Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Wakaba Mu just spit out the light green straw and spoke with a chuckle.

Iruma Hibiki also noticed this change in her expression, which was very cute and reassuring.

"I think if we keep practicing like this, the atmosphere might get a little depressing. And if you think about it, it's a shame to spend the entire weekend practicing. And according to the weather forecast, tonight's rain will most likely stop tomorrow morning."

"Tomorrow's temperature will be high and sunny, so it would be best if we could just go out and relax together."

Hibiki Iruma expressed his feelings tactfully.

This statement was agreed by everyone present.

only--

Although no one said it.

But Nagasaki Suyo acted as an informer before, right?

She told Hibiki Iruma that everyone was actually angry with him for going to close the band's performance.

If you put yourself in his shoes, imagine that one day, Shoko Toyokawa went to another band to be a keyboardist, what would he think?

Iruma Hibiki actually felt a subtle sense of suffocation.

Although it can't be called betrayal.

but……

But no matter what, Iruma Hibiki couldn't refuse to end the band and Nijika.

Crychic and The End are both important to him.

In that case, all he could do was make amends.

I care more about everyone at Crychic and take better care of them.

Perhaps only in this way can Iruma Hibiki's uneasy heart be more or less comforted at this moment.

So the plan of traveling together was finalized.

It was originally expected to be one day.

However, at Nagasaki Motoyo's suggestion, it became a two-day and one-night training camp.

In fact, Iruma Hibiki also raised some concerns, such as whether Wakaba Mutsu would feel reluctant.

But the final answer is...

"I want to hang out with Hibiki and everyone."

as well as.

"Do you want to call Xiang?"

Such concerns.

Do you want to call Toyokawa Shoko?

When such a problem was raised, Iruma Hibiki actually didn't have a good solution at the first moment.

Relaxing with the band members is a practical way to solve the band's problems now.

Shoko Toyokawa is also a member of the band. If she is not invited, it will definitely be regarded as betrayal and isolation. It is probably impossible to even use joking statements such as "going out to eat good food without telling a good brother" to cover up the meaning.

But if I invite Toyokawa Shoko—

For her, two days and one night is indeed very tight and unrealistic.

I had such concerns until——

"Toyokawa-san must be very busy. We've already confirmed that it's a little hard for her to come to rehearsals this weekend. If that's the case, maybe if we go out and have fun, Toyokawa-san can relax a little. Without the worry of rehearsals, she might be able to handle the things at hand more smoothly and easily."

Nagasaki Suyo is clearly a supporter of the choice of [concealment].

"It is more important for Fengchuan to take care of her own affairs."

Shiina Riki's dissatisfaction with Toyokawa Shoko reached its peak.

She is the one who cannot understand Toyokawa Shoko.

She doesn't know everything.

In her opinion.

As a "young lady", Toyokawa Shoko formed a band but violated the contract countless times and did not tell everyone the real situation. It is really hard to forgive.

She made everyone wait for her, but she said nothing.

She's clearly a happy young lady, isn't she? She's clearly gifted, isn't she? She's clearly loved by someone, isn't she?

The more he thought about it, the more bitter Shiina Riki felt.

It's like touching an ice-cold drink in the scorching summer heat, but when you take a sip it turns out to be 100 times more concentrated lemon juice paired with Barnett's sour candy.

"What do you think?"

Nagasaki Suyo turned the topic over to Iruma Hibiki.

Yes--

The only two people who have the right to decide this issue here are two people.

Mutsumu Wakaba, who grew up together, and her boyfriend Hibiki Iruma.

They are the ones who have the final say regarding matters concerning Toyokawa Shoko.

And Iruma Hibiki knew.

At this moment, Wakaba Mutsu was actually waiting for his answer.

After all, Wakaba Mu's attitude was very clear from the beginning, as if an overly obedient puppet was saying:

【Hibiki's decision is my decision.】

36 People who lack identity

"What a mess! It's so ugly..."

"Shiina-senpai, what are you talking about?"

"Ah, nothing."

Shiina Riki responded to his junior who was working there with a blushing face.

After the rehearsal, she came to Ring's dressing room. Since she didn't plan to work part-time this weekend, she planned to take her work clothes back to wash.

The next training camp also needs to be prepared tonight, otherwise he will definitely miss something in the rush tomorrow morning. At least Shiina Riki doesn't want to make a fool of himself tomorrow.

"The senior band's performance is next week, that's great."

"Ah."

Shiina Riki responded.

But then she felt that her reply was a little cold, so she turned to look at the other person again.

"I'm also planning to try to form my own band soon."

The chat continues.

"come on."

Shiina Riki responded lightly, but in fact, she couldn't say anything at the moment.

"But it's great that Senpai can perform with that [Alien Composer]."

"Eh?"

"Ah, you mean Xiang?"

"Yes! It's Iruma-senpai! Shiina-senpai, don't you know? Iruma-senpai is actually very popular! All my classmates are talking about Iruma-senpai."

"Eh!?"

Shiina Riki once again heard a shocking topic. In fact, she has been concentrating on music recently and doesn't know about other things.

"Because you see, there are so many girls' schools around RIng, right? Most of the bands active in Ring are also all-girl bands! Iruma-san is a rare boy! And he's kind of handsome! The melancholy that always appears on his face is also great! And sometimes you can see his eyes light up during performances."

Seeing his junior praising Iruma Hibiki, Shiina Riki felt some subtle discomfort.

But ultimately, it doesn’t make sense.

In the end, she chose to control her emotions.

"What kind of person is Iruma-senpai? Shiina-senpai must know."

"Sorry, let's talk next time. I have something urgent to do today, so I have to leave first."

"Ah, okay, see you next time then. Goodbye, Senior."

……

Shiina Riki took his work clothes away irritably, then walked out of the staff lounge and headed for the door.

This irritable mood lasted for a while, until she saw the crowd of people waiting for her at the door, she felt a little relieved.

"What happened?"

Iruma Hibiki asked with concern.

For other people who don't know Ring, they don't know how long it takes to get clothes, but Iruma Hibiki knows. Shiina Riki obviously stayed in there for a long time, and his expression was a little strange when he came out.

"No, it's nothing..."

Shiina Riki dodged and did not respond to Iruma Hibiki.

She couldn't bring herself to say what had just happened.

It was as if she subconsciously didn't want Hibiki Iruma to know that he had unexpectedly gained fame in the nearby girls' school.

And in the final analysis——

Iruma Hibiki seemed completely unaware that he was already a minor celebrity.

"I met a junior who came to say hello, so I responded."

"Ah, that's it."

Iruma Hibiki muttered to Shiina Riki and then sighed.

"We're all planning to send the lanterns home together today. Does Lixi want to come?"

"Well, I'm coming."

Shiina Riki nodded in agreement.

"correct."

Then she called out to Iruma Hibiki.

"Why did you sigh just now?"

In fact, for her, Iruma Hibiki's attitude just now made her somewhat concerned.

"Because, sometimes it's hard to deal with the younger generation."

Iruma Hibiki muttered as if expressing his feelings.

"Say, that's true—"

At first, Shiina Riki agreed to Iruma Hibiki's request, but after just a few seconds, she realized that something was wrong.

"Hey, are you saying I'm a difficult person to deal with?"

"I never said anything like that."

"Really?"

Shiina Riki glared at Iruma Hibiki for confirmation. She pretended to be angry, but in fact she was just a little too concerned about such things.

"Ha ha……"

Suddenly, Nagasaki Suyo's laughter was heard beside the two of them.

"Richie, you can't keep calm every time something involving Hibiki is involved."

She spoke gently and softly.