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

For girls, Yuu Minakawa is truly a very special person.

She had listened to all four songs written by Yu Genkawa, and she had also stayed up all night to finish reading the novel written by Yu Genkawa.

At first, when she noticed the name, she simply thought the story the other person wrote was quite good. But after Asakura Toru and Genkawa Yu got closer, she also accepted the other person into her world.

This is a big change.

Recalling the last time she called him, she subconsciously mocked and teased him, but after hanging up, she couldn't help feeling happy inside.

This was an action she would only take with someone close to her, and Higuchi Enka found herself revealing it without warning when facing Genkawa Yu.

She has always been a slow-to-warm-up and reserved person. She always deliberately keeps her distance from people she doesn't know well, and she speaks and acts with polite formality, never leaving any possibility for the other party to have any further interaction.

But when she's with Yuu Minakawa, she always unconsciously moves closer to him. Even if she says she doesn't care, she'll still unconsciously pay attention to his news and notice his work.

This emotion, which she couldn't even control, made her feel panicked and lost.

Originally, it wasn't obvious, but after Asakura Toru and Genkawa Yu got together, this feeling became more and more obvious.

Seeing that Higuchi Enka had her eyes downcast and remained silent for a long time, Kato Megumi smiled gently and broke the silence in a mild tone.

"I'm sorry, was I too abrupt? Actually, I just mentioned it casually, after all, Genkawa-san really thinks highly of you guys."

"Thank you."

Higuchi Enka nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, she finally took the initiative to speak and break the deadlock.

"Kato-san, did you come to Chiba specifically for work today?"

She still had a question in her mind: why was Kato Megumi, as Genkawa Yu's artist assistant, here? It couldn't be that he brought his date with him, could it?

Kato Megumi shook her head, her tone frank.

"It's not work. I'm just here to help Genkawa-san with some personal matters and make sure his trip goes smoothly."

She didn't elaborate on her thoughts, since according to Genkawa Yu's original estimate, Kato Megumi should have already returned to Tokyo to rest by this time.

Higuchi Enka followed her gaze to the window, her eyes traversing the street and landing on a corner not far away. In fact, just around that corner, one could see the love hotel, where Genkawa Yu and Asakura Toru were right now.

"Is it a private matter?"

For some reason, hearing Kato Megumi say that made Higuchi Enka think of something strange.

When she first entered the industry, she heard a rumor from some stage directors and senior idol groups: some artists with messy private lives not only had to handle their work, but also help arrange private dates, and even act as "lookouts".

Could it be... that Kato Megumi is like that too?

She instinctively tensed up, unsure of how to respond.

"Kato-san... is quite responsible."

Kato Megumi noticed the change in Higuchi Enka's expression and caught the unusual tone in her voice.

"Higuchi-san, I feel like you're thinking something very rude."

"is it?"

Higuchi Enka was slightly taken aback. Could it be that the other party could read minds?

This reaction further confirmed Kato Megumi's suspicions; it seemed she had indeed come for Asakura Toru and Genkawa Yu, which made many of her connections understandable.

"Higuchi-san, don't overthink it. Don't you know what kind of person Genkawa-san is?"

"Eh..."

These words caused Higuchi Enka's expression to change slightly, and her cheeks flushed red with shame and embarrassment.

She actually had such filthy thoughts about Yuu Minakawa. If he really was that kind of person, then Toru definitely wouldn't have fallen for him.

The girl quickly lowered her head, avoiding Kato Megumi's gaze, her tone tinged with panic.

"Sorry, I was overthinking it."

"Hehe, it's nothing."

Higuchi Enka forced herself to calm down, took a deep breath, and then looked up again, her tone returning to calm.

"Who Genkawa-kun is doesn't really concern me. I just hope he can treat Toru well and not let her suffer any injustice."

Kato Megumi looked at her insincere expression and a knowing smile flashed in her eyes.

She had already seen through Higuchi Madoka's thoughts; her coldness was merely a pretense to conceal her true feelings.

Seriously, Genkawa-san, when did you capture the heart of another idol?

"Don't worry, Genkawa-san is very devoted to Asakura-san. He's not the kind of person who likes to mess around. I trust him."

After saying that, Kato Megumi looked at the idol opposite her again and said with a smile.

"By the way, Higuchi-san, I just got back to Tokyo this afternoon. Since you're also here to relax, how about we go sightseeing in Chiba together?"

"The scenery here is quite nice; perhaps we can relax a bit. Getting back to my previous topic, I really hope we can become friends."

Higuchi Enka instinctively wanted to refuse.

She wasn't good at forming deep friendships, especially since the other person was Genkawa Yu's assistant. It was inevitable that the two of them would get involved in too many topics related to Genkawa Yu.

But then I thought, as Genkawa-kun's most trusted assistant, Kato Megumi must know a lot about him. If I could become friends with her, perhaps... I could also learn some things about him in private.

The more you understand Genkawa-kun, the clearer you'll see about his private personality or another side of him.

Yes, this is all to protect Tou.

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle.

After hesitating for a moment, the girl nodded gently: "Okay."

After the two reached an agreement, the atmosphere around them gradually relaxed.

Kato Megumi took the initiative to talk about her travel tips for Chiba, and Higuchi Enka listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a few words, her usually cool and aloof expression gradually softening.

"Toru...you're happy now, aren't you?"

She couldn't help but think.

At this moment, in the love hotel room, steam was rising from the bathroom.

Yuan Chuanyou lay in the large bathtub, the warm water enveloping his body, gradually dispelling his fatigue.

However, his mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts.

The bathroom in this love hotel is actually transparent, but inside there are frosted curtains that can be moved up and down. At this moment, the curtains are half-closed, which can block the outside view while allowing a glimpse of the room, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

He scooped up a handful of warm water, washed his face, and involuntarily, memories of his time with Asakura Toru surfaced in his mind.

They've known each other for quite a while now, starting with their interactions on a dating reality show, then becoming friends in private, followed by a song collaboration, and finally their reunion on the set of "Kamen Rider: Goku Fox".

The two truly grew closer when the girl mustered the courage to confess her feelings to him.

The beginning of this relationship seemed somewhat hasty, even a bit unexpected.

He certainly liked Asakura Toru. When he was with her, he could feel her unreserved love and temporarily forget the pressure of work and the entanglements of his feelings.

However, Yuu Minakawa always carried a trace of guilt and doubt in his heart.

Have I been ignoring her feelings for too long?

If I had noticed her affection earlier, would I have responded in a more appropriate way, instead of letting her suffer the torment of unrequited love alone and having to muster up tremendous courage to confess first?

Yuu Minakawa has always believed that relationships require mutual effort for them to last.

No one is born liking to be inferior. If pursuing someone requires desperately changing one's interests, preferences, and life to try and cater to that person, then it's not true love.

Therefore, we must change our mindset and strive to create a more perfect ending.

"Ugh..."

Genkawa Yu sighed, submerged his face in the water for a few seconds, then lifted his head and shook his hair vigorously.

Water droplets splashed everywhere, sparkling under the light.

He reached up and wiped his face, and just as he was about to get up, the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open.

"Who?"

Genkawa Yu was startled, then looked closely and saw a slender, tall figure standing at the door.

It's Toru Asakura.

But he was completely different from the usual Asakura Toru.

She was actually wearing a light blue bikini swimsuit, simple in style but exquisite in design.

The fabric of her upper body was tied with thin straps at the back of her neck and back, perfectly supporting her full curves. The lower body of her dress was decorated with delicate bows at the waist, highlighting her slender waist and long legs.

The swimsuit material looked really nice; under the soft, dim lighting in the bathroom, it felt like wearing the entire ocean.

Toru Asakura has very fair skin, which appears even more translucent in contrast to her blue swimsuit.

Her short hair was loosely draped over her shoulders, making her look quite cute.

"cough..."

Genkawa Yu felt his throat go dry and his heart race uncontrollably.

It was the first time he had seen Toru Asakura in a swimsuit, and to be honest, the visual impact was much more frightening than when Toru Asakura was shining brightly on stage.

"Asakura... what's wrong with you? You're just pretending to be someone you're not..."

Genkawa Yu's voice was a little hoarse.

"Yu, this swimsuit is one I bought before."

Asakura Toru spoke softly, but his voice was clearly audible in the quiet bathroom.

She took a step forward, her bare feet making a soft pattering sound on the bathroom floor tiles.

"Actually, I've wanted to go to the beach with Yu for a while, but I've never had the chance."

She continued speaking, her eyes fixed on Genkawa Yu's bewildered face.

"So I'm wearing it now to show you."

"Uh..."