Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

【I know you are among the stars? 】

[Yes.]

[Will it be a bother to you if I come to visit you?]

"As for Iruma, it won't happen at any time. When will your Reimu first arrive?"

【About 2 hours later.】

[No problem, I'm staying in Fanxing and won't go anywhere.]

Ijichi Nikka responded to Iruma Hibiki with a smile.

"Ryo, let's practice some more! I want to try my best too!"

Then, at the end of the conversation, a look of motivation slowly appeared on Ijichi Hongka's face.

Yamada Ryo didn't say much, just took a sip of the juice at hand, then tightened his bass and rehearsed with Ijichi Hongka again.

"End the band..."

On the other side, at Toyokawa's residence, Shoko Toyokawa accidentally found the band account originally managed by Chihaya Aine and Nagasaki Motoyo.

Soon, she found Iruma Hibiki.

Because Ijichi Hongka later started operating this account again by herself, there is a detailed explanation announcement about the previous band matters.

Of course, there was no mention of privacy in the announcement.

Just say:

[Due to some force majeure factors, the band ended and there were some personnel changes.]

After that, this account became the daily life of Ijichi Hongka and Yamada Ryo.

"Is this what you're concerned about, Iruma-san?"

Shoko Toyokawa looked at the words on her phone and muttered to herself.

and--

Nagasaki Suyo.

这个名字她并不陌生。

She remembered that the other person seemed to be the double bass player of Tsukinomori Junior High School.

Her level is very good and she was deeply impressed by the performance at the school festival.

She was also initially on the roster to end the band, but later disappeared.

"I will definitely make you agree!"

A hint of determination and confidence flashed in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes again.

"My ideals are the same as yours, Iruma-san."

She stood up while talking to herself, then put on a serious look and got into her family's car, heading to Shimokitazawa.

After all, it's no secret that the "End Band"'s activities take place in the stars of Shimokitazawa.

And Ichichi Hongxia is the operator of Fanxing, and it is not difficult to find information about him.

At least for Shoko Toyokawa, she knew it very well.

15 How is Goto-san?

"Long time no see, manager."

Hibiki Iruma stepped into the starry sky after a long absence. Everything was the same as before. The person sitting at the front desk today was Ijichi Hoshika, who was leaning lazily against the wall. On the table was Hibiki Iruma's new book.

In fact, this kind of thing made Iruma Hibiki feel a little embarrassed.

After all, presenting one's own novel in front of acquaintances will more or less bring about the distress of having one's childish side exposed.

Hibiki Iruma is no exception.

But he quickly shifted his attention.

"Oh, long time no see, Hongxia is in the second room inside."

Ijichi Hoshika pointed the way to Iruma Hibiki. After all, she was naturally fully aware of what had happened before, and she also learned about the band's disbandment from Ijichi Kouka.

but--

Ijichi Hoshige actually feels that as a senior and as Ijichi Hongka's sister, apart from managing Fanxing well and working harder, there is actually not much she can do for these juniors.

Just like what PA-san said, maybe we can only believe it.

At this moment, when Ijichi Hoshige saw Iruma Hibiki's figure, some of the worries deep in her heart probably disappeared.

For Ijichi Kouka, some things don't count when said by Chihaya Aine.

That person has to explain it clearly.

Only then does it become the real time to turn the page.

"I eat."

After seeing Hibiki Iruma, Yamada Ryo said this to himself and left the rehearsal room, leaving all the space and time to the two people present.

"Hey! Long time no see Iruma. Congratulations on making peace with Goto-san."

"Well, long time no see..."

When Hibiki Iruma saw Ijichi Kouka's face, he smiled slightly.

During this summer vacation, Ichichi Hongxia has changed a lot.

It seemed as if all the tiredness and other expressions disappeared from her face, and her sunshine seemed to be brighter?

Of course, Iruma Hibiki actually knew the reason.

Fanxing actually survived the worst period and has stabilized recently and is not so busy anymore. Even recently, Ijichi Hongxia was driven away by her sister, and she would only be asked to help with some small things in special circumstances.

In addition to daily housework, Ijichi Hongxia has the time to reorganize and prepare for her ideals and the stage.

"I'm sorry, Ijichi."

"Eh? Why are you apologizing, Iruma-san?"

Facing Iruma Hibiki's apology, Ijichi Kouka was a little surprised at first, but then she quickly said:

"It's okay. Iruma had his own difficulties back then, didn't he? Actually, after all this time, Iruma, I'm really relieved to see you pulling yourself together again before the new semester."

Looking at Ijichi Nikka's smiling face, Iruma Hibiki sighed helplessly, then continued:

"So, that's what I want to apologize for. I'm really sorry for making you worry for so long. I was so naive and wanted to give up guitar, but later I found out - there's no way I could let go."

"Just like that, it's right."

Ijichi Nikka nodded and smiled broadly at Iruma Hibiki.

Yes.

The night after the band finished performing, she cried bitterly.

At one point, the pain was so severe that I couldn't breathe and didn't know which way to go.

but?

Will you give up?

Will it end here?

Will this be the end of it all?

how is this possible.

What is music?

Love at first sight, love till death——

The same goes for the band.

So it was just a short night.

At dawn, Ichichi Hongxia chose to be strong. She wanted to cheer herself up again, then start the closing band, and then wait quietly, waiting for the return of the important person -

Whether it is Chihaya Aine or Iruma Hibiki.

Of course, let’s forget about Nagasaki Suyo.

Even Ijichi Nijika could not forgive what Nagasaki Suyo did unless she apologized sincerely and took responsibility for what she had done.

Otherwise, Ijichi Hongxia would definitely not want to talk to Nagasaki Motoyo.

and so.

After that, the one found was [Bassist].

But the [guitarist] is nowhere to be found.

"I've heard about Iruma-san's progress. It's really, really impressive!"

Incidentally.

In fact, Ijichi Nikka was one of the few people who believed that Iruma Hibiki came from another world.

Or perhaps it would be strange for her not to trust Hibiki Iruma.

At least that's how it is for Ijichi Hongka.

Therefore, in that video, what Ijichi Nijika saw was not the "alien composer", but what she heard was the efforts and struggles of Iruma Hibiki in the past period of time.

She, who had been watching Iruma Hibiki from the beginning, knew better than anyone else—

During the months when she was most worried about him, Hibiki Iruma never put down his guitar.

Although it wasn't because of her.

It seems that it is because of the juniors named Kaname Rakuna and Shiina Riki.

However, Ijichi Nijika was still happy for Iruma Hibiki, and was grateful to the two juniors who had never met her but helped Iruma Hibiki through the difficult times.

but--

【Want to come back? 】

In this case.

This was something that Ijichi Hongxia was eager to ask, but she didn't ask it at the moment.

The reason for holding back the words that I was eager to say was simple.

She knew that the gentle Hibiki Iruma would definitely rejoin the band if he asked her to.

And as long as she tried to keep him, she would firmly pull his sleeve.

The next moment, Hibiki Iruma was absolutely just like before, with no hesitation.

But Ichichi Hongxia suppressed her inner thoughts.

She said nothing because she still had some concerns about Hibiki Iruma.

At this moment, Iruma Hibiki was also silent.

In fact, he was waiting for a word.

If Ijichi Hongxia had told him to "stay" at this time.

Then he would probably have to stay no matter what.

There's nowhere to go.

But Ijichi Nijinka didn't say anything, and Iruma Hibiki couldn't blurt out the answer he had prepared. The two of them stared at each other for a moment.

"Ijichi, how's things going with your band lately?"

In the end, Iruma Hibiki chose to take the initiative to break the silence.

Perhaps the moment he opened his mouth, Ijichi Hongxia's pupils trembled slightly.

"That's true. How can a wound like that heal just like that? Nagasaki-san is a very dear lover to Iruma-san, so he thinks of her every moment with the stars and the band. It's only natural that he ran away because of that..."

She thought quickly in her mind.