Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

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In the final analysis, breaking up leads to cyberbullying.

A girlfriend like this might be cute?

In a sense, it's like a desert tree frog threatening others with a ferocious posture; even its howl, which it thinks is terrifying, is extremely cute.

"I won't do that."

Nagasaki Suyo said with a smile.

Her fingers twisted her hair slightly, and the smile in her eyes was clear and bright.

"What I just said was just a joke."

"Yeah, just kidding."

"Is Xiang trying to fool me?"

It was only when this joke continued that Iruma Hibiki began to feel some oppression from Nagasaki Suyo.

Yes.

In fact, Nagasaki Suyo is also a rare female high school student who has an oppressive power.

"No."

"As expected, there is Wu Ying⒎ scar (eight) ０+奇#@VIyi."

"Um……"

Iruma Hibiki showed an embarrassed expression.

"Forgiveness rings."

However, this kind of blame only lasted for a second, and Nagasaki Suyo chose to forgive Iruma Hibiki.

"I'm really sorry."

At the end, Hibiki Iruma sincerely apologized.

"Then punish Hibiki by making him accompany me on a nice stroll around Ikebukuro today."

"Okay, but that's not really a punishment."

Iruma Hibiki smiled.

He looked at Nagasaki Suyo's hand——

The wound on his left hand has almost healed and no longer looks scary.

After all, Nagasaki Suyo was also slightly familiar with the bass.

She really worked hard for the band.

However, at this moment, Iruma Hibiki did not have the courage to hold Nagasaki Soyo's hand, probably because of the shadow of being pushed away and then taking two steps back that time.

"The wound on your hand is healed now. The band-aid Xiang gave you was very useful."

As if noticing Iruma Hibiki's gaze, Nagasaki Suyo responded gently and contentedly.

"Things like band-aids are all the same, right? The one I gave Su Shi was just an ordinary style."

In fact, Iruma Hibiki naturally knew what Nagasaki Suyo meant, but he said this only because he wanted to hear the reassuring answer at this moment.

"Because that was given to me by Hibiki, it's a very effective band-aid for me."

Nagasaki Suyo said it as Iruma Hibiki wished.

only--

In a corner that Hibiki Iruma didn't notice.

For Nagasaki Suyo, such a response may not just be the sweet love that Iruma Hibiki expected.

There is still a trace of——

rely.

80 Sudden indifference

Iruma Hibiki ended today's date at just the right time—

It was probably after he and Nagasaki Motoyo went shopping in the nearby musical instrument stores and took a look at the accessories and equipment that it was almost time for them to part ways.

Yes, the distance from Ikebukuro to Minamikasai is not short.

If she missed the train, Hibiki Iruma would probably have to stay in Ikebukuro tonight.

"ring……"

When they were about to part, Nagasaki Suyo called out to Iruma Hibiki.

Of course, it can’t be said that we are about to part ways.

The two simply walked out of the store.

Hibiki Iruma was holding a set of replacement strings, while Motoyo Nagasaki didn't buy anything and just touched other brands of basses.

She seemed to unexpectedly like the one in her hand.

A woman in love.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Iruma Hibiki looked at Nagasaki Suyo in front of him and asked in confusion.

"nothing."

But soon, the loneliness on Nagasaki Suyo's face flashed away, and she returned to her original smiling expression.

"Is there any place Su Shi wants to go next?"

Iruma Hibiki asked gently.

He made a balance deep in his heart——

Should I take the train home leisurely now or walk back to Minamikasai from Ikebukuro like a wanderer on the streets of Tokyo late at night?

Then he naturally chose the latter without hesitation.

"Yes, but if it rings, you'll be very tired today, and if you're any later you won't be able to catch the train, so let's wait until the next time we meet and go together."

"but……"

Nagasaki Suyo hesitated for a moment, but soon she spoke out what she was really thinking at the moment:

"After the ringing, can you be more like today?"

Today can be said to be a very happy day for Nagasaki Suyo.

Although she was not as happy as in the previous rehearsals, there was no doubt that the loneliness deep in her heart had disappeared a little today.

Although the subsequent separation actually made her feel even more lonely and isolated.

but--

Nagasaki Suyo is a coward in this matter, and would get hurt if she touched cotton.

She wanted to keep him.

She wished Hibiki could be here all the time.

But she pretended to be calm, with a flattering smile on her face and said kind words.

It's natural that Hibiki Iruma couldn't see through Soyo Nagasaki.

Or rather, to Iruma Hibiki, Nagasaki Soyo is very special.

He always had no way to deal with Nagasaki Suyo.

"Of course, if we want to hang out together, I'll come over anytime."

Iruma Hibiki quickly agreed.

"Really? Anytime?"

Nagasaki Suyo questioned Iruma Hibiki's promise at this moment.

"Well, anytime is fine."

And Iruma Hibiki repeated it with certainty, and so what was originally just a promise between friends, "I'll come anytime," became a promise of some kind.

At least at this moment, Nagasaki Suyo took it seriously and felt happy about it.

And Hibiki Iruma was completely unaware of the problem.

"Speaking of which, Hibiki, the way you address each other with Ijichi-san has changed."

On the way to the station, Nagasaki Suyo suddenly mentioned this matter.

"Well, something happened a while ago, something about Ijichi's family, and then we decided not to address each other with honorifics."

"Eh—I see."

Although Nagasaki Suyo was concerned, she did not ask any further questions because the way Iruma Hibiki said it meant that he actually wanted to keep the matter a secret for Ijichi Kouka.

"It would be nice if the band had more rehearsal time."

Afterwards, she once again revealed her true feelings.

In fact, such a thing should not happen to Nagasaki Suyo.

After all, no matter how you look at it, this is forcing others to some extent.

But perhaps because of the loneliness before the separation, Nagasaki Suyo became a little unable to maintain her image of being okay with everything, so she still said it.

Or in fact, Nagasaki Suyo didn't want to talk about these topics at the moment.

But compared to the loneliness of going home alone later, she hoped that the time now could be prolonged a little, so she tried desperately to find a way to prolong the conversation between the two of them.

"..."

Iruma Hibiki was silent for a moment.

He frowned, then looked at Nagasaki Suyo.

And Nagasaki Motoyo was also slightly frightened by Iruma Hibiki's expression.

She thought her topic had offended Hibiki Iruma, so she wanted to save the situation.

"Su Shi, although I have the same idea as you, that may not be possible."

Iruma Hibiki spoke softly.

"Also, I think that saying this might actually be a bit too unkind to Ijichi and Chihaya-san..."

He smiled wryly.

Instead of deceiving Nagasaki Suyo, he told the truth directly.

He will keep the secret that Ichichi Hongxia told him a secret.

But he would not hide or lie to Nagasaki Suyo about other things.