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

When Genkawa Yu announced that they would be singing a duet, the popularity of the live stream soared to another level. The barrage of comments that had previously contained malice was instantly flooded with cheers from fans.

Genkawa Yu's fans know that he has written several very high-quality songs, but apart from the official versions of the songs during recording, he rarely performs live in front of the public, and he rarely lends his voice even to large events.

That's why fans are so excited about his live performances.

"I'm so excited! Yu-kun is finally going to show off his singing voice!"

"Asakura-san's solo in 'Zen Zen Zense' was already very beautiful, so Yu-kun and Asakura-san's duet would definitely be even more amazing, right?"

"Gather all Yu-kun fans! Type 'Looking forward to Yu-kun's live performance' in the chat!"

The barrage of comments refreshed faster and faster, and the concentration of fans in the live stream increased. Suddenly, the comments sent by the original paid troll accounts became somewhat powerless.

Backstage at the live stream, Zhou Fangjun watched the changes in the comments on the monitor screen and finally felt a little more relaxed.

"well done."

He softened his tone considerably when speaking to the head of the cybersecurity team beside him.

"Keep an eye on the comments. If any new troll accounts appear, ban them immediately and silence them. Don't give them any chance to take advantage."

"Yes, Suoh-san!"

The person in charge quickly responded, and he felt much more relaxed because Yuan Chuanyou's ability to control the situation had already been demonstrated, at least it did not affect the viewing experience of many casual viewers.

Inside the live stream, Genkawa Yu watched the frenzy in the chat section with a calm smile on his face. He turned to look at Asakura Toru beside him and said softly.

"Asakura-san, are you ready?"

"Ah."

Asakura Toru's face remained expressionless, befitting her idol persona, but she was secretly looking forward to it.

The two have rehearsed many times in private for today's duet.

"Then let's begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, the background music in the live stream began to play softly.

The gentle melody is tender and healing, instantly drawing everyone into the story.

Asakura Toru took a deep breath, closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and slowly began to chant.

"Finally awake?"

"But why do you still refuse to look me in the eye?"

You angrily complained that it was too late!

"But I've already done everything I can to get to you."

Her voice was clear and ethereal, carrying a hint of melancholy, yet also a hint of unwavering expectation.

The comment section erupted in celebration once again, but this time there was no clamor, only emotion and admiration.

"Asakura-san's singing is absolutely amazing!"

"Waiting for Yu-kun to sing! I'm ready to be healed!"

Just as Asakura Toru finished singing the verses and the melody slowly rose into the chorus, Genkawa Yu's voice slowly joined in.

His voice was warm and deep, without any deliberate effort, yet it carried a strange power.

“From your past lives onward, I have been searching for your whereabouts!”

"Following your slightly clumsy smile, I finally found you."

Even if everything you have vanishes into nothingness, scattered in fragments everywhere.

One gentle, one strong; one ethereal, one warm; their voices intertwined, perfectly conveying the longing in the song.

The lights at the live broadcast venue cast an exceptionally gentle glow on the two figures.

Host Misaki Sato and animation director Mitsuhito Shinkai sat quietly listening to the two performers. Both were very engaged, as the song was indeed excellent, and they could enjoy the music without having to pretend.

"My goodness, this duet is absolutely amazing! Yu-kun's voice is so gentle!"

"An ethereal female voice + a warm male voice, what an amazing combination!"

"Aiyouren says that Yu-kun was so dazzling today, and will always be moved by Yu-kun!"

As the song played, the barrage of comments was overwhelming with praise, and no matter how hard the paid commenters tried, their comments were quickly drowned out.

The atmosphere in Shogo Suo's office was terribly gloomy.

He stared intently at the computer screen, watching Yu Minakawa and Toru Asakura calmly singing in front of the camera. His expression was ferocious and angry, and the rage in his eyes was about to materialize.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!"

Shogo Suo slammed his hand on the table, causing the water glass on the table to fall to the ground and shatter instantly.

"I spent so much money and hired so many online trolls, and you guys can't even handle a single live stream? What are you even doing?!"

The subordinates standing in the office were trembling with fear, all bowing their heads and not daring to breathe.

One of the subordinates mustered his courage and spoke in a trembling voice.

"Yuu Genkawa has too many fans, and their comments refresh too quickly. Our paid comment accounts get flooded with comments as soon as they're posted. Plus, there are people constantly banning and silencing accounts in the backend. We simply don't have time to switch accounts or post more malicious comments..."

"You did your best?"

Shogo Suoh suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp as knives.

"I asked you to do your best so you could mess up the live stream, not so you could make excuses here!"

"A bunch of useless trash! You can't even do such a small thing right. What use are you to me?!"

The subordinate was so frightened that he trembled all over and dared not say another word. He could only lower his head and silently endure Suoh Shogo's wrath.

Shogo Suoh took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger in his heart, his eyes still coldly fixed on the computer screen.

"Keep the attack going! I don't care what methods you use, keep attacking! I can't let Genkawa Yu and Suoh Hayato get so cocky!"

"Yes, Suoh-san!"

The subordinates quickly responded and took out their phones to contact more online troll teams to arrange new attack plans.

Shogo Suo sat back down in his office chair, crossed his arms, and stared at Yu Minakawa on the screen with a sinister look.

Inside the live stream, the duet between Genkawa Yu and Asakura Toru was gradually coming to an end. As the last note faded, the two slowly stopped singing, both showing the same smile on their faces.

Thank you everyone.

The two bowed in greeting, welcoming Yi Lingyiqi's wine from the barrage of comments, which sparked another round of revelry.

Sweat slightly dampened their hair, but it only made them look more dazzling and captivating.

The host and Director Shinkai applauded enthusiastically, and then said in a warm tone.

"That's really amazing!!!"

"Your performances were excellent, and I believe they will definitely resonate with the audience."

After the song ended, the comments section was filled with praise. When the lyrics were recited, Genkawa Yu gently raised his hand towards the camera and slowly began to read.

"Actually, besides the chorus just now, I have another important announcement to share with everyone today."

As soon as he finished speaking, the live stream fell silent. The rate at which the comments refreshed slowed down, and all the viewers stared intently at the camera, curiously guessing what kind of bombshell information Genkawa Yu had mentioned.

"What's the big news? Is the movie going to be released earlier than planned?"

"Could it be that Yu-kun is about to release a new song?"

"No matter what it is, I believe Yu-kun will not let us down!"

In Shogo Suoh's office, Shogo Suoh, who was still roaring, changed his expression slightly upon hearing Yu Minakawa's words.

He suddenly had a bad feeling.

The fact that Genkawa Yu suddenly announced such important information at this time is definitely not simple.

The subordinates standing to the side also looked up, their faces showing confusion, and they discussed it in hushed tones.

"What big news are they going to announce? Is it that movie pre-sales are about to start?"

"Yuu Genkawa never plays by the rules. Who knows what tricks he's up to this time?"

"No matter what tricks he tries, we need to be prepared."

"Shut up!"

Shogo Suoh suddenly let out a low roar, interrupting his subordinates' discussion.

"Quiet down, everyone! Let's see what tricks he's up to!"

Inside the live stream, Genkawa Yu looked at the curious viewers in front of the screen and then began to make his announcement.

"Thank you so much for your continued support and attention. To repay your love and to allow everyone to experience the charm of 'Your Name' as soon as possible, I have some good news to announce..."

"It's almost seven o'clock now, so... I hereby officially announce: tonight at 7:00 PM, tickets for the movie 'Your Name' will officially go on pre-sale!"

To further enhance the game, Genkawa Yu didn't keep everyone in suspense and quickly added more details.

"The pre-sale link will be updated simultaneously on major ticketing platforms at 7:00 AM today."

"To thank everyone for their support, we've prepared a special offer for this pre-sale. The pre-sale price is 10% off the regular price! We hope you'll enjoy this little surprise."

While a 10% discount isn't particularly large, it's undoubtedly a welcome bonus for fans who have been eagerly awaiting it.

"I'll grab it whether there's a discount or not, and a discount would be an even bigger surprise!"

"I've already set my alarm for 7:00 sharp. I'll grab the tickets on time, and nobody can stop me!"

"All Aiyou fans, gather together! Let's grab tickets!"

In Shogo Suo's office, Shogo Suo's expression darkened slightly upon hearing Yu Minakawa's words.

"So it really is time to start pre-orders?"

To be honest, Shogo Suoh wasn't too surprised by this, since the official release date is not far off, and starting pre-sales is a normal business practice.

But he still felt that Genkawa Yu's method was probably not that simple.

After all, "Shogun" has been in pre-sale for several days and the pre-sale box office has reached 7 million yen. Even if "Your Name" catches up later, it is unlikely to directly catch up with this number.