Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

【I'm ready! 】

[Are you going to do it tonight?! ]

When he saw Goto Ichiri's excited response, Iruma laughed and then fell silent.

[Pochi-chan, what kind of song do you want to listen to? ]

He asked.

Then he waited for a while.

【Is it up to me to decide?!】

Then he saw Goto Ichiri's somewhat excited response.

[Well, let Pochi-chan decide. I want to write a song that Pochi-chan would also like to write.]

When he picked up the pen again, Hibiki Iruma hesitated a little.

Among those complicated manuscripts, there was actually a draft of a song called "Godknows". At that time, when it was written for Goto Ichiri, he was still a guy who knew very little about music.

But now——

He had already noticed many mistakes in the manuscript, and this time it was much easier for him to transcribe the score based on his own feelings.

Hibiki Iruma picked up the guitar and connected it to a portable speaker and headphone amplifier.

[I want a song that makes me scream, preferably with a crying tone!]

[A song that screams?]

Faced with Goto Ichiri's reply, Iruma Hibiki was a little confused?

Why is it a scream?

Is Goto Ichiri good at singing songs like this?

etc--

In an instant, Iruma Hibiki realized why Goto Ichiri said that.

[Yeah! Because, a lot of people have praised me before, saying that the songs I sang were very nice.]

Yes, Hibiki Iruma also remembered that there was such a comment under the video of "GODKNOWS" performed by Ichiri Goto.

[This is such a powerful song, it feels like I'm about to spit out my soul. It's so cool!]

Is it because of this?

So you want a shout-out song?

Do not--

Maybe not.

【I know.】

A gentle smile appeared on Hibiki Iruma's face.

He still remembered that when he was in the second year of junior high school, Goto Ichiri once requested a song in class and chose death heavy metal.

To some extent, death heavy metal music is also a kind of "scream", isn't it?

Is it because you lack the courage that you want to sing a song that screams?

Hibiki Iruma pondered for a moment, then searched in his mind for a song that suited Goto Ichiri's style.

[If it's going to bother Hibiki, then forget it. I'll be happy just choosing a song Hibiki likes! I'll do my best to play it well!]

"It's okay, just a shout-out song will do... I'll think about which one... I'll probably send it to you later."

[Yes! I'll be waiting!]

Iruma stared at the blank manuscript paper and began to search for that voice deep in his heart.

On the other hand, Goto Ichiri couldn't wait to share his experience with his bandmates.

result--

Kita, who was about to go to bed, suddenly jumped out of bed.

【Tonight! Will the seniors’ works be released? 】

【Yes! 】

【Really? ! 】

【real! 】

【Very good! 】

【Um! 】

The radio quiz continues as if it were an idiot. In fact, Kita and Goto Ichiri's daily life has always been like this. Once you get caught up in the terrifying idiot quiz, it's hard to get out.

It often doesn't stop until Goto Ichiri is stabbed by Kita's sunlight energy and turns into ashes.

Then——

When Kita knows something, it means that everyone in the band knows it, and when everyone in the band knows it, it means that Chihaya Aine knows it.

Of course, this cycle won't continue forever.

Just stop here for now.

Hibiki Iruma took a pen and paper and began to write a little bit at a time, leaving behind notes and lyrics in the night of Kyoto.

On the other side, in the afternoon in the UK, most people are immersed in the leisurely time of afternoon tea, sharing their experiences of the day. The warm sun is particularly gentle today.

but--

Chihaya Aine was alone in the dormitory, with the curtains of her room tightly drawn.

Focus all your attention on the Internet.

Until she saw the notification from Xiduo——

Chihaya Aine and Kita's acquaintance is actually a bit strange.

Maybe it was because Kita felt that she was also a member of the old End band, so he had a different expectation of her.

So the two of them became acquainted with each other.

Kita also left a very deep impression on Chihaya Aine.

Especially the [Runaway Guitarist] side.

Although the two cannot be said to be completely similar, they can be said to be exactly the same.

But today, Kita's notice made Chihaya Aine feel a little bit of anticipation and joy.

It was a strong emotion she hadn't felt for a long time since she came to England. Of course, using the word "not for a long time" was a bit of an exaggeration.

After all, she had not been in the UK for long.

About a week?

Isn't it longer?

When thinking about this, Chihaya Aine always sighs.

But today she had a deeper expectation than sighing, so she edited a post:

[According to information from my former bandmates, I heard that Alien Composer will be updating again. I am super excited!]

Soon, Chihaya Aine's comments appeared on her blog, which she had not updated for a long time.

Immediately afterwards, many likes appeared below.

46 Why Not Me

A song suitable for Pochi-chan to cry out——

After thinking about it, Iruma Hibiki could only think of one song.

I Want to Be Your God.

It was a song that was not particularly famous in Hibiki Iruma's impression. It was almost entirely filled with crying and shouting. It once gave the ordinary but memorable him the courage to do so, and gave him the strength to live.

Of course, that is also a weak song.

Almost every word emphasizes the singer's powerlessness.

But it’s also a kind song.

Almost every song describes the singer's extremely kind heart.

Hibiki Iruma wrote each line of the lyrics, playing guitar to try out some notes and passages he was unsure of, and then wrote the whole thing down.

【Is Xiang asleep? 】

The news of Toyokawa Shoko brought special attention to the unique ringing of the ringtone.

Iruma Hibiki was slightly distracted and responded to Toyokawa Shoko:

[Not yet, I'm practicing guitar.]

【Practice at this point?】

[Yeah! I have a song I want to write, so I'm going to practice for a while.]

【New song?!】

【Yes. 】

Iruma Hibiki responded to Toyokawa Shoko.

[Is Hibiki ready to bring a new song from another world? ]

【Um. 】

Iruma responded.

[Great! Please let me listen to it after you write it!]

I will definitely let Xiangzi listen to it. It would be great if Xiangzi likes it.

【Then I will be looking forward to Hibiki's work! 】

With a hint of anticipation, Shoko Toyokawa walked into her piano room, gave up the idea of sleeping and waited.

When Hibiki Iruma saw Chihaya Aine's blog post, he sighed helplessly.

But indeed—

He didn't expect Goto Ichiri to keep this matter secret.

Iruma Hibiki sighed slightly, then quickened his writing pace.

Then——

It takes about 30 minutes.

Just 30 minutes.

Hibiki Iruma wrote the last part.

This progress surprised even him. After all—

He has never tried to write a song so quickly. Has his level reached this level?

Hibiki Iruma examined his work with a hint of surprise.

Then——

There are absolutely no errors or areas for modification.

After confirming his progress and putting down the guitar, Iruma Hibiki was silent for a moment, then sighed deeply.

After all—

Everything Crychic had gone through in the past was not in vain. Without realizing it, he had actually improved a lot compared to his past self.

Thank you, Shiina.

【Why are you suddenly saying this? 】

Iruma Hibiki sent the music sheet to Goto Ichiri who had been waiting for a long time, and then went to find Shiina Riki to express his gratitude.