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

Besides the three main actors, the ferry also carried several other supporting actors from the production crew, along with more than a dozen staff members, making a total team of over twenty people.

Everyone boarded the ship in an orderly fashion, carrying their luggage; everything was in perfect order.

Most of the supporting actors in this film are newcomers to the industry or veteran actors who have played supporting roles for many years. Facing top stars like Yu Genkawa and Haruto Yamazaki, they inevitably adopted a somewhat obsequious attitude and took the initiative to greet them.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group boarded the ship.

The ferry wasn't large, but it was clean and tidy, and the seats in the cabin were soft and comfortable, with a total of six rows of seats.

Yu Genkawa, Haruto Yamazaki, and Madoka Higuchi were seated in the first row, next to a porthole, where they could enjoy the sea view.

The trip was not long, taking only a little over two hours.

Genkawa Yu sat by the window. Instead of thinking about the plot of his new book, "I Am a Cat," he used his phone to look up information about Kanomori Island.

Kanomori Island is a remote island far from the city, with a winding coastline, lush vegetation, and towering ancient trees, making it a rare and pristine place.

What Yuu Genkawa found most interesting was that Kanomori Island was located precisely on the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

"This location...should..."

Genkawa Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he gently swiped his finger across the screen, carefully reading this secret.

According to records, the island experienced a violent earthquake more than a hundred years ago. The earthquake was so strong that it almost cut the entire island in half.

Countless houses on the island collapsed, and former homes were instantly turned into ruins.

Of course, that was all in the distant past. For over a hundred years, Kanomori Island has not experienced a large-scale earthquake.

The document also included several old photos showing the ruins after the earthquake, which contrasted sharply with the tranquility and beauty of Kanomori Island today.

The island still retains the remains of the earthquake—a trench that spans most of the island. The trench is deep and wide, like a huge scar etched on the island's land, silently telling the story of the disaster.

In addition, Yuu Genkawa also learned that there are not many residents on Kanomori Island, only three or four thousand people in total. Most of them are natives who have lived here for generations. They are simple and kind, and most of them make a living by fishing and farming.

Because of the sparse population, educational resources on the island are relatively scarce. There are no separate elementary, junior high, and high schools. Instead, the three are combined into a small comprehensive school called Kashima Comprehensive High School.

The school has only a little over a hundred students in total, with basically only one class per grade and only a dozen or so students in each class.

This scale is undoubtedly just right for the filming of "Seto Inland Sea".

The film needed some student extras to portray the teenagers' youthful campus life, and the more than one hundred students on the island were just enough to meet the filming requirements.

After looking at some materials, Genkawa Yu's gaze turned to the sea outside the window.

The azure sea shimmered, and the winter sea breeze blew in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, carrying a faint salty and damp scent.

Haruto Yamazaki sat next to Yu Genkawa and played on his phone for a while. Feeling a bit bored, he turned around and made a suggestion.

"Yuanchuan, it's so boring sitting in the cabin all the time. Do you want to go up to the deck together?"

"Sure, I'm fine anyway."

Just as the two were about to get up, Higuchi Enka, who was sitting on the other side of Genkawa Yu, also spoke up.

"Um... Genkawa-kun, I'd like to go to the deck too, want to come with me?"

"of course can."

Pushing open the deck door, the sea breeze instantly rushed in.

The weather is lovely today. The warm winter sun shines on the deck without any scorching heat, making it feel very comfortable.

The deck wasn't spacious, but it was enough for several people to move around together. The railings were white and looked a bit worn from the sea breeze, but they were still clean and tidy. There were also a few small life rings hanging on the railings.

Genkawa Yu walked to the railing, looked up and gazed at the distant sea.

The sea and sky blend into one, a boundless expanse of azure. Seagulls soar freely in the sky, and the waves gently lap against the hull of the boat, making a "whoosh" sound that completely relaxes the mind.

Haruto Yamazaki also walked to the railing, a contented smile spreading across his face.

"It's been a long time since I've been able to watch the sea so peacefully."

Tokyo's pace is too fast. As entertainers, Haruka Yamazaki and Yu Minakawa are basically filled with various jobs every day, so it's rare to have such a relaxing opportunity.

Genkawa Yu opened his eyes, looked at Yamazaki Haruto beside him, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"A change of scenery is fine, but would you be willing to live on the island for a year?"

"Uh..."

Haruto Yamazaki thought for a moment, then grinned.

"That won't work."

Life in Tokyo may be busy, but it represents the lifestyle choices of young people. Living on this island for a year would truly be torture.

Higuchi Madoka stood beside the two of them. She was actually a little envious of Yamazaki Haruto's ability to chat with Genkawa Yu without any distance between them; this was a friendship that belonged to boys.

Although she had known Yuu Minakawa for quite some time, they didn't have many opportunities to chat regularly.

Previously, most of the conversations revolved around Asakura Toru, but now that such a "good opportunity" has presented itself, Higuchi Enka doesn't know how to bring it up.

The three of them stood on the deck for a while. Yuu Genkawa originally wanted to take care of Madoka Higuchi, since she hadn't said much.

On second thought, perhaps this wasn't so bad, so I didn't say anything.

But at that moment, the once calm sea suddenly surged with a large wave, which crashed towards the ferry.

The ocean is ever-changing; the next moment, the entire ferry tilted and rocked violently.

The sudden swaying caught everyone off guard. Those inside the cabin were alright, but the three people on the deck instinctively lost their balance and began to sway involuntarily.

Genkawa Yu reacted quickly. The moment the ferry started to rock, he looked at Higuchi Enka to his left without hesitation. He saw that the girl's face was pale and she seemed to have lost her balance and was falling to one side.

"Snapped!"

Genkawa Yu reached out his right hand and grabbed Higuchi Madoka's wrist. He then pulled her into his arms and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, holding her firmly.

At the same time, Yamazaki Haruto's body swayed violently due to the swaying of the ferry, and he was about to fall.

Genkawa Yuugan also extended his left hand and pressed it directly on Yamazaki Haruto's shoulder, supporting him firmly and preventing him from falling onto the deck.

In just a few seconds, Yuan Chuanyu managed to catch both of them with his lightning-fast reflexes.

The ferry's swaying lasted only a few seconds before it returned to normal.

After regaining his balance, Yamazaki Haruto patted his clothes and then looked at Genkawa Yu.

"Yuanchuan, your reaction was so quick! Thanks to you, otherwise I would have definitely fallen. I'll treat you to a meal next time!"

"Okay."

After casually remarking something, Haruto Yamazaki suddenly realized something else very important.

Higuchi Enka was nestled in Genkawa Yu's arms, her hands tightly gripping his clothes, and her head buried in his chest.

"..."

Haruto Yamazaki understood immediately and wisely refrained from saying anything more.

In the movie "Seto Inland Sea", Higuchi Enka will play Kimura Hanako, who has a crush on Utsumi So, played by Genkawa Yu.

So he simply coughed lightly and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Looks like you've already gotten into the swing of things and started your audition early? Well then, I won't disturb you any longer. You can take your time."

After saying that, he even winked at Genkawa Yu.

Haruto Yamazaki is probably one of the few people in the industry who knows about Yu Genkawa's "rich romantic history".

Back when the two were filming "Alice in the Land of the Dying," he witnessed firsthand the intimate relationship between Yu Genkawa and Mai Sakurajima, and he also knew about Yu Genkawa and Akane Kurokawa living together, and about Akane Kurokawa's deep affection for Yu Genkawa.

Haruto Yamazaki was already used to Yuu Genkawa's popularity with women.

"Alright, then you may leave."

Genkawa Yu glanced at Higuchi Madoka, who was curled up in his arms, and a helpless smile appeared on his face.

Haruto Yamazaki was very sensible. He quickly waved to Yuu Genkawa and turned to walk towards the cabin.

Inside the cabin, some staff members witnessed this scene, but they mostly pretended not to see it, either keeping their heads down and doing their own thing or looking out at the distant sea.

After all, this is not something they can discuss casually.

After Yamazaki Haruto left, only Genkawa Yu and Higuchi Enka remained on the deck.

The atmosphere instantly became somewhat ambiguous.

The sea breeze blew gently, ruffling their hair.

Yu Genkawa held Madoka Higuchi tightly in his arms, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist, and he could clearly feel her soft body.

He originally planned to let go once the ferry stabilized, since holding on so tightly was inevitably a bit ambiguous.

Uh, what's this called?

My girlfriend's best friend?

However, what Yuu Genkawa didn't expect was that... after he hugged Madoka Higuchi, she didn't want to leave his embrace!

After burying her head in his chest, the girl showed no sign of letting go.

Her second wife's breathing gradually calmed down, but her shyness did not diminish.

How to put it? It seems that Higuchi Enka has turned into an adorable ostrich, unwilling to raise her head.

Genkawa Yu looked at the girl in his arms, his voice gentle and tender.

"Higuchi-san, are you feeling cold?"

After all, there's a sea breeze on the deck, and it can get quite chilly after a while.

Instead of asking her directly why she wouldn't let go of him, he found a gentle excuse.

Higuchi Enka nestled in Genkawa Yu's arms, feeling a warmth rise in her heart as she heard his gentle words.

She wasn't feeling cold, of course; it was just that being held so tightly by Yuu Minakawa gave the girl an unprecedented sense of security, a feeling she craved and didn't want to let go easily.

"Please, Genkawa-kun, shield me from the wind. I... I am indeed a little cold."

Genkawa Yu nodded gently, his tone tender.

"Okay, I'm fine. I'm not cold either. I'll just block the wind for you. If you feel tired, you can lean on me for a while longer. It's okay."