Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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The shop assistant named Li kept working, her thoughts not easily interrupted.

She's thinking about what to do tonight.

By the time the event closed, it was almost dinner time, and she was going to attend a rally.

After that, I will meet up with many classmates and friends I haven't seen for a long time... I just hope everyone lives a peaceful life and doesn't have too many worries.

Now that the God-King Amaterasu has awakened, the manor owner Kyosuke has settled everyone in this pleasant and livable alien world.

At this point, it seems that no one needs to worry about their safety anymore; focusing on the life in front of them is enough.

Probably so.

Thinking of all this, Rei, the girl known in modern times as Onodera Rei, felt a sense of relief at having survived a catastrophe.

I suppose many people think the same way?

They were even grateful to have come to the Water Department and become one of its members.

"Don't be fooled by the grayish appearance of the pancakes; they're actually very chewy and bouncy!"

After placing the pancakes one by one on a plate, Onodera Rei did not forget to promote them, fulfilling the duties of a shop assistant.

Erika quickly packed up miso of various flavors.

"The sauce is the key! The flavor depends on it!"

"..."

Rei Onodera has a headache.

So, senior, please stop recommending miso so much. No matter how delicious it is, it's still annoying.

"Try it first." Kousaka Kyosuke just smiled.

He still doesn't particularly favor the condiment known as "Misou" or "Mi-chan" in modern times.

It's probably because they lack the adaptability factor.

However, since most of his partners liked it, Kyosuke Kosaka naturally wouldn't say anything that would spoil the mood.

It's worth mentioning that Su Chang shares similar tastes with him, as does Long Kui, who recently joined the group. This makes Kousaka Kyosuke quite happy.

Of course, when it comes to "meat," everyone loves to eat it.

Even women with traditional aristocratic demeanor, such as Fujishikibu and Sei Shonagon, enjoyed some exquisite dishes made with meat.

"Hmm! The texture is indeed very bouncy~"

After accepting the invitation, Itsumade also took a bite after Kousaka Kyosuke started eating. She was immediately attracted by the rich aroma of the oil. The pancake made from sweet potato flour had a very elastic texture, just as the staff had said, and also had a hint of sweetness.

As for miso, Itsumade thinks it's alright, but you can't eat too much, otherwise your mouth will only taste salty. In short, she thinks that pancakes taste good whether you add miso or not!

"This is a sweet sauce, and it's delicious with fresh vegetables dipped in it—and here's a complimentary fresh white radish!"

"Ah...thank you!"

Upon hearing that it was a gift, Itsumade's eyes lit up as she thanked him.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was silently eating with the others, was once again speechless.

He didn't quite understand why Itsumade and her people were so fixated on these things.

"Free food tastes especially delicious."

Ichika deliberately put on a satisfied expression and acted silly.

Kyosuke Kosaka then added, "They're not giving you white radishes for free just because you're cute."

"whee."

Ichika received a roundabout compliment, and now she felt as satisfied inside as she appeared on the surface.

Along the way, Yotsuba and Itsuki received too much pampering, but she also wanted it, even though she was the eldest sister.

"This miso has a very strong and rich flavor, it should suit you."

Kyosuke Kosaka then specially picked out a portion of miso from among the dishes and handed it to Ichika.

He silently memorized each partner's tastes and constantly updated them.

I noticed a long time ago that Ichika likes to eat salty food.

I remember that Ichika's favorite food right now is salted fish, and there are quite a few of these in the warehouse.

Having become a "storage rat" by constantly preparing for the great war, Kyosuke Kousaka naturally wouldn't forget this easy-to-preserve food.

Moreover, this is also a good gift to reward vassals.

Therefore, Kyosuke Kosaka stored a lot of things in his manor warehouse and in his own space.

Oh no, thinking about fish makes me think about meat, and suddenly I want to eat meat again.

"The multigrain porridge I just cooked in May absorbed too much oil."

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

Ichika was already very grateful for the special care she received from Kyosuke Kosaka. After thanking him, she ate the pancake with miso and found that it suited her taste perfectly, which made her even more excited.

"..."

In Onodera Rei's eyes, this group of people was a bit strange.

The ordinary woman sitting to the side, who was clearly the leader, acted like an older sister to everyone, constantly taking care of all the girls in the group.

Could this be a manager in some workplace?

maybe.

Erika, the owner of the pancake shop, saw that everyone was enjoying their meal and the atmosphere was harmonious. Gradually, she stopped nagging and making recommendations, and she felt an unexpected sense of peace.

"If everyone enjoys the meal, then we can put the miso issue aside for now."

The thought flashed through Erika's mind.

A pancake shop is ultimately a place where people can enjoy eating pancakes. Recommending miso on your own is too deliberate and will only spoil the fun.

At that moment, Erika understood...

"Shopkeeper, where can I buy these two kinds of sauce?"

"—They sell them right here!"

Erika answered the questioner's question at lightning speed and rushed to the questioner's side at lightning speed!

A certain so-called insight shatters like glass in an instant, and melts away like snow without a trace.

A quarter of an hour later.

After leaving the store, Kyosuke Kousaka and the others parted ways with Itsumade and continued their journey.

“Itsumade… a yokai with golden feathers, why is he so obsessed with his work?” Longkui seemed to be talking to herself.

This certainly wasn't something he was really saying to himself.

Knowing he had to at least reply, Kousaka Kyosuke said:

"I guess it's a sense of security. In Itsumade's mind, work provides compensation, and that compensation needs to be used for consumption to cover daily expenses. If she didn't have work one day, she probably wouldn't be able to live a normal life..."

Longkui was taken aback: "Then how is this different from an ordinary person?"

"There's not much difference. So what do you guys think?" Kousaka Kyosuke then asked his companions for their opinions.

Kagura said, "Just like Longkui said, Itsumade probably likes to live a life like ordinary people."

“Yes, yes,” Yotsuba chimed in. “After you start working, you can not only make a living by covering your daily expenses, but also make your life more fulfilling.”

May nodded earnestly: "Yes, I've also been thinking about whether I should get a job..."

"Really?" Kyosuke Kousaka asked curiously, "So what kind of work are you preparing to do?"

May said expectantly, "I'll take over Miku's job! Because Miku plans to take care of her mother, and she doesn't want to give up her job so easily."

"Then give it your all," Kyosuke Kousaka encouraged.

He used to encourage everyone to work from time to time, whether it was managing things at home or at the Water Department, as long as they talked to him.

It's a good thing that May is willing to move around now.

"Yes, I will!" May replied confidently.

Kyosuke Kosaka then turned his gaze to Ichika, his expression inquiring, almost as if he were asking, "What do you think?"

Ichika said, "Let me first share my thoughts on Itsumade. I think Itsumade might prefer the happiness and satisfaction of earning and saving money~"

"That's a good point of view, and when I think about it, it's not much different from what you said."

"And then there's work in May—you didn't even tell me about May? You really don't respect me!"

"Whoa?!"

Ichika suddenly grabbed May's cheeks with both hands, while Yotsuba looked on in a panic, unsure whether to help.

Seeing this, Kyosuke Kosaka chuckled and then continued his previous conversation with Kagura and Aoi beside him.

"If one day all yokai are similar to Itsumade, then the 'coexistence of humans and yokai' will be fully realized."

Kagura nodded firmly: "Yes, it will happen in the future."