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

The show was broadcast online simultaneously. At the beginning, the comments and discussions among netizens were relatively sincere and friendly. After all, watching handsome men and beautiful women flirting, dating, and going out is a great enjoyment.

Although the observers' discussion only sparked some minor debate, most of the comments sent were relatively harmonious.

"Wow, Genkawa-sensei chose MEM! I feel like it would be really interesting for the two of them together. I'm looking forward to their date."

"Although it was a bit of a surprise, dating reality shows are full of possibilities, and this couple might be quite interesting."

"Yes, they're both blonde, they look like a good match."

However, this period of good fortune was short-lived, and soon the online sentiment began to subtly shift.

Some voices have suddenly appeared, accusing Yu Genkawa of being a man who plays with people's feelings, saying that he treats relationships too casually on the show, and that he got along well with other girls in the previous episode but was replaced in this episode.

It was as if he was just treating the dating reality show as a game, wantonly toying with the girls' feelings.

Of course, Genkawa Yu's fans and those who love his works stepped forward to actively defend him in the comment sections of various social media platforms.

"Teacher Yuanchuan has always been a sincere and loyal person. How could he be like what you say? Don't make malicious assumptions about him based on just this!"

"That's right. Dating reality shows are a process of getting to know each other and slowly finding a soulmate. Everyone has the right to choose again. What you're saying is really unfair!"

As a writer, Yuu Genkawa already holds a rather unique position in the complex world of entertainment.

His debut work, "Love Letter," had already left a deep impression on readers. So, although these negative comments appeared at the beginning, the scope of the fluctuations was not large, and the controversy was still within the controllable and acceptable range of the program team.

Director Aoyama watched the soaring interaction data and trending topics on the monitor screen, and couldn't help but smile: "Great! This is exactly the effect I wanted! Genkawa-kun never disappoints as the center of attention!"

As a werewolf, this is the kind of effect you need to achieve to make the final twist even more impressive.

However, the direction of this public opinion trend soon became strange and violent.

As if an invisible hand was manipulating things in the dark, the discussion area, which was originally just a forum where viewers expressed their opinions, was suddenly flooded with a large number of comments with extreme views and strong language.

These accounts are not easily identifiable level zero accounts; rather, they are high-level, experienced users with years of usage history and extensive posting records, or "professional drama critics" and "emotional analysis bloggers" with a considerable number of followers.

They were no longer content with merely expressing disappointment or surprise; instead, they began a coordinated and premeditated attack, targeting Genkawa Yu's personal character.

Is Mr. Genkawa planning to toy with the feelings of these three girls? Who will he choose for their final date? I bet it's Akane Kurokawa.

[First she attracted attention with her talent and looks, and then she started playing both sides? No wonder none of the other guys chose her, it's outrageous!]

[You appear gentle and affectionate on the surface, but are actually cunning and calculating inside. I really misjudged you!]

How could someone who shows such utter disrespect for emotions possibly write a work of unrequited love like "Love Letter"?

[I'm unfollowing him! I never expected him to be this kind of man!]

After such remarks appeared, fans of Yu Genkawa's books and actors naturally rose up in resistance. They emphasized the status and artistic achievements of Genkawa's works in the literary field and tried to separate his variety show performance from his personal character.

[You actually got emotional watching a variety show? Yu-kun is a writer! He lets his work speak for itself!]

[Don't understand the show's effect? ​​Choosing MEM makes you trash? What kind of logic is that!]

Protect our beloved Yu-kun! Reject mindless hating!

However, the other side was clearly well-prepared and possessed considerable strength.

Not only are they numerous, but they are also tactically adept, skilled at using rhetoric, setting the pace, and controlling online comments, while constantly introducing new angles of attack.

Soon, hashtags such as #YuYuGenkawa'sPersonalCharacterCollapse# and #Author'sPrivateMorality# were trending on Twitter.

Even more fatal is that among these people, there are actually people from the publishing industry and authors who have published books who directly write long articles, publishing seemingly objective and rational but actually venomous analyses.

Deconstructing "Emerging Writer" Yu Genkawa: The Difference Between His Variety Show Performances and the Values ​​Behind His Writings! Does Our Industry Really Need People Like This?

This even includes highly inflammatory and critical content such as "Does being a writer give you the right to 'play' with women's emotions?"

The discussion was elevated to the level of "social morality" and "gender equality," and a fierce attack was launched against Yu Genkawa.

This episode will air at midnight.

As Director Aoyama watched the increasingly out-of-control media storm on the monitor screen, his smile vanished, replaced by deep worry and a hint of doubt.

Something seems off...

He whispered to the assistant director, his fingers tapping impatiently on the control panel, “We’ve generated buzz, but it’s completely gone wrong! This doesn’t sound like a normal audience reaction; it sounds like an organized smear campaign.”

"Who has the audacity to attack a show that's all about excitement and energy?"

The assistant director's expression was equally grave. "Many of the accounts stirring up trouble are veteran users, and some even claim to be 'objective and fair' commentators."

"The cost and effort invested are definitely not those of ordinary online trolls. Has Mr. Genkawa offended someone?"

Director Aoyama frowned, his mind filled with doubts.

He began to suspect that Genkawa Yu might be involved in some huge trouble outside of the show that they were unaware of.

This controversy has clearly gone beyond the scope of a variety show hype.

"Could it be...?"

He recalled the rumors that had circulated about Genkawa Yu and Suo Shun's meeting at the coffee shop. Logically speaking, although such things had spread throughout the entertainment industry, other companies wouldn't attack him for that reason.

Although the internal power struggle within the Burning Entertainment Group is intensifying, other entertainment companies will not get involved; they will at most watch the spectacle.

As the show aired and a storm of online criticism arose, the atmosphere inside the villa became delicate.

Both boys were trying to comfort Yuu Minakawa in their own ways, telling him not to pay attention to the messy things on the internet. The outgoing Kumano even planned to take Yuu Minakawa for a motorcycle ride.

The three girls were also very concerned about Yuu's feelings, especially Akane Kurokawa. She guessed his purpose in participating in the dating reality show, but she couldn't say it out loud, so she could only comfort him in her own way.

As for Yu Minakawa himself, he remained calm throughout.

She still maintains her regular schedule, writes scripts, occasionally takes walks in the courtyard, and can even calmly communicate with the production team about the details of the upcoming recording.

It was as if the overwhelming criticism from the outside world had nothing to do with him.

After all, now is not the time to retaliate; he needs to let the bullets fly for a while longer.

Let them jump even higher.

Volume One: The Shining Morning Star, Chapter Seventy-Five: A Person Like a Rainbow, Only Upon Encountering Them Do We Know They Exist (Two Volumes Combined, 6K)

The follow-up episodes of "Love is a Required Course in Life" have not yet aired, but the public opinion tsunami it triggered is already showing signs of intensifying.

The online outcry against Yu Genkawa for "playing with emotions" and being a "hypocritical writer," fueled by the tireless efforts of Yamamoto, the managing director under Shogo Suo, has long since deviated from the scope of the program's discussion and gradually evolved into an attack and judgment against his character.

On Twitter's trending topics list, various hashtags attacking Yu Minakawa stubbornly occupy the top spots.

Despite the efforts of many loyal fans and rational viewers who tried to steer the discussion back to the work and the program's effect, the results were not very noticeable due to the other side's careful planning.

There are simply too many people cheering for the Burning series. Under this intense barrage of attacks, these voices are often quickly drowned out by a more turbulent wave of malice, and then a new round of malicious remarks follows.

Director Aoyama Akihiro sat solemnly in the control room, reviewing the real-time public opinion analysis reports scrolling across the screen.

According to the data curve, the discussion and search volume of this program did reach an unprecedented peak, but the red bars representing negative emotions also surged glaringly, almost swallowing up the areas representing positive and neutral discussions.

"Director, if this continues... won't something bad happen?"

The assistant director seemed very worried. "Teacher Yuanchuan must be under a lot of pressure, and with this negative public opinion continuing to escalate, will it affect the overall reputation of the program and the subsequent investment opportunities?"

"You underestimate those advertisers. Negative publicity is still publicity, and they show no signs of withdrawing their investment. In fact, two major brands recently contacted us wanting to increase their spending. These guys..."

Director Aoyama first gave a cold laugh, but then couldn't help but sigh again.

"Actually, the biggest problem right now is still with Mr. Genkawa. This time it's much more intense than the last time when Jenny's agency blacklisted him."

The storm was far more intense than Director Aoyama had anticipated, and it even made him feel vaguely uneasy.

"Let's contact Genkawa-kun,"

Aoyama Akihiro pondered for a moment, then said to the assistant director beside him, "Please ask him to come over for a moment, and tell him... I need to discuss the subsequent recording arrangements with him."

"it is good."

Shortly after, Genkawa Yu knocked on the door of the director's office.

He was dressed in a simple white knit sweater and casual pants, his expression calm, his steps unhurried, and even a faint, gentle smile on his face, as if the raging storm on the internet had nothing to do with him.

"Director Aoyama, you wanted to see me?"

"Mr. Genkawa, please have a seat."

Director Aoyama gestured for him to sit down, then carefully began, "You've probably noticed some of the comments circulating online these past few days, haven't you?"

Genkawa Yu nodded slightly, his tone calm, "Yes, I saw some."

The other party's reaction was so calm that Director Aoyama was unsure how to proceed, so he coughed lightly.

“Let’s get straight to the point. When we initially chose you as the werewolf, our idea was to generate more attention and traffic through this topic, but now it’s clearly out of control.”

"I want to ask Genkawa-kun, what are you really thinking?"

Director Aoyama is a veteran of the entertainment industry who has weathered many storms. Although this online storm was somewhat sudden, he still maintained control of the conversation when facing Yu Minakawa.

However, upon hearing this question, Genkawa Yu simply smiled gently.

"Director, I don't have any ideas. Just record normally. After the third date, it should be the final night, right?"

His voice was steady, and his tone was neither hurried nor slow.

"As for the online storm, I don't think it's worth paying attention to. They can't really ask me to withdraw from the show, can they?"

"...No, that won't happen. After all, it's just some public opinion."

Director Aoyama scrutinized Genkawa Yu's calm eyes, and to be honest, he was once again shocked by the young man's nonchalant attitude.

After a while, he seemed to remember something and asked again.

"Mr. Genkawa, have you spoken with Mr. Suoh?"

"Hmm... the answer to this question needs to be kept secret for now."

Genkawa Yu thought for a moment, then his tone suddenly turned to a smile, "However, this matter will definitely have a better outcome in the end. I hope the director can be more patient and rest assured that I will handle it."

Upon hearing this, Director Aoyama immediately thought of the backlash that Jenny's agency had suffered in the past.

It seems that this young man in front of me has not taken the problems that have been troubling me at all.

"Genkawa-kun really has guts. I'm really looking forward to your final performance."

The director's lips twitched into a smile. "In that case, let's proceed with the recording as normal. After the third date, the final confession night can be streamed live online, right?"