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

"..."

Genkawa Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she was a little confused by Kurokawa Akane's sudden remark, thankfully she didn't say anything that would cause a scene.

That's fine.

Genkawa Yu remained silent for a few seconds, and the air seemed to freeze.

In the end, he did not extend his hand. His voice was deep and clear, carrying an almost cold calm and formulaic politeness, yet with an indescribable solemnity that was more pronounced than before.

"Thank you, Kurokawa."

"You are an outstanding actress and woman. You have a remarkable focus and amazing professionalism, which have left a very deep impression on me."

"You are one of the most promising and explosive actresses I have ever seen."

"I will remember the stage of Romeo and Juliet for a long time, and I hope that we can all have a bright future."

Refused.

He refused again!

And he rejected two girls in a row!

At this moment, the live stream chat and the entire online world were completely engulfed in a frenzy!

The wave of anger reached an unprecedented peak!

[Another rejection?! Even Kurokawa rejected him?!]

[Yu Minakawa! What the hell are you doing here?!]

[Two! Both rejected! Are you here to be a judge?!]

[Scumbag! Cold-blooded! Hypocritical! Get out of the entertainment industry!]

My heart aches for Kurokawa and Asakura... those looks in their eyes... they broke my heart...

Boycott Yu Minakawa!

The biggest mistake the production team made was inviting this kind of person!

No wonder he's had so many scandals lately; he really is a scumbag!

After Yu Minakawa rejected Akane Kurokawa, Twitter's trending topics were completely dominated by the show's hashtags.

#YuuYugenkawaDoubleKill# instantly topped the Twitter charts, becoming incredibly popular.

The internet was instantly flooded with insults and boycotts, and angry viewers swarmed Genkawa Yuu and the program's social media accounts like a tsunami.

Even the fan groups for Yu Minakawa's pairing with Yu Natsukawa experienced some splits. Of course, the fan groups for Yu Minakawa's individual favorites remained relatively quiet, with some hardcore female fans offering their congratulations.

All of this made even her, a big fan, feel somewhat uneasy.

"What are you doing, Yu-kun...?"

"Don't scare me."

In front of the big screen, the expression of Hoshino Agency President Kato Arashi was also very subtle. Neither he nor his manager Nakahara Kazuya knew about the "werewolf" incident, so they were quite surprised by this situation.

"Central Plains".

Kato Arashi turned to him and asked, "Genkawa-kun, have you told me how to break this deadlock?"

The manager, Kazuya Nakahara, looked ashen-faced.

"He didn't say that. He only said that everything would calm down after the show ended."

"But his rejection of both people this time will probably add fuel to the fire of the previous negative public opinion."

"uncertain."

At this moment, Kato Megumi, who was sitting next to her, suddenly spoke up, staring at the young man on the screen.

"I feel there are other reasons as well."

"Auntie, let's continue watching."

The live stream continues.

In the live broadcast, after hearing Yu Minakawa's "you can all have a bright future" rejection, Akane Kurokawa showed an extremely brief but incredibly precise micro-expression on her face.

The girl's jawline tightened slightly, as if she were clenching her teeth. A hint of hurt and disbelief flashed deep in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it, transforming it into a sorrowful expression that mixed with loss, grievance, and feigned composure.

This expression was magnified infinitely by the pre-prepared high-definition camera, instantly igniting the last shred of rationality in the audience!

Of course, this was the acting content she had thought of in advance in order to ensure that Genkawa Yu's plan would be successfully achieved.

That's to make the final twist even more perfect.

[Kurokawa-san!! You have six bottles of Wuqi wine!]

【Yuu Genkawa, you're really not human!】

Look what you've done!

[Damn it, I'm so angry!]

[I will never forgive Genkawa Yu! You bastard!]

Director Aoyama watched the scene spiral out of control, yet it was entirely within his expectations, through the monitor screen, observing the terrifyingly high, record-breaking popularity data.

He knew the time was right; it was time to detonate the bomb of truth that would ultimately turn everything around.

In that devastating moment, amidst the condemnation and scorn of the masses, when emotions reached their boiling point, he picked up the walkie-talkie and, in an extremely calm voice, issued the final instruction: "Mr. Genkawa, it's your turn to speak."

"Ok."

Genkawa Yu understood that the most crucial moment had arrived, so he straightened his clothes, faced the cameras, and walked into the center of the courtyard, where everyone was watching.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the confession segment is now over."

"Next, I'm going to tell you the theme of this program: 'Abandoning Two Hundred Schools of Thought,' so please listen carefully."

【? ? ? 】

What's the theme?

[What's this guy up to now? I think the other members are totally confused.]

"Yuanchuan, what do you want to say?"

Although neither Kengo Morimoto nor Nobuyuki Kumano confessed their feelings, they were still quite worried about the direction the show would take.

"This is a very important matter. Please look at the big screen over there."

Genkawa Yu pointed to the large screen next to him, where the content of the live broadcast was displayed.

The next moment, a video clip filled the entire screen.

【What's this?】

Was the apology video pre-recorded?

"what?"

All eyes were focused on the content of the video.

The screen was filled with a surveillance video that was clearly taken covertly, with a slightly subtle angle, but with extremely clear picture and sound.

The background is a hotel room.

As you can see, Director Aoyama and Yu Genkawa are sitting on the sofa, having a serious conversation.

"Director Aoyama, do you mean... that before the final episode, I have to personally break up all the possible pairings?"

"That's right, this is your job as a werewolf."

"Isn't it strange to directly interfere with other people's true feelings?"

"What do you think love is? Is it about knowing your feelings after meeting three times? Or is it about completely committing to each other after spending a month together?"

"How naive!"

"With the camera's support, every member participating in a dating reality show will have their own feelings amplified, which can also create illusions—how many of those relationships that heat up quickly on the show can actually become real?"

"Our show is called 'Love is a compulsory course in life,' not 'Celebrity Dating Guide.' Viewers need to see not only sweetness, but also hesitation, misunderstandings, and blindness in love."

Immediately afterwards, Director Aoyama pulled out a stack of data reports from the file bag.

"Last year, a total of six dating reality shows were broadcast. Among the couples who were successfully paired up, 78% broke up within three months."

"why?"

"It's because the camera beautifies the conflicts and the editing amplifies the good feelings that they forget that dating should involve a process of trial and error."

"And as a werewolf, you need to help them see their own hearts."

"..."

"This is the identity and the price one has to pay."

"Genkawa-kun, are you willing to accept the challenge?"

The video ends abruptly here, just in time.

The live stream instantly switched back to the glass pavilion.

The scene was deathly silent.

The other members, unaware of the situation, were all frozen in shock, staring at the screen in disbelief. Even Asakura Toru's small face showed an expression of utter astonishment.

The chat room, which was originally filled with anger, was now completely plunged into a vacuum after a kind of cognitive upheaval.

Three seconds later, the first comment, filled with shock and bewilderment, floated by shakily.

[...Wolf, werewolf?!]

Volume 1, The Shining Morning Star: Chapter 79, The Ultimate Twist, and the First Viral Image! (2-in-1, 5k views)

In the live stream, the hidden video from the hotel room shattered instantly, like an ice cube thrown into boiling oil.

The entire live stream of "Love is a Required Course in Life" on its final night, and indeed the entire online world, was rendered deathly silent.

[...wolf...weren'd?!]