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

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“MEM Chusan is such a kind person.”

"Huh?" MEM was taken aback.

"Don't worry, there will be a clear outcome to these matters later."

Genkawa Yu's tone was very serious, "I can assure MEM Chu-san that once the program is finished recording, many important things will be announced directly."

"Well..."

The perceptive MEM noticed Genkawa Yu's smiling expression and his candid attitude, and seemed to understand something, which immediately lightened the burden in her heart.

"It's clear that there are many reasons why Mr. Yuan Chuan came to participate in this program."

"Everyone has to work hard for something, just like MEM Chu-san, right?"

"Hey hey hey!"

The girl with the blonde pudding-shaped haircut had eyes that curved into beautiful crescent moons.

"In that case, I'll trust Mr. Genkawa!"

That's good.

Just then, she suddenly changed the subject, "If the show ends, who will Mr. Genkawa choose?"

"Ok?"

MEM's face lit up with an incredibly bright smile.

"I'm a big fan of Asakura-chan, and I'll cheer her on with all my might!"

"Whatever makes you happy."

After the girl, who was like a little sun, poured out all her concerns, the look in her eyes when she looked at Genkawa Yu was clearly filled with deeper trust and a closer, more intimate connection.

Perhaps, it wasn't until today that they truly became friends.

Even after the second date ended, a subtle atmosphere still lingered in the villa.

However, Genkawa Yu didn't have time to pay attention to these things and went to a meeting alone.

In a secluded corner of a members-only café in Tokyo, the air is filled with the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee beans and deep jazz music.

Genkawa Yu sat quietly in the soft leather sofa, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the rim of his glass, waiting for the person opposite him to begin.

Suo Shun, the managing director of the Burning Company and the second son of the Suo family, was once again wearing a perfectly tailored custom suit, but with the collar unbuttoned, making him appear slightly casual.

He slowly stirred the black coffee in his cup, a shrewd smile on his face.

"Mr. Genkawa, it seems the second date went very well? Ms. MEM is such a vibrant colleague."

Suoh Shun exchanged pleasantries with a smile, but his tone revealed little sincerity.

"When recording a show, everyone naturally wants to give the best performance."

Genkawa Yu responded calmly, not engaging in the conversation, and waited for the other party to get to the point.

Suoh Shun chuckled, seemingly appreciating his directness. He put down the silver stirring spoon, leaned forward slightly, and lowered his voice.

“Mr. Genkawa is a smart man, so I won’t beat around the bush. I’ve noticed that you and Mr. Kurokawa are quite close.”

Yuan Chuanyou's eyes flickered slightly, but he remained calm and said, "We are relatives and friends, so it's normal for us to have a good relationship."

"Hehe, Mr. Yuanchuan, there's no need to be so nervous. I'm not trying to say anything to you, but I want to discuss a collaboration with you."

Suoh Hayabusa observed Genkawa Yu's reaction and, seeing that the other party remained calm, continued.

"You should know that Kurokawa-san is also an artist under the Burning Series, right?"

"know."

"But what Mr. Genkawa doesn't know is... Kurokawa-san has currently signed a standard newcomer entertainment contract with the main company of the Burning Entertainment Group. Although Burning Entertainment Group has many resources, the competition within the main company is extremely fierce, and the terms are the most stringent."

“For promising newcomers like Kurokawa-san who haven’t yet become famous, the revenue share is 28% – 8% to the company and 2% to her, and the contract is long with extremely strict termination conditions.”

"Ok?"

Genkawa Yu paused for a moment as he picked up his coffee cup. Although harsh contracts for newcomers were the norm in the entertainment industry, a 20/80 split was simply outrageous; it was practically exploitation.

Even though Akane Kurokawa works her hardest, the vast majority of the profits go to the company, leaving her with very limited resources to accumulate herself.

"and..."

Suo Shun pressed on, saying, "Currently, the artist management affairs of the main company are mainly controlled by my elder brother's subordinates. He has quite little patience for artists who cannot quickly bring in huge profits. I think Mr. Genkawa should be aware of this."

Genkawa Yu remained silent, recalling Kurokawa Akane's forlorn expression that night; it was indeed a cruel reality.

Suoh Shun leaned back against the sofa, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“I can help, Genkawa-sensei.”

"The gas company subsidiaries that I currently manage independently are smaller than the main company, but they have a more flexible atmosphere and more favorable terms."

Suoh Hayabusa immediately said, "I can transfer Kurokawa-san's management contract from the main company to my company. In the new contract, I can offer her a 55% cut, and we can even negotiate higher on some projects."

"Contract length and freedom will also be greatly improved."

"..."

Moving residency means better division of property and greater freedom.

Each of these conditions was undoubtedly a godsend for Akane Kurokawa, or even an opportunity for him to achieve great things.

Genkawa Yu raised his eyes and looked at Suoh Shun. He spoke slowly, his voice steady and calm, "Mr. Suoh is so generous, it must not be without reason."

"Haha, Mr. Genkawa is really straightforward, but please rest assured, this is not a transaction."

Suo Shun seemed to be waiting for these words, but he simply waved his hand, looking very relaxed. "I believe Genkawa-san is a grateful man, so I don't want our friendship to be built on a cold business contract."

"So, you can help Kurokawa transfer his household registration for free?"

"You could say that."

Suoh Hayabusa smiled, seemingly not taking such a small matter seriously at all. "Being able to establish a friendship with Genkawa-sensei through such a small favor, I guess I'm the one who gained, right?"

"..."

To be honest, his attitude was really good.

As the second son of Fumio Suo and the managing director of the group, it is already a very rare achievement for him to have reached this level.

Genkawa Yu reflected on his thoughts; he had originally considered using the other party's strength to accomplish more of his plans.

"If I want to repay Mr. Suoh, what should I do?"

Yuan Chuanyou wasn't stupid. Although the other party's attitude was very polite, he couldn't really take advantage of them for nothing. After all, free things are the most expensive.

"What does Mr. Genkawa mean?"

Zhou Fangjun hesitated for a moment, but a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"I think I understand what Mr. Suo means. If possible, I will show you a friendly attitude in appropriate situations, and I will stand on your side in certain key statements."

"this..."

“But I can’t be completely tied to Mr. Suoh right now, but I have a suitable plan that can achieve both of our goals at the same time.”

Genkawa Yu thought of his ongoing work, "Love Like a Bouquet," and decided to use Kurokawa Akane's relocation arrangement to prepare a gift for her.

"What plan?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Fangjun immediately perked up.

"I'm sure Mr. Suo already knows that I'm writing a script. To be honest, it's a movie script."

"Movie?"

“Yes, I plan to turn this script into a movie,” Genkawa Yu said slowly. “Of course, I’m not the director, and I don’t have my own film company.”

"Does Mr. Genkawa mean... to collaborate with me using this script?"

Suoh Shun immediately became excited. He had collected a lot of information in advance. Genkawa Yu became an instant hit with "Love Letter". He not only got rid of the blacklist from Jenny Agency, but also became a highly popular new writer.

If the opposing team were to actually write a script, its quality would be absolutely top-notch.

“That’s right. I can hand the script over to Mr. Suoh’s company and then announce to the public that this is a deep collaboration between you and me.”

"Once preparations officially begin, I can coordinate with your pace for both the press conference and the publicity."

Upon hearing Genkawa Yu's attitude, Suoh Hayabusa was immediately filled with excitement.

"That's wonderful! Professor Genkawa is truly a person who returns kindness with kindness!"

"Don't you want to look at the script first?"

"Haha, does Mr. Genkawa's talent need any further questioning? As long as you can be credited for the film script, you can definitely attract a large audience."

Zhou Fangjun thought of the pressure his older brother was under. In recent years, the "burning" genre hadn't really achieved anything in the film industry. If he could do that, he could definitely increase his chances.

"but..."

Genkawa Yu suddenly changed the subject, "If we're really going to establish a partnership, I hope the female lead can..."

Before he could finish speaking, Suoh Hayabusa, who was on the other side, almost instantly grasped his intentions.

"Mr. Genkawa, do you want Kurokawa-san to be the female lead?"

"Yes."

"Haha, this condition is really interesting."

Suoh Shun's face once again revealed that calculating smile. Making a movie is not child's play; it requires a large investment of real money.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke again.

"I can agree to Mr. Genkawa's request, but I have one additional condition."

"Mr. Suo, please speak."

“If you, Genkawa-sensei… were to play the male lead, I could make the decision right now.”

"...Uh."