Iruma-san wants to win the Akutagawa Prize

【Or you can meet at a cafe near Ikebukuro, which would be more suitable. 】

Iruma Hibiki was actually a little concerned about that very familiar surname.

But the surname Shiina is actually quite common?

For example, he knew three people with the last name Shiina. One of them was a talented painter who switched from pure oil painting to two-dimensional comics, and the other was a talented musician.

In short, it’s probably not such a coincidence that he is his descendant, right?

Of course, if that's the case—

Then there are some little surprises.

Iruma Hibiki smiled faintly.

In fact, the current situation made him happier than discussing Nagasaki Suyo. Speaking of ⑧⒊, the story of the Jiuwu Dam, he was very concerned about Nagasaki Suyo.

【How about this cafe? 】

After a while, Shoko Toyokawa sent an address.

Hibiki Iruma opened the webpage and searched for the store.

Fortunately, the average consumption per person is around a few thousand yen.

Let's just say it's within the reach of everyone.

【Surprisingly suitable.】

[Right?!]

……

Hibiki Iruma could imagine Toyokawa Shoko's somewhat smug and happy expression at this moment.

Unconsciously, a smile appeared on Hibiki Iruma's face while they were discussing these things, so much so that the way home from school alone didn't seem lonely anymore.

After all—

This was probably the kind of band he expected.

We are like a family, working together towards a common goal. We may have arguments occasionally, but everything will get better slowly.

"Yes, Miss Toyokawa has put in a lot of effort and has taken the feelings of ordinary people like us into consideration. I will try my best not to hold you back in the upcoming band activities."

Hibiki Iruma teased jokingly.

Today he teased Toyokawa Shoko more than ever before.

To some extent, Toyokawa Shoko is indeed cute.

But more of it is actually——

Hibiki Iruma was a little at a loss.

It's like a certain old man who once saved the world would panic when he met someone he liked and would say something about mechanism, conspiracy, sern, etc. to his completely turned off phone.

Iruma Hibiki's confusion at this moment probably started when Nagasaki Soyo was mentioned.

So he chatted intensely with Shoko Toyokawa.

Chatting about all kinds of things.

It's like running wildly.

Using one intense emotion to cover another.

It's like if you have a headache and then cut off your foot, your foot will hurt.

Iruma stood up, but Xiang was actually running away.

but--

Just like what Toyokawa Shoko said, it has to be faced, whether it is yourself or Nagasaki Suyo.

Iruma Hibiki actually knew all this a long time ago.

Just... forming a band with Nagasaki Suyo again?

How could there be such outrageous and coincidental things in the world?

How about we meet this Sunday? Is Iruma-san free?

[I need to confirm this because I have a very important friend's performance coming up.]

【Ending the band?】

Toyokawa Shoko's question surprised Iruma Hibiki for a moment, but then he remembered that she seemed to have been to Fanxing before, and he was not surprised.

【Yes, I will give you a cold one.】

Iruma Hibiki answered affirmatively.

"I've got tickets for that show too! So don't worry, Iruma-san."

This reason for not worrying is so strange, Toyokawa-san.

Iruma Hibiki complained in his heart.

【That's great. 】

【Speaking of which, I still have some questions for you, Iruma-san! 】

[That's fine, but could you tell me what kind of question it is in advance? ]

Iruma Hibiki confirmed with Toyokawa Shoko.

He didn't want to end the conversation.

It was quite pleasant chatting with Shoko Toyokawa.

Rather than facing the world after turning off the phone screen, it is better to let him immerse himself in it for the rest of the time.

Iruma Hibiki thought so.

At the other end.

Nagasaki Suyo began her routine text message bombardment.

Hibiki Iruma would occasionally cut away, watch for a while, and then resume as usual.

However, this behavior is more like inertia.

Every reply would make him feel sad and think of the past.

But fortunately, Toyokawa Shoko's side is very interesting and fun.

For example, now she is struggling with all kinds of basic common sense in the Livehouse, such as she couldn't find the glow sticks she wanted for the performance in the Chanel luxury store near her home.

So much so that Iruma Hibiki found another reason to take a slightly longer detour before returning home——

He came to a shopping mall near Shimokitazawa.

【What color does Toyokawa-san want? 】

【Blue, or black, or gold. 】

What are black glow sticks?

【Eh? No?】

【This isn't a question of whether or not. 】

In short, Toyokawa Shoko lacked common sense to a frightening degree, and Iruma Hibiki continued the conversation.

[Just to ask, what are Toyokawa-san's grades in life classes?]

【excellent.】

【real? 】

Hibiki Iruma asked suspiciously.

【…】

Then a string of ellipsis came from Toyokawa Shoko.

I failed the test, but the teacher told me, "It's okay even if Toyokawa can't cook."

……

Iruma laughed after seeing the obvious response.

He got the answer he wanted, of course.

At the end, he bought two gold glow sticks for himself and then bought two light blue ones for Toyokawa Shoko.

Then, after detouring the musical instrument store where he and Nagasaki Motoyo had once visited together, Iruma Hibiki began his return journey.

【児咎０（五）〥⑶Brief talk about strange clothes and three skirts and bring it to you that day. 】

"Thank you, Iruma-san. How can I thank you enough? I feel like I've caused you so much trouble—"

"Oh, by the way, if it's possible, Iruma-san, would you like to come over to my house? We had a lot of fun when Takamatsu-san came over last time."

【Thank you for your understanding. 】

Iruma Hibiki declined politely.

【Eh? Why? 】

On the other hand, Shoko Toyokawa looked at a loss.

"Did I do something to offend Iruma-san? Please tell me, I didn't mean to do that."

【no……】

Iruma Hibiki spent some time completely unsure how to explain this to Toyokawa Shoko.

But at this moment, this kind of trouble is, in a way, quite interesting——

33 Nagasaki Suyo's Amazing Wisdom

"Ijichi-san—"

Ijichi Hongxia, who was busy among the stars, was stopped by a familiar voice.

Ijichi Hongka actually felt that she would probably never forget such a sound.

After all, that person's voice is so iconic that it sounds a bit awkward at first, but after getting used to it, it feels sweet, gentle and lovely. But only after you really get to know her can you hear the noise in it.

Yes, Ijichi Hongxia was stopped by Nagasaki Suyo.

"I'm sorry to come to you so intrusively, but I have something I want to discuss with Ijichi-san. Is it free now?"

Nagasaki Suyo's expression was pitiful.

She lowered her head and looked very sad.

Yes, Nagasaki Suyo is not actually a high school student yet, but in the eyes of many people, her figure and personality, coupled with the aesthetics and taste of her private clothes, have reached the level where she can be called "very much like a college student."

The sadness expressed by Nagasaki Suyo is actually more real than that of a junior high school or high school student.

The depression is sincere.

It is also particularly pitiful.

It even reached a point where people were completely helpless.

Ijichi Hongxia actually softened her heart for a moment.

"What's up, Shigaraki-san?"

She frowned, stopped what she was doing, and decided to listen.

After all, for Ijichi Hongka, pretending to hate others is a form of showing off. She is not good at treating others with a cold attitude.

Even if it was a friend she had broken up with, Ijichi Hongxia would be at a loss when they met again. She might even reach out her hand to say hello like a fool, and then be given the cold shoulder by others.

but--

Facing Nagasaki Soyo, Ijichi Kouka chose to keep some distance.

"I know Ijichi-san must hate me. Because of my own affairs, I ended the band that was so important to us."

"But—I didn't really mean to do that. Ijichi-kun, will you please listen to my explanation? It's okay if you don't forgive me, but I'm really worried about what's happening with Hibiki."