.

"That's more like it, I finally feel better."

"...Could you consider my feelings?"

Genkawa Yu was somewhat helpless. He knew that Sakurajima Mai wouldn't cooperate obediently today, but he didn't expect her to dare to show her displeasure right in front of Kurokawa Akane.

Fortunately, everyone here is a decent person, and things didn't get out of control.

"Then Yu-kun... you should also consider my feelings. I am also your lover. Am I only meant to be a lover who comes when called and goes when dismissed?"

"...It's my problem."

Genkawa Yu took a deep breath in exasperation and said in a low voice, "The movie is about to start, hurry up and get ready."

"it is good."

Mai Sakurajima obediently sat down, and then Yu Genkawa quickly returned to his seat in the first row, and together with Akane Kurokawa, they went to sit down in the seats reserved for the main actors.

Just then, the lights in the theater gradually dimmed, and the previously noisy scene slowly quieted down.

The staff member walked to the front of the stage and spoke softly into the microphone.

"Distinguished guests, friends from the media, and fans, welcome to the premiere of 'Love Like a Bouquet.' The film will now begin. Please watch quietly."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire theater was plunged into darkness.

The next second, the screen lit up, and the title of the film, "Love Like a Bouquet," slowly appeared on the screen, followed by soft background music, drawing everyone's attention to the screen.

On screen, the story of the male protagonist, Yamane Mugi, played by Yu Genkawa, and the female protagonist, Yatani Kinu, played by Akane Kurokawa, officially begins.

They met by chance on the streets of Tokyo on a drizzly evening, and were forced to stay on the same platform because they had missed the last train.

While waiting, they inadvertently discovered that they shared surprisingly similar interests.

"So you like this too?"

"Hmm! I thought very few people knew him!"

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with surprise and understanding, as if they had found their long-sought soulmates.

Yu Minakawa perfectly portrayed the joy of Yamano Mugi when she discovers a kindred spirit, while Akane Kurokawa perfectly captured the gentleness and vivacity of Kinu Yatani.

Their interaction was natural and sweet, without any trace of acting, as if they were truly two people in the story, embarking on a romantic encounter on that drizzly evening.

As the plot unfolds, the two naturally end up together.

The days after we fell in love were filled with sunshine and sweetness.

They moved into a small but cozy rental apartment, with movie posters covering the walls and old books piled up on the shelves that they had collected together.

They snuggled together on the sofa to watch old movies, strolled through flea markets together, cheered with joy at finding a rare CD, and picnicked together under cherry blossom trees, petals falling onto the picnic blanket, creating a charming contrast with the coffee cups in their hands.

Director Doi's talent is undeniable. Although the script is excellent, he also has his own aesthetic principles.

He used countless fragmented shots to depict the most beautiful aspect of love... Two souls on the same wavelength found their utopia in the vast city of Tokyo.

Especially their daily life after moving in together—cooking together, cleaning together, watching movies together on the sofa—is warm and comforting, bringing smiles to the faces of many viewers.

Three years have passed since the gears of time turned, and the harsh realities have finally shattered the illusion of romance.

【Yamaoto Mugi】watched the balance in her bank card gradually decrease, and saw that 【Hachiya Kinu】, in order to save money, couldn't bear to buy her favorite art books, and finally chose to give up her beloved painting and step into the workplace to become a corporate slave in a suit and tie.

He started working overtime until late at night, returning home exhausted and reeking of alcohol, with no energy left to discuss the new novel with Juan.

On his bookshelf, comics have been replaced by business magazines, and the content of his conversations has changed from movie Easter eggs to performance reports.