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

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Yuu Genkawa originally wanted to say that he had already taken a shower, but that answer was also quite subtle.

Unfortunately, Akane Kurokawa didn't wait for his answer. Instead, she grabbed his hand and walked straight towards him.

"Akane..."

"Let's go, let's shower together, that way we can save time!"

Genkawa Yu sighed, then knew that he couldn't delay any longer.

Entering the bathroom, Genkawa Yu took off his upper body clothes, and the next moment, the red marks on his neck and chest were instantly exposed to Kurokawa Akane's eyes.

Those red marks, varying in depth and densely packed, were all traces left by Kato Megumi and Asakura Toru that afternoon.

However, after reading it, Akane Kurokawa did not show any particularly strong emotions. She remained silent for a while, and then said quietly.

"That's really intense."

"Uh..."

Akane Kurokawa didn't look at him again, but turned and walked into the bathtub next to her. The rising steam gradually spread, obscuring her expression and the emotions in her eyes.

"Akane, are you alright?"

"I'm fine. Didn't I promise Yu-kun that I wouldn't be jealous anymore?"

Kurokawa Akane wet her hair, then suddenly laughed and asked directly.

"Yu-kun, do you have any more?"

"...have."

Whatever the reason, Yuu Minakawa could only give this one answer.

"Hehe, that's good."

"I can't have a single bit less of what I'm supposed to get every day."

"Um..."

Genkawa Yu glanced at the system panel, where the entry for 【Physical Modification (Purple)】was shining brightly.

Women are not scary, if you want to fight, then fight!

As the days passed, it was finally time for the "Seto Inland Sea" crew to set off.

The film "Seto Inland Sea" is a low-budget art film without fancy special effects or a large cast. It simply tells the story of two teenagers' youth and confusion.

The film doesn't have a large cast. Including the two male leads, Yu Genkawa and Haruto Yamazaki, there are only about ten actors in total. Most of the other scenes feature cameos by extras.

Director Omori had already gone to Kanomori Island to scout filming locations, so today it was Director Omori's assistant who came to pick up Yu Minakawa to go to Kanomori Island.

They need to take a car to Chiba's port first, and then take the ferry to Kanomori Island, which takes about four hours in total.

Yuan Chuanyu didn't care. He wanted to take advantage of this filming opportunity to gather material for his new book, "I Am a Cat," and also experience the filming process of an art film to hone his skills.

Moreover, he did not intend to bring Kato Megumi this time.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to spend money, nor that he didn't want Kato Megumi by his side, but rather that this film was a low-budget art film, and the accommodations arranged by director Omori for them were all guesthouses on the island. Those guesthouses were very small, mostly single or double rooms, with no extra rooms at all.

Although Kato Megumi was already his closest friend, Genkawa Yu couldn't let her share a room with him in front of everyone on the set.

It's best to avoid this kind of thing, since this trip wasn't exactly a sweet one, and Yuu Minakawa wanted to have some time alone.

So, in the end, Genkawa Yu decided not to take Kato Megumi with him, leaving her in Tokyo while he went to Kanomori Island alone.

At eight o'clock in the morning, Director Omori's assistant arrived at Genkawa Yu's apartment building on time.

After a brief phone conversation, Yuan Chuanyou picked up his luggage, turned around, walked out of the apartment, and got into the car driven by his assistant.

After driving for about an hour, the car finally arrived at the port of Chiba.

The harbor was bustling with people, with boats of all sizes moored along the shore, seagulls circling in the sky and making clear calls, and the air filled with the faint smell of the sea.

Genkawa Yu opened the car door, picked up his luggage, and looked up towards the port.

Just then, he saw another car slowly stop, the door opened, and a familiar figure stepped out of the car—it was Haruto Yamazaki.

Haruka Yamazaki, like Yu Minakawa, is a rising star in the entertainment industry. Although he doesn't have the same level of popularity as Yu Minakawa, he has become one of the top male entertainers thanks to his numerous dramas and movies.

The two had previously worked together on the film "Alice in the Land of the Dying," where they played childhood friends who fought side by side. In real life, they also had a very good relationship and were close friends who could talk about anything.

The two are teaming up again for the film "Seto Inland Sea," which has generated a lot of anticipation for both of them.

Yamazaki Haruto was dressed in a casual black jacket, paired with a monochrome sweater and black pants. As soon as he saw Genkawa Yu, he immediately smiled and came over, his smile becoming even brighter.

"Yu-kun! Long time no see! I didn't expect you to come so early!" Yu looked at him and patted Yamazaki Haruto's shoulder in a gentle tone.

"It's been a long time, Yamazaki-kun."

"We'll need to work together well from now on."

"Of course!"

Haruto Yamazaki smiled and raised his chin, his tone full of confidence.

"I've been looking forward to this movie for a long time, and this time I'm going to show you just how much my acting has improved! I also want to be nominated for the Tokyo Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards."

"Let's cheer each other on then."

Seeing his smug look, Yuan Chuanyu smiled helplessly.

"I want to see just how much you've improved, and see if you can surpass me."

"Just you wait!"

The two exchanged a smile; there was no hostility in the air, only the tacit understanding and playful banter between friends.

A while later, a white sedan slowly stopped in front of them. The door opened, and a familiar figure stepped out of the car.

It's Higuchi Enka, the female lead in the movie "Seto Inland Sea" (there's only one key female lead, so she can be considered the female lead).

Higuchi Madoka was wearing a light gray long dress with a light-colored knitted cardigan over it, and her face was lightly made up, giving her a very special temperament.

As soon as she got out of the car, her gaze immediately fell on Genkawa Yu.

Being able to pass the audition and have such an important opportunity was to confirm my own feelings.

Higuchi Enka's gaze towards Genkawa Yu held a hint of barely perceptible tenderness and expectation. Then, without the slightest hesitation, she strode quickly toward Genkawa Yu.

As actors who will be filming together, it's still necessary to greet each other politely.

Higuchi Madoka stopped in front of the two of them, a faint smile on her face.

She first looked at Haruto Yamazaki, her tone respectful and polite.

"Good afternoon, Yamazaki-san."

Then, the girl turned to look at Genkawa Yu, her tone immediately becoming much softer, with a hint of intimacy, since the two had indeed known each other for quite some time.

"Good afternoon, Genkawa-kun."

The difference in how she addresses him is enough to show that Higuchi Enka has a different inclination towards Genkawa Yu.

Haruto Yamazaki is addressed as "Yamazaki-san," a respectful and polite greeting with a touch of distance—a perfectly acceptable way to greet someone.

Genkawa Yu addresses her as "Genkawa-kun," a gentle and friendly term that conveys no sense of distance.

If someone else hears this name, they will naturally have more associations with it.

Genkawa Yu looked at her with a gentle smile on his face, his tone soft and polite.

Higuchi, good afternoon.

Haruto Yamazaki also politely replied with a sentence.

"Higuchi-san, good afternoon."

After saying hello, the girl turned around and walked towards the ferry in the distance, while Yamazaki Haruto seemed to have noticed something and stroked his chin in confusion.

"Why... is Higuchi-san so nice to you?"

"Because I'm her boss."

Yuu Genkawa casually replied, "Is that enough for you to stay for a while?" After all, he was the head of [Star Engine], and Enka Higuchi was also an artist under [Star Engine].

"wrong."

Haruto Yamazaki said with absolute certainty.

"If it's the boss, it's even more wrong. What kind of employee looks at their boss like that?"

What kind of look is that?

Haruto Yamazaki tried to imitate it, but his movements were so awkward and affected that he was punched by Yu Genkawa.

"Don't disgust me."

“Then tell me,” Yamazaki Haruto touched his arm and smiled meaningfully, “why is Higuchi-san so nice to you?”

"possible..."

Genkawa Yu thought for a moment, then smiled and said.

"Maybe... it's because I'm more handsome than you."

"you!"

Upon hearing this, Yamazaki Haruto's eyes widened instantly.

"What, you're not convinced?"

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 33 On the Deck, the Soft and Warm Fragrance of Higuchi Enka (2-in-1 5k)

The sea breeze at Chiba Port carried a faint salty and damp scent. Yuu Genkawa and Haruto Yamazaki stood side by side on the pier, looking at the white ferry docked not far away.

To film "Seto Inland Sea," the assistant director chartered this ferry for the entire crew, with no other unrelated personnel on board, solely to protect the privacy of the artists.

This is not making a mountain out of a molehill. After all, Yu Genkawa and Haruto Yamazaki are both top male celebrities in the Japanese entertainment industry, and a slight misstep could cause a huge uproar.

While Higuchi Madoka may not be as famous as the two, she is still a teenage idol with a large number of fans.

Sharing a ferry with regular tourists can indeed lead to various problems.