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Mai Sakurajima sat in her cozy bedroom, her computer screen already turned on, playing a preview of the live broadcast.

Today is the last episode, and although she is worried about Genkawa Yu, she is still very curious to know how the show will end.

Can he really escape public opinion and become the leading man in his own life?

Mai Sakurajima glanced at the script in her hand. The audition for "Alice in the Land of the Dying" was next week, and she had already thoroughly studied the script in the past two days. She was determined to get the lead role.

On the other side, Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned back on the soft sofa, holding a book in her hands, but her mind was not on the book at all.

The female writer would occasionally glance at the clock on the wall, calculating how much time was left before the live broadcast began; her delicate face appeared even more beautiful under the lights.

Those eyes sparkled with curiosity, showing great interest in the finale of this dating reality show.

"Mr. Genkawa, what will you choose?"

At Hoshino Agency, where Genkawa Yu works, all the artists gathered together, sitting around a large screen, all concerned about Genkawa Yu's situation.

President Kato Arashi sat at the front, his expression serious yet expectant. He knew how important this live broadcast was to Genkawa Yu and the company, and silently prayed that everything would go smoothly.

Beside her sat a girl quietly.

That's Kato Arashi's niece, Kato Megumi.

The girl wore a soft red coat, her short flaxen hair was neat and tidy, with the ends slightly curled inwards, which set off her fair and serene face.

Her features were very soft, not stunning, but exceptionally pleasing to the eye. Her large eyes were like a clear lake, revealing no true emotion.

Kato Megumi simply hugged a soft velvet cushion quietly, her slender fingers unconsciously caressing the fabric.

Her gaze fell on the screen, her expression as indifferent as if she were watching a documentary that had nothing to do with her.

The night that everyone was eagerly anticipating and that captivated countless hearts finally arrived as scheduled.

The final episode of "The Essential Course in Love"—a live confession night—began on time amidst the breathless anticipation of tens of millions of viewers!

The moment the live stream signal was connected, an enormous and terrifying torrent of comments poured down like a galaxy, instantly flooding the entire screen!

【It's here! It's here! It's here!】

【First!】

[The final moment!]

【Yujun! Akane! 】

[So nervous I can't breathe!]

Witness history!

The camera first slowly pans across the venue of the night of confession.

The villa's backyard has been meticulously transformed into a dreamlike garden. Thanks to the staff's careful arrangements, it is now even more exquisite than it was originally.

Warm yellow string lights and star lights are wrapped around the branches of the trees, and white gauze curtains are placed at the top, exuding a romantic atmosphere.

The open space in the center, covered with a dark carpet, had been set up as a temporary confession stage.

Strangely, despite it being a winter season with very little rain, dark clouds hung low in the distant night sky, and the air was hot and humid, foreshadowing an impending storm.

Amidst the focus of countless cameras and a deluge of comments, the six guests made their grand entrance.

First up are the male members. Genkawa Yu is wearing a perfectly tailored black velvet evening suit with a white shirt with subtle patterns underneath. He has a faint smile on his face and exudes a calm and reserved charm.

Kengo Morimoto maintained his unique rock style, wearing a black studded suit with ripped jeans, exuding a wild and unrestrained vibe. Nobuyuki Yuno, on the other hand, wore a standard white prince suit, with a sunny smile, just like always.

Then came the women's group.

Akane Kurokawa chose a black silk A-line dress, simple in style, yet perfectly outlining her slender figure. Her blue hair hung down her back, and she shed the extreme tragedy of the stage play, regaining her calm and composed intellectual beauty.

MEM啾 wore a pink and blue gradient tulle dress, like a sweet candy, full of vitality, while Asakura Toru chose a hazy blue tulle dress, ethereal and dreamlike, like an elf under the moonlight.

The six people's stunning appearance once again ignited the barrage of comments, with praise and screams flooding the screen.

The opening performance was a collaboration of six people. After three days of rehearsals, the song was already quite good.

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"On that day, at that time, in that place."

"If I had never met you,"

"We will always be strangers."

Kengo Morimoto's guitar strummed a slightly melancholic melody, MEM's clear vocals and Toru Asakura's ethereal harmonies intertwined, and Nobuyuki Kumano made simple dance moves in rhythm with the music.

I like you more and more every day.

"I love you more than I do now,"

"I will protect you tightly,"

"I will transform into a gentle breeze and embrace you tightly."

Yuzuru Minakawa was responsible for the bass harmonies, his voice was magnetic and full of emotion, while Akane Kurokawa did not sing directly, but he precisely controlled the rhythm with percussion instruments.

The performance may have been a little rushed, but it was full of sincerity and memories of the past two weeks together, setting a warm tone for this farewell night.

After the applause, the air instantly became incredibly thick and tense.

The most important part, the confession, is about to begin.

The barrage of comments refreshed at its peak, with everyone frantically guessing and placing bets.

Just then, the drizzling raindrops suddenly began to fall from the night sky without warning.

At first, it was just a fine drizzle, gently tapping on the leaves and the lighting equipment, making a pleasant rustling sound.

A slight commotion arose among the staff, with some instinctively reaching for rain gear or asking the director if the live stream should be interrupted.

"Don't stop! Keep going!" Director Aoyama's voice, transmitted decisively through the earpiece, reached every staff member.

"The rain isn't heavy! This is a godsend atmosphere! Continue the live stream! All cameras, get the best close-ups in the rain!"

"understand!"

As expected, the comments section exploded with excitement after the rain started.

Wow! It's raining! The atmosphere is instantly amazing!

[The director is so creative! A confession in the rain is so romantic!]

The members are so visually stunning! They look even more amazing with raindrops on their faces!

[It's trending like crazy! Check out the real-time trending list!]

The rain did not become an obstacle; on the contrary, it became the best catalyst to ignite the peak of the heat.

All eyes were now fixed intently on the six figures in the rain.

At this moment, the assistant director quickly stepped forward, holding a transparent umbrella and a tablet computer, and clearly announced the final confession rules to the members and the audience.

"Dear members, the final confession segment is now beginning."

"The rules are as follows: There are three envelopes on the table next to you, containing what the girls have written down in advance that they want to say to a certain boy."

"It could be a token of affection, or it could be a farewell."

"Now, ladies, please come forward one by one, choose an envelope you wish to hand out, then walk up to the boy you wish to speak to, open the envelope, and read the contents aloud."

Wow! Is this so exciting? It's starting right away!

Hurry, hurry, I want to see who confesses first!

Who will be the first person?

The three girls exchanged glances, and following the previously decided order, Asakura Toru was the first to step forward.

She took a slight breath, and her eyes, which were always misty, seemed clearer now, thanks to the rain.

She took the first step, her slender fingers lightly brushing over the six envelopes, and almost without hesitation, picked up one of the pure white envelopes.

Then, he turned around.

The rain soaked the hem of her hazy blue gauze dress, but Asakura Toru was completely unaware.

Her gaze slowly rose, passing over the two boys beside her, and landed on Genkawa Yu almost without hesitation.

The camera zoomed in instantly, giving Yu Genkawa a huge close-up shot.

The next second, the live chat exploded.

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The fine rain silently soaked the final stage of "Love is a Required Course in Life".

Asakura Toru stood before Genkawa Yu, holding the pure white letter in her hand. A few water droplets clung to her hair, making her look like a hazy and fragile flower in the rain.

She took a deep breath, and her ethereal voice uttered not a passionate confession, but a gentle whisper filled with gratitude and farewell.

"Teacher Genkawa."

“Master, I’m here.”

Genkawa Yu knew that the other party would choose him at this stage, and his expression remained calm.

"Although participating in this program was a bit of a whim of mine, it is really lucky to meet you here."

Asakura Toru raised his head, his clear blue eyes fixed on the young man before him.

She took the letter and began to read it slowly.

"Written for... Genkawa-kun".

The opening line alone took all the audience's breath away.

"Thank you for telling me on this slow train that the scenery along the way needs to be appreciated with your heart."

"Thank you for sharing my bento box with me. The time I spent with you was so peaceful, like the clouds drifting by outside the window."

Her writing contained no intense emotions, only a faint, rain-washed memory, clean and precious, carrying the unique, hazy poetic quality that belonged only to Toru Asakura.

"I know this may not be the answer you're looking for."