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

"You don't need to lie to me, Yu-kun. She probably already knows about our relationship, right?"

"...Um."

"So she agreed to let us be together, but on the condition that you have to come home at night?"

"It's just a temporary situation; things should gradually get better."

Yuu Minakawa spent the night at a hotel with Toru Asakura yesterday, but Akane Kurokawa didn't call to question him. She just sent a text message around 10 p.m. saying that she was going to rest.

This was a concession from the girl, but it was already close to the limit.

"Well, I see."

Mai Sakurajima gently wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice tender.

"Since this trip is time-limited, once we arrive on the island, you'll have to do whatever I say."

"That's natural."

Genkawa Yu nodded with a smile, reached out and hugged her tightly, his eyes full of tenderness.

Suddenly, an announcement came over the loudspeaker in the waiting area, reminding passengers that boarding for the flight to Fukuoka had begun.

Genkawa Yu picked up his suitcase and walked towards the boarding gate with Sakurajima Mai.

Their hands were always tightly clasped together, never separating.

Volume 3: I Am a Knight of the New Era - Chapter 48: Mai Sakurajima: I'll Be Your Leading Lady for Life! (2-in-1 6k)

The plane slowly taxied off the runway, passed through the clouds, and stabilized. The atmosphere inside the cabin was very quiet.

Yuu Minakawa and Mai Sakurajima sat side by side in the window seats of business class. The spacious seats were comfortable enough. The girl leaned against the window, her fingertips lightly touching the porthole, watching the city buildings below gradually shrink into black dots.

Genkawa Yu gazed at the girl's profile, then carefully tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against her skin.

She turned her head and met his gentle eyes, a faint smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.

Then she reached out and gently grasped his wrist, her fingertips caressing his skin, a silent intimacy flowing between them.

Not long after, a flight attendant in uniform slowly pushed a food cart over. She had a straight posture and a gentle smile.

As a business class cabin, the service is always impeccable, with a wide variety of drinks and snacks on the dining car, from freshly ground coffee to freshly squeezed juice, from Western desserts to Japanese wagashi (Japanese sweets).

The flight attendant walked up to the two of them, bowed slightly, and spoke in a sweet voice.

"Would you two like something to drink? We have coffee, black tea, and various juices."

Genkawa Yu nodded slightly, his tone gentle: "What kinds of juices do you have?"

He deliberately lowered his voice as he spoke, with a hint of ulterior motive, and at the same time raised his hand to pull his mask up, covering most of his face, revealing only a pair of deep eyes.

Even so, Yu Genkawa's unique charm still made the flight attendant take notice of him.

The other person's gaze lingered on his face for a few seconds, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes, which then turned into curiosity.

The man's voice sounded strangely familiar to her, as if she had heard it on some TV show. Besides, as a business class flight attendant, she often encountered celebrities, so the connection naturally came to mind.

Could the other person really be a celebrity?

The flight attendant suppressed her curiosity and introduced the situation with a smile.

"The juices include orange juice, grape juice, peach juice, and freshly squeezed cantaloupe juice, all prepared fresh today."

As she spoke, her gaze unconsciously lingered on Genkawa Yu's eyes and brows, trying to guess his true appearance through the mask.

Meanwhile, Mai Sakurajima noticed the flight attendant's intense gaze sweeping over Yu Genkawa, which annoyed her. So she tightened her grip on Yu Genkawa's wrist.

The next moment, she leaned her head on his shoulder and said in a soft voice.

"I don't want to drink, I don't have much of an appetite."

Yuan Chuanyou felt the softness on his shoulder and sensed the subtle emotion in the girl's voice. He instantly understood her thoughts, smiled, and shook his head at the flight attendant.

"No need, thank you."

"OK..."

A hint of reluctance flashed across the flight attendant's face, but she could only perform her duties, bowing slightly before pushing the food cart toward the next passenger.

Once the other person had disappeared from sight, Mai Sakurajima raised her head, puffed out her cheeks, and muttered softly.

"Even though Yu-kun is wearing a mask, how come he's still attracting attention?"

Yuan Chuan You gave a wry smile, reached out and took her small hand, gently stroking the back of her hand with his fingertips, his tone full of helplessness.

"Mai, you've wronged me. I only asked one question from beginning to end: what kind of juices they had. I didn't chat at all. How did that make me a womanizer?"

Mai Sakurajima snorted, said nothing more, then rested her head on his shoulder again, closed her eyes, and pretended to sleep.

She hadn't slept well last night because of anger and anticipation, and now, leaning on Yuan Chuan You's shoulder, a wave of exhaustion washed over her.

Genkawa Yu immediately sensed it, so he adjusted his posture to make the girl more comfortable.

"Mai, go to sleep for a while. I'll wake you up when the plane is about to land."

Sakurajima Mai mumbled a response, her voice indistinct, but her arms instinctively wrapped around his arm, holding him tighter like a kitten seeking security.

Yuan Chuanyou looked at her sleeping face and gently stroked the top of her head.

"Um..."

About two hours later, the plane's announcement came on, reminding passengers that they were about to arrive at Fukuoka Airport.

Genkawa Yu gently patted Sakurajima Mai's shoulder, his tone tender.

"Mai, wake up, we're almost there."

Mai Sakurajima slowly opened her eyes, still somewhat sleepy. She looked around in confusion before fully waking up after a few seconds.

"Have we arrived yet? It feels like I just slept for a short while."

"Yes, we're landing soon."

Genkawa Yu helped her tidy her slightly messy hair. "After we land, we'll go to the port and then take a boat to the outlying island."

Mai Sakurajima nodded obediently, all sleepiness vanishing from her eyes.

As the plane slowly descended and passed through the clouds, the scenery of Fukuoka gradually came into view. The distant coastline meandered and the seawater shimmered with a deep blue light, making it exceptionally enchanting.

After landing at Fukuoka Airport, the two packed their simple luggage and followed the flow of people out of the cabin.

Yu Minakawa was still wearing a mask and hat, and Mai Sakurajima also put on her mask and tried to pull the brim of her hat down to avoid being seen by passersby.

The pre-booked vehicle was already waiting outside the airport. The driver was a middle-aged man who didn't talk much. Upon seeing the two of them, he respectfully took their suitcases and put them in the trunk.

The vehicle slowly drove away from the airport and headed towards the port.

Unlike Tokyo, the roads in Fukuoka gradually transform from dense steel forests into more open and scenic landscapes.

“When I was filming ‘Nine Layers’, I took a boat from here to the island.”

Mai Sakurajima suddenly spoke up, her voice soft, "I was young then, and it was my first time on a ferry. I got seasick and threw up a lot, but the seniors in the crew took good care of me."

Recalling her experience as a child star, the girl's eyes were filled with a gentle smile. Those innocent days were her initial motivation for entering the entertainment industry.

Genkawa Yu held her hand, his voice gentle.

"If you feel uncomfortable while on the boat, just lean on me to rest."

Mai Sakurajima smiled and nodded, then gently leaned on his shoulder.

"It's much better now."

The vehicle traveled for about half an hour before finally arriving at the port.

The harbor was filled with many boats, including fishing boats and passenger ferries. A sea breeze carried the faint salty smell of the sea.

Genkawa Yu paid the fare, took the suitcase, and, holding Sakurajima Mai's hand, walked towards the ferry terminal.

After sitting for about forty more minutes, the island was almost in sight.

From a distance, it is a small island, surrounded by azure waters. The houses on the island are scattered in an orderly fashion, mostly low-rise Japanese-style buildings with dark gray tiles on the roofs that gleam faintly in the sunlight.

Many fishing boats were moored at the dock, and fishermen were busy loading and unloading their catch, creating a lively atmosphere.

After disembarking, Mai Sakurajima appeared full of energy, holding Yu Genkawa's hand as they quickly walked onto the dock.

Genkawa Yu was carefully observing the small island. Before coming, he had already done his research. It was an island with only a little over a thousand residents. Fishing was the mainstay industry here. The air was filled with the scent of the sea and the catch. In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, everything here seemed exceptionally simple and rustic.

"Let's go get something to eat first. I know a really good noodle shop that I used to go to when I was filming TV shows as a child."

Sakurajima Mai held Genkawa Yu's hand, her tone filled with excitement.

Genkawa Yu let her hold his hand and followed behind her, and he could feel the joy in the girl's heart.

The streets on the island are narrow, lined with tall banyan trees whose lush foliage blocks most of the sunlight, leaving dappled shadows.

The streets are lined with scattered shops, including general stores, fishing tackle shops, and a few small restaurants, mostly serving the island's residents. They have less of a deliberate commercialization and more of the authenticity of life.

Not long after, the two arrived at the noodle shop.

The noodle shop has a small storefront with a wooden sign that reads "Hai no Sachi" (meaning "the happiness of the sea"), the characters of which are somewhat faded and clearly quite old.

As you push open the door and step into the store, a rich aroma of bone broth wafts out, instantly whetting your appetite.

Just by smelling it, Genkawa Yu could sense the store's age. The walls were covered with outdated idol posters and advertising stickers, as well as some yellowed autographed photos of artists, mostly from ten years ago, exuding a sense of the vicissitudes of time.

The kitchen is very close to the front of the house, and you can clearly hear the sounds of the chefs chopping vegetables and cooking noodles, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

There are not many seats in the store, only a few wooden tables and benches. The tables and chairs have slight wear and tear, but they are wiped spotless.

"welcome!"

The proprietress, wearing a navy blue apron, came out of the kitchen with a warm smile and a friendly tone.

"What would you two like to order? Our seafood tonkotsu ramen is our signature dish, it tastes really good!"

The other person looked to be around forty years old, energetic, and with a gentle smile in his eyes.

Sakurajima Mai pulled Genkawa Yu to a seat by the window and said with a smile to the proprietress, "Um, I'd like a bowl of their signature seafood tonkotsu ramen, with extra scallions, and the same goes for him."

"okay!"

The proprietress readily agreed, turned around to go to the kitchen, and after a while, she brought back a small tray and placed it on the table.