Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

That's right...

Hibiki Iruma felt that she could understand Shoko Toyokawa's self-esteem and persistence, after all, she was always like this.

In that case, he chose to support Toyokawa Shoko.

On his side, he also had to make reliable decisions.

"Ah, good morning."

Just at this moment, Gao Songdeng came.

With 25 minutes left before the agreed time, Takamatsu Deng arrived at the agreed location dragging his suitcase.

In fact, it is a bit exaggerated to bring luggage for a one-day training camp. Shiina Riki and Wakaba Mutsu said yesterday that they would not bring any extra things. In the end, only he, Takamatsu Deng and Nagasaki Motoyo decided to bring suitcases.

The reason why Nagasaki Suyo brought a box was also very simple——

She brought aromatherapy, cosmetics, her own towel, and everything else, taking care of every detail, and even brought some things like shower gel for others.

Nagasaki Suyo is like this. In some special places, she always reveals her somewhat terrifying concern.

After all, people who live alone are probably more experienced in taking care of others.

Nagasaki Suyo is a high school girl who lives alone but still manages to maintain her exquisite beauty.

Nature has done a lot of research in this area.

As for what was in Takamatsu Toden's suitcase, Iruma Hibiki had no idea.

but--

Hibiki Iruma saw a small beetle in an empty candy can in Takamatsu Touma's hand.

The beetles in this season lack vitality and look like they are about to die. After all, it has been a while since summer and the weather has become much colder.

Hibiki Iruma couldn't tell the species of the beetle, but the white spots on it looked very familiar to him. He had definitely seen such a bug before and even caught one when he was a child.

"Good morning, Lantern."

Iruma Hibiki calmed himself down and greeted Takamatsu Touma.

Little Takamatsu Deng suddenly laughed, then ran quickly to Iruma Hibiki's side.

"Am I late?"

Gao Songdeng asked with a hint of worry.

"No, I arrived early. During breakfast, I was wondering if anyone else would arrive early. Then I decided that I couldn't let those who arrived early be lonely, so I had to be the first one to arrive, so I came early."

"Ah... I, I thought so too! Even if it's just for a minute, I want to see everyone sooner."

Takamatsu Deng responded to Iruma Hibiki excitedly, with joy and anticipation on his face.

For small animals, indeed, a little recognition is enough to satisfy them.

"Haha, that's how it is..."

Iruma Hibiki smiled.

"After all, Deng has said it's a lifetime before."

I don't know what mood he was in, but Iruma Hibiki mentioned Takamatsu Touma's lifelong promise.

Frankly speaking, what was Takamatsu Deng's position when Crychic started?

Lead singer and a talented lyricist recognized by Toyokawa Shoko.

Possesses a unique voice and a subtle and lovely personality.

They don't often express their opinions, are somewhat timid and introverted, and are not confident about their own preferences, but they will be very happy when they are recognized and acknowledged by others.

same--

The advancement from a community of shared destiny to a lifelong bond also started with Takamatsu Deng's promise.

but……

Is life an easy thing?

If it were the past Hibiki Iruma, the response would definitely be yes.

Because his life was so dull that one could see the end of it in a flash.

So naturally, a lifetime commitment is just a lifetime, it doesn’t matter.

But where is Shoko Toyokawa at this moment?

If, as he thought, the band were to be suspended, what should Takamatsu Deng do?

"..."

In front of Iruma Hibiki, Takamatsu Deng curled up slightly and looked at Iruma Hibiki cautiously.

"Would Hibiki hate that?"

"Huh? Why do you hate it?"

Iruma responded with a laugh.

She concealed her emotions very well, and even the gentleness on her face had a faint resemblance to Nagasaki Suyo.

He pinched his fingertips slightly and felt a sense of relief.

"Because, I think everyone will say..."

"My word, because of the promise of the lamp I am very happy."

Iruma Hibiki answered quickly.

"I think everyone feels the same, whether it's Su Shi or Li Xi. As for Mu... it's hard to say."

"Ruoye-san..."

Takamatsu Deng's attention immediately shifted to Wakaba Mutsu.

"How about asking Kanmu later?"

Hibiki Iruma made a suggestion to Deng Takamatsu.

"Ok!"

At this moment, Gao Songdeng also nodded happily.

"We want to be together forever."

Then, facing Hibiki Iruma, Takamatsu Deng smiled happily, and then quietly pinched the button on Hibiki Iruma's sleeve.

43 Confession with Takamatsu Touma

"The button that made the noise has been changed..."

Takamatsu Deng speaks in a very soft voice. She usually speaks so quietly that it always scares people when she sings Kasuga Shadow.

There was a black button sewn on the sleeve of Hibiki Iruma's shirt, which didn't match the white sleeve.

"Ah, yes."

Iruma Hibiki gently stroked the somewhat old button.

"This is my friend's compensation after she pulled the buttons off her things."

"Eh?"

Gao Songdeng let out a slight exclamation, not expecting there to be such a story.

"She likes to pull at my sleeves and the corners of my clothes, so I reinforced this."

Iruma Hibiki patted the black button and said.

"Later, I changed my clothes, but I kept the button."

Facing Iruma Hibiki, Takamatsu Deng's eyes showed a hint of envy.

"I'm so happy to be Hibiki's friend..."

Then she murmured softly, with her head down, looking at the buttons. After tightly grasping Iruma Hibiki's white shirt, her other hand seemed to loosen up as if with some concern, and put it back in front of her.

"It's okay to pinch it."

In fact, Iruma Hibiki wanted to say that it was okay to hold hands.

However, even though he and Toyokawa Shoko had held Takamatsu's lantern together on the way back several times before, he still didn't want to go when he was the only one there.

Toyokawa Shoko is not an open-minded girl.

Possessiveness is scary.

Iruma Hibiki made this judgment.

Maybe she would even be jealous of Gao Songdeng, and then get angry with her face turning red, shaking her pigtails and saying she wanted to break up.

……

Imagining such a scene, Iruma Hibiki was completely overwhelmed.

So at this time, it is better to just hold the sleeve.

"Is there a place to wash hands nearby?"

Takamatsu Deng asked, his face turning red.

"As for the bathroom, there should be one. What's wrong?"

"I just...caught some bugs..."

Gao Songdeng lowered his head and slightly hid the candy box in his other hand behind his back.

"It's okay, I don't mind. But as for the restroom, there should be one in the convenience store over there. Want to go?"

"Ok!"

Bringing Takamatsu Deng to the convenience store, Iruma Hibiki went to the drinks cabinet and started buying drinks.

Takamatsu Light's Mocha.

Wakaba Mutsu's pure mango juice.

Black tea from Nagasaki Suyo.

He himself would have chosen black tea.

Shiina Riki chooses iced American coffee, and just buys an ice cup and fills it there.

If Toyokawa Shoko were here——

Hibiki Iruma suddenly remembered the time when Shoko Toyokawa had to look for coffee in a convenience store two or three times in a row.

With a hint of longing, Iruma Hibiki bought drinks before Takamatsu Touma came out.

"Give."

"Thank you."

Gao Songdeng took his mocha and smiled.

Then he followed Iruma Hibiki to the convenience store and sat down, waiting for the rest of the people.

"Su Shi and the others should be here soon."

A few minutes ago, Nagasaki Suyo sent a contact message from the train, and also shared her location.

At this moment, she was very close to Iruma Hibiki.

"Great!"

Gao Songdeng became happy.

But then, she revealed that classic self-confused expression again, and after hesitating for a while, she spoke:

"Hiroshi, that..."

Seeing Takamatsu Deng's embarrassed look, Iruma Hibiki thought it was just a trivial matter.

"If Deng has any concerns, just tell him directly."

So he responded like this.

"..."