Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Of course, his transformation is not limited to time.

"Hibiki, how was your time this time?"

Faced with his father's question, Hibiki Iruma remained silent for a while.

"good."

"Seeing that your new book has been confirmed to be published, your mother and I are very proud of you."

When Hibiki Iruma looked up, he saw Yoshiaki Iruma's smile.

"Thank you."

Iruma Xiang thanked him in a somewhat awkward tone, then quickly lowered his head.

To be honest, he was a little at a loss as to what to do with such emotions at the moment.

It's probably like the feeling of facing your ignorant past as a child after growing up.

In the evening, Iruma Hibiki looked at the concert ticket in his hand and searched the address online.

【Is Hibiki going to Sumimi's concert tomorrow?】

【Yes, is there anything Aine wants? 】

On the computer in front of him, there was a chat with Chihaya Aine.

Even during the period in the past when he had almost lost contact with everyone, Iruma Hibiki maintained communication with Chihaya Aine.

The two of them only talked a little about the band.

And Chihaya Aine also knew that he was no longer active in the band.

Faced with this matter, the two of them tacitly did not mention it again.

Most of the chats on weekdays are about daily things.

I don’t know if it’s Hibiki Iruma’s illusion, but Chihaya Aine seems to be appearing on the Internet frequently recently, and Kiri appears for a very long time.

[Can you bring me a complete set of Sumimi merchandise? If I can get an autograph, I want one too.]

【no problem. 】

Iruma Hibiki agreed without hesitation.

【Love! 】

Chihaya Aine also sent a reply with a cute emoticon.

"Um, Hibiki..."

On the other end of the phone, Goto Ichiri suddenly responded timidly.

“Aine is just like that.”

And Iruma Hibiki explained with a smile.

He actually had some strange doubts about Goto Ichiri's attitude in this regard.

For example--

It seemed that Goto Ichiri didn't care at all about the relationship between him and Nagasaki Soyo. Sometimes, Iruma Hibiki even felt that Goto Ichiri actually hoped that he could reach a compromise with Nagasaki Soyo.

But Goto Ichiri is not like this to everyone. For example, at this moment, the message sent by Chihaya Aine made her a little jealous.

As for why Goto Ichiri can see the news here, the reason is very simple.

After returning to Tokyo, both of them had things to do at home, and it was a bit early for high school students to live together openly.

Although for Goto Ichiri, in her life plan, graduating from high school is considered entering the adult world.

but--

After all, they are still high school students now. After school starts, it will take another two years before they graduate.

So naturally, unbridled cohabitation is impossible.

Therefore, this somewhat reluctant separation can only be overcome by chatting online like we are doing now.

"By the way, Hibiki, I heard from Hongxia that Pochi-chan and you have been playing games together. What is that? Is it fun?"

[Ah, that was a game I liked, and I played it with Ichiri for a while.]

Iruma Hibiki responded to Chihaya Aine.

He was rather curious as to why Chihaya Aine suddenly became interested in such a topic.

But for Chihaya Aine, she actually——

Chihaya Aine sat at the desk in the dormitory. Her roommate was probably out playing with her friends at the moment.

She was actually quite friendly, and despite getting her name wrong at first, she actually had no intention of isolating Chihaya Aine.

I even asked just now:

"We're going out to party, do you want to come?"

But Chihaya Aine refused.

She has been in the UK for a long time, but her situation has not improved much until now.

For Chihaya Aine, the current situation has reached the worst point.

Or--

In the past she could still use some excuses to deceive herself.

But now, Chihaya Aine suddenly realized that maybe she really wasn't used to studying abroad.

What should I do?

Faced with such a problem.

Chihaya Aine remained silent.

She didn't know how to discuss this with her family, friends and teachers.

Even the only person she could talk to a little more about was Hibiki Iruma...

Chihaya Aine was a little at a loss.

So she just went to chat with Iruma Hibiki more often, to her friends who she could still communicate with and who would definitely not laugh at her if they knew her situation.

Come spend your daily life in the UK.

Deep down she had actually made up her mind.

Maybe it would be better to give up studying abroad.

but--

Something in her past prevented her from making such a decision.

【But studying in the UK is surprisingly easy. 】

【It’s vacation now.】

【That’s it. 】

The conversation between Hibiki Iruma and Aine Chihaya continues.

【How is Aine doing recently? 】

In fact, he more or less noticed that something was wrong with Chihaya Aine.

After all, they have been together for a long time, and Iruma Hibiki has gotten to know Chihaya Aine a little bit.

It went very smoothly.

I've almost adapted.

"what……"

Facing the neighbors, Meng Erjiu is sitting on the computer.

Chihaya Aine suddenly made a hoarse sound.

Yes.

She replied subconsciously.

Many people have asked her this question in the past.

That's how she always responds.

So when faced with Iruma Hibiki's question, she answered in the same way.

but.

It was probably at this moment that Chihaya Aine felt a hint of regret.

Will it——

Actually——

She said that, but wouldn't it be easier to just confess?

Looking at the reply message that Iruma Hibiki sent quickly on the screen, Chihaya Aine fell into deep thought.

She thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a decent answer, so she just continued the already relaxed conversation as usual.

14 Shiina Tatsuki after the band disbanded

Who is the next person to meet?

When this question arose, Iruma Hibiki fell into a dilemma. He had originally planned to meet with some people who would make him feel more relaxed after he came back, in addition to the things he had to do.

but--

Shiina Riki, who should be in this position according to the plan, is just not available at the moment.

【Ah, you're back, tomorrow?】

[Sorry, I promised Deng that I would go to the planetarium with her tomorrow. Speaking of which, Xiang, do you want to come?]

【when? 】

Hibiki Iruma asked.

But in fact, he already knew the answer in his heart.

Our appointment is at 7pm.

[If Deng knew you were coming, he would definitely be happy. ]

Shiina Riki added.

She was obviously a little happier and more excited.

[Sorry, Lixi, I made an appointment with a friend to go to her concert.]

Hibiki Iruma took a picture of his own concert ticket.

Now that I think about it carefully, Sanjiao Chuhua probably had planned to invite him from the very beginning during their previous meeting. Even if it was him, it would probably not be easy to get this ticket.

【concert? 】

[The one with sumimi? ]

Shiina Riki had also heard a little about Sumimi.

[Well, since Chuhua and I are friends, I was invited.]

Iruma Hibiki responded to the Ryuji IX Wuba Nether Master O Witch Shiina Riki.

[This...but...]

Shiina Riki was silent for a moment when faced with the message on his phone.

In fact, she wanted to agree at first.

Moreover, she also wanted to take this opportunity to ease the tension between Hibiki Iruma and Tomoe Takamatsu.

So much time has passed.

Shiina Riki is far from being relieved about the band's disbandment, but she very much hopes that everyone's relationship can get back to normal.