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

Genkawa Yu's tone was somewhat helpless, "The water heater in my apartment is broken."

"Should I contact a repairman or speak with your landlord immediately?"

Kato Megumi reacted very quickly and immediately provided a standard solution.

"Do not."

Yuan Chuanyu interrupted her, his gaze sweeping over the dilapidated apartment again, his tone resolute, "No need to contact repairs, can you help me find a new place to live?"

Kato Megumi on the other end of the phone seemed completely unsurprised, responding immediately without even a second's pause.

"Understood. I can find suitable housing for you right now and get it done before work this afternoon. Do you have a preference for a particular area? Minato Ward, Shibuya Ward, or Chiyoda Ward?"

"After your initial screening, just give me the few options you think are the best."

Yuu Minakawa was satisfied with Megumi Kato's efficiency.

"Okay, does Mr. Genkawa have any other needs?"

Kato Megumi immediately began to record more important things in her notebook: such as the location and security of the house, privacy, spaciousness, and the completeness of the facilities, etc.

Moreover, since this is a sudden request, the ability to move in immediately is also a very important screening criterion.

"No more for now."

"clear."

After the call ended, Genkawa Yu put down his phone and let out a long sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, in a high-end apartment building in Tokyo known for its strict management, tranquil environment, and wealthy residents.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, dressed in comfortable casual clothes, strolled out of her house with a slightly lazy air, preparing to go to a nearby boutique supermarket to buy some coffee beans and snacks to replenish her soon-to-be-depleted "battle supplies".

She habitually walked towards the elevator lobby, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the bulletin board on the hallway wall, which was usually only used to post property notices or community event information.

However, today, there was a different A4 sheet of paper on the bulletin board, with the words "House for Rent" clearly printed on it, along with a simple floor plan and contact information.

In this upscale apartment building with stable and extremely low occupancy rates, renting out rooms is quite rare.

When this happens, it often means that the original residents have encountered some major unforeseen event and have no choice but to move out.

Kasumigaoka Utaha paused slightly, and out of curiosity, she moved closer to see which family was so unfortunate.

Her gaze fell on that room number.

The next second, a rare look of genuine surprise appeared on her beautiful face, which always carried a hint of languor.

1206?

It was the apartment next to hers.

She paused for a moment, then looked at the information on the bulletin board again to make sure she hadn't misread it.

Is it the neighbor's place that's for rent?

She wasn't familiar with that resident, but she'd occasionally bumped into her in the elevator. She was a shrewd-looking career woman who didn't seem to have encountered any trouble.

Kasumigaoka Utaha stood still, pondering for about two or three seconds, before quickly suppressing all her emotions.

After all, this kind of thing has nothing to do with her.

She simply shook her head and continued walking with elegant, slightly unhurried steps.

Walk towards the elevator and press the button.

"By the way, Mr. Genkawa's program has ended. He should be writing a new book soon, right?"

"Let's ask him tonight."

Volume 1 The Shining Morning Star: Chapter 83 Mai Sakurajima Wants to Help Move (Two Volumes Combined, 5k views)

A hangover may feel good for a moment, but going to work will be a nightmare.

Even under the intense flashlights of the LEON magazine photo studio, a sense of disorientation still lingered and tormented Yuu Minakawa's nerves.

He mustered his spirits and kept changing his poses and expressions at the photographer's command, displaying a variety of charms, from lazy and unrestrained to sharp and profound.

A professional styling team surrounded him, touching up his makeup, fixing his hair, and adjusting the details of his clothing; everything was still very well organized.

As an assistant to an artist, Megumi Kato fully utilized her initiative. Unless called upon, she remained a silent shadow, always staying out of the camera's view.

The girl held a tablet in her hand, checking the filming progress and recording some content during the filming process. At the same time, she also had to deal with various messages on her phone, some of which were business conversations sent by her manager, Kazuya Nakahara, and others were schedule adjustments for Yu Minakawa.

Although he had only just started working as an artist's assistant, Kato Megumi's presence gave Genkawa Yu a great sense of security, allowing him to handle various tasks with peace of mind.

This highlights the importance of an artist's assistant.

On set.

"Great! Excellent! Mr. Genkawa, that look is fantastic! Keep it up!"

The photographer excitedly pressed the shutter.

Genkawa Yu maintained his composure and began to slowly adjust his body movements.

After the photoshoot, there was a magazine interview. Although these jobs were tedious, the pay and exposure were good. Since he had become an artist, he had to accept these things.

By the time all the work was finished, Genkawa Yu was almost completely exhausted.

On the way back to the van, Kato Megumi handed him a bottle of peach-flavored sparkling water in a very gentle tone.

"Mr. Genkawa, tomorrow is the script reading session for the entire cast of 'Alice in the Land of the Dying,' and the costume photo shoot is in the afternoon. Both will be held at TBS headquarters, so please make sure you get plenty of rest tonight."

Genkawa Yu took the water, took a sip, and sincerely thanked him.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Kato-san."

Without her efficient coordination, his condition today would probably be even worse.

"It's my duty, so please don't drink any more today."

Kato Megumi nodded slightly and began to report on the next task.

"In addition, regarding your request to find a new house, I have initially shortlisted three high-end apartments that meet the requirements, and I will send you the information shortly."

“One of the upscale apartments in Bunkyo Ward is exceptional in terms of location, security, privacy, and apartment layout and views. We recommend you consider it first.”

"Bunkyo District?"

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow slightly. Bunkyo Ward is known for its numerous cultural and educational institutions and tranquil environment, and many scholars and writers live there, which is quite in line with his other identity as a writer.

"Yes, you can check the details when you get back."

Kato Megumi nodded. Gathering information on these properties wasn't difficult, but she actually preferred to see them in person. You couldn't tell if a property was good or bad just by looking at videos and pictures.

The next day, the script reading session for "Alice in the Land of the Dying" was held.

The huge conference table was filled with the main creators and actors of the film crew.

Yu Genkawa and Mai Sakurajima naturally sat in the central position near director Akihiro Aoyama, while Haruto Yamazaki sat not far away. When he saw Yu Genkawa come in, he secretly winked at him and mouthed "Are you okay?" Yu Genkawa could only smile helplessly.

The script reading process was serious and focused, with each actor immersing themselves in their role and trying to bring the character to life through their voice and lines.

Genkawa Yu's voice was steady yet varied, accurately capturing Arisu Ryohei's transformation from an ordinary good-for-nothing youth to someone forced to grow and survive.

Director Aoyama nodded from time to time, a satisfied look on his face.

About two hours later, the first script reading session ended. After a short break, the photo shoot began.

Yu Genkawa is undoubtedly the first one to be photographed. Taking official photos is very important because it will be used to promote and hype up the drama. As the lead actor, his photo will be placed in the center of the tweet.

Aoyama Akihiro's styling team led him to the makeup mirror, where two young female makeup artists looked at his dazzling golden hair under the lights with excited expressions.

"Mr. Genkawa, according to the character's description and the director's requirements, we need to officially dye your hair back to black today."

One of the makeup artists was wearing a mask, but her eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she smiled, her tone full of anticipation.

"Yes, I know. Let's begin."

Genkawa Yu nodded. He had long been mentally prepared that his blond hair, which had been with him for months, would finally return to its original color.

After all, according to the script, Arisu Ryohei is an ordinary Japanese good-for-nothing youth, and his bright blond hair is indeed too eye-catching and abrupt.

The two makeup artists then immediately got to work with practiced ease.

They carefully draped him in a protective cloth, prepared the medicine, and worked with gentle yet highly efficient movements. Although they were wearing masks, you could still feel their excitement at finally being able to personally transform a top-tier divine face.

"Mr. Genkawa's hair is so beautiful..."

"Gold hair looks cool too, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the black hair look!"

"It feels like it will have a completely different charm!"

As they operated the equipment, they exchanged hushed conversations, their voices filled with professional admiration and anticipation.

Genkawa Yu closed his eyes, feeling the cool hair dye being applied to his scalp and the makeup artist's gentle massage. The process took quite a while, but he waited patiently.

Several hours later, when the final step was completed, the stylist rinsed off the excess hair dye with water.

After the hairdryer stopped whirring, Genkawa Yu slowly opened his eyes.

In the mirror, I saw a familiar yet unfamiliar version of myself.

That signature, brilliant blonde hair was gone, replaced by a head of soft, healthy-looking black hair.

His black hair softened the striking visual impact of his sculpted features and golden hair, making his already outstanding eyebrows, eyes, and facial contours stand out even more.

That sharp star aura was cleverly tempered and transformed into a deeper, more oriental charm.

It's like shedding a layer of gleaming armor, revealing a more essential and moving true texture underneath.

Even Kato Megumi, who had remained calm throughout, paused almost imperceptibly for a moment when she saw the person in the mirror.

Wow! It looks so good!

"It's like Arisu Ryohei stepped right out of the manga!"

The two makeup artists couldn't help but gasp in surprise, extremely satisfied with their "work".

Genkawa Yu looked at himself in the mirror and was slightly stunned.