Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

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Regardless, the fact that Hibiki Iruma could start practicing guitar again was a big deal for her.

"It's not like I'm starting over, I just want to check my current level, so I'd like Goto-san to be the judge."

Hibiki Iruma smiled faintly as he looked at the reply from Ichiri Goto on the screen.

Even someone as clumsy as him realized a small thing at this moment - was he actually making Goto Ichiri worried by no longer playing the guitar?

【sure! 】

[What are you playing? Do you want voice chat? Let me find my headphones!]

An anxious reply came from Goto Ichiri, and a few minutes later, a voice call came in.

Hibiki Iruma held his guitar, took a deep breath, and began his performance.

In fact, there is a big difference between his piano and Kaname Rakuna's piano. Not to mention the difference between six strings and seven strings, the tone itself is also very different.

The tone of his guitar is actually more balanced. It has no special advantages or disadvantages and can be considered a jack of all trades.

Although it doesn't have the fragrance of Fender or the expensive taste of a G guitar, the sound of this guitar is full of precious memories for Iruma Hibiki.

At least that's the memory of that moment, when I bought it on impulse.

Accompanied by such complex emotions, Hibiki Iruma performed "Godknows..."

In fact, because most of his recent practice was forced by Rakuna's encouragement, and he had not actually touched the piano many times, Iruma Hibiki underestimated his own level at the beginning.

The moment he realized that he had surpassed a height that his past self could never have imagined—

Hibiki Iruma completed "Godknows...", not the version arranged by Guitar Hero, but the complete version of "Godknows..." from his memory.

Although such behavior is somewhat risky and can easily lead to embarrassment.

But unexpectedly, Iruma Hibiki completed it.

The moment the piano music stopped.

Hibiki Iruma suddenly realized that when he gave up the guitar, his guitar had actually never given up on him?

Such complicated emotions made Er feel cold and he was silent for a long time.

Iruma-san's progress is remarkable! Although the rhythm is still a little unstable and the dynamics are still a little problematic—but, Iruma-san, you're not playing my arrangement, are you? Although the technique is still a little rusty, the arrangement is already very impressive!

「Ah…Isn’t that right?…Did I say something a little arrogant before my eyes…I’m sorry!」

Seeing that Goto Ichiri began to blame himself, Iruma Hibiki hurriedly put down his piano.

No, no, I should say that what I just played was actually my version of "Godknows...", and... this is not at all my arrangement level...

[Iruma-san, could you please upload this version online? I actually don't think my arrangement skills are as good as your performance...]

【As a new update? 】

[Hmm! This quality of arrangement is definitely acceptable.]

After thinking for a long time, Iruma Hibiki gave an affirmative answer.

So this evening, the collaboration song between [Alien Composer] and [Guitar Hero] was updated once again.

This time the topic is:

[Original version of "Godknows..."]

10 I like you and I hate you

Nagasaki Suyo hugged her quilt tightly, looking at her mobile phone with a slightly empty look in her eyes.

She scrolled through videos faster and faster, often skipping many videos after less than two seconds.

She bit her lip.

The feeling of loneliness gradually invaded her heart.

only--

She had nowhere to go at the moment.

There is no home anymore.

At that time, after coldly abandoning Hibiki Iruma and then quitting the band, she became a homeless child again.

Regret?

Definitely regret it.

In fact, during the lonely months of May and June, Nagasaki Suyo regretted every moment that she had chosen to break up at that time.

but--

It's all Xiang's fault.

She couldn't help but think so.

It was Xiang who cheated first.

She couldn't help but put all the blame on Iruma Hibiki.

But when she thought of this, Nagasaki Suyo's heart ached. The empty black hole was still spinning. The emptiness and loneliness brought her deep pain.

Is it really Hibiki Iruma's fault?

When Nagasaki Suyo began to think about such questions, some things became unimportant. She threw down her mobile phone and covered her eyes with her right forearm.

Her left hand was stroking.

In the darkness, Nagasaki Suyo actually figured things out a little, or rather, she knew it from the beginning.

Maybe this was all her fault.

She actually realized this.

At that time, what was the reason for choosing to tell the truth to Iruma Hibiki in that way?

Is it because you really hate the band?

no.

That is absolutely not the case.

Nagasaki Suyo, there is absolutely no way she could hate that place that felt like home, she just—

She just wanted to make the guy who destroyed her family disappear, but she had already failed once, so her father left the house.

She no longer wanted to be as cowardly as she was the first time, hiding in her room and trembling when they quarreled. Instead, she wanted to stand up bravely to protect her [band] and her [home]...

So was it Hibiki Iruma's fault for allowing an outsider to intrude?

Not really.

Goto Ichiri is a friend of Iruma Hibiki, so it is understandable that Iruma Hibiki would do that.

Nagasaki Suyo could actually figure this out.

But she—

At that time, I still did it because of anxiety, and then I fell into loneliness for several months, as if everything was back to the starting point.

In fact, she released everyone from the blacklist in early July.

but--

Iruma Hibiki, who had been in contact with her until June, never sent her any messages again after July, when summer vacation began.

It must be because Xiang is busy.

Nagasaki Suyo once comforted herself in this way.

Until I saw that Hibiki Iruma's new book was released.

Until now, the summer vacation is coming to an end.

Hibiki Iruma's account was quiet, with only the routine official operational updates of a writer's account.

Do you want to take the initiative to get back together with everyone?

Nagasaki Suyo thought so.

If it was Xiang, I would definitely forgive her.

She was also so sure in her heart.

In fact, when she was thinking this, Nagasaki Suyo opened her mobile phone, found Iruma Hibiki's account and opened the chat box.

The reason why I didn't choose to look for Ijichi Nikka and Chihaya Aine first was also very simple——

Until now, Nagasaki Suyo still feels that Iruma Hibiki is someone who will definitely favor her.

No matter what, Hibiki Iruma would always stand by her side.

It's the same even now.

Although her feelings for Hibiki Iruma are not love, but... as a family member, Hibiki Iruma is actually a little special to Nagasaki Suyo.

After all, he was the one who absolutely ignored her at all times.

He is someone who will care about her tenderly all the time.

It's someone who will go to her side.

……

and so--

Would it be better if the relationship between lovers continued?

At the end of loneliness, the black hole in Nagasaki Suyo's heart slowly twisted. Her desire for [love] made her want to give up everything she had.

It doesn’t matter if I get scolded.

It doesn’t matter even if you are disliked.

She just wanted the ending band that belonged only to them to come back.

Thinking of this, Nagasaki Motoyo put down her hand and took out her cell phone.

It's been a long time since I last updated with Guitar Hero. This time, I'm bringing you the original version of "Godknows...", which I completed with the help of Guitar Hero after more than three months of continuous practice.

The reason why it's the original version is actually a bit complicated. The biggest reason is that when I first wrote the sheet music for "Godknows...", I wasn't able to replicate the singing voice in my heart. Now, I've managed to do it without realizing it. I also want to thank "Wild Cat" from my part-time job. Without her, I definitely wouldn't be able to do this.

……

Nagasaki Suyo's hand holding the phone tightened slightly.

Why her again? Guitar Hero again?

The eyes of Wu Yi, which had originally brightened up slightly, were once again filled with darkness.

The video on the phone started playing on its own.

This time, the Guitar Hero video is no longer the traditional Big G black card and pink sweatshirt, but is replaced by Hibiki Iruma's room.

In front of the camera, a teenager in a black shirt sat in the corner, leaning against the bed and the desk, playing his Ibanez guitar vigorously.

Although his face was not shown.

But Nagasaki Suyo recognized her at a glance; this was Iruma Hibiki.

【The Ending Band is now recruiting! 】

Afterwards, Nagasaki Suyo saw another tweet shared by Iruma Hibiki, which was from Ijichi Nikka.

In the tweet, Ijichi Nikka posted a photo of her and Yamada Ryo.