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

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Experience points: 28/100

The filming went exceptionally smoothly this time. When the director shouted "Cut" with satisfaction, he even felt like he had just emerged from the sea.

Rubbing his temples, Genkawa Yu snapped out of his intense concentration and found that his back was also slightly damp with a layer of cold sweat.

The makeup artist immediately stepped forward to give him a meticulous touch-up, while Kato Megumi, who had been quietly waiting by his side, handed him warm water at just the right temperature.

After Genkawa Yu took the warm water, Kato Megumi took out a tablet from his bag, which clearly listed his schedule for the next few days.

"Mr. Genkawa, a very important new job has arrived."

Kato Megumi's voice is soft and pleasant, like a mountain stream.

"This is a business letter that just came from the agency. Because the teaser trailer for 'Alice in the Land of the Dying' has received a much better-than-expected response in the market, Netflix has decided to upgrade the endorsement partnership ahead of schedule. They hope that you will be the special spokesperson for their 'video membership' service and shoot a set of print photos and a 15-second short video advertisement."

"It is expected that the series will be simultaneously pushed out in all aspects during its official broadcast."

Genkawa Yu took the tablet, his fingertips swiping across the screen to see the detailed terms of the endorsement deal and the huge endorsement fee. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"A Netflix membership endorsement? This..."

He was well aware of the value of an endorsement from this top streaming platform, and generally only invited A-list or nationally renowned artists.

"The platform believes that your rapidly rising popularity and discussion, as well as the intelligent image you portrayed in 'The Land of the Dying,' are highly consistent with their core concept of 'premium content' that their 'video membership' emphasizes."

Kato Megumi slowly explained, "This is a very good opportunity. It can not only greatly enhance your commercial value, but also broaden your audience and strengthen your memory among the general audience. The preliminary shooting time is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. I will coordinate closely with the production team to ensure that it will not affect your shooting schedule."

"Row."

Genkawa Yu wasn't particularly surprised by this endorsement, because it reminded him of another person—the fiery Suoh Hayabusa.

After successfully turning the tables last time by dealing with the managing director under his elder brother, Shogo Suo, the other party hasn't called recently.

Now that such a high-end endorsement has come out, which is so inconsistent with Yuu Genkawa's current status, I wonder if the other party has played a role in it.

After all, this project is an exclusive collaboration between Netflix and the Burning series, and other companies do not receive any benefits.

Just as Genkawa Yu was deep in thought, a slightly timid yet curious voice rang out not far behind him.

"Um... I'm so sorry to bother you, Genkawa-san, are you free right now?"

Yuanchuan You turned his head upon hearing the sound and saw a petite figure, who looked a few years younger than him, standing a few steps away. The other person seemed hesitant about whether to step forward.

She was still wearing her costume from the play. She had a small, delicate face, short, elegant red hair, and very refined features, especially her large, striking eyes.

At this moment, it was shimmering with a light that was a mixture of tension, sincere worship, and irrepressible excitement.

After thinking for a moment, Yuu Genkawa quickly remembered the other person's identity and name. She was Kana Arima, the actress who played the important supporting role "Anri Tsuruna" in the drama. She was a child star who debuted as an actress.

"Hello, Arima-san."

Genkawa Yu put down his tablet, a friendly and gentle smile on his face. The other person was also a child star, which subconsciously reminded him of Sakurajima Mai.

Upon seeing Yuu Minakawa's response, Kana Arima seemed encouraged, taking a small step forward and becoming even more excited.

"Hey, Genkawa-san, that puzzle-solving scene was absolutely amazing! I was watching from the monitor the whole time, and I was completely drawn in!"

Her words poured out like a floodgate being opened.

"Mr. Genkawa's acting is so immersive, I think that performance was a textbook example of portraying inner emotions!"

Arima Kana's praise was extremely sincere and direct, making no attempt to hide her admiration or even worship for Genkawa Yu's performance.

Feeling a little embarrassed by such a direct compliment, Genkawa Yu waved his hand modestly.

"Mr. Arima, you flatter me too much. If you started out as a child star, you are definitely a senior in my acting career."

"I just debuted earlier, I'm nowhere near as good as Genkawa-san."

Arima Kana's cheeks flushed slightly. She had a very persistent pursuit of acting skills, and it was only with great difficulty that she had mustered up the courage to come over and greet Genkawa Yu today.

The other party is undoubtedly the lead actor, while she is just a supporting actress. The girl is worried that the other party will be difficult to get along with, and it would be very embarrassing if he rejects her.

“An early birth is also a very important asset.”

Genkawa Yu smiled and said sincerely, "Arima-san, the experience you've accumulated since childhood will definitely not be wasted. It will certainly play a role in your performances later on."

His eyes were sharp, and he naturally noticed that the little girl's shoulders were trembling, indicating that she must be very nervous.

"Please don't hesitate to visit our venue in the future; we can exchange ideas more often."

"Definitely! Genkawa-san, please continue to guide me in the future."

Arima Kana immediately stood up straight and bowed very seriously, as if she had received an important mission.

Just then, a familiar sound of footsteps rang out, and Mai Sakurajima walked over with an elegant and composed gait, holding a script rolled into a tube in her hand.

She had clearly noticed the two people talking earlier, her beautiful eyes sweeping between Yuu Minakawa and Kana Arima before finally settling on Yuu Minakawa.

"It seems I arrived at an inopportune time, perhaps interrupting your conversation?"

Mai Sakurajima's voice carried her usual teasing tone, along with a subtle hint of inquiry.

Upon hearing this, Arima Kana, having been in the entertainment industry since childhood, is a seasoned veteran who has experienced the ups and downs of popularity and long periods of unemployment. Her ability to read people is now ingrained in her instincts.

The girl almost instantly and accurately captured the subtle "sense of territory" in Sakurajima Mai's words. Her smile immediately vanished, replaced by utmost respect for her senior, and her posture unconsciously became more humble, taking a half-step back.

“Sakurajima-san, I just finished filming and then chatted with Genkawa-san about the scenes we just filmed. I feel like I learned a lot.”

"I won't disturb your script discussion any longer! I need to prepare for the next scene. Excuse me!"

Arima Kana speaks quickly and clearly, explaining things flawlessly.

After speaking, she bowed slightly in the direction of the two of them again, and then, like a nimble little deer that sensed danger and quickly retreated, she turned and left with light but unusually quick steps, instantly blending into the busy crew of people not far away and disappearing from sight.

Watching the other person's back almost "instantly disappear," Mai Sakurajima couldn't help but chuckle. Then she walked over to Yu Genkawa and gently touched his arm with the rolled-up script.

"Tsk tsk, I just heard that? Aren't you harvesting worship a little too fast?"

Her teasing carried a hint of intimacy, and a touch of arrogance that Genkawa Yu could understand.

Genkawa Yu was already used to her teasing, so he just smiled.

"Sakurajima-san, please stop joking with me. We just chatted casually for a bit. She seems to be someone who takes acting very seriously."

"Were we just chatting casually for a few minutes?"

Mai Sakurajima raised an eyebrow slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed intently on him.

"if not?"

"...Alright, Mr. Alice, put away your charm for now. Our next scene is a crucial one at the 'Beach', and we need to work on our lines and emotions properly."

Mai Sakurajima chuckled twice, "I don't want to get stuck when we officially start filming later."

"OK."

The girl's tone was half-serious, half-joking, a mix of her unique arrogance and seriousness about her work. Without waiting for a reply, she grabbed Genkawa Yu's arm and led him to the rest area reserved for the two lead actors, where they began to focus intently on the script.

The intense and intensive filming continued until nightfall, with the huge lights on set illuminating the Shibuya neighborhood as bright as day.

When the director finally shouted "That's a wrap!" with satisfaction, the tension in the air suddenly eased, and a tired but contented atmosphere filled the air.

Because the scenes in Ashikaga City are concentrated and important, and are expected to be filmed for about a week, Yuu Genkawa cannot return to his apartment in Tokyo. Instead, he stays at a hotel arranged by the production team.

Back in his hotel room, he removed his fatigue and makeup and went into the bathroom to take a shower. Although his body was screaming for rest, his brain was still in a state of subtle excitement due to the intense creative work and stimulation he had done during the day.

After a while, while lying in bed pretending to doze off, the cell phone next to me rang. The caller ID showed that it was Akane Kurokawa.

Genkawa Yu picked up his phone and pressed the answer button.

"Moshi Moshi, Kurokawa?"

The distinctive, cool voice of Akane Kurokawa came from the other end of the phone, like a night breeze rustling through a wind chime.

"Good evening, Genkawa-kun. I hope I haven't disturbed your precious rest time. Have you finished work?"

"Yeah, I just got back to the hotel. What's up? Why are you calling all of a sudden?"

Genkawa Yu rested his head on the pillow and asked casually.

"Um..."

Akane Kurokawa's voice sounded somewhat hesitant, "I'll be co-starring in a stage play called 'The Rebellion of the Plains' soon..."

"Is it a formal performance?"

"Ah."

"That's a good thing! Why are you hesitating when you speak?"

Genkawa Yu smiled, immediately understanding her implication.

"Um... the first show is next Monday at 8 pm."

Akane Kurokawa paused on the other end of the phone, her tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of expectation and caution.

"I'd like to ask Genkawa-kun, was it possible for you to find the time to come and take a look at the place at that time? Of course, if your filming schedule is very tight, it's okay if you can't come."

"Let me see my arrangements first."

Of course, Yu Genkawa wouldn't refuse Akane Kurokawa, but he's no longer the carefree young actor he once was. If he wanted to act recklessly, many people's jobs would be affected.

He quickly searched his mind for the filming schedule of "The Land of the Dying." This Sunday, there was a full day of filming, and it seemed there were no night scenes scheduled.

The brief silence on the other end of the phone seemed to make Akane Kurokawa a little uneasy, so she quickly added, "It's perfectly fine if you really can't find the time, don't force yourself."

"Please send me the specific time and theater address on my phone."

Yuan Chuanyu interrupted her hesitation, his voice gentle yet firm, "I will try my best to coordinate the time. I'm really looking forward to your stage play performance."

The breathing on the other end of the phone seemed to pause almost imperceptibly for a moment, followed by a relieved chuckle.

"Really? That's great! Thank you, Genkawa-kun. I'll send you the details later!"

I'm really looking forward to your arrival!

After ending the call, Genkawa Yu looked at Kurokawa Akane's name on his phone screen and let out a soft breath.

This matter needs to be handled properly.

He immediately texted Kato Megumi in the next room, briefly explaining the situation and asking about her schedule for next week and whether she could spare some time on Monday night.