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

Asakura Toru is also a very popular idol right now, plus Akane Kurokawa, whom Sato Masashi noticed when he visited the set.

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Sato Masashi's brows furrowed slightly, his doubts deepening.

He and Yuu Genkawa had drunk together many times and had a good relationship; they were considered close friends.

Sato Masaru always felt that although Genkawa Yu was lazy and seemed indifferent to everything, he always acted with discretion and would not do anything particularly outrageous.

But if...Yu Genkawa has ambiguous relationships with all three women at the same time, that would be too shocking.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at Masaki Kazuto beside him and found that Masaki Kazuto's brows were also slightly furrowed and his eyes were somewhat confused.

Normally, Kazuto Masahiro is not interested in the private lives of these celebrities. No matter what gossip is circulating in the industry, he just listens and never takes it to heart, let alone actively discusses it.

But today, even the usually calm and composed Masahiro Kazuto showed such an expression, making it hard not to overthink things.

The entertainment industry is neither too big nor too small. Although artists' private lives are mostly kept private, any slight disturbance can easily be captured by the media and escalate into a huge uproar.

Generally speaking, even if a male celebrity's private life is chaotic, most of the news that is exposed involves him messing around with ordinary people or internet celebrities. It is rare for a celebrity to be entangled with multiple popular female celebrities at the same time in the entertainment industry.

Moreover, none of these three women are ordinary people.

Sakurajima Mai goes without saying, Asakura Toru is also a highly popular teenage idol, and Kurokawa Akane, thanks to her breakout role in "Love Like a Bouquet," is now a rising star with her acting skills being widely recognized and her popularity continuing to climb.

If Genkawa Yu really is juggling multiple relationships and has ambiguous connections with these three women, once this is exposed, it will definitely cause a huge uproar in the entertainment industry.

etc.

Sato Masaru wasn't simply a gossip enthusiast; as a brother, he naturally hoped that Genkawa Yu would be alright and not be entangled in scandals, thus preventing him from making further strides in the entertainment industry.

"I'm planning to write a book; I've already started writing."

"I believe this book will be a huge bestseller."

Sato Masayu recalled what Genkawa Yu had said during their last drinking session.

Yes, he is not only a rising male actor, but also a very talented writer.

If it's a writer... it's not that I'm cold-blooded and aloof, but rather that it's something hard to understand.

After all, the public is quite accepting of the private lives of literary figures in Japan.

"Genkawa-kun...is that what you're planning?"

On set, the staff were still busy. The props team was setting up props, the lighting team was adjusting the lights, and the camera crew was checking the equipment. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner, with noise rising and falling.

After a long while, Sato Masashi finally spoke, his tone tinged with emotion.

"If Genkawa-kun already has a clear plan, then we can only support him."

“He’s not a rash person, so let’s not worry about it.” Masahiro Kazuto smiled.

"Yes, maybe we can even attend a wedding in the future."

Sato Masashi and Masahiro Kazuto exchanged a glance, abandoning their plans to ponder these questions.

"I just don't know who will go first or who will go last?"

"Hahaha."

Men put their arms around each other's shoulders; no matter the problem, there's always a solution.

At this moment, everything on set was ready, the staff were all in their positions, and Director Nakazawa was standing in front of the monitor, carefully reviewing the script in his hands.

Director Nakazawa always possesses a unique artistic temperament. He has always pursued perfection and has extremely high requirements for every scene and every shot, striving to do his best.

At the same time, Nakazawa was also very clear that as the director of "Kamen Rider Fox", he was not only an artist who pursued perfection, but also needed to create profits for Toei.

The Kamen Rider series has always had a huge fan base, and its viewership ratings and merchandise sales are directly related to Toei's revenue, as well as its reputation and status.

If he could produce a work with high viewership ratings, good reviews, and booming merchandise sales, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous boon for him.

With the advent of the Internet age, audiences' choices and tastes have changed. If we cannot actively seek change, it is actually a very dangerous thing, because we can easily be abandoned by the audience.

"Director, Genkawa-kun and Asakura-san are here." The assistant quickly walked to Director Nakazawa's side and whispered.

Director Nakazawa slowly raised his head, his gaze falling on Yu Genkawa, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Yu Genkawa's appearance and temperament perfectly match the character setting of Kamen Rider Goku Fox, and his acting skills are also excellent, able to interpret the character's inner world very well.

He also won the Best Actor award at the Tokyo Film Academy, which certainly benefited the show's ratings.

"Yes, it's good that you're here."

Director Nakazawa nodded, put away the script in his hand, and said calmly.

"Everyone, get ready to start filming immediately. Today's scene is a key competition about the Desire Grand Prix, so everyone be serious and try to get it in one take."

"Yes, Director!"

The staff responded in unison, then checked their equipment again and prepared for the shoot.

Yuu Minakawa and Toru Asakura walked to the center of the set and stood in the designated positions as required by the script.

Today's scenes mainly revolve around a competition in the Grand Prix of Desire. Yu Genkawa plays the protagonist, Hidetoshi Ukiyo, who needs to complete the competition mission with other knights. Toru Asakura plays Nene Kurama, who doesn't have many scenes in this drama. Most of the time, she is just a supporting character, assisting Yu Genkawa's performance.

Director Nakazawa walked to the monitor, sat down, picked up the walkie-talkie, and said in a serious tone, "Are all departments ready? Lighting, camera, sound recording—are they all in place?"

"Lights in place!"

"Camera in position!"

"The sound pickup is excellent!"

Staff members from each department took turns reporting on their preparations.

“Okay,” Director Nakazawa nodded, his eyes fixed on the monitor, and said in a serious tone.

"Three, two, one, action!"

With a command from director Nakazawa, filming officially began.

Genkawa Yu instantly got into character. Following the script, he performed a series of fluid movements, perfectly portraying [Ukiyo Eiju]'s calmness and decisiveness during the competition.

Toru Asakura quickly got into character, and her portrayal of Nene Kurama occasionally included lines that fit the character's personality. Her acting was natural and smooth, without any stiffness.

Director Nakazawa kept his eyes glued to the monitor, not missing a single detail.

He watched Genkawa Yu's performance with a satisfied look in his eyes. Genkawa Yu's acting skills were indeed excellent, and every movement was spot on.

About an hour later, Director Nakazawa frowned slightly.

He sensed something was amiss.

In this scene, the character Nene Kurama, played by Toru Asakura, doesn't actually have a very close relationship with the protagonist, Eiju Ukiyo; they mostly fight together as comrades.

But at times, Asakura Toru would unconsciously peek at Genkawa Yu from off-camera.

Because the camera wasn't turned off immediately after a take, the director could still capture some behind-the-scenes footage on the monitor, making it easier to adjust things later.

Occasionally, such feelings of adoration would appear in Asakura Toru's eyes, not during the main filming, but during breaks.

This strange look gave Director Nakazawa a completely new idea; the doubt in his eyes gradually began to be replaced by a spark of inspiration.

Having worked as a director for many years, he possesses keen insight and understands exactly what kind of storylines can attract audiences and boost the popularity of a work.

The Kamen Rider series has always included elements of romance.

In many Kamen Rider series, the main rider and the female protagonist end up getting married. For example, in "Kamen Rider Rush," the main rider, Shinnosuke Tomari, and the female protagonist, Kiriko, support and protect each other throughout the story, develop a deep affection for each other, and eventually get together, becoming a classic couple in the hearts of many viewers.

This romantic element doesn't feel out of place; instead, it enriches the plot and attracts more viewers.

And now

The special intimacy between Yuu Minakawa and Toru Asakura feels so real; perhaps their relationship has changed in private?

Director Nakazawa doesn't mind this happening, as long as it doesn't affect the filming of the main storyline.

If a romantic storyline were introduced for the two characters in later episodes, adding a unique element of love to the overall narrative, it might yield unexpected results.

After considering this, Director Nakazawa did not make a decision immediately, but instead came up with a perfect idea right away.

He knew very well that both Yuu Minakawa and Toru Asakura were very popular, and there were quite a few fans who shipped them as a couple.

If the interaction between the two characters can be strengthened in the storyline, and a sweet love line can be arranged, it will definitely attract more fans of the couple, thereby boosting the sales of merchandise and creating more profits for Toei.

The next moment, after a scene was filmed, he called out "Cut!"

"cut!"

Upon hearing Director Nakazawa's voice, filming stopped.

Yu Minakawa and Toru Asakura immediately snapped out of character and breathed a sigh of relief. After all, filming requires complete concentration and cannot be distracted in the slightest.

During a break, Director Nakazawa gave instructions to his assistant.

"Go and call the two screenwriters from the production team here."

"Yes, director."

The assistant nodded, turned around, and quickly left.

About five minutes later, the two screenwriters came to Director Nakazawa's side with the assistant.

Both screenwriters are experienced veterans in the industry, having worked on the Kamen Rider production team for many years. They are very familiar with the style of the Kamen Rider series and the audience's preferences, and they are also well aware of Director Nakazawa's working style.

The lead screenwriter is named Ichiro Yamada, in his forties, and wears black glasses. He is serious and responsible in his work, and has participated in the adaptation of many Kamen Rider stories.

The other screenwriter is named Nanako Suzuki. She is about 30 years old and has a pretty face. She is also a veteran screenwriter for the Kamen Rider project.

"Nakazawa-san, you were looking for us?"

Yamada Ichiro asked Director Nakazawa respectfully.

He knew that Director Nakazawa never contacted them without a reason; there must be something about the plot that he wanted to discuss with them.

Director Nakazawa nodded, pointed to the monitor, and said calmly.

"Teachers, you can stand here for a moment and watch the scene between Genkawa-kun and Asakura-san. Look carefully and see if you can figure it out."

Yamada Ichiro and Suzuki Nanako immediately exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.

But they didn't ask any more questions. Employees have no right to question the client. The two nodded and stared intently at the monitor, watching carefully.

Director Nakazawa didn't say anything, but just sat quietly to the side watching them, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.