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

It's been like this for a long time, but Genkawa Yu never noticed. Every time he didn't finish his drink, Kato Megumi would "personally" finish it off.

After finishing her juice, Kato Megumi glanced at Asakura Toru.

"I don't need to report my affairs with Genkawa-san to you, do I?"

Upon hearing her words, Asakura Toru showed no displeasure whatsoever, simply nodding slightly.

"I see."

She wasn't angry, nor did she press the matter further.

They were all Yuu Minakawa's "lovers," and they were equals. No one needed to report their affairs to the other, and no one had the right to interfere with the relationship between the other and Yuu Minakawa.

However, the next moment, Asakura Toru seemed to have thought of something and suddenly said something else.

"But... Kato-san, can we be friends?"

"Ok?"

Kato Megumi was somewhat puzzled, wondering why she suddenly said that.

A faint smile appeared on Asakura Toru's face, and although his words were strange, they carried a hint of sincerity.

"Kato-san, we are both Yu's lovers, and we will see each other often in the future."

"I've been thinking about it, and I've decided to try to get along with you. I don't want Yu to feel uncomfortable. What do you think?"

This is Asakura Toru's logic. She just thought about it and realized that since Kato Megumi is Genkawa Yu's artist assistant, they inevitably spend a lot of time together, so it's normal for them to develop feelings for each other.

She can only be openly with Yu Genkawa when filming "Kamen Rider: Gekijo," but once the show ends, the opportunities to meet Yu Genkawa will definitely decrease.

Therefore, getting closer to Megumi Kato is actually a win-win situation.

It can make Yu Minakawa feel relaxed, and at the same time, it can provide some information about Yu Minakawa's work.

After all, an artist's assistant is naturally very familiar with the artist's schedule.

After hearing Asakura Toru's question, Kato Megumi remained silent for a moment, but she was a very intelligent girl, and she quickly realized something else.

Currently, Akane Kurokawa is very hostile towards him, so bringing in outside help is actually a feasible thing.

If she wasn't mistaken, Akane Kurokawa and Mai Sakurajima might have reached some kind of agreement in private, otherwise they wouldn't be so calm.

So...she needs to find help.

"I think it's okay."

After clarifying these points, Kato Megumi smiled, and her tone softened.

“Okay, since you say so, Asakura-san, let’s get along well.” Kato Megumi thought for a moment and then said, “Let’s go out to eat together next time, have a girls’ gathering, just the two of us.”

When Asakura Toru heard her answer, his face still didn't show a very obvious expression, but she seemed to have sensed something and then nodded.

"Okay, I hope I can learn from Kato-san."

"What to learn?"

"Learn the skills of being a cat that steals fish."

"...hehe"

Kato Megumi smiled, her smile growing even wider.

"I'm not a cat that steals fish."

I didn't say you were.

"Really."

"Let's get along well, Asakura-san~"

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In December, autumn has ended and winter is approaching.

For Yu Genkawa, this December is destined to be filled with a busy schedule.

On one hand, the release of "Miracles of the Namiya General Store" is just around the corner, and on the other hand, the filming of "Kamen Rider Goku" is also very important, so he needs to work non-stop.

There's another very important thing to prepare for, since December is here and Mai Sakurajima's birthday party is coming up.

Genkawa Yu remembered that the date was Sakurajima Mai's publicly announced "official birthday" of February 2nd, so he planned to ask her in advance how to handle this important matter.

The two have been officially together for several months now, and they've agreed that their birthday party is an incredibly important date, representing the final step towards intimacy.

Yuan Chuan You thought about it and decided to call her in advance to ask.

"Hey, Yu-kun?"

The moment the call connected, Mai Sakurajima's gentle and pleasant voice came through.

"I just finished filming a scene, so I'm taking a break to call you."

Yu Genkawa and Mai Sakurajima have known each other for a long time, so when asking important questions, there's no need to beat around the bush; just speak your mind.

"Mai, your birthday is this month! When are you planning to have a birthday party?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by Mai Sakurajima's soft laughter.

"Yu-kun doesn't remember the date?"

"I remember, wasn't it supposed to be December 2nd? But I don't think that's your real birthday, is it?"

After all, celebrities' information is publicly available, and a lot of information is deliberately fabricated to save a lot of trouble or to get more work in this way. Mai Sakurajima is currently the former.

"Yu-kun is so smart! My birthday is indeed not December 2nd, but the 17th."

Mai Sakurajima's voice still carried a smile. Of course, she was also looking forward to her birthday, which was a very important promise she had made to complete the final step with Yu Genkawa.

"On the 17th?"

Yuan Chuan paused for a moment, silently memorizing the date. "Then should I set aside this day?"

"No need."

Mai Sakurajima also had her own considerations. Given the current situation, both she and Yu Genkawa are extremely popular actors, and it would be difficult for them to combine their vacations.

If we were to ask Yuu Minakawa to specifically set aside a day, that wouldn't actually be a good thing.

"Then what do you say?"

Genkawa Yu could probably understand Sakurajima Mai's thoughts. "Wouldn't Mai be unhappy if it weren't her birthday?"

"Hehe, as long as it's within December, it's fine. Is Yu-kun such a stubborn person?"

"No, that's not it. If your schedule doesn't work out, I can check your rest schedule this month and we can both set aside a day."

"After all, Yu-kun is a very busy person~"

Yu Genkawa was indeed quite busy in December, as December is a crucial period for the box office battle.

This is not an ordinary film competition, but the final battle for the inheritance of the "Hot-Blooded" genre, which is related to future resources and development as well as his status in the entertainment industry.

During the prime year-end period from December to New Year's Day, "Your Name," which he co-produced with Suo Shun, will be officially released, and their competitor is the commercial special effects blockbuster "Shogun: Soul of the Shogun," invested by Suo Shogo.

"Shogun" is a big-budget production that incorporates Japanese historical anecdotes and folk tales. It features grand scenes and excellent special effects, and its pre-release promotion alone has already ignited anticipation across the internet.

What's even more noteworthy is that the male lead of this film is Hiroshi Maki, a big name in the Japanese entertainment industry.

With Yoon Rin-soo in charge, the competitiveness of "Shogun: War Souls" should not be underestimated.

This is also the source of Suo Shogo's confidence. Therefore, if Genkawa Yu wants to help Suo Hayato win this succession battle, he will definitely be very busy in December and will have to keep running around for promotion.

In addition, the filming of "Kamen Rider Fox" cannot be interrupted. The series still has more than half of its content left to finish, and more effort must be put into winning over the public.

"Why don't you check the date first?"

"OK..."

The girl on the other end of the phone seemed to be flipping through a calendar, humming a song, and sounded to be in a very good mood.

A few minutes later, Mai Sakurajima chose a date.

How was the day before Christmas?

"Christmas Eve?"

Genkawa Yu then realized that December was Christmas. Although it was a foreign concept, it was a very important holiday in Japan.

On the other hand, he already has plans for Christmas.

"Why did you choose the day before?" Genkawa Yu rubbed his head, wanting to know Sakurajima Mai's considerations.

"Because, Yu-kun... you probably won't have time to spend with me on Christmas, right?"

Mai Sakurajima is an extremely intelligent girl, without a doubt. She almost knows without a doubt that she will spend Christmas with her roommate, Akane Kurokawa.

Of course, if you ask to go to Genkawa Yu's apartment for Christmas, she will definitely agree, since she and Kurokawa Akane have actually reached a lot of consensus in private.

However, her birthday was too important to her, and Mai Sakurajima didn't want any third person to be present.

"if you..."

"It's okay, Yu-kun, I know what you're thinking."

Although they were separated by a phone call, Mai Sakurajima felt that she and Yu Genkawa were always very close. They could understand each other's meaning without even saying everything.

"My birthday party can't have anyone else."

"I understand!"

Genkawa Yu took a deep breath, instantly understanding Sakurajima Mai's thoughts, and then spoke.

"In that case, I will clear the day before Christmas and prepare a perfect birthday party for Mai."

"As long as you're here, that's enough."

Mai Sakurajima thought for a moment, then suddenly brought up another topic.

"Oh, right, Yu-kun, there's one more thing I need to tell you. The movie 'Sparkling Love' will be released in the first quarter of next year, and then we'll have a lot more time to be together."

"So fast?"

That's really something to look forward to.

This romance film was produced by Sakurajima Mai's agency, Sakura no Umi, so its box office performance is closely watched to see if Sakurajima Mai can take another step forward in her film career.