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

"These scripts are all pretty good, and the production team is very famous. However, Genkawa-kun needs to carefully consider the positioning of these roles. After all, with your current popularity, you can't still play a small role, can you?"

"Hehe, I'm not in a hurry right now, I'll take my time choosing."

Genkawa Yu sat opposite Kurokawa Akane. More concerned with obtaining the term "All Living Beings" than with filming was how to do so as quickly as possible.

Production Sequence 1: The Masses

Experience points: 7/100

Just then, the young man's phone rang.

"Ding dong!"

The name of his manager, Kazuya Nakahara, appeared on the screen. He answered the phone and pressed the speakerphone button.

"Hello, Zhongyuan?"

"Yuanchuan, I just received another job offer. It's for a variety show. I wanted to ask what you think about it."

Kazuya Nakahara's voice carried a hint of excitement, which Yuu Genkawa immediately noticed and asked...

"Variety shows? What exactly are they about?"

"The show is called 'Love is a Required Course in Life.' It's still in the planning stages, and they want to invite you to participate as a full member."

"Dating reality show?"

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow slightly. "Does that mean I should date someone else?"

Upon hearing this, Akane Kurokawa, who had just been looking down at the script, immediately raised her head and stared straight at his face.

"Haha, of course not. No one says that participating in a dating reality show means you have to date other members. The key is exposure and reality TV," Kazuya Nakahara explained with a laugh.

"Since your 'Love Letter' became a huge hit, many variety shows have wanted to invite you to be a guest, but I think it's better to participate in a long-running show than to appear on an ordinary variety show."

"It can not only help you build popularity, but also satisfy the public's curiosity about you."

"Well..."

Touching his chin, Genkawa Yu understood what the other person meant by those words.

After all, variety shows are different from immersive works like TV dramas and movies; they can satisfy the audience's curiosity and voyeuristic desires to the greatest extent.

The young man is currently a writer and actor, so naturally many people are curious about what he is like in his daily life.

If you meet someone you like, how will you behave?

These are all natural selling points that fit well with dating reality shows, and they are also the core factors that attract viewers.

"More than that, I'm interested in why you think this show is good, and who the production company and director are."

"Haha, good question!"

As Yu Minakawa's full-time manager, Kazuya Nakahara certainly knows what kind of job is best.

"The production company behind this drama, 'Love is a Required Course in Life,' is Ranxi, and the director is Akihiro Aoyama. How about it? Tempted yet?"

"..."

It's definitely a big player.

Having already read a lot of information about the entertainment industry, Yuu Genkawa is no longer the novice he once was. He is very familiar with the name "burning style".

"Burning" is just an abbreviation; it represents Burning Productions, a Japanese entertainment industry giant that is even more extravagant than Johnny & Associates.

Their influence extends far beyond its apparent size. They wield considerable power not only in the entertainment industry but also in many places that ordinary people frequently come into contact with, such as publishing, architecture, and even beauty, education, and restaurants.

Fumio Suo, the president of Burning Production, has a well-known nickname in the entertainment industry—the leader of the Japanese entertainment industry.

On the other hand, Akihiro Aoyama is also a highly qualified director who has directed numerous famous TV dramas and movies, and has also launched the brand variety show "Chat 007," making him a ratings king for television stations.

Such a powerful team combination is indeed very attractive.

"With a production team like this, we can definitely turn this variety show into a true flagship program, which would be a great opportunity for you to gain exposure."

"How about it, think about it?"

"Wait, I don't really know much about dating reality shows. Will all the participants be ordinary people?"

Genkawa Yu thought for a moment, then continued to press for an answer.

"Of course not. I heard that this time, Director Aoyama is trying to break away from the original framework of dating reality shows featuring ordinary people. The members he selected are all people with a certain degree of fame, such as singers, band members, idols, etc."

"Isn't everyone's identity different...?"

After listening to Kazuya Nakahara's explanation, Yuu Minakawa suddenly remembered the entry description for "All Living Beings".

Participating in a dating reality show would definitely allow for in-depth interactions with people from all walks of life, which should align with the rules for gaining experience points for the entry.

"Yes, like you."

Kazuya Nakahara said seriously, "Your identity as a writer is more appealing than your identity as an actor."

"Send me the information first, let me think about it."

“Okay, this is a great opportunity. If you want to go, reply to me before this Friday.”

"Ah."

After hanging up the phone, Genkawa Yu suddenly met Kurokawa Akane's gaze. He smiled and asked directly.

"What, Kurokawa, are you interested in dating reality shows?"

"Uh...no."

Akane Kurokawa blushed slightly. She had been listening to the conversation between Yu Minakawa and Kazuya Nakahara the whole time, and she was very interested in the words "dating reality show".

"I've never participated in a show like this before, so I don't know exactly how it's filmed."

Genkawa Yu touched his hair. "Has Kurokawa ever filmed variety shows before?"

"No, so there's no way to give you any reference."

"Alright then, how about we find a dating reality show to watch now? Are you going back to the theater troupe this afternoon?"

"No need, let's take a look together."

Looking at the profile of the youth search program, Akane Kurokawa seemed to have thought of something, and a strange light flickered in her eyes.

The girl is actually a very meticulous and thoughtful person, and she is also good at collecting all kinds of information and piecing together the answer to a question.

Although Yuan Chuanyou's tone on the phone wasn't exactly receptive, the girl felt that he must have already fallen for her.

He wants to participate in this program.

if it is like this

"Can I give it a try too?"

Once this idea pops into my head, I can't suppress it anymore.

Akane Kurokawa wanted to see what Yu Minakawa would be like on a variety show, and wanted to know what kind of personality and tone he would show when facing the camera.

She also wanted

Are dating reality shows really about dating?

Go ask your agent.

The girl touched her slightly flushed face and suddenly became certain of her idea.

Volume 1 The Shining Morning Star: Chapter 42 Will I Meet a Beautiful Young Writer at the Restaurant in the Evening?

The evening glow shone through the restaurant's transparent glass, casting dappled yellow light on the floor.

Wearing a mask and hat, Yu Minakawa sat down in a corner of the restaurant by the window, holding a paperback book he had just bought from the bookstore. The sound of bells mixed with the soft rustling of turning pages created a unique tranquility in the evening.

Today is his recharge day; he'll go out for a stroll during his free time.

Because of the huge sales of "Love Letter", he has a considerable number of fans. So when he goes to a restaurant or coffee shop alone, his manager, Kazuya Nakahara, will ask Yu Genkawa to wear a mask and hat.

The light novel the young man was holding was called "Love Metronome." He had just happened to pass by the light novel display in the bookstore when he caught a glimpse of the author's name.

Xia Shizi.

If he remembered correctly, it should be the girl who attended the book signing event a few days ago. She said at the time that she was writing some short stories, but he didn't expect it to be a light novel that had already been officially published.

"It's well written...the emotions described are very delicate."

Genkawa Yu lowered his head to read the paperback in his hands. The author's writing style was quite different from the light novels on the market. It not only had many brilliant passages, but also some rather delicate psychological descriptions.

Is this a characteristic of female authors?

Just as he was engrossed in reading the book, a woman's voice, tinged with laughter, suddenly came from beside him.

"Could it be... that Genkawa-sensei also likes light novels, which are not recognized by mainstream authors?"

The girl's voice rose slightly at the end, like a feather brushing against the heart.

Genkawa Yu subconsciously looked up, and a slender, tall figure immediately came into view.

A girl with long, straight black hair was standing beside him. Her hair was dyed a warm gold color in the sunset, and the ends of her hair swayed gently as she lowered her head.

She was wearing a beige wool cardigan and carrying a canvas bag with a cat pattern.

"...It's Kasumi Shiko-sensei...A good book has nothing to do with its subject matter. It's just good, regardless of whether it's a mainstream book or a light novel."

Yuan Chuan You wasn't scared by her; he just thought it was an interesting coincidence to meet her here today.

"So this is the little story you mentioned last time? It's already been officially released, Ms. Kasumi Shiko is really modest." The young man waved the paperback in his hand.

"It's still far from being a huge hit like Mr. Genkichi's debut novel, 'Love Letter'."

Kasumigaoka Utaha was actually quite surprised by this chance encounter in the evening, after all, she really liked "Love Letter" and was one of Genkawa Yu's many book fans.

When the girl finished shopping and was about to eat at the restaurant, she caught a glimpse of a strange person sitting by the window.

The other person was wearing a thick mask and hat, which almost completely covered their facial features, leaving only a pair of warm and bright eyes exposed.

After the last autograph session, Yuu Minakawa's image was already very clear in Kasumigaoka Utaha's mind.

The author is Huang Mao.