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

"No."

That's the truth; Yuu Genkawa has never had a crush on anyone.

"really?"

"real."

Genkawa Yu took the "Love Letter" handed to him and asked, "So, what message do you want me to write for you?"

“Hmm…” Kasumigaoka Utaha thought for a moment, “Then I’ll write a sentence wishing that my little story can be completed smoothly.”

"Okay, may I ask your name?"

"Xia Shizi".

"understood."

Genkawa Yu picked up his pen and wrote down the sentence: "Wishing Xia Shizi a smooth and successful creative journey."

"Thank you, Mr. Yuanchuan. I look forward to your new works."

"Okay, next one."

Volume One: The Shining Morning Star, Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Value of My Poor Buddies (3k words, please read on!)

The first half of the book signing event maintained a very gentle atmosphere, with readers coming to show their support and wearing smiles on their faces.

As the three-hour book signing event drew to a close, the media interviews in the second half were the real highlight of the day.

After the heartwarming interaction ended, readers chatted in the rest area with their signed copies of "Love Letters," the air still carrying the fresh scent of paper and ink.

Genkawa Yu took the warm water handed to him by the staff and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

After a while, the voice of a staff member from Hoshino Resorts rang out in the courtyard: "Next, we will move on to the media visit and interview session. We welcome all reporters to ask questions."

Kato Arashi and Nakahara Kazuya stood beside the young man, waiting together for the next important moment.

Of course, the people from Jenny Agency didn't confront them directly from the start. The initial media visits were quite normal, with reporters from literary magazines and newspapers asking about Genkawa Yu's creative process, and the atmosphere remained harmonious.

With a smile, Yuu Genkawa handled each situation perfectly, earning even more praise.

After about twenty minutes, two figures finally squeezed out of the crowd of reporters and reached the front row. They were a male and a female reporter, and their eyes were sharp and undisguised.

Upon seeing these two people, Genkawa Yu exchanged a glance with his manager and the female president beside him, knowing that the real show was about to begin.

The male reporter was the first to attack, holding a recording pen with "Weekly Entertainment" printed on it, his voice extremely cold and sharp.

"Mr. Genkawa, what is your response to the previous rumors of 'bullying staff on set'? At that time, Jenny Entertainment publicly stated that you were an actor who 'acted like a diva.' Now you're becoming popular again with a book. Are you trying to completely whitewash this dark history?"

Upon hearing this, the temperature at the scene instantly dropped to freezing.

The once noisy rest area fell silent as readers looked at the two reporters in surprise, some of them whispering their rebukes.

Why ask such a question?

"That's so rude!"

As for the other media outlets, they were like sharks smelling blood, immediately raising their cameras excitedly and focusing them firmly on the young writer surrounded by the crowd.

However, despite being provoked to his face, Genkawa Yu's expression remained calm.

He reached out and took the microphone from the host, looking calmly at the reporter who asked the question.

"First of all, I have never acted like a big shot, let alone bullied anyone. These are all complete rumors. The so-called 'bullied' stagehand contacted me last week and said that he was bribed to cooperate in spreading rumors."

He paused, his voice carrying throughout the venue via the microphone.

"When I was on the set of '49,' I would stay quietly to the side when I wasn't filming and would not disturb the staff. The staff on the set can all testify to this."

Do you have any evidence?

Not seeing the panicked expression he was looking for on Genkawa Yu's face, the male reporter pressed on with some dissatisfaction.

"Is there any evidence to prove what that stagehand said? I think everyone wants to know the truth."

"Heh, if you want evidence, of course I have it..."

Genkawa Yu smiled and waved, and immediately a staff member from the agency ran over carrying a laptop, which was already connected to the sound system.

Upon seeing this scene, the male reporter's heart skipped a beat.

He hadn't expected the young man to be so prepared. Could it be that he had already planned this before the book signing event?

So... who is the prey?

"Play it."

"it is good."

The staff member pressed play, and the stage manager's voice immediately came through the speakers.

"Yes, because they gave me 500,000 yen just to say a few words."

"I was a bit greedy... I was definitely wrong in this matter."

"I want to apologize to Genkawa-san; he's a very good actor..."

The ushers' voices played slowly in the lobby, and with each additional sentence, the male reporter's face grew paler.

"I believe everyone has heard some rumors about me. There are cameras here today, and I hope everyone can witness it together."

Ignoring the male reporter, Genkawa Yu directly addressed the readers and media in the hall with the microphone.

"The slander against me on the Internet is completely unfounded. Please keep your eyes open and don't be used by people with ulterior motives."

"Support Mr. Genkawa!"

"That's right. How could someone like Genkawa-sensei, who can write such gentle stories, possibly bully others?"

The readers immediately responded enthusiastically, shouting out indignantly.

After the young man successfully took control of the situation, the female reporter next to him sneered.

Since the problems in the entertainment industry can't be solved, let's try a different approach. She had prepared a heavyweight report in advance as instructed by Mizushima Ryo, and she would not be easily fooled by him.

The female reporter took the microphone from her colleague and looked at Genkawa Yu again.

"It is indeed incredible that Mr. Genkawa, an actor, would suddenly write a best-selling novel. I remember that there have always been people on the Internet questioning whether you used a ghostwriter. How do you explain this rumor?"

"Ghostwriting is also a rumor. My book has been recognized by many professionals, and it is probably not something you can slander with just a few words."

Genkawa Yu replied calmly, knowing that the other party wouldn't let the topic go easily.

Since they dared to come today, they might have a backup plan, which is why the young man has been keeping Mai Sakurajima outside the venue and hasn't let her in yet.

After all, it's a secret weapon, and the best way to use it is to deliver a fatal blow.

"Hehe, since Mr. Yuanchuan thinks he has no problem, then I will believe you for the time being. However, I actually received another manuscript, most of the plot of which is very similar to your 'Love Letter'."

The female reporter slowly took out a manuscript from her backpack, her tone suddenly turning somber.

"This author claims that he previously sold his manuscript to someone. What explanation does Mr. Genkawa have for this?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the readers present changed drastically, and several young girls even nervously gripped the books in their hands.

This statement doesn't mean he ghostwrote it, but rather directly implies that the plot of Genkawa Yu was plagiarized.

Plagiarism is a more serious accusation than ghostwriting.

For an original writer, being branded as a plagiarist is almost tantamount to a death sentence for their career.

"Hehe, plagiarism is a very serious accusation, Miss Reporter."

Just as Nakahara Kazuya and Kato Arashi were getting nervous, Genkawa Yu suddenly smiled and asked, "May I ask when you created that original manuscript in your hand?"

"The author said he wrote it in the middle of last month. He said the buyer only spent 20 yen to buy the manuscript, but now it has been turned into the hit novel 'Love Letter'. I wonder what Mr. Genkawa thinks about this?"

"20 yen?"

Upon hearing her words, Kazuya Nakahara, standing next to the young man, suddenly looked strange, while Yu Genkawa found it quite amusing.

He didn't expect that the other side would overlook an important objective fact before launching their attack.

It's like a perfect pillow for someone who's sleepy!

"Can that writer confirm that he sold his manuscript for 20 yuan?" Genkawa Yu immediately pressed.

"Yes."

The female reporter thought that Genkawa Yu was panicking, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

"With a manuscript worth 20 yen, judging from the current sales of 'Love Letter,' Mr. Genkawa has probably already earned dozens of times that amount, right?"

"Do you know the specific date of the transaction? Did the author mention it?"

"The 12th of last month."

Under the cold gaze of Genkawa Yu, the female reporter continued to tell her fabricated story. At this point, she had no way to turn back and could only continue to fight to the bitter end.

Only in this way can we firmly pin the accusation of plagiarism on young people.

"Ok, I see."

"Mr. Genkawa, can't you provide an explanation? Please answer this question directly!"

As soon as the interrogation-like words were spoken, all the other media outlets turned to look with their cameras.

The room fell silent instantly, everyone holding their breath and staring intently at Genkawa Yu, wondering how he would answer the question.

If not handled properly, this could be a major disaster that could ruin one's reputation.

But the next second, a mocking smile appeared on Genkawa Yu's lips, and Nakahara Kazuya, who was standing next to him, had already reacted, and the smile on his lips was also hard to keep.

What an idiot! He's taken too much dirty money and started to lose his sense of morality, hasn't he?

Do you think actors can just casually pull out 20 yen?

joke!

“Mr. Nakahara, why don’t you tell this… lying reporter what I have to say? You know very well how much money I have.”

Yuan Chuanyu didn't even answer her directly, but instead handed the opportunity to his manager.

The next moment, all the cameras adjusted their angles and focused on Kazuya Nakahara standing next to them.

"Yes, everyone, I'm Kazuya Nakahara, Genkawa-kun's manager!"