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

Genkawa Yu looked at her.

“Besides, I’m quite familiar with Higuchi,” Asakura Toru continued, his smile deepening. “At least more familiar than with Kato.”

Upon hearing this, Genkawa Yu's eyelids twitched violently.

He certainly knew what Asakura Toru was implying.

He had previously had an intimate experience with Megumi Kato and Toru Asakura, the three of them traveling together.

That experience made the relationship between the three people more delicate, but Higuchi Madoka obviously hadn't experienced any of that.

She was stunned when she heard what Asakura Toru said.

"More familiar with him than Kato-san?" Her voice sounded somewhat bewildered. "What does that mean?"

Asakura Toru glanced at her, and the smile on his lips became somewhat mischievous.

"Higuchi will understand later."

Higuchi Enka's face turned bright red instantly.

Although she didn't fully understand what Asakura Toru was saying, her woman's intuition told her that there was something hidden in those words that she couldn't yet imagine.

After all, even after becoming lovers with Yu Minakawa, Madoka Higuchi did not go all the way with him.

"Alright, now that we've talked things out, let's get along well."

He looked at Asakura Toru, then at Higuchi Enka.

"I don't want your relationship to be affected by me. After all, childhood sweethearts are a precious bond."

"Yes." Higuchi Enka nodded heavily.

At this moment, Asakura Toru suddenly spoke, his gaze fixed intently on Genkawa Yu's face.

"Yu, do you want to do it with Higuchi now?"

"?"

These words exploded in the room like a bomb.

Higuchi Enka's face instantly turned bright red. She froze on the spot as if she had been electrocuted, her mouth agape, but she couldn't make a sound.

She was horrified that Asakura Toru could say such things so bluntly.

"Aren't you going to do it? We've already booked a room."

Higuchi Enka's face was so red it looked like it could bleed. She opened her mouth, wanting to retort, but her mind went blank, and she couldn't come up with any words.

Genkawa Yu watched this scene and sighed helplessly.

"Tou, just shut up."

"What, Yu doesn't want it?"

Asakura Toru paused, his gaze shifting back and forth between Genkawa Yu and Higuchi Enka, before suddenly fading from his smile and becoming serious.

"Let's spend the night here together tonight."

She glanced at the two bedroom doors on either side of the living room.

"We won't let Yu take advantage of us this time." Her eyes were serious. "Let's wait until after the concert, then we'll spend time with you together."

"Today... finish with Higuchi first, then come find me."

After saying that, Asakura Toru turned and walked towards one of the bedroom doors, then pushed the door open and went inside.

"Good night."

The door closed.

Only Yuu Minakawa and Madoka Higuchi remained in the living room.

The Tokyo night view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is dazzling, with lights dotting the darkness like stars.

The air conditioner was running quietly, blowing out a gentle breeze that carried the scents of the two young people.

Higuchi Enka stood there with her head down, her hands tightly clasped together.

She knew what was going to happen next.

Although what Asakura Toru just said was so blunt that it was unbearable, she had to admit that Asakura Toru had spoken the truth that she herself had never dared to face.

She certainly wanted to take that final step with Genkawa Yu, but she didn't know how to say it.

"Enxiang."

Genkawa Yu's affectionate way of calling her by her first name interrupted her thoughts.

She looked up and saw Yuan Chuanyou standing in front of her, very close, close enough that she could smell his faint scent.

“You can’t force yourself to read this,” he said. “If you’re not ready yet, we can…take it step by step.”

"Yu, I'm ready!"

Higuchi Madoka's gaze was very firm. After all, the atmosphere, time and place were perfect today. If she missed this opportunity, she would be even less sure how to start the conversation next time.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

Higuchi Enka took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

"I'm sure."

Her voice was a little louder and steadyer than before, "Yu... I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

Genkawa Yu didn't say anything more.

He reached out and took her small hand in his, then walked towards another door leading to her room.

Higuchi Enka followed his steps, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.

Her palms were sweating, but she didn't loosen her grip on Kaikawa Yu's hand.

The bedroom door opened.

The room was lit by warm yellow lights that shone on the white sheets, creating a soft and cozy atmosphere.

Genkawa Yu closed the door.

Despite the sweltering heat of summer, a light rain began to fall in Tokyo around midnight.

The rain was fine and light, falling on the windowpane with a soft pattering sound.

The distant neon lights became blurred and soft in the rain, like a painting blurred with watercolor.

In the hotel's deluxe suite, both bedroom doors were closed.

Behind one of the doors, Asakura Toru lay on the bed wearing headphones, her expression calm.

She knew what was happening next door, but she wasn't jealous.

Because she knew that she held a unique place in Yuan Chuan You's heart.

Behind the other door, the warm yellow light had been turned off, leaving only a faint glow illuminating the two people in the room.

In the darkness, the two young souls finally achieved the final step of resonance.

Higuchi Enka stretched out her arms and hugged Genkawa Yu tightly. Her breathing was a little rapid, and a tear silently slid down from the corner of her eye.

"Are you feeling any better?" Genkawa Yu asked softly.

"Hmm... I feel better."

Higuchi Madoka shook her head and buried her face in his chest.

Yuan Chuanyou didn't speak; he simply tightened his arms around her, drawing her even closer to him.

The rain is still falling outside the window.

Fine raindrops fell on the glass, forming little streams that slowly slid down.

But the room remained warm.

Tender feelings and affection need no further explanation.

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 51 Kato Megumi's Cuteness, The Perfect Concert Begins! (2-in-1 5k)

In May, the temperature in Tokyo successfully exceeded 30 degrees Celsius.

At seven o'clock in the morning, Genkawa Yu was awakened precisely by his biological clock.

When he opened his eyes, the bedroom was still a hazy gray-blue, the sky outside the window was just beginning to lighten, and the outlines of distant high-rise buildings were faintly visible in the morning light.

He glanced to the side... Kurokawa Akane was curled up beside him, her long blue hair spread out on the pillow like a soft piece of silk.

Genkawa Yu got up quietly without waking her.

After washing up and changing his clothes, he walked into the living room. His phone had already vibrated several times on the coffee table. He picked it up and glanced at it.

The announcement posted at 1 a.m. by the official Twitter account of Star Engine Studio has now accumulated countless retweets and comments.

"【Nokuchiru】First National Tour Concert 'Manatsu Concert' Officially Announced! First stop: Tokyo Dome, May 18th!"

Please stay tuned for further announcements for more details.

#Nokuchiru#, #ManatsuConcert#, #StarEngine#

The accompanying image below the tweet is an elaborately designed promotional poster: against a deep blue night sky, the silhouettes of four girls stand on a glowing stage, with countless stars above them.

The tweet announcing the concert went viral immediately, and the promotional effect was even better than expected.

"Finally!!!"

"Tokyo Dome!! A venue for 50,000 people!! That's a huge investment!!"

"Thank you, Genkawa-san!! Since transferring to [Star Engine], everyone's development has been like they've been given a cheat code!!"

"Was the new song also written by Genkawa-san?"

“I’ve been eating only two meals a day since last month, just for this concert.”

Genkawa Yu looked at these comments and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The fans' enthusiasm is the best feedback, which means that Nokuchiru's influence is steadily expanding, and that his decision to sign the group was the right one.