Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Rather, for Iruma Hibiki, although this kind of concern was a bit sudden, it was indeed very unlike the traditional social rules of Japanese high school students.

But for him, this is a relationship that feels like redemption.

After all, he didn't actually have any friends who were close enough to care about each other, whether in junior high or high school.

As for Goto Ichiri...

When the pink figure appeared in front of him, Iruma Hibiki shook his head rapidly.

After all, wasn't he a little too self-indulgent in matters related to Goto Ichiri?

The other person is actually just a little lonely in the class, but outside of school, she is actually a popular person with a boyfriend.

Is it because you have such a fulfilling life outside of school that you look down on life inside of school?

In fact, when thinking about this problem carefully, some more questions arose in Iruma Hibiki's mind.

Does Goto Ichiri look like that kind of person?

Memories of the past three years kept flooding back, and soon Iruma Hibiki came to the conclusion that Goto Ichiri definitely did not live a real-life life as described in his Guitar Hero account.

Although he had no evidence, he got the answer based on his understanding of Goto Ichiri.

Unconsciously, Iruma Hibiki breathed a sigh of relief.

The heavy stone hanging in my chest has finally been put down.

So, with some subtle feelings, Hibiki Iruma once again clicked on the homepage of Guitar Hero.

Goto Ichiri said that the first time she had a boyfriend was after the Golden Week on the first day of the new year, which was around May.

When she followed the records and came across the earliest blog post updated by Goto Ichiri about her boyfriend, Iruma Hibiki was stunned.

[Today I started dating Iruma-kun, a guy from the same school and class as me who specializes in sports. I'm so happy to have such a handsome boyfriend.]

Iruma Hibiki placed his hands on his chin and pondered for a long time.

Finally, when he put himself in Goto Ichiri's shoes and thought about it for the tenth time, he came to a conclusion.

Could it be that, actually—

Is Goto Ichiri's so-called boyfriend a lie under the Guitar Hero account?

16 I will wait for you

Later, Hibiki Iruma confirmed many of Goto Ichiri's lies about her boyfriend.

For example, the so-called "Iruma-san" has exactly the same style as him, and their first date was at the aquarium in Kasai Rinkai Park...

Even in terms of personality, she is exactly like him, with only some subtle differences.

[He's usually a bit lonely, but he's very enthusiastic about my affairs. He always helps me when I make mistakes and stays with me when I'm lonely. I'm so happy now!]

……

Anyway, after Iruma Hibiki closed the Guitar Hero homepage, he sighed deeply.

It would be better for him to pretend he didn't know about such an embarrassing thing.

Iruma Hibiki made up his mind to clear out everything he saw at the moment from his mind, otherwise he would not know how to face Goto Ichiri.

The lonely girl in the class has actually been treating him as her fantasy boyfriend?!

This kind of thing is too scary and weird!

Hibiki Iruma lay on the table and let out some screams.

But he immediately began to comfort himself, maybe this was just his guess, and Goto Ichiri's boyfriend was actually another person named Iruma.

right……

right?

In short, such thoughts could not comfort him at all.

I don't know what mood he was in, but Iruma Hibiki took his charged mobile phone and planned to go for a walk around Shimokitazawa Station in advance and wait for Nagasaki Suyo. Anyway, for a guy like him, it would be better to just sit back and do nothing.

So, in a corner of this unknown city, when Machida Sonoko looked at the message she sent yesterday which had not been read or replied to yet, a terrible idea suddenly came to her mind.

On the other hand, Hibiki Iruma, who arrived at Shimokitazawa Station early, walked around the shopping malls near Shimokitazawa alone and bought a chocolate crepe from a roadside stall for a quick lunch.

The news from Nagasaki Suyo never stopped. She didn't talk about lunch anymore, but instead talked about topics like bands and documentaries.

In short, although she was shopping alone, Hibiki Iruma was not that lonely.

It was just that Ijichi Hongka seemed to be busy as soon as lunch was over. After saying that she would help out in the store, she disappeared.

6 o'clock, next to the drink vending machine at Shimokitazawa Station.

"Sorry, did Iruma-san keep you waiting?"

"No, actually I came a little early, and you came at the perfect time."

Looking at Nagasaki Suyo Iruma Hibiki who was jogging towards him with a smile, he felt some subtle emotions.

Perhaps there was still some awkwardness because of what happened before, or perhaps he was just too sensitive. On the contrary, Nagasaki Suyo seemed to have long since stopped caring about what happened in the morning.

Therefore, Iruma Hibiki's plan to confirm and explain the previous matter was dashed.

"Shimokitazawa is really different from Ikebukuro."

"Is this Nagasaki-san's first time here?"

"Well... I've been here once before to buy clothes, but this is my first time shopping here with friends."

Even when she walks, Nagasaki Suyo exudes the elegance of a young lady. She is the kind of young lady that makes people feel she is a gentle young lady with extraordinary temperament at first sight.

"Ijichi-san said earlier that after we see Yamada-san's performance, we can go shopping around Shimokitazawa."

"Hey! That's great! Ah, I've been so preoccupied with shopping that the band is more important today."

"About the band..."

Iruma Hibiki looked at Nagasaki Suyo beside him, with a serious and thoughtful look in his eyes.

Ijichi Hongka is serious about the band and is full of passion and expectations. Perhaps for her, the band is indeed her wish and expectation in her high school career, and it is something she really wants to do.

He couldn't mistake a look like that.

He used to be like this too - every morning, looking at himself in the mirror, looking messy because of writing.

So, what about Nagasaki Suyo?

What is the band’s ideal?

Just like she said herself: It's really rare that the eldest daughter of Tsuki no Mori can play in a band.

And she also told me when we met that she was a member of the orchestra.

Although he didn't have a very good relationship with either Nagasaki Motoyo or Ijichi Nijika, Iruma Hibiki was slightly worried, as if they were also worried about him.

After all, he and Nagasaki Motoyo are still just beginners who haven't started anything yet. Is it really good to put so much enthusiasm, expectations and ideals into the band at this stage?

Does it really matter if you fail?

He is just an ordinary time traveler. Can he really live up to the expectations and ideals of two girls?

Hibiki Iruma didn't want to see anyone around him get hurt or force themselves, or taste the pain of disappointment after intense ecstasy, especially if that pain came from him.

"Iruma-san, do you have any concerns?"

It was probably during this moment of thinking that Nagasaki Suyo noticed Iruma Hibiki's uneasiness.

"I always feel like if I were to turn out to be some guitar idiot, I'd be letting down both Nagasaki-san and Ijichi-san."

In a joking tone, Iruma Hibiki lightly expressed his concerns.

"But, Iruma-san will definitely work hard, right?"

Nagasaki Motoyo gave Iruma Hibiki a bright and gentle smile.

"of course."

Iruma Hibiki nodded, this was beyond doubt.

"That's good. I'll be waiting for the day when you learn to play guitar, Iruma-kun. Does that sound a bit strange?"

"Come to think of it, we really just met..."

“But I really mean it.”

……

Facing Nagasaki Soyo's smile, Iruma Hibiki probably had lost any reason or opportunity to refuse.

"The band is a shared destiny for everyone, right? If that's the case, I will definitely not abandon Iruma-san."

"what!"

As if realizing how outrageous what she had just said was, Nagasaki Suyo covered her mouth, and then her face flushed slightly.

And Iruma Hibiki did not miss the scenery at this moment.

They passed through the shadows cast by the buildings just in time and walked into the remaining sunset. The street lights in Shimokitazawa had already lit up, and the prosperity of the night began to open its arms to the expectant crowd.

The voices of street singers filled the entire busy street.

The crowds of people coming and going seemed to be non-existent to Iruma Hibiki.

"Yes, the band is a community of shared destiny for everyone. I will remember this and work very hard."

He also smiled gently, redeeming Nagasaki Suyo's words that were obviously full of disagreements.

"That's really great."

After walking for about ten minutes, the two arrived at the entrance of the Stars, a staircase leading underground.

17 Busy Rainbow Summer

"Ah! You're already here, sorry! Today, Liang's band unexpectedly had more audience members than expected! So I'll be busy for a while!"

As soon as he entered the door, Hibiki Iruma was shocked by the scene in front of him.

And Nagasaki Suyo beside him was not much better.

People who love the place and everything in it are like this. When they really face the noise, lights and everything else in the Livehouse, they can't help but be shocked - this place is simply a rock and roll hell!

"Ijichi-san, you go do your thing. Shigaraki-san and I will just go for a stroll."

"Okay! I'm so sorry! I'll be right here as soon as I'm done!"

Thanks to his previous experience in Ring, Iruma Hibiki took a quick glance at the people queuing at the front desk and made a rough estimate. With this number, Ijichi Kouka might not be able to handle it before the show started.

But beside her——

Iruma Hibiki noticed a woman who looked a bit like Ijichi Nikka. Like Ijichi Nikka, she was busy working desperately. Both of them showed a trace of fatigue on their faces. Even in this slightly cold afternoon, beads of sweat were flowing on their temples.

"Ijichi-kun looks like he's having a hard time...would it be best if we could go and help out?"

Nagasaki Suyo gently tugged at Iruma's sleeve.

Perhaps it was because the noise in the livehouse was too loud, and because her usual sweet voice was not her natural voice, she couldn't speak loudly, so she had to use this method to attract Iruma Hibiki's attention.

"Well, anyway, when they stop over there for a while, let's go over and ask."

Having prepared to help, Iruma Hibiki gave up the idea of queuing up for ticket checking and just stood in an empty corner not far from the counter with Nagasaki Motoyo and waited.

"Hongxia, aren't you going to receive your friends?"

"If I go to receive the guests, you will be very busy."

Afterwards, although it was not Hibiki Iruma's original intention, the sound of chatting from the counter still floated over.

"I'm fine..."

"Sister, don't be so stubborn! You also stayed up late last night because of Fanxing's work, didn't you?"

There was a strong sense of worry in Ijichi Hongka's voice. Of course, the opportunity for the two sisters to chat was very short.

"Here's your receipt, please keep it. As for the drinks—"

"Here it is!"

At the drinks counter on the other side, a black-haired woman was waving towards Ijichi Hongxia.