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

Seeing the two holding hands, Higuchi Enka's smile froze slightly.

Regardless, she had been trying to find a way to deal with this, and her common sense told her that she had to stop it, since the other party was her friend's boyfriend.

But whenever she was alone with Genkawa Yu, his presence always drew her attention.

"..."

The girl's eyes dimmed slightly. Then, she sighed, patted her cheeks, and silently turned away, pretending to look at the living room to conceal her inner turmoil.

Fukumaru Koitoshi and Ichikawa Hina also witnessed this scene.

The two exchanged a glance and both saw a strange look in each other's eyes.

In this group of four, they actually knew about the relationship between Asakura Toru and Genkawa Yu a long time ago, so now it's basically equivalent to an official announcement, and both girls are happy for Asakura Toru.

But what about Enka?

Regardless, both Fukumaru Koitoshi and Ichikawa Hina knew that Higuchi Enka and Asakura Toru were childhood friends and very close sisters.

However, based on the current situation, it seems that something unpleasant has happened.

What should two best friends do if they both fall in love with the same man?

Whom do we support and whom do we not?

Will the four-member group fall apart in the future?

I don't want that kind of thing!

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 10 Mai Sakurajima: Men are like little kids who love snacks! (2-in-1 5k)

Genkawa Yu sat on the sofa, looking around the newly furnished apartment.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to help. On one hand, the moving company had brought quite a few workers today, three in total. On the other hand, the four girls didn't want him to help either. After all, as the boss of [Star Engine], his presence in the move was already a great honor. How could they really let him do anything?

This is also a phenomenon in Japanese society, where the hierarchical system is extremely strict.

Even Asakura Toru didn't want Genkawa Yu to take the initiative, so he could only sit in the living room and browse the news about the "box office war" online whenever he had free time.

More than an hour later, the moving work was coming to an end.

Asakura Toru seemed to have already tidied up her room. She leaned against Genkawa Yu and asked softly.

"Yu, we're going out to eat together after we finish moving. You should come too."

"Have a meal?"

Genkawa Yu thought for a moment, and he quickly remembered his promise to Kurokawa Akane that morning. Since he had made the promise, it was not good to break it.

"It might not be possible today; I need to go back later."

"...good."

Asakura Toru was very disappointed, but she wouldn't show it at this moment. Just as Genkawa Yu was about to say a few words of comfort to her, the girl suddenly stood up and walked straight towards another room.

"through?"

Genkawa Yu was a little confused. He thought about it carefully and if he remembered correctly, Asakura Toru went to Higuchi Enka's room.

This guess was quickly proven true.

About five minutes later, Higuchi Enka came out of the room, without Asakura Toru following behind.

"?"

The girl slowly approached Genkawa Yu and then took a deep breath.

"Genkawa-kun."

"Oh, it's Higuchi. What's up?"

Although Yuu Minakawa was very curious about what the two had talked about, he was more interested in what Madoka Higuchi was about to say.

"That's right, actually, besides me and Toru, Genkawa-kun probably doesn't understand the other members of our group very well, right?"

"Uh...you could say that."

Genkawa Yu touched his nose. Actually, he only knew Asakura Toru, and he knew him inside and out. He could barely understand Higuchi Enka. As for the other two, he only knew their names.

"Because Star Engine arranged such good dormitories for us, we would like to treat you to a meal to express our gratitude."

Higuchi Madoka continued to express her thoughts. Although what Asakura Toru said when he went to see her was a bit strange, it had a very good effect.

"...Higuchi, could you please try to persuade Yu to stay?"

How can I persuade them?

"Give it your all. If you succeed, I can..."

The "conditions" that followed this sentence gave Higuchi Enka courage.

"But..."

Just as Genkawa was hesitating, his phone suddenly rang.

When I took out my phone, I was surprised to see that it was a text message from Akane Kurokawa.

"Yu-kun, I might be back a little late today. You don't need to wait for me. Just have lunch outside."

"?"

Is it really such a coincidence?

Genkawa Yu breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and said to Higuchi Enka.

"Then go and call Tou over. I can stay and have dinner with you guys."

"it is good."

Upon hearing Yuu Genkawa's agreement, Madoka Higuchi couldn't help but break into a bright smile.

Yes, she was genuinely happy.

She didn't see the contents of Yuanchuan You's text message clearly; she only knew that she had changed Yuanchuan You's mind.

Although it was despicable, she could feel her heart racing.

"Then I'll go call her."

"Ah."

Two hours ago.

Akane Kurokawa and Utaha Kasumigaoka arrived at Mai Sakurajima's "Sakura no Umi" agency.

Mai Sakurajima's office is large, elegantly and exquisitely decorated, and divided into an office area and a rest area.

On the desk in the office area, there were neatly arranged documents and books, as well as an exquisite photo frame containing a still from one of Mai Sakurajima's dramas.

Kasumigaoka Utaha walked into the office, looked around, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Sakurajima-san, I've finished the script. Would you like to take a look at it first?"

“Aren’t there still guests?” Mai Sakurajima raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled gently. “I still need to serve the guests now.”

"Good morning, Sakurajima-san."

Akane Kurokawa just happened to speak, his gaze calmly landing on Mai Sakurajima.

"Hehe, Kurokawa-san, good morning."

"Your visit today is truly an honor to my humble abode."

"Let's skip the formalities between us, shall we?" Akane Kurokawa's tone turned slightly cold. "I have something to tell you, could I take up a little of your time?"

"Of course, but I need to ask first..."

Although Mai Sakurajima knew that Akane Kurokawa had come to visit her today, she couldn't just leave her standing there waiting because she had a prior appointment with Utaha Kasumigaoka.

As soon as Kasumigaoka Utaha heard this, she immediately understood. Although she was a homebody, she was a shrewd person and immediately smiled.

"Um, excuse me, I suddenly realized that there are some parts of this script that need to be adjusted."

"I can stay in the office and revise the script at my own pace. If you have anything to discuss, you can go to the lounge next door. Don't let me delay your important business."

"What a coincidence!"

"Yes, I just suddenly remembered it too."

"OK then."

Mai Sakurajima and Utaha Kasumigaoka exchanged a glance and smiled. Then, she led Akane Kurokawa into the adjacent lounge.

This is where Sakurajima Makoto usually rests when she's tired. It not only has soft sofas, but also excellent soundproofing.

"Please sit down, Kurokawa."

When only the two of them were left, Mai Sakurajima did not use honorifics, and Akane Kurokawa did the same.

Have you been working lately?

"Fortunately."

After a few perfunctory pleasantries, Kurokawa Akane took the initiative to start the conversation.

The serious matters they were discussing naturally only concerned Genkawa Yu.

"Did you know that Yu-kun recently signed with an idol group called [Nokuchiru]?"

"I already knew."

Mai Sakurajima nodded slightly. "And...you're trying to emphasize a particular member of this group, aren't you?"

"how do you know?"

Akane Kurokawa looked incredulous and quickly asked.

"You know about Asakura Toru?"

"You don't need to be so nervous. I'm just guessing. Yu-kun didn't tell me about this."

At this point, Mai Sakurajima slowly began to explain.

"Actually, I specifically went to see 'Love is a Required Course in Life' beforehand."