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His tone was full of gratitude, but there was a complex emotion in his eyes that was hard to detect.

Nakajima Ayumu knew he was merely a tool for Suo Shogo to suppress his younger brother, Suo Shun, but he had no choice but to rely on Suo Shogo and use his resources to realize his own dreams. This is the cruelty of this industry.

Shogo Suoh nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze back to the stage, his arrogance and confidence growing even stronger.

The host's voice slowly rose, becoming increasingly solemn and impassioned.

"Next, we will be announcing the first major award of this year's Tokyo Film Academy Awards - Best Screenplay!"

Let's take a look at the nominated works for this year's Best Screenplay Award!

As soon as the words were spoken, the large screen in the venue lit up instantly, clearly displaying the names and posters of the four shortlisted works.

The first two films were also art films, almost a foregone conclusion that they would be runners-up, making no splash at all. It was only after the names of the last two films were announced that they aroused the audience's surprise and discussion.

"Love Like a Bouquet," scriptwriter: Yu Minakawa.

"Barefoot Echoes," scriptwriter: Kiyokazu Matsumoto.

The moment those two names appeared on the screen, a murmur rippled through the entire venue, and everyone's eyes darted back and forth between Yuu Genkawa and Hayato Suo, and Shogo Suo and Ayumi Nakajima.

The tension in the air instantly intensified, after all, the battle for the inheritance of the Burning series was big news in the industry, and everyone was eager to see what happened.

"Here it comes! It's finally time for the Best Screenplay award!"

"It really is those two movies, 'Love Like a Bouquet' and 'Barefoot Echoes'!"

"This is a showdown between the two Suo brothers. It's going to be interesting to see who can inherit the old man's business empire."

“I think ‘Barefoot Roar’ has a better chance of winning, after all, it was shortlisted for the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and the judges will have to give it some face.”

"Not necessarily. Genkawa-san's talent is obvious to everyone. After all, he can write 'Love Letter,' and this time, 'Love Like a Bouquet' is also a great story. It all depends on how the judges choose."

Discussions rose and fell, with some favoring "Barefoot Echoes" and others supporting "Love Like a Bouquet," and everyone was silently speculating about the final outcome.

Then, the host raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Next, let's take a look at the themes and highlights of these shortlisted works."

The host's voice remained solemn, and he continued to talk about the two works that had been nominated first, before moving on to "Love Like a Bouquet".

As the host spoke, clips from "Love Like a Bouquet" began playing on the big screen. Gentle background music slowly played, and the scene depicted the male and female protagonists, played by Yu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa, from their first meeting, getting to know each other, falling in love, to their regretful separation. Every scene was delicate and moving.

"Love Like a Bouquet," written by Yuzuru Genkawa himself, focuses on youthful love and uses delicate and gentle strokes to depict the encounter and separation of a young couple on their journey of growing up. It tells the story of the beauty and regret of love and conveys a sense of awe and love for life and love.

"This script has no grand narrative, no intense conflict, only the most sincere emotions, the most touching details, and the purest love. It is like a blooming flower, short-lived but incredibly beautiful."

"Next, we will introduce another shortlisted work, 'Barefoot Echoes'."

On the big screen, a clip from "Barefoot Cry" began to play.

The host continued his explanation.

"It tells a story of a tender bond hidden in the voice. The two lead actors use their natural and relaxed performances to brew a quiet yet powerful visual poem about the naivety and struggles of college student Naoki and young Maki, along with their kindness towards their blind adoptive mother."

"This screenplay was shortlisted for the Rotterdam International Film Festival and received recognition and praise from international judges. It is an excellent work that combines intellectual depth with artistic merit."

Listening to the host's explanation and watching the somber clips on the big screen, the atmosphere in the venue became increasingly heavy.

Shogo Suoh's gaze swept over everyone again, his eyes still filled with arrogance.

He turned his head and glanced at Ayumi Nakajima beside him. "Don't worry, this Best Screenplay Award will definitely be ours."

Nakajima Ayumi nodded slightly, the tension in his eyes gradually fading.

The tension inside the venue had reached its peak, and everyone was breathing cautiously.

The host slowly picked up the award envelope, a mysterious smile appearing on his face. His gaze swept across the entire audience, his tone gentle yet tinged with suspense.

"Alright, we have now introduced all the shortlisted works. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses, their own unique characteristics, and they are all excellent works that deserve our recognition and respect."

"Next comes the most exciting moment. Let's reveal who will win the Best Screenplay Award at this year's Tokyo Film Academy Awards!"

This statement caused the atmosphere in the venue to freeze again. The camera panned across the four shortlisted film groups and then displayed the votes on the big screen.

The two groups on the left are the nominees who didn't make the cut, and they all look quite relaxed. In the two shots on the right, the top shot shows Shogo Suo with an arrogant expression, while the bottom shot shows Yu Minakawa with a smile.

Everyone outside the arena was also extremely tense at this moment.

Whether it was the Star Engine, the practice room where Asakura Toru was, or the discussion between Sakurajima Mai and Kasumigaoka Utaha, everyone was staring at the screen, hoping for a perfect result to be announced.

Countless fans who were waiting in front of their computers and televisions held their breath and stared intently at the screen.

"Go for it, Yu-kun! You have to get off to a great start!"

"That's right, I believe Yu-kun will definitely win the award!"

Genkawa Yu's fans were almost all online today, and the group chat was flooded with messages.

The next moment, the host slowly tore open the award envelope in her hand, pulled out the list of winners, glanced down at it, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.

Then, she raised her head, her gaze slowly sweeping across the entire room, and announced loudly in a passionate and infectious voice.

"The winner of the Best Screenplay Award at this year's Tokyo Film Academy Awards is—"

Almost everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the screen on the big stage.

"It's 'Love Like a Bouquet,' written by Yu Genkawa!"

The moment she finished speaking, the entire venue fell into a brief silence, followed by thunderous applause.

Congratulations, Genkawa-san!

The next second, cheers and shouts instantly drowned out the entire arena.

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"The winner of the Best Screenplay Award at this year's Tokyo Film Academy Awards is—"

"It's 'Love Like a Bouquet,' written by Yu Genkawa!"

When the results were announced, the composed smile that had been on Shogo Suoh's face just a second before instantly froze, replaced by a deathly pale expression, as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on him, chilling him to the bone.

He slammed his hand on the armrest of his seat and glared fiercely at the host on stage.

Why did they suddenly change the person after we had already communicated with them?

Shogo Suoh couldn't understand it. The next moment, his gaze fell on the row where Yu Minakawa was, and then he met the eyes of his younger brother, Hayato Suoh.

He spent a fortune acquiring the production company of "Barefoot Roar" and put in so much effort, only to lose the first major award to Suo Hayabusa and his protégé, Genkawa Yu.

Sitting in the third row, Suo Hayato also wore a smile of happiness for Minakawa Yu. He naturally caught Suo Shogo's gaze, and when he looked up, their eyes met in the air.

Then, Suoh Hayabusa's lips curled into an even more pronounced smile.

That smile was blatantly mocking, as if it were silently saying to Shogo Suo: You spent so much money and pulled so many stunts, but in the end you still couldn't beat me.

His mocking smile pierced Suoh Shogo's heart like a needle, instantly igniting the anger in his chest.

"You...wait."

Shogo Suoh's face contorted into a grimace, but since he was surrounded by celebrities, he couldn't be too blatant, so he forced himself to suppress it.

Suo Shun seemed quite satisfied with his older brother's reaction. After looking at him for a few seconds, he slowly withdrew his gaze and turned his attention back to the stage.

This is just the beginning.

Next, there are even more important awards such as Best Actor and Best Film. Suoh Hayabusa is confident of winning every competition that follows.

He believed in Yuu Genkawa's abilities and in the quality of "Love Like a Bouquet".

As long as he can completely crush Suoh Shogo, he can secure his position as the successor of the Burning series. He is looking forward to the final result of the decisive battle at the end of the year.

At this moment, Ayumu Nakajima, sitting next to Shogo Suo, could sense that Suo's emotions were on the verge of spiraling out of control. However, he was just an actor and couldn't say anything; he could only continue to analyze the situation.

Ayumi Nakajima knew that "Love Like a Bouquet" was nominated for three awards: Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Film. His film "Barefoot Roar" was nominated for one more award than "Love Like a Bouquet": Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Film, and Best Director.

As an art film, the director's skill is extremely important.

However, in the Japanese entertainment industry's film sector, the most attention is always focused on the three awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Next is Best Screenplay, while the Best Director award is often just icing on the cake and rarely affects people's evaluation of a film.

So Ayumi Nakajima is also a little worried, since the two films will likely be competing fiercely for the Best Actor and Best Film awards.

Yu Genkawa's acting skills are well-known in the industry, and even though Ayumi Nakajima has already acted very well, he still lacks confidence.

If he were to actually lose the Best Actor award, Shogo Suoh would likely be even more enraged.

That's when... that'll be the real trouble.

On the other side, Genkawa Yu was ready to go on stage to receive his award. He reached out and gently straightened his suit before standing up to go on stage.

Countless cameras were already pointed at him, their lenses zooming in on his face to capture every expression, clearly recording his gentle smile and transmitting it to every viewer in front of the screen.

Whether it was the reporters inside the venue or everyone watching in front of their computers, all eyes were on him.

Thank you everyone.

Genkawa Yu took a step forward, walking steadily toward the stage with firm steps and composure.

Winning an award is a very important mainstream recognition, and it can help him continue to move forward in his future writing career, so he is very happy.

As he walked, Genkawa Yu thought of Sakurajima Mai.

So, his gaze swept across the first row of the entire awards ceremony, and sure enough, he saw the familiar girl there.

Although she was just sitting there quietly, she was still dazzling. Even though there were several other beautiful actresses sitting next to her, and even though those actresses were all wearing exquisite dresses, they still could not hide Sakurajima Mai's radiance or steal her charm.

Mai Sakurajima today exudes the aura of a superstar.

She wore a black evening gown, made of a light and silky material that shimmered softly under the dazzling lights. The gown's design was simple yet elegant, outlining her slender and graceful waist and highlighting her curvaceous figure. Because it was an evening gown, it revealed her delicate and graceful neck, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

Their eyes met briefly in the air before parting again.

Looking at Yuu Genkawa, who was about to go on stage to receive his award, Mai Sakurajima was also pleased with his handsome appearance today. Moreover, the female celebrity next to him was also staring at him, which made the girl feel very proud.

This is the man I've chosen.

After standing on the podium, Genkawa Yu's smile remained unchanged.

The presenter for Best Screenplay was a well-known screenwriter in the industry, who wrote both TV and film scripts and was highly respected. Although his hair was gray, he had a gentle smile on his face and exuded a dignified air.

"Congratulations, Genkawa-kun."

"Thank you, Tsurube-san."