Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Kyosuke Kosaka didn't think it was much safer inside than outside.

Well--

Seeing that Kousaka Kyosuke was far away, Yamausagi couldn't help but pout, her cheeks showing some displeasure.

It wasn't until this point that the mountain rabbit revealed even a little bit of emotion.

"Tomorrow I'm going to Orochi's place with Kyosuke. Everyone probably has something to say to Kyosuke. How about you all discuss the order in which you should speak to him individually about what you've always wanted to say?"

Kagura slowed her pace and focused her attention on the other shikigami.

Then, the surrounding atmosphere immediately fell silent.

"How about we go by age? We can speak to Kousaka Kyosuke one by one, from youngest to oldest," Yaodao-hime quickly broke the silence.

Yaodao-hime, who usually hardly speaks and only talks about battles, has completely lost her composure.

Having only recently become close to Kyosuke Kousaka, she was already very attached to him and her heart was filled with excitement.

Honestly, she had so much she wanted to say to Kyosuke Kousaka all at once!

No more hiding!

"Then in that order it would be Mountain Rabbit, Yingcao, me, and Yaodao-hime. What do you all think?"

White Wolf continued what Demon Blade Princess had said, his gaze fixed on Mountain Rabbit and Yingcao.

The mountain rabbit panicked: "I...I'll go first?"

Yingcao was somewhat worried when she saw the mountain rabbit so flustered and hesitant.

"Should I go first?"

She had wanted to tell Kyosuke Kousaka for a long time that she hoped to give him a back massage after this matter was over.

Kinara had done this for Kousaka Kyosuke several times before, and Yingcao was very envious. But seeing that Yaodao-hime and Hakuro never seemed to do it, Yingcao felt that she didn't need to do it.

However, as time went by, she realized that she really did need to scrub Kyosuke Kousaka's back!

"It's not that I'm scared or anything, I'll go first..."

The mountain rabbit immediately said to Yingcao.

Yingcao nodded, not thinking too much about it. Everyone could talk to Kousaka Kyosuke alone, whether they followed the order or not, so Yingcao felt there was no difference.

"I'll find the right time later and tell you then," Kagura said, seeing that everyone had reached a consensus.

The Demon Blade Princess said gratefully, "Thank you for your help, Lady Kagura."

White Wolf also said, "Thank you so much for your help, Lady Kagura!"

Yingcao and Shan Tu also quickly thanked Kagura.

Kagura said softly, "Don't leave any regrets. Kyosuke and I both want to live, but things may not turn out the way we expect. I don't know what will happen next, but I know that it's important for everyone to clear away all regrets before then."

Pity?

Yamausagi's cheeks flushed as she recalled that vivid memory from before.

Without realizing it, she felt a subtle burning sensation throughout her body.

"Let's ask Sister Zhuiyue."

As a rabbit herself, Yamausagi regards Tsukuyomi as a great senior.

The Moon Goddess did indeed teach her a great deal of knowledge.

For example, neither the tail nor the ears should be touched by anyone.

Especially the ears!

If someone touches it, something terrible will happen... It was precisely because she knew this that the mountain rabbit began to "grow up".

However, the mountain rabbit gradually realized that no one was really interested in her rabbit ears; people were just a little curious at most.

To be honest, only one person ever touched the mountain rabbit's ears.

It’s Kousaka Kyosuke.

Previously, Yamausagi had learned from Tsukuyomi that Kousaka Kyosuke knew not to touch her ears, but it still happened!

Yamausa often wanted to ask Kousaka Kyosuke face-to-face why he did that.

Why would someone knowingly commit a crime?

She will only choose to forgive if you give at least one reason.

be honest.

The mountain rabbit wasn't too angry, after all, the matter wasn't too excessive. It's true that the master can touch the shikigami's ears. If you tell others about this, they would probably agree, right?

"We've arrived. Let's say hello to Oitsuki," Kagura said upon reaching the shrine.

Yamausagi also came to her senses and suddenly realized that her cheeks were very hot, and she might have turned red. When she took out the small mirror that Kousaka Kyosuke had given her, she found that they were indeed bright red.

What should she do?

The mountain rabbit believed that this predicament should never be seen by the moon god.

Unfortunately, as soon as Kagura opened her mouth, Tsuki no Kami appeared before everyone.

"You must be tired from your journey. We're grateful for your help," said the Moon Chaser, feeling apologetic.

She worked so hard to become a deity, but in the end she still couldn't rely on the power of the deity to protect the believers who trusted her, and she felt ashamed.

What's even more shameful is that I have to ask everyone for help.

“It’s alright,” Kagura said. “You are Kyosuke’s shikigami, so it’s normal for Kyosuke to help you. Besides, you’re also very strong and can help everyone a lot.”

The Moon Chaser's expression was complicated: "...This way of speaking is very familiar."

"Kyosuke told me to say that before, and he also said he wanted to touch your ear."

"Honestly, he just loves bullying me like this..."

The Moon Goddess's cheeks turned visibly red as she lowered her head and muttered to herself.

Kagura, Yoto Hime, Hakuro, Yingcao, and the others were not surprised.

Yamausagi, who is also a rabbit like the Moon Chaser, was completely bewildered. Why is this happening?

Just as Chasing Moon God was about to say something, he suddenly noticed a gaze that seemed quite obvious. He couldn't help but follow the gaze and immediately met a look that seemed to indicate betrayal.

I……

Monster Market.

Kyosuke Kosaka was helping to pack up the items, the most numerous of which were the various kinds of sake brewed by Aori.

Yes, Azhi is moving; she's moving the entire winery to the estate.

However, the current situation is not suitable for brewing wine, and it is estimated that the distillery will not reopen until after the war ends.

"Lord Kyosuke, is your commercial district still in operation?"

Itsumade, who was privately teased by Kyosuke Kosaka as the "Emperor of Part-Time Workers," asked with an expectant look.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "I'm sorry, but at this time a temporary supply system is in place. People living in the manor are receiving all kinds of food and daily necessities, so there is no need to open the commercial area."

"what……"

Itsumade let out a regretful sigh.

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly shook his head. He found it amusing to see that Itsumade's other clansmen, who bore a striking resemblance to him in appearance and build, were all hanging their heads and looking dejected.

How so? The idea that Itsumade, who has golden feathers, likes to make money is a complete regional joke.

"Since the brewery is closed, you can forget about working and earning money. Right now, you should be helping Lord Kyosuke defeat the invading enemy. Everything else should be put aside for now!"

The cat shopkeeper stopped working and clenched its fists and claws.

Anyway, he always gave Kousaka Kyosuke the impression of using cat-style punches, and he really didn't know that the cat shopkeeper was a martial arts fighter.

"Speaking of which, Enmusubi is quite slippery. She's already gone to the manor with Utaha... but she's not exactly unhelpful. The powerful barrier at the Tsuki-no-Kami Shrine that can withstand many snake demons was clearly set up by her."

Kyosuke Kousaka then remembered the matter of the God of Marriage.

He remembered that in the original Onmyoji story, Enmusubi also helped resist the judgment of Yamata no Orochi.

This time might be no exception.

So you mean you went to the manor to find him?

No... Given that Enmusubi is quite intelligent, how could she not have imagined that he would go to the shrine to look for her and Kasumigaoka?

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'll find out what happened when I get back.

"Lord Kyosuke, all the sake has been prepared." Aori, who had been working silently, finally spoke up.

She enjoys brewing wine and is very meticulous and cautious when it comes to it, which is why she was quiet the whole time.

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled.

"Okay, I'll put it in my space. Oh, and also, does any of you hide valuable things in secret places?"

"Oh! Golden feathers! We've buried the fallen golden feathers underground."

When Itsumade and his fellow clansmen were reminded by Kousaka Kyosuke, they suddenly realized what was going on.