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

This was a risky choice.

But she did it willingly.

Kasumigaoka Utaha sat in front of her laptop, diligently writing her manuscript. Since gaining inspiration from "Love Letter," she hadn't experienced any writer's block in the past few days.

After a while, the phone that was placed next to me rang.

"Hey."

"Xiao Shi, do you really not want me to arrange a front-row seat for you?" Editor Machida asked with a smile on the other end of the phone. "It would allow you to get Genkawa-sensei's autograph much faster."

"No need to make any special arrangements for me. I can just queue up and enter like any other reader."

"How indifferent! How's your manuscript coming along?"

"I'm wrapping up the second volume, and I'm very satisfied with the current plot development."

Kasumigaoka Utaha stared at the manuscript in front of her with her crimson eyes, a satisfied smile creeping onto her lips.

"That's good."

Machida Sonoko nodded, holding her phone. "Mr. Genkawa is really handsome, you know. You must have seen his pictures, right? He's much better looking in person than in photos."

"...I need to get back to writing. Bye."

"Humph."

Putting down her phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at the book "Love Letter" beside her again.

Opening the title page, the young man in the photo indeed possessed an extremely handsome face; it was hard to imagine that such a person could write such a pure story of unrequited love.

Does he... need to have a crush on someone else?

Kasumigaoka Utaha basically incorporates her own experiences when writing novels, so it's hard to believe that Genkawa Yu would actually fail to win over the girl he likes.

"As a fan of Genkawa-sensei..."

The girl smiled slightly, "Of course I have to line up and ask him my questions myself!"

Volume One: The Shining Morning Star - Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Female Reader at the Book Signing Event

Sunday was a warm, sunny winter day with pleasant weather.

At 7 a.m., the Shibuya PARCO shopping mall was not yet open, but the atrium was already bustling with activity, like a small celebration.

The enormous glass dome filtered the morning light into a gentle gold, which spilled onto the newly erected autograph stage—a huge poster of "Love Letter" hung in mid-air.

The words "Sales Exceed 12 Copies" on the plain white cover were gilded by the sunlight, and below it were flowers and support signs that had been delivered in advance.

Kazuya Nakahara, Yu Minakawa's dedicated manager, was directing staff to adjust the display stands, a thin layer of sweat beading on his forehead.

"Turn the lights on the left a little brighter! Arrange the bouquets of support flowers sent by readers in an arc shape, yes, that's how it will be more heartwarming!"

He clutched the flowchart in his hand, repeatedly checking the time nodes, and occasionally looking up towards the entrance, afraid that something might go wrong at any stage.

The bookstore staff were busy at the booth, sorting stacks of "Love Letters" into hardcover and paperback editions, with illustrated postcards submitted by readers displayed next to them.

"Xiao Lin, arrange the chairs in the queue more neatly, and prepare a few more cases of bottled water."

The store manager, holding a megaphone, shouted excitedly, "Yuan Chuan's books are selling like hotcakes! We're sure to have a lot of readers today, so everyone cheer up!"

"Yes! (Unintelligible characters)"

While the bookstore staff and the agency's staff were busy, Genkawa Yu was standing in front of the mirror backstage, adjusting his shirt collar.

The young man in the mirror looked somewhat tired, yet his eyes still shone with anticipation.

Today is a big day. Through Kodansha's channels, he already knows that Johnny & Associates will be sending people over today, and it's going to be very lively.

Around ten o'clock, a large crowd had gathered outside, men and women alike, all staring intently at the autograph session inside.

"Yuanchuan, are you ready?"

Kazuya Nakahara handed over a bottle of warm water, his voice tinged with nervous excitement.

“There’s already a queue outside. The media interview arranged by the publisher is in three hours. Editor Machida and President Kato are already on their way.”

Genkawa Yu took the water and took a deep breath: "Let's go."

Pushing aside the backstage area and stepping onto the stage, those with sharp eyes immediately spotted that tall and imposing figure, and cheers began to surge forth like a tidal wave.

"Teacher Genkawa is out!"

"It's Mr. Genkawa! Wow! He's even more handsome in person than in the videos!!!"

"Is the book signing finally about to begin? I traveled all night from Kagoshima to get here."

The long queue snaked from the autograph table to the mall entrance, with readers' faces beaming with anticipation. Some girls held up homemade support signs; these were either fans of Yu Genkawa's acting career or his girlfriends.

"Hello everyone, I'm Yuu Minakawa."

He stepped to the front of the stage, bowed, and his gentle voice carried through the microphone throughout the atrium, "Thank you all for coming to the signing event for 'Love Letters.' I'm very happy to meet readers who love this book."

"Me too!"

"Teacher Yuanchuan, we will always support you!"

The autograph session officially started at 10:00 AM. Genkawa Yu sat at the autograph table, rolling up the cuffs of his white shirt to his forearms, revealing his clean wrists.

"Let's begin."

When manager Kazuya Nakahara announced the start of the autograph session, the winding line finally began to move. The first person to step forward was a girl with short hair, whose eyes sparkled above her mask.

After buying the hardcover book, she handed it to the young man.

"Mr. Genkawa, could you write me a message of blessing that I hope Rika will get into Waseda University?"

"Of course, no problem!"

Genkawa smiled and nodded, his pen moving smoothly across the title page. As he looked up, he said softly, "Thank you for your support. I hope you get what you want."

The girl was so excited when she received the book that she almost cried. She skipped and hopped towards her friends and family, drawing good-natured laughter from them.

The book signing event continued.

Since no media had entered the venue yet, the atmosphere was like a warm gathering of old friends.

Readers came with all sorts of stories. Some shared their experiences of unrequited love, while others expressed gratitude for the sentences in the book that healed them during their low points. Yu Yuanchuan listened patiently, wrote personalized blessings in each book, and occasionally chatted with readers about details from the book, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

After a while, it was a girl wearing a black bucket hat and a mask who walked to the front of the stage. She covered most of her face with a large gray hoodie and hat, only revealing a pair of beautiful blue eyes.

The girl deliberately kept her voice very low when she handed over the book.

"Um, hello Mr. Genkawa."

"Hello, what kind of blessing would you like to write?"

Looking up, Genkawa Yu suddenly realized that the outline of those eyes was somewhat familiar. After meeting their gaze, he immediately recognized them.

It's Akane Kurokawa.

The next moment, a gentler smile appeared on the young man's lips. "Haven't you thought about it yet?"

“嗯

Akane Kurokawa stared intently at Yu Minakawa's face, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, "I'm a fan of Mr. Minakawa's work, just an autograph would be fine. I hope to see Mr. Minakawa return to the screen as soon as possible."

"...Okay, thank you for your blessing."

Seeing the young man's earnest expression as he bowed his head to sign, Akane Kurokawa's carefully prepared words suddenly faltered.

She took a deep breath, clenched her small hands into fists, and was about to speak when Genkawa Yu spoke slowly and deliberately.

"I will be returning to the entertainment industry soon, so please don't worry."

Looking at Akane Kurokawa's fully armed appearance, Yuu Genkawa could easily guess that her manager probably didn't allow her to come.

The girl must have mustered a lot of courage to be here today.

Therefore, she needs a serious response.

So, Genkawa Yu extended his hand to the girl in front of him.

"Thank you for your support. I won't keep you waiting too long."

"it is good!"

Akane Kurokawa nodded vigorously, reaching out her small hand to grasp Yu Minakawa's large hand in return. The warm touch made her cheeks instantly flush.

Rather than just offering words of support, the girl believed that by doing this, she had effectively conveyed her feelings.

"Then it's a date."

"Ah."

After she left, the line for the autograph session continued to move slowly forward.

After a while, a tall girl suddenly appeared in the line.

She wore a white headband, and her long, smooth black hair cascaded over her shoulders, the ends brushing against the lapel of her off-white cashmere coat. Black over-the-knee socks encased her slender calves, revealing a glimpse of skin where they met her knee-high boots, making her look like a blooming snow lotus.

As soon as she stood still, gasps of surprise rose from the crowd around her, and several students immediately began to whisper among themselves.

Wow, that girl is so beautiful, her aura is amazing!

"Is she a model? She's so beautiful!"

Book fans couldn't help but turn around frequently, but Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed oblivious to the stares around her.

After waiting in line for another ten minutes or so, when it was finally her turn to go forward, Genkawa Yu was clearly stunned when she looked up.

The girl in front of me had a unique air about her, and her face didn't show the same excited expression as the other readers.

"Hello, Mr. Yuanchuan."

She handed over the book, her voice carrying a unique charm, "I really like the depiction of unrequited love in 'Love Letter,' especially the metaphor of the library card."

Genkawa Yu paused in his grip on the pen, then smiled and replied, "Hehe, it's an honor to have your approval. Are you also a writer?"

The girl in front of me clearly had a different aura, and with her outstanding figure and looks, the probability of her being an ordinary person was extremely small.

"Just an ordinary reader."

Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head slightly, a sly glint in her eyes. "But I also write some short stories that I like. I wanted to ask... Mr. Genkawa, have you ever had a crush on someone?"