Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

[Just now, I tried to write a song. It took me only a short time to finish it. My recent progress has surprised even myself.]

[Without your help, Shiina, I definitely wouldn't be able to do this...]

Iruma Hibiki sincerely thanked Shiina Tatsuki.

[As expected, it is a very lucky thing to be able to meet Shiina and form a band with you. 】

……

Shiina Riki didn't reply for a long time.

She froze in front of the computer.

Her room was very messy, and the air did not smell pleasant, but rather had a faint musty smell. This was probably because her room was poorly ventilated and the curtains were always drawn, making it pitch black.

In front of a slightly messy table.

Shiina Riki lowered his head slightly.

There was some movement coming from the next room.

It belonged to her wonderful sister.

But this time, this kind of movement did not make her body stiffen in place when she noticed it.

But -

There was a smile on Shiina Riki's face.

"Iruma, you need to practice harder. I won't let down my standards for you when you come back."

【Well, please excuse me, Shiina. 】

Iruma Hibiki responded.

"That's great. Shiina, your previous withdrawal was just a joke. If you really left, I wouldn't know what to do."

【…】

In response to Iruma Hibiki's words, Shiina Riki's face flushed slightly.

Perhaps the anxiety and anger at that time were real, and saying I wanted to quit was impulsive and carried some serious emotions.

But at this moment——

Those emotions are completely gone.

【I said, Iruma.】

Then she followed her heart and typed on the screen.

【What's wrong? 】

[Do you always call everyone by their first names?]

【Um? 】

[But it’s still my surname. Have we known each other for a long time? ]

……

Iruma Hibiki was a little surprised.

Perhaps it was felt that such words were unlikely to be spoken by Shiina Riki.

[Pfft, okay Lixi, I will call you by your name from now on, and the same goes for me.]

【…】

After Iruma Hibiki replied, Shiina Riki did not reply again.

She buried herself between her legs with a slight blush on her face, but she quickly recovered, waiting until she had bookmarked the arrangement book she had read, precisely when she needed to rest for a while.

Shiina Riki saw the updated video of Guitar Hero.

at the same time--

There are many people waiting for such videos.

This also includes Shoko Toyokawa who was waiting in front of the piano.

Her eyes widened when she saw the video of the Guitar Hero standing in front of the camera with only his guitar showing.

Then——

She heard the sound of Goto Ichiri's guitar.

And in the background, in that small closet, Goto Ichiri's singing voice echoed like a cry—

Just after the update, the popularity of the video instantly overwhelmed the support and shouts of friends and family of Iruma Hibiki and Goto Ichiri. The update after such a long time shocked everyone——

as well as.

Goto Ichiri spoke again.

It is a consensus that [Guitar Hero] rarely sings. Almost all the content on this account is guitar covers and there is no other content. Some people have even asked the host why he doesn't sing.

But for Goto Ichiri, she actually doesn't have the courage to sing.

until--

That day, the day came when he roared at Hibiki Iruma.

From that day on, Goto Ichiri felt as if fate had turned on a switch in her.

Something was turned on her.

Her body no longer trembled when she sang, especially when she sang the songs written by Iruma Hibiki. Whenever she sang those lyrics, Goto Ichiri could always feel it -

It was as if Hibiki Iruma was right behind her, gently supporting her.

……

The video is playing on the phone screen.

In the dark practice room, Shoko Toyokawa was silent for a while, then lowered her head.

She probably felt a little lost.

But I take it for granted.

Reason and etiquette made her feel that she should not be unreasonable and angry.

But what she wants to say now is probably:

Why not me?

Such willful words.

47 The trouble brought by Pochi

The songs that Hibiki Iruma likes are always extremely simple in terms of the melody, but extremely rich in emotions. He likes this style of music very much.

Or rather, when it comes to music preferences, Hibiki Iruma goes against what musicians should do to some extent.

After all, perhaps he is an author at heart.

He likes powerful lyrics and heartfelt emotions. As long as these are met, he will like the song. As for issues such as style and tone, he often puts them in the second tier.

This kind of musical aesthetic actually looks a bit bad and amateurish no matter how you look at it.

But that's what happened to Hibiki Iruma.

After all, when it comes to understanding music, Hibiki Iruma has actually only just begun.

Music is a very profound thing. Even after years of practice, you may only achieve a little progress.

【Hiroshi, pack your luggage.】

How was grandma's transfer to another hospital arranged?

[I have arranged a special plane, don't worry.]

The message from his father appeared in Iruma Hibiki's text message. Iruma Hibiki looked at the hotel that he had been in trouble for a long time and sighed slightly.

[You can decide when to resume classes, but I guess you won’t have to wait too long.]

[Well, I should go to class the day after tomorrow. I need to rest a little tomorrow to adjust to the time difference.]

After replying once more, Iruma Hibiki picked up the manuscript paper spread out on the table in the hotel.

The new song also caused a small stir on the Internet, but of course that was all. After all, Hibiki Iruma and Ichiri Goto were not celebrities, and they had very few fans. The website would push them without any operational intentions.

Plus--

Although no one wants to believe the name of "Alien Composer", the unwillingness of Hibiki Iruma and Ichiri Goto to provide commercial authorization has also discouraged many people who want to operate them.

only--

After this update, the accounts of [Guitar Hero] and [Iruma Renjian] are bound together.

The recent topics seem to be consciously trying to bring them together and debut as a duo.

And for Goto Ichiri, this kind of thing——

There was a huge misunderstanding at the beginning.

【what to do. 】

Looking at Goto Ichiri who had been asking him questions for who knows how many times in the past few days, Iruma Hibiki sighed.

[I will come back and go with you to meet Yili, don't worry.]

It happened about two days ago.

Just when Toyokawa Shoko suddenly started to make things difficult for Iruma Hibiki all day for some unknown reason, a cry for help came from Goto Ichiri.

The reason is very simple.

Goto Ichiri was praised.

It seems that he is a scout from an idol agency. He seemed to see the potential of him and Goto Ichiri, and then contacted Goto Ichiri.

After all, compared to the [Iruma Renjian] account, the [Guitar Hero] account looks more like a musician's account.

In addition, Iruma Hibiki's [Iruma Renjian] account is largely hosted by Fuzugawa Bunko, and he only updates some content occasionally.

So naturally, the person contacted became Goto Ichiri.

As for Goto Ichiri——

She was a little surprised to be contacted, and initially she followed Hibiki Iruma's idea and rejected the other party's commercial operation plan.

But soon the other party's subsequent praise made her feel a little flattered.

Especially when saying——

【Don’t you want to stand on the stage with the person you want to talk to? 】

when.

Goto Ichiri was overwhelmed for a moment.

So naturally, the current trouble came about.

Of course, Hibiki Iruma’s troubles don’t end there.

He has been under surveillance recently.

It might not be the right word to call him surveillance, but Toyokawa Shoko had been acting strangely these past few days. Perhaps she was a bit possessive? Or perhaps it was because she seemed to care about a lot of things about him.

「I’m sorry for causing trouble to Hibiki... As expected, people like me...」

「Don’t say that, I’m also at fault in this matter. Well, just leave it to me. Just refuse this time’s question properly, but……」

Iruma Hibiki was silent for a moment before responding.

Then came Toyokawa Shoko's question:

【What is Xiang doing? 】

It's obviously class time in Tsuki no Mori now.

At this moment, Shoko Toyokawa sent him a text message.

[Thinking about what I mentioned earlier, regarding my debut...the other party seems to be a very professional agency, so I plan to politely reject them when the time comes.]

Doesn't Hibiki want to be an entertainer and a big star? A true "alien composer"?