Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

After all, it was somewhat stained with the grease from the sausages at breakfast.

"Hibiki seemed very happy this morning."

The breakfast chat continued.

Although time is tight, Iruma Hibiki still plans to take a taxi.

I don’t know if it was because of Toyokawa Shoko or because he was too tired, but Iruma Hibiki slept very well last night, so even though he may not have gotten enough sleep, he is very energetic now.

"Well, because it seems like the school is going to have a welcome party because of my return."

"Eh? Welcome party...oh right..."

Suddenly, a gloom appeared on Shoko Toyokawa's face.

"In the group chat, everyone at Crychic mentioned that they were going to hold a welcome party, but I..."

Shoko Toyokawa clutched her skirt tightly.

She even—

With no pocket money at all, I couldn't even prepare a gift for Hibiki Iruma.

"It's ok."

Iruma Hibiki said softly.

"As for Xiangzi, it's more important to deal with the Toyokawa family's affairs now."

Iruma Hibiki put down his fork and stared into Toyokawa Shoko's eyes seriously.

At this moment, he chose to play the open card with Toyokawa Shoko.

"Eh?"

Perhaps Toyokawa Shoko was also shocked that Iruma Hibiki already knew about this, but she only exclaimed.

After all, after last night, the part that Toyokawa Shoko was most worried about had disappeared.

Although she still felt a little uncomfortable, she soon realized that it was okay for Hibiki Iruma to know what was happening.

relationship.

There is no need to hide it anymore.

In just a moment, Shoko Toyokawa felt a strong sense of security and fatigue.

"I will do my best to help you, Xiangzi."

"The band's activities..."

Iruma Hibiki was silent for a moment.

"How about we wait until everything is over?"

He suddenly suggested this.

"But……"

"For me, Xiangzi is the most important."

Hibiki Iruma interrupted Shoko Toyokawa's hesitation.

"I can't interfere with Xiangzi's family affairs, so this is all I can do to help you, Xiangzi. My father doesn't know

Is there any other way?”

"Xiangzi should also focus on dealing with the current situation. Whether it's running away from home or quarreling, as long as you can use me, just call me."

"Because we are lovers."

Iruma Hibiki said seriously.

"Isn't it true that lovers should face things like this together?"

Then he asked back.

"Hiroshi, I don't agree with this band suspending their activities."

only--

Iruma Hibiki's proposal was refuted by Toyokawa Shoko.

"Crychic must continue."

"why?"

Now it was Hibiki Iruma's turn to ask back.

"Because that's where Hibiki and I met...it's the most important thing..."

When Shoko Toyokawa said this.

Iruma Hibiki stopped where he was.

The reliability and competence that had just begun came to an abrupt end.

Iruma Hibiki took a bite of sausage in silence.

Yes, sometimes the most rational decision is not necessarily the best one.

"Then, Xiangzi, please participate in the training within your ability. Our training frequency is already very high, so even if we reduce it by three times, it will be no problem."

Iruma Hibiki responded.

It can be regarded as supporting Toyokawa Shoko's plan.

"Ah."

And this proposal was also accepted by Toyokawa Shoko.

This is the best way to deal with it now.

24 The past that Hibiki Iruma longs for

Iruma Hibiki's silence lasted a little longer.

For him, he did not agree with the decision of Shoko Toyokawa.

From a rational point of view, the household affairs of the Toyokawa family are, in any case, urgent matters that Toyokawa Shoko has to face.

If it can be recovered, it must be recovered; if it can be solved, it is best to solve it.

Even if everything is destined to slide into the abyss, it is necessary to do your best to prepare yourself so that you can feel more relaxed afterwards.

Band stuff.

It's just a temporary absence.

One month is not bad in a lifetime.

For Hibiki Iruma, he came to this answer rationally.

However, facing Toyokawa Shoko's expectations and bravado, he could not say a word and could only agree with Toyokawa Shoko's idea.

He was unable to convince Shoko Toyokawa on this matter, and if he insisted on his own idea, the two would definitely quarrel.

As for quarrels—

What a joke.

Did he want to make Shoko Toyokawa sad, as she was already having a hard time?

Hibiki Iruma would never do such a thing.

So his thoughts turned into silence, and silence turned into pity for Toyokawa Shoko. Pity and love blended together, and when Iruma Hibiki saw Toyokawa Shoko's smile, it turned into a deeper emotion.

"I feel a lot more at ease knowing that Xiang is with the band."

Toyokawa Shoko said this with her head down.

In fact, at this moment, if the topic wasn't so serious, Iruma Hibiki would have sighed.

The place where Toyokawa Shoko sat was where his mother once jokingly said:

[This is the seat reserved for your lover from now on.]

In this case.

Her mother is a person who values family very much. She even opposed him moving out after getting married. She is a parent who is purely attached to her child. Perhaps this is why the Iruma family values family and kinship so much in this life.

This is his luck.

But troublesome things can still make people smile.

That's it.

But, such slightly interesting details cannot flavor a pot of bitter soup at this moment.

Especially for Hibiki Iruma.

"Ah... um."

Iruma responded with a somewhat strange reaction.

"When Xiang was away, I really... didn't know what to do."

In front of Iruma Hibiki, Toyokawa Shoko was trembling.

Iruma Hibiki noticed her trembling.

"Don't worry, Xiangzi, I'm here with the band."

Iruma Hibiki spoke softly.

He already knew Toyokawa Shoko's determination.

He is a strange guy, or maybe he is a cold-blooded person occasionally.

For Hibiki Iruma, he can always make the final decision when faced with a choice between two options.

For example, when I went after Goto Ichiri.

And Toyokawa Shoko's "want it all" may be the real correct answer.

Thinking this way, Iruma Hibiki chose to believe in Toyokawa Shoko's choice as always, and at the same time tried his best to become Toyokawa Shoko's strength.

"ring?"

Shoko Toyokawa raised her head with a look of surprise.

"Could it be that Xiangzi... doesn't believe me?"

When saying this, Hibiki Iruma actually had a hint of sarcasm in his tone. He laughed out loud, and then stared at Shoko Toyokawa in front of him as if jokingly.

"Really...don't ask questions if you already know the answer!"

But Shoko Toyokawa was frankly angry and spoke seriously with a stern face.

"I believe in Hibiki."

"Is this what you want to hear me say?"

"If Xiang wants to hear me say this, just tell me directly. Don't say that."

Toyokawa Shoko complained seriously, leaning forward slightly in a cute way.

"Hibiki should get to school early today."

"Ah... yes..."

Iruma Hibiki paused and then replied.

There wasn't much time left this morning.

But the sweet atmosphere in the air was like poison, and he was like a man who had secretly eaten the methamphetamine-laced mushrooms from his band senior Xiaobai, and became unable to extricate himself.

but--

There are also people waiting for him on the other side.

This choice made Iruma Hibiki feel happy, yet distressed.

"Then I'll say goodbye later. Welcome party, have fun and make some noise."

Toyokawa Shoko smiled and blessed Iruma Hibiki.