Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Some stories are exciting to tell, while others are more realistic and cruel.

So that they don't actually think the outside world is some kind of wonderful place.

Youshi.

In a barely passable wooden hut, Kyosuke Kosaka and his group finally received the news.

"I'm very sorry, but it seems there's something going on with the High Priest. The attendant has conveyed the message that you gentlemen should wait a few more days..."

"I'm embarrassed," Shan said.

After considering for a moment, Kousaka Kyosuke said, "We can only wait one day, because I have things to take care of afterwards. If we don't get there by then, we can come back another day."

"Me too! Me too!" the matchmaker hurriedly said. "The day after tomorrow is Qixi Festival, and I have so many things to do!"

There will definitely be tons of couples going on dates then, and she'll definitely have to help them out.

We aim to help more couples find love!

"Qixi Festival?"

The mountain's eyes lit up again.

Kyosuke Kosaka explained to him in time: "This is a custom festival that originated from the Tang Dynasty. On this evening, people burn incense and set up offerings in the courtyard, write poems on short scrolls, and hang them on bamboo branches..."

It felt like watching a rural child curiously exploring everything in a big city.

A feeling of pity welled up inexplicably.

I remember that the Snow Mountain Clan was bound to the land because they were blessed by the Heavenly Maiden.

Thinking about it, it's really quite pitiful.

"..."

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka was continuing to patiently explain the many things about Tanabata to Yama, a strange light shone deep in Kasumigaoka's wine-red eyes.

That's it. This lover possesses the excellent qualities a good person should have, even though this lover keeps denying that it's true...

After Shan left.

The spirit of the predestined union stared at Kyosuke Kousaka with a strange look.

Kyosuke Kosaka asked bluntly, speechless, "What's wrong?"

“No,” the God of Fate chuckled, “I thought you were only this enthusiastic towards women.”

"Not necessarily. Towards you, Lord of Bonds, I can sometimes be as cold as an iceberg, like with dinner..."

"--I was wrong!"

"..." Kousaka Kyosuke was silent.

They apologized so quickly, do they have absolutely no integrity?

Well, let's just stay here at this rare snow-covered mountain guesthouse for now. At least it won't disappoint Kasumigaoka's expectations.

378. Sleeping together under a large quilt in the snowy region / Playing mysterious? Not speaking human language?

It was evening, after dinner.

Kyosuke Kosaka is playing a card game with Kagura, Kinara, Kasumigaoka, and Enmusubi.

The time was the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), which was around 7:00 AM.

It wasn't too late, so everyone planned to go to sleep a little later.

"My cards aren't good... Oh well, time for bed!"

When Enmusubi realized that his luck had been mediocre for several rounds in a row, he simply put down his cards.

Kyosuke Kousaka had no objection: "Alright."

Kinnara, however, widened his eyes and immediately objected.

"No, no! I just drew a good card! How can you give up now, God of Marriage?"

"Uh, hearing you say that makes me even weaker."

"Ugh~ Hurry up and make it to the last show~~"

Kinnara drawled out her words in a coquettish tone.

Unfortunately, this had no effect whatsoever on the God of Marriage.

The God of Marriage is immune to being pampered!

Having considered everything carefully, she ran to one of her rooms without hesitation.

"what……"

Upon seeing this, Kinnara let out a low, mournful cry.

She finally realized that she had no chance of winning.

"The scenery here is quite nice, it's just a pity that the snow can't get in," Kousaka Kyosuke suddenly said, changing the subject.

"That wouldn't be friendly to the people of the Snow Mountain tribe."

Kasumigaoka, who was starting to sort through the cards with Kagura, replied with a smile.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave a soft "hmm" and chuckled as well: "Yeah, I misunderstood. There are plenty of opportunities to see snow this year; you don't have to come here."

“Isn’t the snow scene outside the village also beautiful?” Kinnara said.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "There's snow everywhere over there, and storms come and go all the time. You really have the leisure to appreciate it?"

Kinnara subconsciously tapped her fair chin with her finger, her lively eyes drifting upwards as if she were recalling something in thought.

"Hmm... I did enjoy the scenery along the way, but it was indeed a bit inconvenient."

Kagura, who was handing the neatly arranged cards to Kyosuke Kousaka, then spoke up.

"It's good enough to see it; that makes me feel very happy."

"Oh right! I forgot to take pictures of some of the beautiful scenery!" Kinnara immediately showed a regretful expression.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "The scenery is so beautiful that it makes you forget everything. But it's okay, I can recall the scenery and paint it back."

"Great, that solves the problem perfectly!"

Kinnara's mood instantly improved considerably.

She knew very well that Kyosuke Kousaka's paintings were very distinctive, at least they made her feel comfortable looking at them.

Sagiri's paintings are actually quite beautiful, but for some reason, Kinnara finds them rather strange.

"It seems like no one is ever dressed properly..."

Kinnara suddenly realized this crucial point and secretly decided to ask Sagiri what had happened when he got back.

Kasumigaoka was just as happy as Kinnara.

She knew very well that she should be able to receive another good painting this time.

However, Kasumigaoka did not forget its main task.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, she began to talk about the discoveries of the day.

"Judging from the villagers of the Snow Mountain tribe today, and even from the appearance of the mountains themselves, the High Priest's status and situation in people's hearts seem somewhat delicate..."

Kagura nodded in agreement.

"Even the villagers who were aggressive towards outsiders became somewhat... wary when they heard the name of the High Priest."

Kinnara's eyes lit up: "I know that, it's like a mouse seeing a cat!"

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "Doesn't this show that the High Priest has a greater sense of authority in the hearts of everyone in the Snow Mountain Clan? Of course, this also teaches us a lesson—don't appear too weak to some people."

Kindness is often taken advantage of; this is an eternal truth.

Kyosuke Kosaka never thought that the people around him would become bad people.

At the same time, he has always believed that many bad people in this world would have bad intentions towards those around them.

Hachiman Hikigaya, Komachi's older brother, is a typical example.

Hachiman's classmates were basically considered to be of a lower level of malice; the worse ones were already thinking about how to kill people.

Therefore, Kyosuke Kousaka sometimes inevitably has some worries.

For example, the women in front of us, once their compassion runs rampant, may very well be taken advantage of.

Having witnessed much of the ugliness of human nature, Kyosuke Kousaka felt that his concerns were indeed justified.

Fortunately, each of them was connected to him by a thread of fate... Wait, no, Kinnara wasn't connected, but there was a contract—it's a bit strange to be connected to her by a thread of fate, isn't it? Even though he was completely honest with her.

To be honest, in Kyosuke Kosaka's eyes, Kinnara is more like a mascot.

Yes! That's it.

"Should we have taken out weapons and confronted those villagers before?" Kinnara asked in surprise.

Kyosuke Kosaka instructed, "There's no need for that. Just stay calm and composed, and don't show any fear."

Yes, they still treat Kinnara like a child.