Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Chihaya Aine still vaguely remembered that Ijichi Kouka used the word "writer" to praise Iruma Hibiki.

[Ijichi-san, what was that about you calling Iruma-san a "writer" earlier?]

With some curiosity, Chihaya Aine asked Ijichi Nichinaka.

[Literally, Nagasaki-san and I actually agreed to wait until the day of Iruma-san's book signing event and go there quietly.]

Under Ijichi Kouka's reply, there is a URL for the Fuzugawa Bunko.

That is the official website of Fuzugawa Bunko.

Chihaya Aine can see a lot of books and the latest list of Newcomer Award winners by clicking on it.

[The biggest banner above is Iruma-san.]

Following Ijichi Kouka's reminder, Chihaya Aine also saw the name of "Iruma Renjian" on the interface of the Fuzugawa Library.

A genius high school boy writer, a brand new entry point into the theme of another world, a youth love story...

[That's pretty impressive, Iruma-san.]

Ijichi Nikka sighed to Chihaya Aine.

[Yes, indeed, I am also very interested in such works.]

【Chihaya-san, would you like to come to the book signing event? 】

Looking at the news from Ijichi Kouka, Chihaya Aine hesitated.

[When there's a specific time, I'll come back if I'm free.]

Until the end, she did not give a positive answer. The reason was very simple. For Chihaya Aine, she actually had an enviable and fulfilling junior high school life.

She didn't want anything to disturb her current life.

The same goes for the band.

On the other hand, Hibiki Iruma's part-time job actually ended very early today. Of course, according to Fanxing's performance schedule, the workload on Saturday afternoon and evening was actually manageable for the three of them. Sunday was going to be hell.

But Iruma Hibiki really couldn't spare the time to help Ijichi Kouka on Sunday.

So his part-time job actually ended at noon on Saturday when he left Fanxing with Ijichi Hongxia.

"Iruma-san, my sister wants to see you."

After replying to Chihaya Aine's message, Ijichi Hongxia suddenly remembered the care that Ijichi Seika had shown her at noon.

"Then I'll go. If Nagasaki-san has anything else to do, you can leave first. It's okay. I guess there won't be much else to do with the band next time."

Before leaving, Iruma Hibiki did not forget to take care of Nagasaki Suyo.

He was a little worried that Ijichi Seika would talk to him for a long time, causing Nagasaki Suyo to wait outside the door in vain. After all, after he came out, he didn't know what else to do next -

No matter how you look at it, Ijichi Hongxia will be busy next, and he has already finished get off work.

Therefore, the band's rehearsal is definitely out of the question.

In fact, Iruma Hibiki still had a lot of worries in his heart, about the abnormality that Nagasaki Suyo showed today, or it could be said that there were quite a few.

In fact, he was thinking about this all the way back.

After all, no matter what, he is actually Nagasaki Motoyo's lover now, even though it is only in the early stages of the relationship, and it is sudden and unprepared.

But for Iruma Hibiki, even if they are just friends, he will take the emotions expressed by Nagasaki Suyo seriously.

After all, occasional indifference often leads to disastrous and irreversible consequences.

Relationships are fragile.

So being alone is great.

While mentally expressing the so-called sad words inherent in adolescence, Iruma Hibiki saw Ijichi Hoshika sitting at the counter.

There was an envelope in front of her.

"This is your salary. If a part-time worker doesn't even make sure about the salary, you'll be easily cheated."

What Ijichi Hoshika gave to Iruma Hibiki was a thin envelope.

In fact, according to Tokyo's minimum hourly wage of 1027 yen, what she paid was basically just enough to make ends meet.

The hourly wage is about 1200. In fact, according to general standards, and considering that Iruma Hibiki always works night shifts as a part-time job, it is reasonable that he will receive a 20% night allowance.

But if none of these existed, or if they did, Fanxing wouldn't be so busy and short of staff now.

"Thank you, manager."

When accepting the thin envelope, Iruma Hibiki felt a little emotional.

In fact, this was his first part-time job.

If those playing-house experiences in social practice classes in elementary and junior high schools are not counted.

"You're welcome. It's great to have Iruma-san's help."

PA-chan, who was standing next to Ijichi Hoshika, smiled at Iruma Hibiki.

She had a good impression of Iruma Hibiki.

"It's great to be of help. I won't bother you any more. See you next week, Manager and PA."

Iruma Hibiki took the envelope, exchanged a few simple greetings, and said goodbye to the two of them.

It’s not that he didn’t want to chat with Ijichi Xingge for a while longer. In fact, he was a little concerned about the plight of Ijichi’s family and Fanxing’s current situation.

Even if it was only for a short time.

Despite all the troubles.

Although what was said at the beginning underwent huge changes and differences later.

But no matter how you look at it, the stars here, the stars in Shimokitazawa, will be the most important place for him in the next three years of high school.

The band's rehearsal will be here.

As for part-time work, Livehouse's part-time job is actually very interesting and he plans to continue it.

This place will definitely hold many memories for him.

So it is inevitable to care about it naturally.

However, at the moment, he did not seem to have a close enough relationship with Ijichi Hongka to touch upon this aspect, just as Ijichi Hongka did not seem willing to mention these things and just always had a smiling face.

Before leaving, Iruma Hibiki sighed inaudibly.

If the dark door in front of him was some kind of monster with eyes, he would definitely be able to see the helpless yet gentle smile on Hibiki Iruma's face at this moment.

Interpersonal relationships are sometimes complicated.

The tenderness that you want to pour out always has nowhere to be released.

50 Solitude

"Wait, Iruma-san, are you leaving soon?"

When this question was asked, Ijichi Hongka was actually also shocked.

In fact, Iruma Hibiki wanted to give a funny answer to this question:

[Does Ijichi-san want me to stay? ]

But he quickly stopped such thoughts in his heart. The reason was very simple. Nagasaki Suyo was standing by the door as usual, carrying her bass bag.

Her expression was normal. She raised her left foot, the tip of her small leather shoe touched the ground, and she leaned against the starry wall, just looking at this place quietly.

"Well, is there anything else I can help you with?"

“No more.”

Ijichi Hongxia responded with a smile.

She was very happy today, extremely happy, and even a little reluctant to leave.

For her, who is usually busy, today is a rare time to relax. Although she only went for a walk in the park in Shimokitazawa, Ijichi Hongka still felt a sense of relaxation during the outdoor activities. Although the physical fatigue still could not be eliminated, the mental fatigue was finally relieved a lot.

Even though it wasn't over yet, Ijichi Hongxia was already looking forward to the next weekend.

Of course, at this moment, she naturally didn't want the day to end like this.

But in the end, she did not keep Hibiki Iruma as she had thought, and continue today's happiness. After all, there is still a long time, right?

Ijichi Hongxia convinced herself this.

"Thank you for your hard work these past two days, Iruma-san. I really don't know what I would do without you. See you on Monday."

In the end, Ijichi Hongka still said goodbye to Iruma Hibiki calmly.

"Iruma-san, are you free later?"

"some."

After Ijichi Hongxia left, Nagasaki Suyo, who had been waiting for a long time, finally found an opportunity.

For her, going home now would be pointless.

Her mother was naturally not at home this weekend, and in that empty house, she had nothing to do except chatting and watching videos.

Then, she looked at Iruma Hibiki.

"Want to hang out together? Or maybe we can practice privately for a while?"

Nagasaki Suyo invited Iruma Hibiki, and her eyes even revealed a hint of sincerity that she herself was not aware of.

"Of course, but forget about practicing."

Iruma Hibiki smiled.

"Shigasaki-san, your finger is injured quite badly, isn't it? While practicing for the performance is important and the band's work is urgent, and I don't want to disappoint Ijichi-san, please don't torture yourself too much."

Iruma Hibiki looked at Nagasaki Suyo's left hand. Her fingertips were peeling and a little swollen.

"Yes, I will. Thank you, Iruma-san. But, Iruma-san is actually the one who's working the hardest. He has absolutely no musical background, but his practice progress is already very fast."

Iruma Hibiki packed up his things and then went to the ground of Shimokitazawa with Nagasaki Motoyo.

Perhaps it was because they arrived in the evening, and the lights in the livehouse always make people forget the concept of time. The moment they walked onto the surface and saw the night lights coming on, Iruma Hibiki actually felt that, "Ah, it's already evening."

"After all, I want to do a good job with the band no matter what."

Hibiki Iruma responded to Suyo Nagasaki.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Is there anywhere you want to go, Nagasaki-san?"

"Um……"

Nagasaki Suyo hesitated, as if thinking.

"Now that it's just us, just call me Sushi. If we're going somewhere, let's go to a place that Xiang likes."

-

When asked this question, Hibiki Iruma actually thought seriously about where his favorite place was.

But he unexpectedly had an answer to this question. Although he couldn't compare to the real people, he did have a few favorite stores in Shimokitazawa.

Maybe it's not a suitable place for a date.

But is it considered a date between the two of them now?

Looking at Nagasaki Suyo's beautiful profile, Iruma Hibiki felt a little nervous for a moment.

Yes, if lovers going out alone is called a date, then he is indeed on a date now, and Iruma-san has also become Hibiki now, right?

Unfortunately, this is not Edogawa, let alone Kasai.

Hibiki Iruma couldn't take his heroine to the seaside park late at night to watch the sea, to the small aquarium to see the cute little fish swimming in the fish tanks, to walk barefoot on the beach, and then snuggle together to watch the sunrise as he had imagined in the past.

When the sun was high in the sky, we took a short nap on the Ferris wheel. After it set, we went for a walk in the aquarium. Then we went home together and slept on the soft quilt that had been exposed to the sun until noon.

Of course, Nagasaki Suyo is not one to stay up late.

So his past fantasies probably need some changes.

It just so happened that the beach in Linhai Park was not open at night, and the long bridge leading to the beach was always locked at five or six in the afternoon, although sometimes he would sneak over it.

But that's not right.

Isn't everything just right?