Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Of course, there are people who cannot be forgiven.

For Tatsuki Shiina, she could not forgive Shoko Toyokawa for what happened back then.

Especially Shoko Toyokawa, who said such cruel words to Takamatsu Touma, and even completely ignored Iruma Hibiki's feelings and decided to completely disband and withdraw from Crychic.

Of course, this is all for later.

However, Shiina Riki didn't expect that Iruma Hibiki had an appointment in the evening, which was a bit unfortunate.

For her, her desire to see Hibiki Iruma again was no less than anyone else's.

Even before, one day after Christmas, Wildcat came to the store and suddenly asked her:

"Lixi, where's Xiang?"

When faced with this question, Shiina Riki did not answer for a long time because he didn't know what to say.

However, it seems that Kaname Runa really wants to see Iruma Hibiki recently. Previously, Shiina Riki also heard from his colleagues that Kaname Runa was asking about Iruma Hibiki's location.

In the end, Shiina Riki's answer was:

"Hibiki has been traveling far away recently."

……

Of course, this answer is somewhat ambiguous, and most people will definitely misunderstand it after hearing it.

But Kaname wouldn't, she just nodded.

"When does he come back?"

Then she asked.

"If you need to talk to him about something, I can tell him."

Shiina Riki suddenly said this.

Because the wild cat's expression at the moment made her feel a little uneasy.

"I'm going to perform with Hibiki. He's already left his previous band, right?"

—Qi Lin Ba Wu Shi Liu Ba Qi VII—

Shiina Riki fell silent in the face of Wildcat's answer.

Yes.

The problem is simple.

For her, some of the answers are simple.

She just wanted to perform with Hibiki Iruma...

Shiina Riki realized his true nature because of the wild cat.

"So is Lixi."

Then Kaname added another sentence.

That was the end of our chat that day.

But for Shiina Riki, from that day on, she couldn't wait to know when Iruma Hibiki would return.

[Is there something special about Xiang looking for me? If it's during the day, I should be fine.]

【never mind. 】

Hibiki Iruma suddenly said.

[Since Shiina has plans, we'll meet the day after tomorrow.]

[I just wanted to see you first after I came back.]

……

"Eh?"

Shiina Riki made a surprised sound in reality.

She didn't expect that Iruma Hibiki would hit such a straight ball here.

"As for me, it's okay! I'll be fine tomorrow morning."

「Eh? Is that so? I won’t force you to do that, right?」

【Will not! 】

Shiina Riki replied quickly.

At this moment, she suddenly felt a little regretful for her previous behavior.

"Forget it, let's go the day after tomorrow. How about we go find a restaurant for dinner together then?"

Otherwise, I always feel a bit rushed.

In the end, Iruma Hibiki gave up his idea.

"Take it slow..."

He muttered softly.

Then relax slightly and turn away from the computer screen.

On the other side, the somewhat annoyed Shiina Riki showed a sad expression, and then she realized that Iruma Hibiki had already made her decision.

And fortunately——

Although we can't meet so soon, it's true that maybe it wouldn't be bad to meet the night after tomorrow.

[Have you told everyone about your return? ]

Shiina Riki suddenly asked.

[Not yet. I don’t know how to face everyone.]

How to face...

Shiina Riki responded quickly.

But then she realized that her response was somewhat inappropriate.

Although he was repeating what Hibiki Iruma said, it seemed as if he was emphasizing what Hibiki Iruma was most worried about.

Suddenly, Shiina Riki thought of the wild cat.

[By the way, Xiang, Wildcat also said before that he wanted to meet you.]

……

For some reason, Shiina Riki suddenly felt that the somewhat determined wild cat he saw that day might be the one who could change Iruma Hibiki's mind at this moment.

When Hibiki Iruma saw the message, he suddenly realized something.

Speaking of which——

He was always too focused on the band's affairs and neglected other people around him.

For example, let's call Lenai.

[I understand. I will go to Ring to meet the wild cat tomorrow.]

……

When Iruma Hibiki said this, Shiina Riki felt even more uncomfortable.

Because originally, tomorrow's meeting time should belong to her.

But she...

Shiina Riki feels that she is always like this, always missing out on things that are very important to her.

"It sucks."

Suddenly, the memory of that rainy day when the band broke up came flooding back.

For Riki Shiina, what happened at that time has more or less become a nightmare that keeps echoing in her mind.

It's so exciting.

She gritted her teeth, sat back in front of the computer, and began to study the arrangement.

She has also made some significant changes recently.

If she said that the reason she learned to arrange music was because of her talented sister.

So now, for Shiina Riki, there is one more person she wants to catch up with -

Toyokawa Shoko.

If she had been able to arrange music and take over for Toyokawa Shoko, would the band have been better off?

For Tatsuki Shiina, she has been thinking about these possibilities a lot recently.

In fact, she didn't have no feelings for Crychic at all.

Although at the beginning, all she wanted was to find a strong band to catch up with her sister.

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I'm very sorry everyone. I had a lot of things to deal with after recovering from a serious illness some time ago. I also suddenly received a very important job and was busy for a long time. I also ran around for a few days for a very important friend's affairs. Although I wanted to update every day, I was really powerless, so I stopped updating for a while. Today I have officially recovered. Please rest assured that the updates will not be interrupted in the future.

15 Weird

【Have you heard the story of Don Quixote? 】

In fact, one day, Iruma Hibiki had a conversation with someone about this topic at some point in time.

[That chivalric satire?]

And he got such an answer as he deserved.

If it were the former Hibiki Iruma, he would probably agree with such an answer. After all, at first glance, Don Quixote was just a crazy knight who was obsessed with his own fantasy. He was so funny that he mistook the windmill for a monster and charged towards it.

But, one day, probably in an instant.

Iruma Hibiki suddenly realized something that he had never been able to understand before—

The act of charging towards the monster in your mind is courageous enough in itself.

Sumimi's performances are in full swing.

When Hibiki Iruma arrived, the venue was almost full. From Chihaya Aine, Hibiki Iruma also learned about Sumimi's popularity. Although it was not at its peak, it was still a full house.

Iruma Hibiki held the ticket and stood in the crowded crowd at the door, standing there in a daze.

Most of the people around me are fans, but occasionally I can see one or two people with musical instruments, who must be guys who have some aspirations for the band.

When he noticed those figures, Hibiki Iruma was a little dazed.

For a moment, he seemed to see his former self.

The me who was still finishing the band period.

Wasn't he the same at that time? He wandered around Shimokitazawa with his instruments, practicing, rehearsing, taking photos with the band, having dinner together, visiting one cafe after another, and at the round table under the stars, reminiscing again and again.

The pain in his fingertips accompanied that memory, so much so that every time he recalled it, Hibiki Iruma could feel a slight pain.

People who love music are always hurt by the instrument at the beginning.

This matter is a bit unreasonable, but it has a certain degree of philosophy and can be regarded as a manifestation of natural laws.

Thinking about all sorts of random things, Iruma Hibiki secretly glanced at his phone.

The noisy and bustling atmosphere was a little suffocating, and he was still a little uncomfortable.

On the one hand, it is not suitable for the crowd.

On the other hand...

Iruma Hibiki fell silent.

Deep in my memory there is a wound that has not yet healed and is now rotting and festering.

The action just now was like a violent blow, and blood and pus were splashing deep in the soul.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Iruma?"