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

"I've already told you my thoughts, Yu-kun. See you tomorrow!"

As if fleeing, after saying her last words, she immediately pushed open the door and disappeared into the lounge, accompanied by a fragrant breeze.

Only after walking a distance, turning a corner, and confirming that Genkawa Yu could no longer see her, did Sakurajima Mai lean against the cold wall, slightly panting as she stopped.

She pressed the back of her hand against her burning cheek, her mind replaying the scene from just now—Yuu Minakawa's eyes widening slightly in surprise, and his slightly stunned expression.

Every detail made the girl blush and her heart race.

I... finally said it.

The thought flashed through her chaotic mind like lightning, and Mai Sakurajima's steps faltered as she felt her little heart pounding faster in her chest.

Is this considered a confession?

I guess so. Now Yu-kun knows how I feel, and I'll officially start my pursuit of him!

"Yu-kun... you should know what I mean, right..."

She muttered softly, her tone tinged with shyness, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved upwards into a small arc.

Although she was really embarrassed, Mai Sakurajima still thought she did a great job.

There's nothing shameful about liking someone. Letting the other person know your feelings and then making an effort to get closer to them is the most honorable way to win their heart.

After her emotions gradually calmed down, Mai Sakurajima felt a sense of relief, as if she had finally spoken her feelings.

The girl took a few deep breaths, and her eyes gradually regained their resolve.

Now that she's taken this step, there's no turning back. Now, she should focus on showcasing her charm!

Meanwhile, Yuu Genkawa, left alone in the lounge, remained in the same position, staring blankly at the closed door.

It's as if you can still see Mai Sakurajima's panicked profile as she "escapes".

The air seemed to still carry the faint, elegant scent of her perfume, as well as the lingering emotion of "confession."

Yuan Chuan You sighed, his body feeling weak as he leaned back on the sofa. He raised his hand and rubbed his temples hard, a bitter smile on his face that was extremely complex and hard to describe.

This is really... stirring up a hornet's nest.

Of course he knew that Sakurajima Asa was good, beautiful, and outstanding. After struggling alone in the entertainment industry for so many years, she had developed a unique resilience and brilliance.

To say that one feels no emotion in the face of such a direct and courageous confession from a woman would be utter self-deception.

Yu Minakawa could even recall that his heart skipped a beat when the other person said those words.

But

Another beautiful face appeared in Yu Minakawa's mind—Akane Kurokawa.

The girl who had an undisguised dependence on and love for him, the girl who held his hand in the hospital and said with tears in her eyes that she was "afraid of losing him," the girl who made a promise with him full of expectations, like a bouquet of flowers in love.

This promise was like an invisible shackle, or a mountain to climb, blocking his path and making it difficult for him to respond to Mai Sakurajima's confession.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a gentle knock on the door of the lounge, and then it was silently pushed open.

Kato Megumi walked in quietly as usual, carrying Genkawa Yu's coat and backpack, her face still bearing that same gentle expression she never showed.

"Mr. Genkawa, the nanny van has been arranged, we can go back now."

Genkawa Yu looked up at Kato Megumi. Her eyes were clear and calm, like a bottomless lake, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

However, Yuu had a strong intuition that, given Megumi Kato's extraordinary keen observation skills and the fact that she was likely nearby, she had probably overheard the conversation taking place in the lounge.

But she chose to remain silent, probably because she didn't want to get involved.

Genkawa Yu rubbed his head, deciding to put these things aside for the time being. He nodded, "Okay, I understand. Thank you, Kato-san."

He took the coat, stood up, and followed Kato Megumi outside.

On the way home, the car was completely silent.

Genkawa Yu leaned back in his chair, gazing at the dazzling lights outside the window, his thoughts somewhat tangled.

Starting the next day, Mai Sakurajima indeed put her words into action, just as she had declared.

On the set of "Alice in the Land of the Dying," she launched her bold yet delicate "offensive." The girl's actions were not aggressive, but rather like spring rain, quietly seeping into every detail of their interactions.

During breaks in rehearsals, whenever Director Aoyama yelled "Cut," she would naturally walk over to Yu Genkawa and discuss the performance with him in a more intimate tone.

When Yu Genkawa proposed a performance idea, she would listen attentively with her eyes sparkling, and then give sincere feedback. The two became more and more in sync when acting together, and even had some unspoken understandings.

During lunchtime, Mai Sakurajima would naturally sit in the empty seat next to Yu Genkawa and eat with him. While eating, she would chat with him about lighthearted topics, such as interesting books she had recently read or anecdotes from the entertainment industry.

Sometimes, she would naturally pick up a delicious-looking tamagoyaki or fried shrimp from her own lunchbox and put it into Genkawa Yu's lunchbox.

"This tastes really good, Yu-kun, why don't you try it?"

When it comes to filming action scenes that are difficult or require a lot of physical exertion, Yu Genkawa inevitably shows signs of fatigue.

At this time, Mai Sakurajima would always appear at the right moment, handing over a bottle of energy drink with the cap unscrewed, or a piece of chocolate to replenish energy, and softly saying, "You've worked hard, Yu-kun, take a break before continuing."

To be honest, when they were on set, Mai Sakurajima spent more time with Yu Genkawa than with Megumi Kato. Sometimes when Megumi Kato came over with bottled water, she would find that the two of them were already sitting in front of her, and she didn't need to go up and help them at all.

In this atmosphere, the crew naturally had some discussions.

However, since Yu Minakawa is currently the most important male lead in the "burning" genre, and he also has a close relationship with Shun Suo, no one dares to say anything, and they only dare to discuss it in private.

On the other hand, Genkawa Yu is certainly not a heartless person, much less an unromantic blockhead.

How could he remain unmoved by Mai Sakurajima's continuous and perfectly timed approach and courtship, a girl who possesses beauty, intelligence, fame, and sincerity?

With each natural and affectionate "Yu-kun," and through countless discussions, sharing of food, and seamless collaborations in their performances, the two's relationship was indeed growing closer at a visible pace.

In this subtle, tense, and suspenseful atmosphere, the filming of the final large-scale game scene chapter of "Alice in the Land of the Dying" was finally completed smoothly.

The entire crew was enveloped in a mix of joy and exhaustion from the success of this phase, with only the final filming of the first season remaining.

That afternoon, during a break in filming, a figure that seemed completely out of place with the artistic atmosphere of the set appeared.

It's Suo Fang Jun.

He was still wearing a well-tailored, sharply styled dark suit, with a high-quality wool coat over it. His face was stern, his steps were swift, and he exuded the sharpness and urgency of a business elite.

Their arrival immediately caused a small commotion and whispers.

With a clear objective, Suoh Hayabusa scanned the film set and walked straight toward Genkawa Yu, who was engrossed in studying the final stages of the script in the rest area.

"Genkawa-kun."

He spoke succinctly, his tone carrying his usual unquestionable authority: "Let's find a quiet place and talk about something important."

Genkawa Yu's heart stirred slightly, and he roughly guessed his purpose. So he closed the script, nodded, and walked with Suo Shun to a relatively quiet corner of the film set where props were piled up.

"It's almost time."

Suo Shun got straight to the point, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on Genkawa Yu.

"My core team is all in place. All the preliminary preparations, including budget review, main crew setup, and detailed shooting schedule planning, have been completed. The project 'Love Like a Bouquet' can't wait any longer. It's time to launch it to the market and make an official announcement."

Genkawa Yu was not surprised by this.

Despite being busy filming the TV series, he maintained communication with Suoh Hayabusa via email regarding the film project, keeping track of the overall progress.

He pondered for a moment and asked, "What are your plans, Mr. Suoh, regarding the specific pace and focus of the official announcement?"

"My opinion is... the sooner the better."

Suo Shun clearly already had a well-thought-out plan in mind.

"By taking advantage of the current high level of popularity of 'Alice in the Land of the Dying' and the peak of audience anticipation, announcing a new film project directly can create the strongest synergy and maximize attention."

"As for the official announcement... I think we only need to emphasize two points. The first is to emphasize that you wrote the script for this movie, which will definitely cause a sensation online, after all, your 'Love Letter' sold so well."

He paused, his gaze growing increasingly profound, filled with strong business considerations. "The second point is... the selection of the male and female leads."

Genkawa Yu nodded; he understood Suo Hayabusa's strategy.

Announcing the lead actors, especially those like him and Akane Kurokawa who already have huge popularity and have even generated CP (couple) buzz due to a dating reality show, is undoubtedly the fastest and most effective way to ignite public opinion.

"I have no opinion."

Genkawa Yu gave an affirmative answer, "What is the specific schedule?"

"If there are no problems on your side, we will have a final confirmation meeting with the person in charge of your Hoshino Agency at 10:00 AM the day after tomorrow to finalize all the details. Then, at 3:00 PM this Friday, we will release the official announcement through all the official channels of the three parties."

Suoh Shun's work style remained as decisive and efficient as ever. After all, this year was the decisive year for him and his older brother Suoh Shogo, and he didn't want to waste a single day.

"Okay, I will be there on time."

Genkawa Yu agreed, and that very night, after finishing filming and returning to his apartment, although physically exhausted, he was somewhat excited because the movie was about to be officially announced.

He sat at his desk as usual, opened the document of "The Wind Rises," and prepared to calm his mind through writing.

Perhaps it was the emotional turmoil he experienced during the day, or perhaps it was the pressure and motivation brought by the film project, but he felt that his control over words and emotions had entered a completely new realm.

When he wrote about the male protagonist accompanying his seriously ill girlfriend "Setsuko" on the balcony of the sanatorium, Ylinyi Hqi?siwusijiuba looked at the distant, layered mountains.

Setsuko said in a weak voice, "The wind is picking up... It's so nice to be able to see this scenery with you..."

Because of his keen perception of words, Yuu Minakawa immediately felt an indescribable, complex emotion churning in his chest, a mixture of immense sorrow, boundless tenderness, and an extreme appreciation for life.

A story that can move people needs to have this effect.

[Production Sequence Two: Unceasing Writing]

Experience points: 91/100

Experience points: 92/100

Experience points: 93/100

His fingertips danced across the keyboard, and the words were no longer simple symbols, but had warmth and life. He vividly and deeply portrayed the profound sorrow and grief of trying to grasp every beautiful moment and engraving love into one's bones in the face of inevitable loss, which was deeply moving.

When Yu Genkawa finally snapped out of his immersive creative state, he realized that he had unknowingly completed nearly half of the first draft of "The Wind Rises".

[Production Sequence Two: Unceasing Writing]

Experience points: 99/100

Experience points: 100/100

Production complete!