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

For some reason, she suddenly felt a strong urge to visit Genkawa Yu's office.

Walking along the corridor step by step, the girl finally arrived at the door of Genkawa Yu's president's office.

The office walls are made of state-of-the-art soundproofing materials, providing excellent sound insulation so that outside noise can hardly get in.

However, this office does have one drawback: the sound insulation of the door is only so-so. If you put your ear to the door, you can still hear some faint sounds coming from inside.

However, the company staff usually have great respect for Genkawa Yu, and no one has ever dared to stand outside his president's office to eavesdrop on what's going on inside.

Therefore, this minor flaw is not a big deal.

As Higuchi Madoka stood at the office door, her emotions were complex.

On one hand, she wanted to know how Yuu Minakawa and Toru Asakura got along in private and how far their relationship had progressed.

On the other hand, she also had a vague delusion in her mind.

If Tou can do it, then can I?

"...Phew~"

The girl patted her flushed face, then mustered her courage and leaned against the door, wanting to listen to what was happening inside.

At first, she heard nothing.

The girl even felt a sense of relief, but just then, she faintly heard Asakura Toru's low, rapid breathing coming from inside.

"?"

Then, besides that voice, there was Genkawa Yu's gentle voice.

Although it was unclear what he was saying, it was evident that Genkawa Yu's tone was low and his breathing was somewhat heavy.

The next moment, Higuchi Enka's body froze instantly, and the blush on her pretty face deepened, spreading from her cheeks all the way to her ears, even the tips of her ears turned bright red.

Although she had never been in a relationship, she wasn't stupid; she instantly understood what was happening inside.

"You're actually doing this here...?"

Higuchi Enka's heart started racing instantly, almost leaping out of her chest, pounding wildly.

She didn't know why, but one of the people in the story was her closest childhood sweetheart, and the other was a man who suddenly occupied a large part of her heart.

The sounds the two of them made together made her involuntarily bring her feet together, her face turning bright red.

"..."

The girl found her breath was hot, and a sense of helplessness appeared in her eyes.

She didn't know why she felt that way.

After a dozen seconds, Higuchi Madoka wanted to leave immediately, to escape this place, and to pretend that she hadn't heard anything.

But her body seemed to be nailed to the spot, unable to move.

Several more minutes passed.

Higuchi Madoka took another deep breath, used all her strength to slowly lift her head, and then moved her feet carefully toward the recording studio.

She walked very slowly, step by step.

The president's office, just one door away, was already buzzing with excitement.

Genkawa Yu held the girl in his arms and noticed that her short hair was soaked with sweat.

After a while, he lifted Asakura Tooru's head, looked into her eyes, and was about to say something when he noticed that a new notification had appeared in the system pop-up.

[Production Sequence Two: The Path of a Literary Master (Purple)]

Experience points: 75/100

Experience points: 77/100

Experience points: 79/100

"What do you mean?"

Why did I suddenly gain experience at this point?

Nothing particularly unusual should have happened, right?

Just as Genkawa Yu was completely bewildered, he didn't even get to say his next sentence because the girl had already covered his mouth.

"Yu~"

The heat will continue; the night is still long.

The popularity of "Your Name" has attracted the attention of almost the entire entertainment industry, and investors also want to analyze why this movie is so popular.

While the various firms were holding meetings to discuss the matter, a special visitor arrived at Shogo Suo's office.

After the old man went inside, he immediately sent all his other subordinates away.

"Everyone, please go out first."

"Yes!"

The appearance of Suoh Ikuo made Suoh Shogo's subordinates not even dare to breathe loudly. As the founder of the Burning series, although he was an old man, his power was still terrifying.

After his subordinates had all left, only an elderly father and his eldest son remained in the office.

"Father."

Having been raised and educated by his father since childhood, Shogo Suo was very polite in front of his father, and since the latter was standing, he naturally dared not sit down.

"Zhangwu...please sit down and rest for a while. I have something to tell you."

Grandpa Suoh Ikuo waved his hand, then found a chair and sat down. He wasn't picky about material comforts; after all, he started out selling groceries, so even a worn-out chair was fine for him.

But Shogo Suoh was clearly a little excited. He immediately came over and helped the old man sit in his large swivel chair, and then put a blanket on it.

"Father, please sit here, I'll stand."

"Hehe, you don't need to be so nervous."

Suoh Ikuo smiled, his white beard twitching, his tone casual.

"Did Father come here today to give you some instructions?"

"I'm here to tell you something." Suo Ikuo never liked beating around the bush, and he was always blunt, even with his sons.

"The Falcon is going to win."

Upon hearing this, Suoh Shogo's expression changed drastically, and he quickly offered an explanation.

"Father, I haven't..."

"Losing is losing. A real man isn't afraid of losing. Don't you even have the courage to admit your defeat?"

The old man glared at him, immediately stopping Suoh Shogo from speaking.

"I..."

"Regardless of whether Falcon sought help from others, his two films, one winning Best Actor and the other achieving excellent box office results, can shut those old guys up."

"Even if I retire, he will be able to take over my position very well."

"Everyone knows this, do you really think there's any room for the final outcome to change?"

"But..."

Shogo Suoh knew what his father meant. Whether it was awards or box office success, the board members surrounding Suoh, the founder, were all well aware of the bet.

The next leader of the "Burning" series will be the true winner.

But for him, Shogo Suo, it was no longer possible.

"I came here today... because I want to transfer you."

"what?"

"Go back to Osaka, Hayabusa won't make things difficult for you."

"..."

The old man already knew the final outcome. Rather than having his younger brother eliminate his elder brother after succeeding to the throne, he, as the father, made arrangements in advance.

This is better than making a scene and losing face, becoming a laughing stock for other large companies and peers.

"Father!"

Suddenly, Shogo Suoh knelt down and burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

"I'm not reconciled..."

“It’s understandable that you’re unwilling to accept this. The company in Osaka…Hayabusa hasn’t even gotten involved yet. You can go there and achieve great things.”

The old man sighed.

"I can't show too much favoritism, do you understand?"

"...yes."

"Take care from now on. That's all I can say."

Both sons were actually very capable, but there could only be one heir.

Even after a lifetime of heroism, Suoh Ikuo could only come up with this one solution.

"What's your decision, Shogo?"

“I...accept my father’s arrangement.”

The man prostrated himself on the ground, all expression vanishing from his face.

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 20 Akane Kurokawa: Is it finally my turn? (2-in-1 5k)

January 23, Star Engine President's Office.

Genkawa Yu sat upright at his large desk, with a lyric book open in front of him.