Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Although sometimes some words do not conform to the Tokyo interpersonal relationship rules, but——

Perhaps sometimes, words that hit the pain point are more effective than boring comfort.

"Mu, I may have made a big mistake regarding Xiangzi's matter."

Hibiki Iruma suddenly said this to Mutsu Wakaba.

And Wakaba Mutsu just followed Iruma Hibiki.

"Ah."

She responded like this.

He seemed to agree with what Hibiki Iruma said.

But after a moment of silence, he was worried that his words would be misunderstood, so Ruoye Mu rarely added:

"Hiroshi, it's too late."

Probably, Wakaba Mutsu was referring to the handling of the Toyokawa Shoko incident.

Is it too late?

Iruma Hibiki pondered.

Yes, perhaps he did neglect the truly important things because of some strange rules and superficial etiquette...

"Does Mu know where Xiangzi has moved to now? How is the situation?"

In response to Iruma Hibiki's question, Wakaba Mu shook his head.

"Xiang..."

Wakaba Mu muttered Xiangzi's name and then lowered his head.

"You don't want to tell me anything."

"what happens?"

Seeing Wakaba Mutsu's obviously sad expression, Iruma Hibiki asked with concern.

"When I was concerned about Xiang before, Xiang said—"

……

Iruma Hibiki didn't dare to think that those words came from Toyokawa Shoko's mouth.

Very excessive.

At least for Wakaba Mu.

What is the relationship between Wakaba Mutsu and Toyokawa Shoko?

Hibiki Iruma didn't know much about this, but the relationship between Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu was definitely more than just friends, right? Could it even be said to be sisters?

At least that's how Hibiki Iruma felt during their brief time together.

When Crychic was first established, it was Shoko Toyokawa who asked him to pay more attention to Wakaba Mutsu.

Because of this, Iruma Hibiki started to try to understand Wakaba Mutsu, and finally realized that this somewhat strange girl in front of him was actually a very good person.

But, such a person as Toyokawa Shoko would actually——

"Mu..."

Iruma Hibiki frowned, showing some concern for Wakaba Mutsu.

"What is Hibiki going to do?"

Wakaba Mutsu asked this as he walked side by side with Iruma Hibiki.

"What do you think?"

Hibiki Iruma was the first to ask Wakaba Mutsumi this question.

"..."

Wakaba Mu was silent for a while, then looked at Iruma Hibiki and said:

"I heard the sound."

She completely entrusted the right to make the decision and herself to Iruma Hibiki.

"I……"

Then, in front of Iruma Hibiki, Wakaba Mutsu lowered his head with a sad expression.

"It will only make things worse."

Then she said this.

Obviously, Wakaba Mutsuya tried hard in the matter of Toyokawa Shoko, but the final result was obviously very bad.

"Mu didn't do anything wrong."

Iruma Hibiki responded to Wakaba Mutsu.

"If there's any mistake, it's mine."

"Mu has been taking care of Xiangzi and everyone else all this time, and was asked to keep it a secret between the two of us..."

"And was forced to become a traitor."

"No matter what, Mu did nothing wrong."

Iruma Hibiki sighed and frowned.

No one made any mistakes, why did the situation become like this?

Ruoye Mu's face still looked sad, but deep down in her heart, she probably felt a hint of joy. The doll also had its own thoughts.

That is Ruo Yemu's true intention apart from everything else.

She actually makes all the decisions for herself.

Also have their own ideas.

Not someone's doll or tool.

And now, she has an identity that allows her to tell all this to those around her.

"As for Xiangzi... we'll meet next Tuesday anyway. I'll go see Xiangzi."

Iruma Hibiki suddenly said.

"Of course, before that. Maybe it would be better if we talked face to face. I also want to apologize to Xiangzi."

"besides……"

Iruma Hibiki was silent for a moment.

"Mu, what do you think if I tell you that I want the band to suspend activities for a while and wait for Xiangzi?"

Iruma Hibiki asked the question that concerned him most at the moment.

But Ruo Ye Mu just thought about it for a moment and gave the answer.

"Yeah, I heard the sound."

She still answered like this.

For Ruoye Mu, this answer was all the sincerity she could show.

"..."

Only, Iruma Hibiki still had a hint of hesitation about such a thing.

"But no matter what, it would be great if we could see Xiangzi before Tuesday. At least it won't affect the upcoming performances if the performance of 'Spring Shadow' fails."

"Then everyone will regret it anyway."

【Will not. 】

Ruoye Mu gave the answer to this question in his heart.

She had actually found something particularly precious in Crychic.

Nothing else matters anymore.

If Hibiki Iruma said to her:

Would it be better to disband the band?

I'm afraid that at this moment, Wakaba Mu wouldn't mind being a bad guy and saying something about disbanding the band.

What's more, it's just a suspension of activities.

"That's just right, actually."

The sea breeze outside the hotel blew on Iruma Hibiki's face. It was already night.

"As for me, it seems like I haven't written a book in a long time. During this period of suspension, I will focus on writing light novels."

Iruma Hibiki muttered quietly to himself, making plans for his life.

"Xiang, I don't want the band to suspend activities at all."

Suddenly Wakaba Mu said this.

"Hmm, that's totally unhelpful."

And Iruma Hibiki smiled at Wakaba Mutsu.

"But) ⒐, my father is dead and has no soul——"

Iruma Hibiki continued speaking with a smile.

"Xiangzi's affairs are more important than anything else."

“So it’s okay on my end.”

……

Perhaps when Iruma Hibiki said this, Wakaba Mutsu was envious.

52 Secrets and Eavesdroppers

Iruma Xiang was feeling the cold wind on the dark street, while Wakaba Mutsu beside him was quietly drinking a hot drink and waiting, after a slight delay.

Iruma Hibiki looked at her cell phone. Since she hung up the phone, there was no reply from Toyokawa Shoko.

Clearly angry.

Because of his decision.

"Mu, did you have fun today?"

So Hibiki Iruma asked Wakaba Mutsu beside him, hoping to get an answer that would comfort him.

After all, it was he who suggested that everyone come out to relax together. If Toyokawa Shoko was dissatisfied with this, then he was the culprit of everything.

"Ah."

Wakaba Mu nodded.

Gave a positive answer.

And Iruma Hibiki also gave a somewhat wry smile.

For him, there wasn't much choice in this matter.

-

At least in his opinion, if everyone still maintains the atmosphere from the previous rehearsal, then next week's performance will definitely be terrible.

And perhaps for Shoko Toyokawa, the failure of the performance is definitely something that is even more unacceptable.

"Xiangzi...it would be nice if she could get along well with her father."

Iruma Hibiki said this with his head down, waiting helplessly.

For some reason, he suddenly felt a little tired of these things.

"Ah."

Ruoye Mu still responded simply, which made people think that she was just perfunctory, but in fact, this was Ruoye Mu's serious answer. Ruoye Mu was a girl who was easily misunderstood.

"However, if it's Xiangzi, he will definitely be able to handle the current situation well."