Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

Ruoye Mu didn't know how to describe his feelings and thoughts.

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If you really want to say it.

After hesitating for a while, she suddenly felt that something was wrong with all this, and there was nothing strange about Nagasaki Suye.

why?

Ruoye Mu couldn't figure this out.

Until Iruma Hibiki came for the appointment.

For Iruma Xiang, when he came over, he thought it was just Wakaba Mu, and he could probably guess the reason for the meeting.

But when he finally arrived, he was a little surprised to see Nagasaki Suyoshi next to Wakaba Mutsu.

Then there are some subtle awkwardnesses.

It's like bumping into your ex-girlfriend on the street.

……

A subtle atmosphere began to spread before the meeting, until Nagasaki Suyo passed Wakaba Mutsu and ran towards Iruma Hibiki.

"Hiroshi, long time no see."

She greeted Hibiki Iruma with a smile.

Nagasaki Sushi has changed.

This was Hibiki Iruma's first reaction.

Because no matter what, Iruma Hibiki didn't think that Nagasaki Suyo was a girl who could smile like she did now.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Instead, he became the unfamiliar person at this moment.

He didn't know how to face Nagasaki Suyo at this moment.

"Have Hibiki and Mutsu eaten dinner yet?"

"I have not."

"Where's Xiao Mu?"

When Nagasaki Suyo's question came to Wakaba Mutsu, Wakaba Mutsu opened his mouth slightly, and then answered softly, "No."

Obviously, for Ruo Ye Mu, this meeting probably made her feel a subtle emotion.

"But at first I thought something happened to Mu."

Iruma Hibiki suddenly said this while searching for a nearby restaurant.

"I am fine."

Wakaba Mu responded quickly.

"only……"

Then she wanted to say something, but it was more like talking to herself. In the end, Iruma Hibiki did not hear Wakaba Mu's answer to this part. She just looked at Iruma Hibiki and Nagasaki Suyo cautiously, sandwiched in the middle, just like she usually did.

"Didn't Hibiki know I was coming?"

"Ah...I don't know."

Nagasaki Suyo asked the question a little suddenly, and such a question was like pulling open the curtain that was blocking each other, although perhaps the curtain was very thin and useless from the beginning.

But the difference between having and not having is still crucial.

"Mu didn't tell me."

"Xiao Mu said Xiang would come, so I came."

Nagasaki Suyo replied decisively.

When Wakaba Mu heard what Nagasaki Suyo said, his face became even worse.

"So that's it..."

"But I'm still very happy to meet Hibiki."

To Iruma Hibiki's surprise, Nagasaki Suyo's mood didn't seem to be affected too much. Instead, she was still a little happy.

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It was as if she had forgotten what happened in the past.

"After all, it's been a long time since I last saw Hibiki. The band hasn't gotten together since then, and I'm feeling a little lonely."

……

"Where's Hibiki? How's he doing lately? I heard from Pochi-chan that Hibiki seems to have been active with the End Band lately!"

"Pochi-chan?"

Iruma Hibiki subconsciously repeated the way Nagasaki Suyo addressed Goto Ichiri.

Nagasaki Suyo probably doesn't know this nickname, but calling her that means—

"Have you reconciled?"

"Yeah, we made peace a long time ago. Didn't Pochi-chan tell Hibiki about it?"

Nagasaki Suyo threw the question back.

"Ah, I suppose I did, but I wasn't paying attention at the time."

Iruma Hibiki breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the original conflict has been resolved now?

Or is it that the problem has not been solved and Nagasaki Suyo is still in a disguised state?

Iruma Hibiki was a little unclear.

In other words, Nagasaki Suyo has become a little strange since they met again.

Just as Iruma Hibiki and Nagasaki Motoyo were having this conversation, Wakaba Mutsu, who was originally a little scared and sad, actually showed a faint smile that was difficult for others to see.

What she expected was probably a situation like the current one.

Because only in this way can everything have the opportunity to start over.

"Xiao Mu, is there anything you want me and Xiang to help you with?"

Taking advantage of this question, Nagasaki Suyo came behind Wakaba Mutsu and got closer to Iruma Hibiki.

"Ah."

Wakaba Mu nodded.

"What is it?"

Nagasaki Suyo then asked back.

"I want to make peace with everyone..."

Wakaba Mu said softly.

Ever since the band disbanded.

If we were to talk about the saddest person, it would definitely be Ruo Ye Mu.

She was completely transformed into a different person.

When I was in school, yes.

Even in the band rehearsal room.

Lately, she's even been like an unemployed middle-aged office worker in the Heisei era. Every weekend, she goes to Ring's rehearsal room, which everyone often goes to, under the pretext of going out for band practice, and then stays inside, practicing her guitar alone.

Ruoye Mu didn't understand why he did this.

Probably the main reason is that I don’t want to be alone and don’t want to go back to my previous life.

Nagasaki Suyo could turn around and go to where the sun is shining.

However, for a doll abandoned by its owner, there will be no place for it to rest in peace unless it is picked up again, except in the trash can or recycling station.

And what Ruo Yemu said was exactly what she longed for.

What she expected.

All her wishes so far.

"Xiao Mu, go grab a seat first. I'll discuss with Xiang what to order."

Nagasaki Suyo smiled and gently patted Wakaba Mutsu's shoulder.

As for Iruma Hibiki, he also understood that the time to face Nagasaki Soyo was coming.

He took a deep breath and nodded to Wakaba Mu.

"Mu, we didn't quarrel, so everyone will definitely make peace."

Then he said this to Wakaba Mu.

As for Wakaba Mu, she would choose to believe what Iruma Hibiki said, even if it was false assurance.

So Ruoye Mu stood up and walked towards the empty seat in the distance.

Gradually, only Nagasaki Suyo was left by Iruma Hibiki's side.

40 The Completed Nagasaki Suyo

"Himagi already met the others?"

When there were only two of them left, Nagasaki Suyo also asked about a topic that she was very concerned about.

“I’ve seen almost everything.”

Iruma Hibiki nodded.

"But Xiangzi and Deng haven't yet."

But then he added something.

In fact, at this moment, Iruma Hibiki had a lot of things on his mind, but it was far from the time for him to speak.

"As for Deng, she's been a little sad lately, but it's okay. I've met her before."

"You and the light?"

Iruma Hibiki responded with some surprise.

"Well, I went to find Lixi and Deng before to discuss whether or not to reunite the band."

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Iruma Hibiki stopped what he was doing and turned to look at Nagasaki Suyo.

"I also asked Xiaomu to let Xiangzi and I meet."

"But Xiangzi won't agree to it."

"Lixi and Deng have the same attitude. If Xiang and Xiangzi don't come back, there's no need for the band to continue. Everyone probably feels the same way."

Nagasaki Suyo spoke slowly.

The voice is very calm.

For a moment, Iruma Hibiki even felt a sense of strangeness, as if the woman in front of him was not Nagasaki Suyo.

Of course, this is definitely not an illusion.

Iruma Hibiki would mistake everyone except Nagasaki Soyo.

in fact--

When they broke up last time, Iruma Hibiki had already made up his mind that perhaps he should keep a certain distance from Nagasaki Soyo. He could not forget Nagasaki Soyo's existence, and for Nagasaki Soyo, perhaps he felt the same way.

Therefore, it is better for two people who are no longer lovers to keep a certain distance.

This is correct.

But this idea was instantly shattered at this moment.