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

Genkawa Yu remained leaning against the corner, listening to the female host's gentle voice.

"Thank you so much, Sakurajima-san, for taking the time to be interviewed today. We look forward to more excellent works from you in the future."

"Thank you, host, and thank you everyone for your support."

After the interview, the middle-aged female host wore a gentle smile, seemingly intending to build a closer relationship with Mai Sakurajima.

"Sakurajima-san, it was really enjoyable chatting with you today. I wonder if you have time tonight? Our project team is having a dinner party tonight, would you do me the honor of joining us?"

Mai Sakurajima stopped in her tracks, a gentle smile on her face. Just as she was about to refuse, she caught a glimpse of Yuu Genkawa approaching.

"Sakurajima-san..."

Wearing a mask, hat, and sunglasses, Yu Minakawa took off his shoulder bag, unzipped it, took out the insulated box, and then handed the warm bread and milk to Mai Sakurajima.

"Sakurajima-san, have this. It's still hot, so you can replenish your energy."

Mai Sakurajima looked at the bread and milk handed to her and felt very touched.

Sure enough, this man's skills in charming women in this regard are top-notch.

"uh-huh..."

She gently accepted the bread and milk, then turned to the female host with an apologetic smile.

"I'm so sorry, Uehara-san. Thank you so much for your invitation, but I'm just too tired today. I have other plans later, so I'm afraid I can't make it to dinner."

Upon hearing this, the female host gently shook her head.

"It's alright, Sakurajima-san."

Although she understood Mai Sakurajima's refusal, her gaze involuntarily fell on Yu Genkawa.

Akemi Uehara had noticed the male assistant following Mai Sakurajima long ago. This assistant had been standing guard at the door ever since Mai Sakurajima entered the interview room.

The other person was tall and had an outstanding presence. Even though his face was completely covered, he still had a special aura about him.

As a woman who has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade, Akemi Uehara has exceptionally keen senses.

She could clearly sense that Mai Sakurajima had a different kind of "emotion" towards this assistant. The way Mai Sakurajima looked at this assistant just now was very special; it was definitely not the kind of expression an artist should have towards an ordinary assistant.

In her daily life, she has interviewed many celebrities and seen many ways in which celebrities and their assistants interact.

Even if an artist trusts their assistant a lot, they will still maintain a certain distance and will not show such a "dependent" attitude.

Especially when dealing with assistants of the opposite sex, celebrities will deliberately keep their distance to avoid causing unnecessary misunderstandings.

Akemi Uehara's mind was filled with speculation: who exactly was this assistant?

Is he really just Mai Sakurajima's ordinary assistant?

While she was lost in thought, Mai Sakurajima had already taken a few sips of milk and then eaten a small piece of bread.

Since they were still sitting in the studio, Mai Sakurajima felt that her strength had recovered a bit. She stood up slightly, glanced at the half-full bottle of milk in her hand, and then looked at Yuu Genkawa beside her.

"Mr. Genkawa, this is too much for me to finish. Could you drink it for me?"

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Genkawa Yu subconsciously raised his head and glanced at the female host next to him through the lenses of his sunglasses.

Sure enough, he found that the female host was completely dumbfounded.

Oh well, let's drink. At most, it'll just create a few more rumors.

Genkawa Yu took the milk, but he didn't drink it directly. After all, he was still wearing a mask, and if he took it off, that would be a real explosion.

"..."

Akemi Uehara was overwhelmed with thoughts; the scene before her was even more overwhelming than anything she had encountered in all her years in the industry.

Even if there really is some secret relationship, they can't be so blatant about it, can they?

What does it mean?

Genkawa Yu could feel the probing gaze from the female host, but he didn't pay it any mind. He simply tugged at Sakurajima Mai's arm.

"Sakurajima-san, we should go back now. You're too tired today and need to rest."

Mai Sakurajima nodded obediently, then bid farewell to the female host in a very gentle tone.

"Uehara-san, we'll head back now."

"Okay, Sakurajima-san, please take care and get some rest."

Akemi Uehara snapped out of her daze and quickly responded with a smile.

Even after the two had walked quite a distance, she was still staring at their retreating figures.

"What... exactly is going on?"

Yuu Minakawa and Mai Sakurajima walked out of the film set and headed towards the van parked at the door.

On a winter night, the cool breeze instantly dispelled the girl's fatigue as it brushed against her face.

After getting into the back seat of the van, Genkawa Yu pulled the girl into his arms.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Mai."

Although Yu Genkawa is also a popular male celebrity, his work is relatively more free.

He can choose whether or not to take on work, and he can manage his time reasonably. He can refuse many unnecessary jobs.

Now that Mai Sakurajima has opened the "Sakura no Umi" agency, she doesn't want to be like Yu Genkawa, who can develop copyrights and whose entire agency needs her to support everyone.

So the girl simply cannot stop.

"I'm not tired at all."

Mai Sakurajima's voice was soft, with a smile playing on her lips.

"Although I'm very busy, I feel it's been a lot of fun to have you by my side today, Yu-kun."

She leaned against Genkawa Yu's chest. Although the decision was made on a whim, Sakurajima Mai felt that it worked very well.

“Before, I was always running around on set by myself. Now that I have Yu-kun by my side, no matter what happens, I look forward to finishing work.”

"Isn't that great?"

Genkawa Yu looked at Sakurajima Mai in his arms, his tone very gentle.

"I wish Yu-kun could always stay with me while I work."

Genkawa Yu gently hugged her slender waist, pulling her closer.

"Oh? If I keep working with you... then I'll be seen as a kept man? How much salary are you planning to pay me?"

Mai Sakurajima couldn't help but beam with joy upon hearing this.

There's no salary.

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "No salary? This business isn't worth it."

"Although there's no salary, there are employee benefits."

Sakurajima Mai's eyes held a hint of cunning and tenderness, and her breath was as sweet as orchids.

"The only employee perk is being able to sleep with the boss every night!"

"..."

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow and lifted the girl's head in his arms.

"Who's really benefiting from these employee benefits?"

"Humph!"

Sakurajima Mai pouted and gently pinched Genkawa Yu's cheek, her eyes full of laughter.

"You're clearly willing, aren't you? Don't you want to sleep with the boss?"

"think."

Genkawa Yu nodded.

"Hmph~"

The two playfully teased each other in the van, a gentle warmth filling the air.

After returning to Mai Sakurajima's apartment, the two snuggled together and chatted for a while, before the conversation gradually turned to work.

Mai Sakurajima looked up, a hopeful smile on her face.

"Yu-kun, our movie 'Sparkling Love' will be released in just over a month..."

"Sparkling Love" is a romance film starring Yu Genkawa and Mai Sakurajima, and it was also the film that brought the two together.

This manga adaptation film was invested in by Mai Sakurajima. Filming was completed last year, and post-production has also been finished.

The confirmed release date is now March, so Mai Sakurajima is really looking forward to it.

Seeing Mai Sakurajima's expectant look, Yu Genkawa reached out and gently ruffled her hair, his tone very soft.

"Yes, I hope the box office performance of this movie won't disappoint me."

"You really can't get away from anything without money!"

"So what?" Yuan Chuanyu nodded with a half-smile. "This movie was invested in by you, Mai. Don't you want it to do well at the box office?"

"Of course, that's what we hope for."

The two talked about "Sparkling Love" for a while, and at this time, Yuu Genkawa also thought of another very important thing.

He is preparing a new book, "I Am a Cat," but he doesn't have much contact with cats himself.

Although it's a fantasy story, it might have been much smoother if real cats had been used for research.

On the other hand, Genkawa Yu glanced at his own entry system.

[Production Sequence 1: A stroke of genius (purple)]

Experience points: 77/100

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

Experience points: 89/100