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

"I will try my best to help you, Yu-kun."

"Ah."

After finalizing the matter, a sly glint flashed in Akane Kurokawa's eyes.

This was actually her little scheme.

Although she and Yu Minakawa are currently living together, they have never officially announced it to the public.

Now, Yuu Minakawa is surrounded by many women, such as Megumi Kato and Toru Asakura, which is indeed troublesome for her because Akane Kurokawa cannot stop them.

She couldn't directly force Yuu Genkawa to make an official announcement.

Therefore, Akane Kurokawa's solution was to create opportunities to get the audience and fans to accept the idea of ​​the two appearing together.

Of course, although she had a good chat with Mai Sakurajima before, Akane Kurokawa wouldn't really do nothing.

The girl couldn't help but imagine what might happen at the autograph session.

For example, she and Yu Minakawa sat together behind the autograph table, signing autographs for fans, and occasionally... she would even secretly pick up Yu Minakawa's water cup and take a sip.

Whether or not they are photographed, these subtle and intimate gestures will surely be remembered by the fans at the scene, and then spread by word of mouth, becoming an "established fact".

This is the method that will allow her to remain invincible.

Akane Kurokawa leaned against Yu Minakawa's chest, dreaming about her future plans.

After her initial conversation with Mai Sakurajima, she agreed to cooperate with her, regardless of "external enemies" like Megumi Kato and Toru Asakura, as long as she could ensure her irreplaceable role with Yu Genkawa.

But

As Yu-kun's live-in girlfriend, it shouldn't be a problem for me to "run away" a little, right?

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 14 Autograph Session and Ticket Sales, Mai Sakurajima Rushes to the Battlefield? (2-in-1 5k)

The three-day New Year's Day celebrations have temporarily come to an end.

The box office battle during the New Year's Day holiday, which revolved around "Your Name" and "Shogun," took an unexpected turn at the end of the holiday.

The box office of "Shogun" has surpassed that of "Shogun"!

In Shogo Suo's office, his subordinates gathered around his desk, their faces beaming with triumphant smiles, as if they had won a great victory.

"Great! We've taken the lead!"

The subordinate in charge of box office statistics trembled slightly with excitement.

"After the three-day New Year's holiday, we have already surpassed 2 billion yen, which is 130 million yen more than 'Your Name'!"

"Especially on the third day, our box office revenue increased by 35%, while theirs only increased by 12%."

"Yes, President."

Another subordinate quickly echoed, his tone full of flattery.

"Thanks to your previous strategy of offering discounts through multiple refreshes and granting access to fan-made content, it was truly brilliant! At first, we were worried that granting access to fan-made content would trigger more malicious criticism..."

"Unexpectedly, the negative buzz also boosted our exposure. Many people went to the cinema because they saw related fan-made videos, which helped us achieve a comeback!"

"Yes, the president is really amazing!"

The subordinates chimed in, their voices filled with excitement and relief.

Listening to their discussion, Shogo Suo, sitting in his office chair, showed no joy whatsoever; instead, his expression was somewhat solemn.

He didn't think he had won; instead, a strange sense of crisis welled up inside him.

After a long while, Suoh Shogo's cold gaze swept over his subordinates.

"They've overtaken us, is there anything to be so happy about?"

The subordinates froze in fright, immediately lowered their heads, and dared not utter a word.

A few seconds later, his assistant, with a forced smile, couldn't help but say something.

"President, we were overshadowed by 'Your Name' for too long, but now we've finally overtaken it. Isn't that something to be happy about?"

Shogo Suoh sneered, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"Win the box office war? You're too naive."

He stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the distant Tokyo night view.

"Hasn't the other side already made their move? Didn't you see the autograph session announcement posted by Genkawa Yu?"

"This is just a small event, after all, Genkawa Yu's main job is acting. Can he really go to various cinemas every day?"

"...You guys really underestimate him."

Shogo Suo didn't turn around. He no longer dared to underestimate Yu Minakawa, because the other party was no longer a "pure actor".

"There are already rumors circulating in the upper echelons of the entertainment industry that Genkawa Yu's [Star Engine] is developing faster and faster, and even if he doesn't act, he won't be a minor figure anymore."

"His ambitions are huge, from copyright management to music production, and then to idol business..."

The most crucial point that Suoh Shogo hasn't mentioned yet, otherwise it would be like boosting the morale of others while diminishing our own.

Genkawa Yu's current abilities are already quite impressive. He can not only write songs, but also novels, and he holds first-party copyrights, which are his most solid assets.

Do you think his future goal will be to continue being an actor?

"What can we do if he just stays in the theater and tries to increase box office revenue by gaining fans?"

"this..."

Upon hearing this, the subordinates turned pale instantly, and cold sweat poured down their backs.

"Hmph, you're already getting cocky after just overtaking them. I think you guys really don't want to work here anymore!"

"Please calm down!"

His subordinates bowed and apologized, but Suoh Shogo's thoughts had already drifted away.

The entertainment industry is a finitely small pie; if some people take a bigger bite, others will take a smaller one.

The faster Yuan Chuanyou's [Star Engine] develops and the more copyrights he holds, the sooner or later it will challenge the authority of the Ran series, after all, the Ran series also has many business segments.

Will her younger brother and Genkawa Yu always remain close comrades-in-arms?

Shogo Suoh chuckled inwardly twice, then said in a deep voice.

"Go and get to work. Remember, we're only temporarily ahead. We need to keep up with the follow-up strategies and plans."

“Also…” Suoh Shogo paused.

"You must keep a close eye on Genkawa Yu's every move, especially matters related to the autograph session. Report to me immediately if there is any news!"

"Yes!"

On January 4th, the box office of both films continued to rise slowly. "Shogun" maintained a slight advantage, while "Your Name" saw a steady increase in box office revenue, without experiencing a significant drop.

Suoh Hayabusa's team and the marketing department of [Star Engine] have been working hard these past two days to prepare for the book signing event on January 5th.

Suo Shun personally coordinated with the cinema to confirm the on-site setup and security details, ensuring the signing event could be held smoothly.

January 5th, Friday, 1 PM.

A large cinema in Ginza has been completely renovated, and this is the venue for the signing event for Yu Genkawa's movie "Your Name".

A spacious autograph booth was temporarily set up in the center of the cinema lobby, with tables and chairs and a huge movie poster of "Your Name" in the background.

The signing table was surrounded by a fence. Although the signing event was scheduled to start at 2 p.m., fans had already lined up outside the fence by noon, with the crowd stretching from the cinema's stairwell all the way to the cinema's entrance.

The fans in line came from all walks of life, including high school students in school uniforms, fashionable college students, office workers in business attire, and even some housewives. The composition was quite diverse.

After all, in addition to female fans and CP fans, many older housewives also like the works starring Yu Genkawa.

There are many reasons for today's grand occasion. On the one hand, Genkawa Yu has had very few offline activities since his debut, so this movie ticket signing event is a rare opportunity. After all, everyone sees him through the internet and videos, and rarely has the chance to see him in person.

On the other hand, because this event is related to the movie, there is no need to buy any expensive merchandise. For wealthy fans, they can get Yu Genkawa's autograph simply by buying a movie ticket, which is a great deal.

"How much longer until Yu-kun arrives? I can't wait any longer!"

A high school girl in her school uniform spoke excitedly, her freckled face full of anticipation and excitement.

"I don't know. The autograph session starts in half an hour. Yu-kun should be here soon."

"After waiting for so long, we can finally have an offline event!"

"I heard there are still several more shows to come. I've already taken my annual leave and decided to attend all of Yu-kun's events in Tokyo!"

While fans eagerly awaited the moment, Yu Genkawa was getting his makeup done backstage.

Although he looks handsome even without makeup, today is a big occasion. In addition to fans taking photos, there may also be professional reporters present. It's always good to tidy himself up a bit.

Today, Yuan Chuanyu was dressed in a black fleece-lined trench coat, with a fine light blue suit underneath. This business-style outfit made him look even more upright.

Kato Megumi stood beside him, holding a schedule for the autograph session, and spoke gently.

"Mr. Genkawa, everything is ready. The autograph session will start promptly at 2 PM. Security has been arranged to ensure there will be no problems."

"it is good."

When the final waiting time ended, Genkawa Yu took a deep breath and, accompanied by his manager Nakahara Kazuya and Kato Megumi, walked out of the backstage door and slowly headed towards the autograph table.

When he appeared at the entrance to the autograph booth, the entire cinema lobby erupted in thunderous cheers.

Fans held up their posters and shouted Yu Genkawa's name with extreme enthusiasm.

"Yu-kun!"

"Yu Genkawa!"

Cheers rose and fell, echoing throughout the entire cinema lobby. Genkawa Yu stopped and gently waved to the fans below the stage, speaking in a gentle tone.

"Hello everyone, I'm Yuu Minakawa. Thank you all for coming to my autograph session today. Thank you for your support."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cheers from the audience became even more enthusiastic.

After a while, Genkawa Yu walked to the stage for the autograph session. Instead of announcing the start of the event, he began to explain the precautions for today's event.

For example, be careful to avoid trampling, queue according to the time limit, and do not cut in line.

After introducing these points, Genkawa Yu picked up the microphone, adjusted the volume, and spoke in a gentle tone.