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Yuu Minakawa didn't expect Mai Sakurajima to react so quickly; she really is a very smart girl.

"I won't explain the specific reasons, I'm just sharing my thoughts with you, Mai."

Genkawa Yu shook his head, not offering any further explanation on the topic.

Looking into his calm eyes, Mai Sakurajima understood even more.

As a "latecomer," she knew better than anyone that Yuu Minakawa's heart held not only her, but also Akane Kurokawa, and perhaps others.

She knew better than anyone that she could never make Yuan Chuan You a lifelong, monogamous couple.

Since it's impossible to have him all to myself, what Sakurajima Mai needs is quite simple.

That is Yuu Genkawa's love.

She wasn't a stay-at-home mom without a job, nor was she the kind of woman who needed to depend on a man to survive.

She is Mai Sakurajima, an outstanding actress in the Japanese entertainment industry, a goddess beloved by audiences, with her own career, her own pursuits, and her own pride and confidence.

She doesn't need Yuan Chuan You to provide her with material comforts, nor does she need Yuan Chuan You to stay by her side all the time.

All she needs is Genkawa Yu's true heart.

Ironically, what Genkawa Yu gave her was that unique love.

Some say that women put their hearts into love.

Mai Sakurajima could clearly feel Yu Genkawa's love for her; that love was sincere and pure.

He would feel sorry for her and take care of her when she was tired; he would be happy with her and laugh with her when she was happy.

He will keep her in his heart, remember her preferences, satisfy all her little whims, and give her plenty of tenderness and pampering.

This is enough.

Mai Sakurajima leaned gently on Yu Genkawa's shoulder, tilting her head slightly, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Okay, I believe you, Yu-kun. Whatever decision you make, I will always support you."

Dinner gradually drew to a close in a warm and sweet atmosphere.

The dishes on the table had been almost eaten up, and the sukiyaki broth had gradually cooled down, while the warm yellow light still shone on the table.

Mai Sakurajima leaned forward slightly, resting her head gently on Yu Genkawa's lap, and said with a smile.

"Yu-kun, if you want to pursue a career as a literary master, you'll have to work even harder in the future. However, I do have a small concern."

"What are you worried about?"

"If you pursue a career as a literary giant in the future, even if your affair with multiple women is exposed, it won't be a big problem. After all, most literary giants are dashing and charming, surrounded by many girls, and everyone is used to it."

Mai Sakurajima paused slightly as she spoke, a hint of cunning in her eyes.

"However, the key question is, will Kurokawa agree? She probably isn't as easy to talk to as I am, is she?"

"..."

Mentioning Akane Kurokawa, Yu Minakawa's smile faded slightly, and the doting look in his eyes was gradually replaced by guilt and heartache.

He gently stroked Mai Sakurajima's long hair, his tone tinged with helplessness and guilt.

"Yes, I don't really know if Akane will agree. I can only keep trying and try my best to get her to accept it."

He had always known that Akane Kurokawa was more sensitive, more vulnerable, and more concerned about these things than Mai Sakurajima.

Ultimately, how to achieve one's goals depends on one's own ability to maintain balance.

At this point, he suddenly asked another question.

"So... how exactly did you convince Akane to agree to let me see you this afternoon?"

Sakurajima Mai enjoyed the warmth of his palm, squinting slightly like a cat being stroked, but firmly shook her head.

"Of course—no way!"

She drew out her words, her tone playful and smug.

"Girls need to keep secrets too, otherwise how are we supposed to team up to deal with you, you 'big pervert'?"

"satyr?"

Genkawa Yu chuckled and withdrew his hand.

"Are you referring to me?"

"Of course it's you!"

Sakurajima Mai accused him righteously, but her eyes were full of laughter, "Having beauties like me and Kurokawa isn't enough for you, who knows who else you have in your heart? Aren't you a pervert? You're a greedy pervert!"

Her feigned fierceness only made her seem more charming and adorable.

Looking at her, Yuan Chuanyou felt a surge of warmth in his heart, temporarily putting aside those complicated thoughts.

The next moment, he suddenly stood up, walked around the table, and, amidst Mai Sakurajima's small gasp, scooped her up from the chair.

"Ah! Yu-kun, what are you doing!"

Mai Sakurajima instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her body suspended in mid-air, a blush rising on her face.

“Since you’ve been accused of being a pervert,” Yuan Chuanyou held her firmly in his arms, looked down at her eyes filled with shyness, and smiled mischievously, “the pervert is about to start his ‘mischief’ now.”

"Put me down! This...this is a restaurant!"

Mai Sakurajima lightly punched his shoulder, her voice low and filled with an embarrassed smile.

Of course, Yuu Minakawa wouldn't actually do anything in the private room; he was just enjoying the pleasure of holding her.

The two laughed and joked, like a truly young and carefree couple.

Mai Sakurajima's hair was a little disheveled, and she was slightly out of breath. She leaned against him, her eyes filled with sweetness and coquettishness.

At 9 p.m., Genkawa Yu said goodbye to Sakurajima Mai and got into a taxi to return to the Umeda Danfang Hotel.

After her conversation with Kato Megumi ended, Kurokawa Akane stayed in her bedroom.

She was thinking about how to handle the situation.

Kato Eri II? Maiqi Jiu l?u Shan Er has always stayed by Genkawa Yu's side. Now that a year or two has passed, she must have occupied a very important place in Genkawa Yu's heart.

This kind of possessiveness is not love, but it is also very dangerous.

Even after accepting Mai Sakurajima's existence, Akane Kurokawa was still thinking about how to make Yu Minamoto only think about her.

This is very important to her.

She is Akane Kurokawa, Yu Minakawa's official girlfriend, not a "lover" like Mai Sakurajima, which is why she has her own things to do.

A plan, or rather, a strategy, gradually took shape in her mind.

It's no longer about simply crying or trying to completely control things; that will only push Yuu Minakawa further away.

Akane Kurokawa wanted to use a smarter, more roundabout method to get what she wanted.

Around 10 p.m., a faint electronic sound came from the suite door lock.

Yuu Minakawa is back.

Akane Kurokawa adjusted her expression and posture almost the instant she heard the sound.

She quickly stood up, her face bearing just the right amount of resentment, and took the initiative to push open the door to greet him.

"Yu-kun, you're back."

Her voice was soft, with a barely perceptible hoarseness, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

Genkawa Yu still carried the slight chill of the night, and his face showed some fatigue, but when he saw Kurokawa Akane coming to greet him, he still showed a gentle smile.

"Yes, you're back. Akane, haven't you rested yet?"

He noticed that Megumi Kato was not in the living room; she was probably in her own lounge or already asleep.

"I'm waiting for you."

Akane Kurokawa approached, naturally helped him take off his coat and hang it up, then looked up at him, her eyes revealing dependence and a hint of grievance.

"I'm alone in my room, and I keep thinking that you've gone to see someone else. I feel empty inside... I can't sleep."

This was a skillful way of speaking; it expressed both dissatisfaction and, in a show of weakness, indicated that she cared.

Genkawa Yu felt guilty and reached out to put his arm around her shoulder.

"I'm sorry, I..."

“You don’t need to apologize, Yu-kun,” Akane Kurokawa interrupted him, resting her face against his chest. “I agreed to it myself.”

She looked up, her eyes slightly red, but she tried to force a smile.

"By the way, you smell like you've been outside. Shall I run you a bath so you can relax?"

Her considerate and understanding behavior only intensified Yuan Chuan You's sense of guilt.

He nodded: "Okay."

Akane Kurokawa turned to go to the bathroom, but then stopped, looked back at him, and said in a very low voice.

"Um... Yu-kun, I haven't showered yet either, shall we shower together?"

"Uh..."

Genkawa Yu hesitated for a moment, but looking at Kurokawa Akane's face, he couldn't bear to refuse.

"Okay, let's shower together then."

The bathroom was filled with steam.

Hot water is slowly poured into a huge, round jacuzzi.

Akane Kurokawa behaved unusually well. She carefully washed Yu Minakawa's hair and rubbed his back, and her movements were very proper, without any hint of provocation, only gentleness.

Genkawa Yu's initially tense nerves gradually relaxed under her gentle and tender advances.

He temporarily set aside those complicated emotional entanglements, enjoyed the feeling of bathing, and freed himself from the pressure on his body.

More than half an hour later, the two went into the bedroom together, with Kurokawa Akane clinging tightly to him the whole time.

After lying down on the soft bed, Kurokawa Akane let Genkichi Yu rest his head on her lap and gently combed his hair with her fingers.