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

"why?"

"This should be normal, right? It would be strange if couples who are dating didn't do it."

"..."

That's quite a reasonable statement, and Higuchi Enka couldn't find a way to refute it for a moment.

Actually... she was also a little looking forward to it.

But Yuan Chuanyu has been extremely busy lately and hasn't had any time to be sweet with her.

"Ok."

After letting out a long sigh, Higuchi Enka finally regained her composure.

"Really."

Seeing the smile on Asakura Toru's face, she also gave a faint smile.

That smile came from the bottom of his heart, carrying a sense of relief and ease.

She had thought that telling Asakura Toru about this would cause an argument, or even break their friendship, but Asakura Toru resolved all the tension with a joke.

"Asakura, thank you."

"Thank me for what?"

Asakura Toru's smile faded, and his expression became more serious.

"No matter what happens, we must move forward together."

As childhood sweethearts who grew up together, the two have always had a deep bond, and Asakura Toru is not the type to be jealous, so he naturally accepted it quickly.

She paused, then reached out and grasped Higuchi Enka's hand.

"Let's spend quality time together with Yu."

Higuchi Enka's eyes reddened again, but this time, she held back her tears.

"Ah."

Higuchi Enka said, "Asakura, you're so kind."

"Of course!"

Asakura Toru's lips curled into that smug smile again.

"So you should cherish me as a friend."

"I will."

Higuchi Enka nodded vigorously.

The two girls looked at each other and then laughed at the same time.

Laughter echoed in the small room, dispelling all tension and unease, leaving only a warm feeling.

One morning, Genkawa Yu received a phone call.

He was in the Star Engine Studio office at the time, working on the release contract for the album "Yesterday's Poems" on his computer.

When his phone vibrated on the table, he glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Kasumigaoka Utaha calling.

"?"

To be honest, Kasumigaoka Utaha rarely makes phone calls, and Genkawa Yu has rarely received calls from her either.

"Hey."

"Good morning, Genkawa-kun. I hope I haven't bothered you?" The girl's voice had a unique languid quality.

"Uh, no."

Genkawa Yu smiled and temporarily saved and closed the contract on his computer.

After returning from Kanomori Island, Genkawa Yu and Kasumigaoka Utaha never saw each other again.

It's not that we don't want to see each other, it's just that we're both too busy.

Although they are neighbors, their work rhythms are different. Yuu Minakawa is busy with her album, while Utaha Kasumigaoka is focused on her seclusion, seemingly working on her new book.

"What brings you to me now?" Genkawa Yu asked.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

Then Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke, her tone tinged with hesitation.

“Mr. Genkawa, I’ve been writing a new book recently.”

"new book?"

Genkawa Yu became interested. "What type is it?"

"This time, I want to return to the realm of light novels, which is quite different from my previous style."

Kasumigaoka Utaha said, "Because I had a really good inspiration, it might not be suitable to follow the traditional literary path."

"Light novels?"

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha used to write light novels, after establishing herself in the traditional literary genre, her subsequent works, including film scripts, were also in the traditional literary style.

"So what kind of story are you planning to write?"

Genkawa Yu hesitated for a moment, but writing is a matter of personal freedom, and he had no reason to interfere with other people's choices.

"I want to write a romantic comedy where the male protagonist is caught in the middle of multiple female protagonists."

"?"

What does it mean.

Genkawa Yu asked, "Can I ask what the general plot is?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha explained leisurely.

"The male protagonist I envisioned is a very greedy man, but because he is so outstanding, he attracts one woman after another, and he accepts all of them."

"Moreover, he also has the temperament of a literary figure, so I would like to interview you so that I can gather material for my research."

"..."

"And then?" Genkawa asked.

"As for the ending, I want him to eventually choose a female writer who pursues him, and then they retire to the countryside together."

"Can I only choose one?"

"Yeah, after all, you can't just start a harem in a published novel, or the editor will reject it."

Kasumigaoka Utaha's tone was meaningful.

"Does Genkawa-kun think that having everything is the normal ending?"

"...Um."

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 49 Kasumigaoka Utaha: Do you want a new girlfriend? (2-in-1 5k)

In April, temperatures in Tokyo are rising; today it's about 28 degrees Celsius.

Genkawa Yu stood in the corridor, looking at the familiar door in front of him, and took a deep breath.

He knew this door all too well. Next to the door was a small shoe rack with several pairs of women's flat shoes and a pair of slippers on it. The arrangement wasn't exactly neat, but it wasn't messy either.

This is Kasumigaoka Utaha's apartment.

To be precise, this is the apartment next to his and Akane Kurokawa's.

When he moved into this apartment building, Kasumigaoka Utaha was already living here. The two of them first met in front of this door.

It was an impressive... and still seems a bit absurd to this day.

Genkawa Yu raised his hand and knocked on the door three times.

dong dong dong.

The corridor was quiet. At around 10 a.m., most of the residents of the apartment building had gone to work, leaving only the occasional faint humming sound coming from the elevator.

Because he had promised to help her review the manuscript, Genkawa Yu came by himself.

After a few seconds, the sound of slippers scraping on the floor came from inside the door, growing closer and then stopping behind the door.

The door opened.

Upon seeing the situation before him, Genkawa Yu's eyelids twitched violently.

Because Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was standing behind the door, was wearing a rather revealing silk nightgown.

It was a light purple slip dress made of silk that would sway slightly with the movement of the body.

The skirt was very short, only reaching mid-thigh, revealing two straight, fair legs below.

The straps of the tank top were very thin, almost only the width of a finger, hanging diagonally from the shoulders, and the neckline was very low, exposing large areas of skin below the collarbone to the air.

Her hair wasn't tied up; it was loosely draped over her shoulders, with a few strands falling across her chest, intertwining with the silk fabric to create a languid yet alluring scene.

"..."

Genkawa Yu stood at the door, unsure where to look.

Of course, it wasn't that he had never seen a woman before.

In fact, his current five lovers... Akane Kurokawa, Mai Sakurajima, Megumi Kato, Toru Asakura, and Enka Higuchi are all girls with outstanding looks and figures.

But Kasumigaoka Utaha's current state is unlike any other girl he has ever met.

Of course, she did have a great figure, curvaceous and shapely, with the silk fabric clinging to her body contours, clearly outlining every undulation.

The key is that Kasumigaoka Utaha possesses a very special and complex temperament. Genkawa Yu took a deep breath and tried to keep his expression calm.

"Are you sure you don't want to change your clothes?" he said.

Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned against the door frame, her arms crossed over her chest. This gesture tightened her neckline, causing the silk fabric to stretch into a subtle curve at her chest.

She tilted her head and looked at Yuan Chuan You, a charming smile playing on her lips.