Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Although this feeling may not be accurate, even for Iruma Hibiki, he feels that such an idea is a bit narcissistic.

look--

Those who think "She replied to me, does she like me?" will naturally become pitiful clowns and be laughed at by everyone, and then be labeled as overconfident virgins.

Iruma Hibiki felt a little scared about such things.

There are also some fears.

But at this moment, when facing Ruoye Mu, he couldn't turn his head away.

Why not [Feng. ⑴球yi七肆污〝Just Si (? 《九）Bakawa Xiangzi]?

He actually thought so.

Isn't Wakaba Mu's relationship with Toyokawa Shoko actually better? They were childhood sweethearts he envied, having grown up together. Such a relationship should be closer, more able to listen to each other's voices.

like-

【Xiang has become strange.】

Not to mention the world.

At least regarding this kind of thing, Ruoye Mu should be able to talk about everything with Toyokawa Shoko.

【Su Shi also asked me about Xiang.】

After reading Wakaba Mu's reply, Iruma Hibiki was silent for a moment.

He cut to Nagasaki Suyo's conversation, but in the end, he just frowned and looked regretful.

Yes--

He had a premonition at that time. After he told her about Xiangzi, Nagasaki Suyo would definitely go back to find Wakaba Mutsu.

[Sorry, Mu, I'm sorry. I told Sushi about this.]

【…】

A string of ellipsis came from Wakaba Mu.

【Hibiki, betrayed me.】

……

Later, when faced with the news about Wakaba Mutsu, Iruma Hibiki's guilt reached its peak.

Yes.

Iruma Hibiki knew Wakaba Mutsu's feelings from the beginning.

Caught in the middle.

Being represented as a matter of course.

Be ignored.

Being swept up.

Because of his words "Listen to Mu's thoughts", Ruoye Mu had some expectations and dependence on him, but in the end, he...

It can be considered that this expectation has been let down.

Looking at Wakaba Mu's cold words, Iruma Hibiki frowned and sighed deeply.

[Sorry, Mu, I didn't mean to say that. It's just that at that time, I was very worried about Xiangzi, and the things here also bothered me a lot, so I accidentally said it when I was talking to Su Shi...]

[Sorry, I told Su Shi that you were keeping Xiangzi's affairs a secret, but I also told Su Shi not to embarrass you, and she swore to do so. But I didn't expect...]

[Xiang, are you just confiding in Sushi? ]

-

Iruma Hibiki's explanation and apology are not over yet.

If Ye Mu's words came quickly.

It was as if it was the long-lost sword technique of Iai, which left Iruma Hibiki speechless in just a moment.

Yes.

Did he just want to [confide] in Nagasaki Suyo?

Don’t you have any desire to know the truth from Wakaba Mu?

[Yeah, I just want to talk.]

But fortunately, Iruma Hibiki has a clear conscience on this issue.

Because after all, he could actually learn about Toyokawa Shoko through simpler channels - such as his father.

There was no need for him to make things difficult for Ruo Yemu.

【It doesn't matter. 】

Finally, after seeing the reply from Wakaba Mutsu, Iruma Hibiki felt a little relieved.

[I'll tell Su Shi about this. She swore to me, yet she still did this!]

Iruma Hibiki was actually a little angry.

It's also a bit funny.

After all—

How could he not know what kind of person Nagasaki Suyo was?

She was really capable of bullying Wakaba Mu. As long as the thing standing in her way was something she thought was important, like a band, Nagasaki Suyo was willing to pay any price.

She takes it so seriously and twists it.

Hibiki Iruma knew it.

【don't want. 】

But Wakaba Mu sent a simple reply.

Or rather, a simple and clear refusal.

【The world will be ruined.】

Wakaba Mu's reply is as easy to understand and accurate as always.

【Mu...】

It was only at this moment that Iruma Hibiki completely fell silent towards Wakaba Mutsu.

8 umbrella O pull age paint *; dove V pick 【ring. 】

[If one day, we have a quarrel, will Xiang stand on my side? ]

Then, Iruma Hibiki heard something that was definitely not normal.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that there was anything strange about Ruoye Mu’s reply.

It’s not that there’s anything strange about saying this.

Yes, everyone will definitely ask such questions in some situations, in order to feel at ease and to confirm their status in the eyes of their friends.

But coming from Ruoye Mu's mouth, it sounded a little strange.

【Why do people quarrel? 】

Iruma Hibiki did not answer but asked Wakaba Mutsu curiously.

【A quarrel is a quarrel.】

There was no difference between Ye Mu's answer and no answer.

Could it be that Ruo Yemu is acting coquettishly towards him?

The moment this idea came to mind, Iruma Hibiki felt a little bit unbelievable, but also a little happy.

It feels good to be trusted no matter what.

especially--

He had just betrayed Wakaba Mutsu, who had always tried hard to tell him the truth but was helpless.

Yes, I will stand on Mu's side because I really want to hear Mu's voice and opinions. A band shouldn't ignore anyone's ideas, including Mu's.

Iruma Hibiki responded to Wakaba Mutsu.

【Um. 】

And Wakaba Mu's reply was also very simple.

【Xiang should pay more attention to Xiangzi's affairs, and the same goes for Sushi.】

In the end, Ruoye Mu said something similar to what he said before.

But this time, Su Shi's name was also included.

【Rehearsal, I will do my best.】

"During my absence, the band will have to trouble Mu. Shiina sometimes subconsciously overdoes things, so Mu, please stop her."

Iruma Hibiki's reply left Wakaba Mutsu silent for a while.

In fact, Iruma Hibiki's original intention was probably to hope that Wakaba Mutsuya would join in the band's decision-making instead of being led by everyone.

It was like a five-person race, with four of them running ahead, while Wakaba Mu was dragged backward, leaving two deep marks on the ground.

This kind of picture is too funny but not serious enough.

They're not some funny band.

【May I.】

Wakaba Mu's question was like a statement.

【Well, I'll leave it to Xiao Mu. 】

And Iruma Hibiki continued to affirm.

【I see. 】

With Wakaba Mutsu agreeing, Iruma Hibiki breathed a sigh of relief.

In short, although many things have not been resolved yet, the situation with the band should be much better, right?

Thinking this way, Iruma Hibiki finally opened the chat of Nagasaki Motoyo.

Do not know why……

Facing Nagasaki Suyo, Iruma Hibiki was somewhat...

Perhaps there was a sense of disparity, as he felt that although they were people with whom he could talk about anything, there was something that he would never tell Nagasaki Suyo.

This feeling brought sadness to Iruma Hibiki.

23 The person who replaced Xiangzi and Xiang

"How's Hibiki today? At this hour, she should be eating breakfast already, right? Did she eat well? I'm worried about her."

The news about Nagasaki Suyo arrived in the early morning when Iruma Hibiki was most tired.

[Yeah, it was delicious. I had a sandwich for breakfast, but the sandwich I bought at the supermarket didn't have enough ham.]

【It is better to eat vegetarian food for breakfast. 】

【Sushi is a pure vegetarian party. 】

[Because, if you want to be with everyone for the rest of your life, you have to control your diet, right? The same goes for Hibiki. Hibiki, who often stays up late and has an irregular lifestyle, needs to pay more attention to his diet.]

The news from Nagasaki Suyo was as gentle as ever.

She has her own unique persistence in diet.

[Yes, I will.]

Iruma Hibiki didn't object.

In fact, his preference for food is similar to his preference for drinks. He doesn't have any particular favorites, nor do he particularly dislike anything. The one thing he insists on is probably the "Food Purism" -

Spices, such as ginger, garlic, and chilies, should never be eaten directly but should be thrown away after use.