Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Isn't that the case?

Could it be that when he encountered difficulties, he couldn't even confide in her?

Of course, this anger was only for a moment, and soon Ichichi Reimu (six) eight 鍌镌五巴等si磷 (five) Hongxia also understood Iruma Hibiki's difficulties.

Then this angry emotion turned into a deeper tenderness.

When she saw Iruma Hibiki, it was almost time for morning reading, and Ijichi Hongka had very little time to say anything early in the morning.

But what I have to say is that Ijichi Hongka decided from the beginning:

"If Xiang is free soon, would you like to come and visit Fanxing?"

"Ok?"

Iruma Hibiki was actually a little surprised by such an invitation.

"Because Xiang hasn't been to Fanxing for a long time, everyone misses you."

Ijichi Hongxia said with a smile.

Such words made Iruma Hibiki slightly stunned.

After all, the stars are the starting point of his dream, right?

Ring is actually just where he met Nagasaki Suzuya.

"Well, okay, no problem."

Then Iruma Hibiki quickly agreed.

There's nothing to hesitate about.

"While Xiang was away, Fanxingli purchased a lot of new equipment."

"New equipment?"

Hibiki Iruma asked curiously.

"For example, better speakers! When we performed together before, didn't Xiang feel that the two speakers facing us were a little insufficient?"

Iruma Hibiki thought about it carefully.

Yes, he remembered that during that performance, he had a subtle difficulty hearing his own voice. It was because the two speakers placed in front of the stage facing them had slightly low power.

"Ah, that one has been replaced."

Then he reacted.

"Ah."

"But the main thing is that everyone has been wanting to have a meal together again lately, but they just can't seem to get anyone together."

Ijichi Hongxia said this with some subtlety.

"no problem."

Iruma Hibiki smiled and quickly accepted Ijichi Kouka's invitation.

"But, Hibiki, you have to work hard on the performance recently, right?"

Suddenly, Ijichi Hongxia asked this.

She looked at Iruma Hibiki's face seriously, as if she wanted to find the answer she wanted in the next reply.

"Ah."

Iruma Hibiki responded softly.

Then he didn't say anything else.

After a moment's silence, he replied:

"What time has everyone decided? If nothing unexpected happens, I might not be free until after the performance next week."

"..."

Silence also appeared on Ijichi Hongxia's side.

"After the performance, will the Hibiki band have a celebration party?"

Ijichi Hongxia asked this.

"..."

"Probably not."

"How about Saturday night?"

"Yeah, no problem."

Ijichi Hongxia said this.

Finally, she saw Iruma Hibiki's smile, which was a bit pretentious, sad, and silent.

The class bell rang at this time.

Perhaps for Ijichi Hongxia, she felt a subtle sense of unhappiness...

She couldn't describe where this unhappiness came from.

only--

That's definitely not the emotion you should have towards your friends.

She also found it very strange.

Did she actually subconsciously feel that they should be so open and honest with each other?

Ijichi Hongxia thought so.

I felt a little upset.

On the other side, Goto Ichiri, who naturally had no idea how much trouble he had caused, came to the classroom and huddled in a corner alone.

She thought of what Hibiki Iruma said last night.

Is it okay if I don't do it?

She muttered this and then curled up in a corner alone.

91 Iruma Hibiki's Silent Hill

The sound of the stars actually left Hibiki Iruma slightly impressed.

Perhaps everything has an impression similar to that of a fledgling, and the first time is always impressive.

Just like recently, Iruma Hibiki actually came across some very popular posts on the Internet, such as:

[Do you still remember the first time you kissed your lover? ]

Under such posts, there are a group of people who miss their lovers, and occasionally there are guys who are in a successful relationship and show their love here. But for Iruma Hibiki, while he was searching, he was actually thinking about other things.

Of course, these are all things for later.

During lunch break, Hibiki Iruma chose to take a nap on the desk.

This kind of behavior is actually quite rare. Few people would choose to sleep in the classroom at this time. After all, it is still a bit noisy at noon. If you sleep at this time, you will become a "troublesome guy" in a class with a bad atmosphere.

After all, as long as you lie down, you will automatically expect people around you to be quiet. During lunch break, it is actually a bit too much to expect everyone to obey the loud talking behavior and go outside.

But today, Hibiki Iruma felt inexplicably tired, so he did this.

The classmates around him are also very considerate. After all, although Xiagao's academic style is rigorous and many things are not as interesting as other schools, Xuefeng's rigor still has many advantages.

As for Hibiki Iruma, he did not sleep very well during this short lunch break. In a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness, he dreamed about things related to his first love and audio equipment.

He still remembers when he first arrived at Fanxing.

At that time, he didn't know anything and thought that the stars were the perfect stage, but after seeing Ring in Ikebukuro, his idea changed a little.

Yes, in fact, if you think about it carefully, Iruma Hibiki has the impression that the shop has undergone significant changes during his several visits to Fanxing.

When did you go there again?

After Spring Break?

Was it during the time when we performed together?

And after that?

In Hibiki Iruma's memories, the starry stage has changed many times.

In his dreams, these details that he usually doesn't notice began to flash back.

After all, the changes in Fanxing are also related to the changes in Ijichi Hongxia, right?

At the beginning, Ijichi Hongka had a hard time. She shouldered heavy responsibilities and her family and life. She had an unfortunate life but she still tried her best to smile.

There is also a hint of... hesitation about ideals.

The decision to form a band was probably due to his promise at that time.

When the dream came here, Iruma Hibiki couldn't help but feel a little sad.

He felt that his dream was filled with an unclear fog, which divided the period before and after spring break.

And the stars in his dreams are like his Silent Hill—

So, what kind of monster will he see in Silent Hill? What kind of judgment will he face?

Iruma Hibiki didn't know.

But at the end of the fog, Hibiki Iruma saw Nikka Ijichi.

He saw that day, probably a long time ago, when Ichichi Hongxia was in front of him, trying to smile but couldn't help crying.

……

"What a big reaction! Was it a nightmare? Loud?"

Hibiki Iruma's heart was pounding. The moment he woke up from his short nightmare, he felt uncomfortable. The lunch break was almost over, and he woke up at the right time.

This afternoon, Ijichi Nikka ate lunch alone because Iruma Hibiki was the first to say, "I'm a little tired and want to rest in the classroom, so I won't have lunch."

"Well...it's not really a nightmare."

Perhaps because the emotions brought about by the dream were too intense, Iruma Hibiki regained consciousness almost instantly. However, after regaining consciousness, the face of Ijichi Kouka in front of him made Iruma Hibiki feel a little bit -

Subtle emotions.

There was something strange about Ichichi Hongxia today.

It started with our chat in the morning.

For some reason, Hibiki Iruma developed a very strange feeling towards Nikka Ijichi.

It was probably that kind of emotion...that he had hardly ever experienced in anyone.

It is impossible to describe it in detail.

But to put it simply, it's probably something like character setting.

Assuming that people can understand each other and have expectations of each other's behavior, then today's Ijichi Hongka completely violates Iruma Hibiki's expectations of Ijichi Hongka.

It’s not that it’s bad.

But today, Ijichi Hongxia always gave Iruma Xiang the feeling that she was a little bit unhappy.

"What did Xiang dream about? It looked scary. Ah! If it's a very scary scene, it's better not to say it."

Ijichi Kouka continued speaking in front of Iruma Hibiki with a smile.

Her face remained soft.

but--

Compared with the Ijichi Hongka in the dream, the difference is actually even greater. This is not her usual expression.

Iruma Hibiki feels that way.

This vague feeling brought about a sense of helplessness. At least Iruma Hibiki was not quite sure why he had made Ijichi Kouka unhappy.

Is it because of the mention of something from the past?

but……

Is Ijichi Hongxia the kind of person who cares about the past?