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

As she said this, a sly smile appeared on the girl's fair face.

As a former big shot in the light novel and ACG circle, Kasumigaoka Utaha's first move was headed straight for the fast lane.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chuan You was slightly taken aback, then glanced at her helplessly.

Do all women like this kind of subject matter?

Kasumigaoka Utaha is completely different from the other girls around Genkawa Yu.

Neither Akane Kurokawa nor Mai Sakurajima would discuss such topics with Yu Genkawa.

Seeing his helpless expression, Kasumigaoka Utaha laughed even harder.

"I haven't read it, but... BL themes are really popular in the light novel genre."

"Is Genkawa-kun trying to change direction and try this kind of movie?"

Genkawa Yu rolled his eyes, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"Of course not. We made a regular coming-of-age film with a male lead and a female lead, which tells the story of regrets and growth during youth."

"Really."

"That's such a pity."

As they walked and talked, Kasumigaoka Utaha, a friend who had met by chance, took Genkawa Yu to her guesthouse to show him the manuscript.

【Haine House】is not far from the seaside; it takes about five or six minutes to walk there.

Two pots of blooming sea primroses are placed at the entrance of this guesthouse. The pink petals look particularly beautiful in the sunlight, adding a touch of liveliness to this tranquil guesthouse.

Kasumigaoka Utaha led Genkawa Yu into the guesthouse. The wooden floor was very smooth, and it made a slight sound when you stepped on it.

"Mr. Genkawa, this way please. My room is on the second floor."

Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a smile, her tone gentle, and then led Genkawa Yu toward the stairs to the second floor.

"it is good..."

As guesthouses catering to tourists, the rooms here are of pretty good quality, such as the one where Kasumigaoka Utaha stayed.

Besides a large desk, there was a small tatami mat next to the window with a soft cushion on it.

You can see the sea outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The azure water is sparkling, making it a standard "sea view room".

"Mr. Genkawa, you can have a seat first. I'll go get your manuscript."

"Ah."

Upon receiving the manuscript, Genkawa Yu's gaze fell upon it, and he began to read it carefully.

At first, he assumed that Kasumigaoka Utaha's new novel would still be a romance story, a genre she excelled at. However, he was slightly taken aback when he saw the contents of the manuscript.

Folklore?

Genkawa Yu glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha sitting opposite him; it seemed she was planning to seek a new breakthrough.

This manuscript tells a story about a mermaid legend, set on a remote island far from the mainland.

It even incorporates a subtle sense of horror, creating suspense and making it impossible to look away from the beginning.

As he watched, Genkawa Yu silently sighed in his heart.

Kasumigaoka Utaha has made tremendous progress.

Back then, she was just a writer who was good at writing light novels. Most of the stories she wrote were sweet youth romances. Although they were delicate and touching, they lacked a certain depth and breadth.

But now, a year or two later, she has moved away from the original romance theme and started to explore various directions.

She is truly an exceptionally talented woman.

While Genkawa Yu was reading, Kasumigaoka Utaha sat opposite him, her hands on her knees, her eyes fixed on Genkawa Yu's profile.

Time passed by, minute by minute, and about half an hour went by.

After reading the first few tens of thousands of words written by the other party, Yuan Chuanyu looked up and a sincere smile appeared on his face.

"Not bad!"

"Kasumigaoka, your manuscript is really well written. The story is very original and the characters are very well portrayed."

Hearing Yuu Minakawa's praise, Utaha Kasumigaoka smiled slightly. She didn't show any arrogance, but rather maintained her composure.

"I heard the folk legends in the story from interviewing residents of several islands, and of course, I also consulted a lot of materials."

"Who do you think is the murderer in this story, Genkawa-kun?"

Yes, although it incorporates legends and folklore, Kasumigaoka Utaha's novel even includes a murder case at the beginning.

"Well..."

Genkawa Yu touched his chin and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Goro Omura?"

"How did you know?!"

When Yuu Genkawa directly pointed out the culprit in her mind, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't hold back anymore.

In order to write this story well, in addition to folklore and eerie legends, she read a lot of detective novels in order to incorporate these elements and present a very complete effect.

But to my surprise, the man in front of me had only read tens of thousands of words, yet he had already deduced the murderer.

"Genkawa-kun...how did you guess that?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha's chest heaved slightly, clearly surprised by Genkawa Yu's attack.

"Hehe, I've read more mystery novels than you have, so some of the clues are quite obvious."

Genkawa Yu smiled and then reassured him.

"However, your scheme is quite good. Kasumigaoka, these elements blend together without overshadowing the main story; on the contrary, they are very harmonious. It's a good story."

"...snort."

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha was taken aback by Genkawa Yu's intelligence, she couldn't help but feel happy when she heard his praise, and the corners of her mouth couldn't be controlled as she smiled.

"And Genkawa-kun, where's your manuscript?"

"Uh, it's still on my phone. You can use my phone to watch it."

After all, Genkawa Yu's manuscript and notebook were at the guesthouse, and now that they were already at Kasumigaoka Utaha's place, there was no need to go back to get them.

"May I?"

yue/-*漪~首//发#*Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly smiled meaningfully, "What if Genkawa-kun's phone has a lot of secrets? If I see them, wouldn't that be very troublesome?"

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

Genkawa Yu shrugged, then opened the electronic manuscript of "I Am a Cat" on his phone and handed the phone to the girl opposite him.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was quite surprised by Genkawa Yu's carefree actions.

After all, in this day and age, mobile phones are highly private. If your friend lets you play with their phone, it means they trust you a lot.

"it is good."

After taking the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha asked curiously.

"Genkawa-kun, what's the name of your new book?"

Seeing her curious expression, Yuan Chuanyu paused slightly before slowly speaking.

"The name is Erling Er?3@Er 'I Am a Cat'."

"I Am a Cat?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha was somewhat surprised and made a judgment subconsciously.

Do you like cats?

Genkawa Yu gently shook his head, his face still bearing a gentle smile.

"It's alright, I don't particularly like it, but I don't particularly dislike it either."

He doesn't have a particular fondness for cats; he's neither as crazy about them as some people are, nor as much of averse to them as some people are.

I just think cats are very cute little animals, and seeing them occasionally is very therapeutic.

But if it were asked that Genkawa Yuu would keep a cat, he wouldn't agree.

Upon hearing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha showed a hint of confusion on her face.

"So-so? Then why did you want to write a book about cats, Genkawa-kun? I thought you chose this subject because you like cats."

She was genuinely puzzled: if she didn't like cats, why would she want to write a book with cats as the main characters?

Seeing her puzzled look, Yuan Chuanyu smiled faintly.

“Your thinking is too shallow, Kasumigaoka. This is just using cats as a vehicle. I wrote a satirical work.”

"Really."

Kasumigaoka Utaha was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized.

"I see, I understand now."

"As expected of Genkawa-kun, you are indeed a very traditional literary master."

Many Japanese writers use historical allusions to satirize contemporary issues, and also employ objects or animals as vehicles in their works; this is a fairly mainstream path for literary giants.

Kasumigaoka Utaha has read many books of this type, so she easily understood what Minamoto no Yu meant.

"Take a look first."

"it is good."

Kasumigaoka Utaha picked up Genkawa Yu's phone, which was still warm from being in his pocket.

"I am a cat. As a cat, I have no name, but I understand the true meaning of life better than humans."

The very first sentence immediately caught Kasumigaoka Utaha's attention.

"I Am a Cat" is a work that satirizes the social conditions of Japan during the Meiji period from the perspective of a cat, criticizing the worship of foreign things and materialism brought about by the rapid development of capitalism at that time.

In addition to following the original story's rhythm, Yu Minakawa also incorporated a lot of his own thoughts, making the pacing smoother.