Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

"I absolutely don't want you, Suyo, to call me Iruma-san again."

"For me—"

"My relationship with Su Shi is very important. I'm really sorry if my previous behavior made you feel uneasy."

"I……"

Iruma Hibiki's voice was a little hoarse.

After all, the fatigue from a whole night was a bit difficult for a guy like him whose physical fitness was well-trained because of Linhai Park.

So naturally, at this moment, he had reached the point of being hoarse.

But even so, at this moment he still couldn't wait to explain, to convey...

"..."

Nagasaki Suyo remained silent.

Maybe she wasn't actually unshakable, but...

"Did my actions cause you to misunderstand something, Iruma-san?"

Iruma Hibiki raised his head and looked at Nagasaki Suyo at the moment.

"It doesn't matter to me who Iruma-san is close to."

"That was just something said in anger, right, Su Shi..."

Iruma Hibiki confirmed with Nagasaki Suyo, with a hint of pleading in her tone.

"No, because my liking for Iruma-san was a lie from the beginning."

"Iruma-san's persistent behavior is really bothering me. Could you please leave?"

……

Iruma Hibiki fell silent, unable to say anything.

"Su Shi, how can you forgive me? Can you tell me? I will do anything..."

He asked with a hint of desperation.

"So, Iruma-san can just stop contacting Goto-san for the rest of his life? After all, it was Goto-san who casually sabotaged someone else's band, wasn't it?"

……

Ending (1)

By Chapter 93, the first month of school for Hibiki Iruma has come to an end, and the story of the first volume, the so-called first week, has also come to an end. Iruma, who was determined to change in the first month of high school, finally gained some, grew some, and lost a lot. It is really gratifying.

Here are some of my random thoughts -

In fact, starting from Chapter 75, every subsequent chapter tortured me severely. Every time I felt anxious and panicked about whether the plot could satisfy everyone, so that my writing speed dropped significantly.

Just like the description of Aine in Chapter 85, I was really conflicted. After all, no matter how you look at it, making Aine a part of the big explosion at the end of the volume is a good decision for the story. After all, this can make the already intense climax even more twisted and full of gravity. But in the end, I gave up this idea because it is completely inconsistent with Aine's character. Although Anon-chan has many shortcomings, she is definitely not such a person.

My principle in writing this book is to portray each character well and not to establish a harem based on traditional reasons such as making money, status, etc. I am very happy that when facing this chapter, I have strengthened my original intention. In the future stories, I will continue to follow this principle.

I would also like to thank everyone who has been with me all the way and always given me encouragement and courage.

It is because of your unwavering companionship that I was able to complete the story of this volume well. I have carefully corrected and revised all the suggestions and typos pointed out by everyone.

Thank you very much, really!

I hope my story won’t disappoint everyone in the days to come.

In fact, at this time, my thoughts were nothing but relief.

Also, I am really happy that I spent nearly two months creating this volume. I met Teacher Knoltm and worked with everyone in the group. For me, this is an invaluable memory as an author.

Finally, let me once again express my gratitude to everyone who has come this far! I love you all so much!

Next volume! See you tomorrow.

Next up is the slightly delayed Winter's Tale! Crychic's second season is coming soon!

Goto Ichiri's promise is about to come!

By the way, the story of the salmon and the Santa Bear is actually based on the novel "Literary Girl" by Mizuki Nomura. I think no one has noticed it, haha (

Volume: Volume 2: The Eternal White Moonlight

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Hibiki Iruma typed GG and took his hands off the keyboard.

In the last scene on the screen, countless zombies kept falling from the high-rise buildings in Louisville and surrounded the vehicle he was in. Soon, accompanied by the sound of a windshield shattering, his little figure let out a shrill scream in the two-seater fire-fighting "Matador" surrounded by zombies and completely unable to move.

In the passenger seat, the other little person ran a little faster, but she tripped and fell to the ground before she took two steps. The crowbar in her hand fell to the side in a funny way. By the time she got up, it was too late.

It’s not long before school starts.

The long and somewhat scary summer vacation is coming to an end.

[I'm about to start my part-time job. See you later.]

【Will Iruma-san be online tonight? 】

Looking at the message from the other side, Iruma Hibiki thought for a while before replying:

If I get back early from my part-time job. But Goto-san doesn't have to wait for me, I might not be able to make it back in time.

"Ah... then part-time job is more important. It's okay for me."

When the interface was reopened, the chat between the two continued.

After a moment of silence and seeing that Goto Ichiri on the opposite side still hadn't logged off, Iruma Hibiki sighed.

[Is Goto-san free tomorrow? ]

【Eh? 】

Obviously, such a question was somewhat unexpected for Goto Ichiri, and she didn't know how to answer for a moment.

"Didn't you say earlier that you seemed to be having a lot of trouble with your summer homework? So I'm thinking about whether we should meet up at the library one of these two days. I remember back in junior high, you copied all your summer homework from me."

「Ah! Thank you so much! But forget about the library... I'm... afraid of places like that.」

"How about Goto-kun decide the location? Don't worry too much about distance. As for me, I can probably go anywhere, so I don't have any special plans."

After finishing speaking, Iruma Hibiki decisively turned off the game, then he stood up and began to prepare for his next part-time job.

Ring's part-time job actually started in the second half of his summer vacation, and he actually didn't quite understand why he had to do it.

My pocket money has been safe lately, and my days aren't boring, but—

Maybe it’s because of the predecessors of PPP?

No, although he likes Togawa Kasumi and the others very much, he is naturally not a "fan" and is not fanatical to that extent.

Maybe it's because Ring is in Ikebukuro, very close to Tsuki-no-Mori...

Memories of the hellish Golden Week began to flood back, and Hibiki Iruma quickly forced himself to calm down and then shifted his thoughts.

Things have been great lately, and the release of my new book has been a huge success, all thanks to you guys.

In response to the condolences sent by Chihaya Aine and Ijichi Nijika this morning, Iruma Hibiki politely responded. After a slight hesitation, he continued to ask:

[Hongxia, how is your band going? ]

Ijichi Hongxia should be here at this time. She should be lying on the counter of Fanxing, staring at her phone, or practicing drums.

If it was the latter, her reply would not be very fast.

"There's been no progress at all. Although Ryo agreed to be the bassist, I can't find the remaining members here."

Ijichi Hongxia's reply was the same as at the beginning of summer vacation.

……

Facing the reply from Ijichi Kouka, Iruma Hibiki sighed softly inwardly.

I wish you all the best.

After sending this message, he turned around and opened the chat box with Chihaya Aine.

【Are your preparations for studying abroad going smoothly? 】

[It's going very smoothly. I've already decided on the school I'm going to, and I'll probably be enrolling in the fall semester of this year.]

【Skip a grade?!】

Iruma Hibiki was a little surprised at the situation on Chihaya Aine's side.

After all, we have just passed the midterm, and we are still halfway to the end of the semester.

[Well, since it seems like the autumn semester is more common in the UK, I gave it a try, and surprisingly, it worked!]

[So I'm leaving in September?]

[The latest is October, but it will most likely be in early September.]

Iruma Hibiki checked the calendar.

In fact, he had a very dark summer vacation. In the first half, he tried his best to complete his new work, but in the second half, he was completely decadent. He played various online games with Goto Ichiri every day, wasting precious time.

My part-time job now is just to find something to do and put an end to this period of decadence.

So naturally, he was not sensitive to time this summer.

8/23

It wasn't until he saw the date that Hibiki Iruma realized that this was actually the last ripple of this scorching summer.

[So you're leaving Japan soon, aren't you?]

[Yes, I really miss you all.]

The reply between Hibiki Iruma and Aine Chihaya paused here.

Neither of them continued talking for a long time.

【Keep going, and I wish you good luck in your study abroad. 】

"Thank you! Speaking of which, before I go abroad, I'd like to invite everyone to dinner together. What do you think, Iruma-san?"

……

Once again, Hibiki Iruma remained silent at the entrance.

【Who will come? 】

【Eh? 】

Facing Iruma Hibiki's question, Chihaya Aine was slightly confused, but she quickly replied:

"Maybe we should invite Nijika and Goto-san? The four of us?"

[Okay, I'll go.]

Seeing that Chihaya Aine hadn't replied for a long time, Iruma Hibiki finally breathed a sigh of relief, then stepped out of the entrance and headed towards Ikebukuro.

The location of the Ring is actually quite fantastic.

It's right in the middle of Ikebukuro's prime music district.

As Hibiki Iruma slowly walks from the station to Ring, she will pass by several classic girls' schools.

There is Hanasakigawa where his predecessor Togawa Kasumi is, and there is also——

In fact, when I come here to work, I always pass by the Moon Forest.

With his head lowered, Iruma Hibiki passed by the gate of Tsuki no Mori Girls' College, then crossed a long pedestrian bridge across the road, and came to Ring to start his work today.

Actually, working at Ring is the same as always——

And recently, Iruma Hibiki has become a senior in a sense.

"Did you steal food for the wild cat again?"

Of course he is called a senior, but actually Hibiki Iruma looks like a junior. After all, he is the one who is always stared at fiercely.

"Oh, sorry, I gave it to you without realizing it. What should I do?"

Iruma Hibiki responded with a laugh, lightly teasing the fierce-looking girl in front of him.

A few months.