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So she decided not to accept the challenge.

If I act as if I don't care at all, or even cling to Youjun more affectionately than usual, then wouldn't all of this woman's preparations and provocations be like punching cotton?

Thinking this, Mai Sakurajima's lips slowly curved into a faint smile.

The next moment, she deliberately rubbed the corner of her eye, then turned her body slightly and gently rested her head on Genkawa Yu's shoulder.

Genkawa Yu glanced at Sakurajima Mai on his shoulder, a gentle smile flashing in his eyes.

"How come you only slept for such a short time?"

"I can't sleep."

While the two were talking, Akane Kurokawa was still holding her phone, her hand rapidly swiping across the screen.

“Yu-kun, look at this one... It doesn’t have any extra decorations, just simple patterns. It should be very understated to wear on your wrist, and it’s perfect for everyday wear.”

Akane Kurokawa naturally noticed that Mai Sakurajima was already awake, or rather, the way she had just leaned on Yuu Genkawa's shoulder made it seem like she was pretending to be asleep.

They're not going to take the challenge?

She observed the other person's reaction for a moment, then continued.

"Which one do you like, Yu-kun?"

"I'm fine with anything, Akane, you can choose for me."

Yuu Minakawa didn't want to spoil the fun, so he supported Akane Kurokawa's decision to buy couple rings.

Although Akane Kurokawa had a satisfied smile on her face, she still glanced at Mai Sakurajima out of the corner of her eye. Mai was still smiling gently, as if she didn't understand the meaning of her wanting to buy couple rings.

Hmm...this is a very tough opponent.

Akane Kurokawa made a decision in her heart. She pursed her lips slightly, but her smile remained flawless.

If the other party doesn't respond, then you can't continue talking, otherwise it would seem like you're being unreasonable.

Akane Kurokawa flipped through several pages of ring descriptions before pausing on a black and red ring.

"Yu-kun, take a look at this one. Isn't the color nice? And the design isn't too flashy either."

Yuan Chuanyou followed her fingertips and saw that the ring on the phone screen was indeed very beautiful, simple yet exquisite, neither ostentatious nor lacking in style.

"Hmm, I think the chess game is very good."

Upon hearing Genkawa Yu's answer, Kurokawa Akane's eyes lit up instantly.

"Really? You think it looks good too, Yu-kun? How about we choose this one?"

"it is good."

Genkawa Yu nodded with a smile, his tone still gentle.

"I'll do whatever you say."

"Great!"

Akane Kurokawa let out a soft cheer, her joy undisguised.

Whether it was to provoke Mai Sakurajima or not, being able to wear matching couple rings with Yu Genkawa was something Akane Kurokawa had always longed for.

"Yu-kun, this ring needs to be custom-made, and we also need to measure your finger size. How about we go to the store together to take our sizes next time we have time?"

"Hmm... I'll have to wait until I have time later."

Yuan Chuanyou thought about his upcoming work schedule; it was actually quite busy, but he could manage to squeeze in some vacation time.

"I'll be looking forward to it."

With Akane Kurokawa's statement over, Mai Sakurajima seemed to have finally gotten her chance.

She tilted her head slightly and asked in a deliberately soft and coquettish tone.

"Yu-kun, my birthday...it's almost here, what gift are you going to give me?"

Mai Sakurajima's birthday is in December, and she notified Yu Genkawa in advance, so how could Yu Genkawa forget?

A birthday is the moment when two people agree to take the final step together; it's a unique and tender ceremony.

However, since Akane Kurokawa was present, Yu Minakawa couldn't say it so bluntly, so he said it in a joking tone.

"Wasn't the gift for you already prepared?"

Genkawa Yu shrugged, then looked up and down at his chest and arms. "This is the gift I'm preparing for you: Genkawa Yu, Best Actor at the Tokyo Film Academy Awards."

"How about that? Pretty surprising, right?"

"It was a pleasant surprise."

Mai Sakurajima understood Yu Minakawa's jokes and immediately responded with a smile.

"I've been looking forward to this gift for a long time."

"Really."

Akane Kurokawa sat to the side. When she heard Mai Sakurajima's words, her smile faded a little, but the next moment, she seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes sharpened again.

His gaze fell on Mai Sakurajima's features, and he began to scrutinize her subtly.

To be honest, after Akane Kurokawa learned about the relationship between Yu Minamoto and Mai Sakurajima, she used her analytical skills to dissect the timeline.

Logically speaking, although they had known each other for a long time, they should have actually gotten together when they were filming "Sparkling Love".

From dating until now

Akane Kurokawa captured the details of Mai Sakurajima's face. The girl's face was still perfect and delicate, but there was still a hint of immaturity in her eyes.

She simply lacks the charm that mature women possess, a charm nurtured by love.

That kind of charm cannot be concealed.

Akane Kurokawa often looks at the image in the mirror, and is most aware of her own changes.

So...don't these two people have already...?

It turned out to be the case.

Akane Kurokawa thought to herself, her expression gradually freezing.

If that's the case, does Yu-kun have any other considerations?

Is it so that she can take the final step on Mai Sakurajima's birthday?

Thinking about this, Akane Kurokawa suddenly felt a little unhappy again.

Every girl wants her final step to happen with her beloved in the most romantic setting.

However, Akane Kurokawa was filled with insecurity when she took that step with Yu Minagawa. Although she did not regret it, the troubling feeling immediately resurfaced when she was compared to Mai Sakurajima.

Damn it... It's all that woman's fault.

After she fell silent, Mai Sakurajima also didn't say anything more, and the atmosphere between the three of them once again fell into a strange calm.

Sitting opposite them, Kato Megumi remained silent throughout. She understood Kurokawa Akane's calculated moves and Sakurajima Mai's cunning and sharpness.

Both of them are top-notch girls, but when facing their lovers, they attack and ridicule each other with terrible attitudes. This behavior is not good, but for Kato Megumi, it doesn't really matter.

Her plan is slowly taking shape and can be completed without much help.

"Seriously, why are you all suddenly so quiet again?"

Genkawa Yu sat between the two, his smile tinged with helplessness.

But coincidentally, although the two are not speaking now, an experience tip popped up in the system bar.

[Production Sequence Two: The Path of a Literary Master (Purple)]

Experience points: 6/100

Experience points: 7/100

Experience points: 8/100

This system does seem to have some problems.

"I'm sleepy, I'll sleep a little longer." Sakurajima Mai didn't even lift her eyelids, and directly rested her head on Genkawa Yu's shoulder.

"Yu-kun, remember to call me when we get to the apartment. I'm a little tired today."

Akane Kurokawa did the same, holding his hand and pressing her head against his other side.

The two of them, one on each side, like sandwich fillings, leaned against Genkawa Yu, waiting for the van to drive to Sakurajima Mai's apartment.

After witnessing this scene, Kato Megumi could only speak to Genkawa Yu, whose eyes were still open.

"Mr. Genkawa, we're going to Kamen Rider Goku Fox tomorrow, remember not to be late."

"That's natural."

The next moment, Kato Megumi took out her phone and texted Genkawa Yu, because she couldn't talk to him at this time, since the two women were only pretending to sleep and hadn't actually fallen asleep immediately.

When he took out his phone, Yuan Chuanyu saw the girl's message.

"No matter what you post, Genkawa-san can tell me."

"..."

Genkawa Yu glanced at the girl with her eyes closed on both sides, then nodded to Kato Megumi.

If only everyone could be as carefree as Kato.

This is his most genuine thought at this moment.

Silent all night.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight streamed into Genkawa Yu's bedroom through the gap in the curtains.

Genkawa Yu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm.

He glanced at the seat beside him; Kurokawa Akane was still resting with her eyes closed. She didn't have much work today, so he let her sleep a little longer.

Genkawa Yu lifted the covers, got out of bed, washed up, changed into suitable clothes, and prepared to go out.

As an actor, he doesn't need to work nine-to-five, but he must develop good lifestyle habits, otherwise he will become useless.

After breakfast, Yu Genkawa still took his own van to the Toei Building, the filming location for "Kamen Rider Gokujo".