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

Only a dim bedside lamp was on in the bedroom, casting an ambiguous light.

Genkawa Yu closed his eyes, feeling the gentle touch of her fingertips, and almost fell asleep.

"Yu-kun."

Akane Kurokawa's voice rang out in the silence, still exceptionally gentle; she had decided to take the initiative.

"I've been thinking a lot today."

"Ok?"

Genkawa Yu responded lazily.

"Today, Yu went to see Sakurajima-san. Although I was a little unhappy, I quickly realized that since this situation had already happened, it couldn't be changed."

Her fingers paused for a moment, and she spoke slowly.

"I think I might have been too willful and selfish before, always trying to keep Yu-kun completely by my side. I would feel uncomfortable and throw a tantrum when I saw you with other people... This must have made things very difficult for Yu-kun, right?"

Genkawa Yu opened his eyes and looked at her with some surprise.

This was not what he had expected Akane Kurokawa to say.

Akane Kurokawa met his gaze, her eyes reddening again, but this time it seemed to be due to guilt and remorse.

"Feelings are inherently selfish."

“It’s only natural that I hate it when Yu-kun is with other people, but then I think, since Sakurajima-san is already with Yu-kun and you like each other, if I keep forcefully preventing you from meeting, it doesn’t seem to do any good except push Yu-kun further away and create a rift between us.”

Although it sounds a bit far-fetched, Akane Kurokawa's words were very moving.

This surprised Yuu Minakawa. He sat up in shock and looked at Akane Kurokawa, whose eyes were blurry with tears but whose expression was serious.

"Akane, you..."

"So, I've figured it out..." (Jiu Qilian 9 Yishan 8... Liu)

Akane Kurokawa sniffed and tried to put on a relieved smile, though the smile was still fragile.

“I shouldn’t keep putting Yu-kun in such a difficult position. I can try to accept this and the fact that there may be someone else in Yu-kun’s heart besides me.”

"I can try not to dwell on your private meetings."

She took Yuu's hand and gently placed it on her chest, letting him feel the beating of her heart.

"But Yu-kun, I have a request, which is also the only thing I want to insist on."

She looked into his eyes, her gaze filled with pleading and dependence, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"I hope that no matter where you go, who you are going to see, or what temporary work arrangements you have, you can let me know in advance. You don't need to tell me the specific details or explain too much. Just tell me simply, 'I am going to see someone tomorrow afternoon' or 'I have a temporary work dinner tonight.'"

"Is this okay?"

Her tears finally slid down, dripping onto the back of Genkawa Yu's hand, warm and wet.

"That way I won't have to be a fool, constantly holding my phone waiting for your message, making wild guesses, and torturing myself with anxiety."

"I just need to know the general outline, then adjust my expectations, do my own thing, and wait for you to come back. Is that okay, Yu-kun? That's my only request."

Akane Kurokawa adopted such a humble stance, and his demands sounded so simple and reasonable, even full of "acceptance" and "growth."

Seeing her tearful face, yet trying so hard to think of him, Yuan Chuan You felt a surge of pity and guilt.

He had been worried that Akane Kurokawa would not be able to accept it and would oppose it fiercely, but he did not expect her to make such a "concession".

This touched him deeply, but also made him feel that he owed her even more.

Genkawa Yu quickly sat up and hugged the girl tightly.

"Okay, Akane, I promise you. From now on, I will tell you in advance where I am going, who I am meeting, and what my plans are. I will not make you wait anxiously like this again."

Akane Kurokawa nodded vigorously in his arms, hugging him back as if he were her only lifeline.

"Okay! Thank you, Yu-kun!"

Her voice, nasal from crying, made her sound especially endearing.

A few seconds later, as if suddenly remembering something, she lifted her head from his embrace, her eyes still red, but a sharp glint flashed in them.

"By the way, Yu-kun, I'm planning to buy a nice notebook."

"notebook?"

"Ah."

Akane Kurokawa nodded, her expression serious.

"I plan to use it specifically to record Yu-kun's schedule, so that I won't forget or get it mixed up."

"No matter when Yu-kun works, when he has a holiday, or when he is busy, I can keep track of everything."

She deliberately obscured the specific content that the word "busy" might contain, and then spoke slowly.

"That way, I'll know in advance when I might be free to plan a date or short trip just for the two of us, Yu-kun. What do you think?"

"Uh..."

Although Yuu Minakawa felt that the act of "recording the itinerary" was a bit too meticulous, and even felt a little uncomfortable being "monitored", looking at Akane Kurokawa's hopeful and loving eyes, and thinking about the "huge concession" she had just made, what did this little "quirk" matter?

"it is good."

Genkawa Yu nodded again and kissed her forehead.

"Take notes if you want. When we get back to Tokyo, I'll go with you to pick out a notebook."

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Akane Kurokawa smiled happily, snuggled back into his arms, pressed her cheek against his chest, and listened to his steady heartbeat.

Yuan Chuanyou held her close, feeling her body temperature and dependence, his heart filled with complex emotions.

He felt that Akane Kurokawa seemed to have truly come to his senses, grown up, and become more mature and understanding, which relieved him and gave him a bit more optimism for the future.

however.

Unable to see, the tenderness on the face of Akane Kurokawa, nestled in his arms, gradually faded from his sight, and a cold and sharp light flashed deep in his eyes.

There was no relief in that light, but rather a more serious obsession, and a surging, aggressive force.

Should I inform you of my itinerary in advance?

A notebook for taking notes?

This is certainly more than just acquiring information.

This is just the first step.

Akane Kurokawa was not plotting against her lover, but rather trying to better seize the initiative.

Kato Megumi's earlier words completely shattered Kurokawa Akane's psychological defenses, making her think of many things.

Yes, the other person can stay by Genkawa Yu's side all the time, knowing all his thoughts, plans, and even secrets.

But as Genkawa Yu's official girlfriend, she knew nothing about it.

This is a completely out-of-control situation, and Akane Kurokawa cannot let it continue like this.

She could accept Mai Sakurajima's existence, but Megumi Kato... she couldn't allow it!

Akane Kurokawa leaned against Yu Minakawa's chest, the image of Megumi Kato's serene and elegant expression appearing in her mind, as if everything was under her control.

Let's see if you can have the last laugh.

Volume 3: I Am a Knight of the New Era - Chapter 62: The Awards Ceremony, An Unstoppable Victory (Two Volumes Combined, 5k)

In October, Tokyo was already filled with the colors of autumn.

A cool breeze swept through a brightly lit venue in Chiyoda Ward, the site of the Tokyo Academy of Film Awards ceremony. Tonight, stars gathered, and the world was in the spotlight.

This day was destined to be a day of extraordinary significance for Yuu Genkawa.

Today he wore a pure black suit, the well-tailored fabric clinging to his tall figure and outlining his smooth body lines. He had shed his usual gentle and casual demeanor and gained a more mature and noble aura.

"Yu-kun, are you ready? We should head out to meet up with Suoh-san and the director."

A gentle voice came from outside the door as she softly knocked.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Genkawa Yu straightened his suit one last time in front of the mirror, making sure there were no mistakes, before turning and walking towards the door.

As the door opened, Akane Kurokawa stood there, wearing a light purple evening gown with layers of skirt adorned with tiny pearls. In the morning light, she resembled a blooming aster flower, gentle and captivating.

"Your clothes suit you well today, Akane."

"Yes, Yu-kun is perfect today too."

They were already an old married couple, but Kurokawa Akane wasn't shy at all. Instead, she smiled and took Minamoto Yu's arm, resting her head slightly on his shoulder, her eyes full of tenderness.

"As long as I can stand shoulder to shoulder with you, as long as I can see our film being recognized, I will be satisfied."

"It definitely will."

The elevator dinged as it arrived at the hotel lobby.

The two walked out of the elevator side by side and headed towards the hotel entrance, where Suoh Hayabusa and director Doi Kito had been waiting for them for a long time.

Suoh Shun was also dressed in a black haute couture suit today, his hair was neatly combed, and his face was expressionless and serious.

He knew today would be a tough battle, because his opponent, his elder brother Shogo Suo, was also coming, so his expression was very serious.

Director Hitoshi Doi wore a dark brown suit, his expression calm, with a gentle smile on his lips.

"How are you feeling? Nervous?"

"I'm not nervous, I'm still very confident."

"That's good.

Suo Shun forced a smile, and then they got into a car together and headed to the awards ceremony venue.

After about half an hour's drive, the car finally arrived at the venue for the awards ceremony.

Outside the venue, the lights were dazzling and the crowd was bustling. Countless reporters held up their cameras and waited at the entrance, snapping photos of the artists who came to attend the awards ceremony. The flashes of the cameras were dazzling.

A long red carpet was laid out at the entrance of the venue.