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

"I understand, Yu-kun."

She didn't say much, and was even less willing to ask what Genkawa Yu was going to do today. Just like before, although she had agreed to her boyfriend's relationship with Sakurajima Mai, Kurokawa Akane was completely unwilling to mention her name in this apartment.

"Ah."

After the girl finished packing, picked up her bag, and turned to leave, she stopped and looked back at her boyfriend.

"Yu-kun, even though we're going out to play today, remember to eat well. Your health is the most important thing."

"Hehe, I understand."

After his girlfriend left, the footsteps in the hallway gradually faded away. Yuan Chuan You sighed, turned around, and went back to his room to pack his luggage.

Since he only had one day and was going to see Mai Sakurajima the next day, Yu Genkawa only brought a simple set of clothes and a phone charger. After packing these things into his bag, he picked up his phone and sent a message to Toru Asakura.

"I'm setting off, waiting for you at the agreed-upon intersection."

Afterwards, Genkawa Yu took a taxi to Nakahara Kazuya's house and picked up the car that the other party had temporarily lent him.

Yu Genkawa currently has a driver's license, but he has not purchased his own vehicle. This is actually a strategy to protect his privacy. After all, once an artist's vehicle and license plate information are linked, they will be easily caught going anywhere in private. Therefore, most artists prefer to use their assistants' or managers' cars.

Kazuya Nakahara's car was a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, with a calm and understated design that wouldn't attract attention, making it perfect for today's discreet trip.

As Yu Minakawa's manager, Kazuya Nakahara usually only touched on his private affairs, but he couldn't help but say something when he handed her the car keys.

"Kurokawa-san has already arrived at the company. It seems that the person you were supposed to pick up today is not her."

"how?"

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow.

“It’s nothing.” Kazuya Nakahara shrugged. “You’re not an idol type, so it doesn’t really matter if you get photographed. Just have fun.”

"Hehe, I understand."

On the way to the agreed meeting place, Genkawa Yu's phone rang. It was Kato Megumi calling.

"Mr. Genkawa, have you set off yet?"

Megumi Kato's voice came through the receiver, still gentle.

"We haven't set off yet. I'm going to pick up Asakura."

“That’s good,” Kato Megumi continued on the phone.

“Mr. Genkawa, shall I go with you today? Although I sent you the route plan before, I think it will be safer for me to go myself, and I can deal with any unexpected situations in time.”

"?"

Genkawa Yu was slightly taken aback, then realized what was happening.

Kato Megumi was probably doing this to be on the safe side.

In order to handle this matter better, he even considered personally leading the way after scouting the location in advance, simply because he was afraid that something might happen to him and Asakura Toru along the way, or that they might be suddenly recognized by reporters and then followed.

Although it felt a bit strange, the girl was always serious and cautious, and her intentions were essentially for her own good.

Genkawa Yu trusted her a lot, so he didn't think about the reasons behind her proposal.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Kato."

He said sincerely, "I'm going to pick up Asakura now. After I pick her up, we'll set off together. I'll follow behind your car."

"Well, I see."

Kato Megumi responded and then earnestly instructed, "Mr. Genkawa, please be careful on the road. I'll be waiting for you at the parking lot of the Sawara service area."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Yuan Chuanyou sped up.

When they arrived at the agreed-upon intersection, Asakura Toru was already waiting there.

The girl was wearing a light green floral dress today, the hem of which swayed gently in the breeze, complementing her light purple short hair perfectly.

Asakura Toru carried a small white shoulder bag and occasionally tiptoed to look towards the intersection.

Yuan Chuan slowly parked the car in front of her, rolled down the window, and revealed a gentle smile on his face.

"Through, here."

Wearing a mask, Asakura Toru suddenly turned his head, and upon seeing Genkawa Yu, his eyes instantly lit up.

"Yu, you're here."

"Okay, get in the car quickly."

Genkawa Yu got out of the car and went around to the passenger side to open the door for her.

After Asakura Toru sat in the passenger seat, she immediately removed her hat and mask, revealing her exquisitely beautiful face. She wore delicate makeup, with light pink lipstick on her lips, retaining both girlish liveliness and a touch of mature charm.

"I haven't closed the window yet, don't rush me."

Yuan Chuanyou glanced at her helplessly, then closed the window. The black Mercedes-Benz windows were covered with a layer of black reflective film, making it impossible for anyone outside to see what the people inside looked like.

This was something that Kazuya Nakahara had arranged long ago, after he learned that Yuu Genkawa wanted to borrow the car.

Genkawa Yu started the car and sent a message to Kato Megumi.

"I've already picked up the person, and I'm heading to the service area to meet you now."

I quickly received a reply from Megumi Kato.

"Okay, I'll wait for you at the service area."

The Mercedes-Benz sedan drove smoothly on the road to Chiba, with soothing music playing inside.

Asakura Toru sat in the car, seemingly looking forward to today's trip.

She held her phone, scrolling through reviews of the love hotel she had booked, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"Yu, how long will it take?"

"The journey will take about an hour. Kato has already planned the best route for us. Once we get to Chiba, we can take a detour to avoid the most crowded areas."

"oh oh."

Asakura Toru nodded, holding her phone in one hand and her other hand on her small bag, inside which was something...that Higuchi Enka had specifically emphasized she should bring.

"...I don't know if it will be of any use."

Meanwhile, in a Shinkansen carriage traveling from Tokyo to Chiba, Higuchi Enka leaned against the window, watching the scenery rushing past outside, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She wore a black mask and a baseball cap, covering herself up completely, revealing only a pair of cool, aloof eyes.

Today, all members of [Nokuchiru] had a day off. She originally planned to rest at home, but the thought of Asakura Toru going on a date with Genkawa Yu in Chiba made her feel uneasy, as if something was tugging at her heart.

She couldn't explain why she had followed him. Perhaps it was because she was worried that Asakura Toru would be let down by Genkawa Yu, or perhaps it was a secret emotion deep in her heart that she didn't even want to admit.

By the time she realized what was happening, she found that she had already bought a Shinkansen ticket to Chiba and was already sitting in the carriage.

"Hmm... I'll just consider it a trip to Chiba to relax."

There's no rule that says I can't go to Chiba.

Higuchi Enka silently comforted herself, but her fingertips still unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, her eyes filled with conflict.

She remembered listening to Yu Genkawa sing "Horizon" with Toru Asakura yesterday.

For some reason, Higuchi Madoka really wanted to know how Genkawa Yu viewed her.

After arriving at Chiba Station, Higuchi Enka transferred to a tram and, based on the address of the love hotel that Asakura Toru had mentioned to her earlier, slowly made her way towards her destination.

She didn't actually dare to go directly to the love hotel, and planned to wander around the area instead.

Meanwhile, Genkawa Yu's car quickly arrived at the service area, where Kato Megumi's white sedan was already parked.

After the two met up, Kato Megumi started her car first and drove ahead to lead the way, with Genkawa Yu's car following closely behind.

After driving for a while, Asakura Toru looked curiously at the white sedan in front of him and turned to ask.

"Yu, is that Kato-san driving up ahead?"

"Yes."

Asakura Toru didn't press the matter further, after all, it wasn't a big deal. She knew that Kato Megumi was her lover's artist assistant, so she naturally knew that it was just work.

More than half an hour later, the two cars slowly stopped on the side of the road near the love hotel.

This is a three-story building with an understated black exterior. The entrance has only a warm orange incandescent light and an automatic sensor door.

After Yuu Minakawa and Toru Asakura got out of the car, Megumi Kato also came over.

"Mr. Genkawa, you guys go in first, I'll head back to Tokyo now."

Kato Megumi knew that if she said she would wait for them here, Genkawa Yu would definitely not agree, so she simply said that she had to go back now.

"Thank you for your hard work, Kato."

Yuan Chuan You smiled and said, "I'll definitely give you a few more days off later. This matter originally had nothing to do with you."

"Well, I see."

Kato Megumi bowed slightly, spoke gently, and then turned around and got back into the car.

Asakura Toru couldn't help but glance at Kato Megumi's profile again, as if he realized something, but didn't know how to say it.

"Let's go in."

"it is good."

The two opened the automatic sensor door and entered the love hotel.

Like most love hotels, this hotel has no front desk or reception staff.

This is a characteristic of love hotels; the check-in process can be completed using the touchscreen terminal in front of you. After all, many couples come here to minimize contact with others, and telling the front desk what type of room they booked is a rather embarrassing thing.

"drop..."

Because the room was booked by Asakura Tomo, after she swiped her card, a room key slid out of the machine at the front desk.

"It's done, it's 203."

"Okay, let's go up then."

The hotel corridor was covered with sound-absorbing dark purple carpet, and the room doors on both sides were far apart, with black numbers on the doors.