Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"I feel like this is Kyosuke-sama's accusation against Kinnara for your lack of common sense." Renka's lips curled up.

Menreiki pondered: "Speaking of common sense, does everyone have enough common sense?"

"What common sense do you have?"

Kyosuke Kousaka looked at Menreiki with a strange expression, wondering how this girl could speak in such a fashionable way.

Given that Menreiki seems to enjoy eavesdropping, it wouldn't be surprising if she learned the way some time traveler spoke from her.

This world still bears many traces of time travelers.

Especially in Kyoto Port, there seems to be a "chaotic scene," with bizarre rumors constantly emerging.

Kyosuke Kosaka's lips would twitch whenever he inadvertently heard something too familiar.

"It means a lot of common sense, right?" Menreiki tilted her head, her tone somewhat uncertain.

Kyosuke Kosaka was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Are you trying to learn to speak before you even understand what it means?

"Although I was only recently born, I actually have a lot of memories, and I know everything I need to know."

Lianhua covered her cheeks with her hands in a flower-like shape, her gaze fixed on Kousaka Kyosuke.

Without a second thought, Kousaka Kyosuke chopped her on the head with a chop.

"I have a feeling you're saying something strange, though I'm not entirely sure."

"That's no excuse for hitting someone without asking why."

Lianhua touched her head, her face full of sweetness.

Kousaka Kyosuke felt increasingly uneasy and couldn't help but glance at the others sitting with him out of the corner of his eye.

If Kagura, Susou, Kinnara, and Menreiki all appear perfectly normal, does that mean there's nothing wrong with me?

"Never mind, just pretend I don't know anything..."

Then, the group chatted normally and talked about their business.

In the afternoon, after having lunch and lingering for a while, Kyosuke Kosaka remembered to go back early.

He hadn't forgotten Kagura's reminder from that morning.

Day 450 of crossing

The celebration will be held at the Shuibusi Manor in two days.

Even though he already knew that Minamoto no Yorimitsu was going to start building an army to fight against Orochi, Kousaka Kyosuke did not intend to stop it.

Ultimately, there will inevitably be a difficult period in the future, the duration of which is unknown.

If we don't enjoy life now, we won't be able to do so when the hard times come.

"Lord Kyosuke, thank you for your hard work these past two days."

Xiangzi covered her mouth meaningfully.

Kyosuke Kosaka gave a wry smile, looking rather speechless. "That doesn't sound like congratulations."

Over the next two days, I need to confirm my true relationship with Horikita Suzune and Kiryuin Fuka, so I need to hold a banquet like Haruno did before, so that everyone can witness it.

After all, we can't just let it pass by quietly.

Some things need to be done more formally.

If this were in modern times, it would be one thing not to have a wedding ceremony, but surely you can't not even get a marriage certificate?

Moreover, Kyosuke Kosaka also plans to give each of his partners a formal wedding in the future.

As for now? It's not the right time.

Let's make do with this for now.

Of course, even if you make do, you can't have nothing at all.

Having everyone witness is the simplest form of ceremony; no matter how complicated it is, it shouldn't be omitted.

"I'll be going now. I'll continue to rely on you for today."

"Don't worry."

Xiangzi smiled and waved to Kousaka Kyosuke.

After watching Kousaka Kyosuke leave completely, he helplessly patted the two lumps hiding under the covers.

"Hey, it's really winter and spring, time to come out and get some fresh air!"

"..."×2

There was still no movement from under the covers.

Xiangzi rested her chin on her hand and looked at it: "Didn't you say it was okay, Miharu?"

Everyone can join in, so why are these four so shy?

"Waaah... it's because of you, Xiangzi-neechan, that you were so mean—"

With her face flushed and her eyes seemingly darting around, Miharu suddenly poked her head out from under the covers.

Xiangzi was stunned for a moment, then immediately guessed what was going on and began to admire Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Miharu is really conservative... Don't worry, Kyosuke-sama, leave this to me too~"

My friend Mafuyu is no problem at all.

Xiangzi had witnessed the intimacy between Kousaka Kyosuke and Mafuyu before.

Therefore, it would be better to do some ideological work with Meichun.

I never expected my husband to be so tolerant.

the other side.

Feeling refreshed, Kousaka Kyosuke went out today with Horikita Suzune and Kiryuin Fuka.

The two of them are about to officially get together, so it would be inappropriate not to spend more time together.

But isn't it a bit strange for three people to go on a date?

Although Kyosuke Kosaka found it strange, he didn't say anything.

And so, Kousaka Kyosuke disguised himself slightly and, following a normal date pattern, traveled around Kyoto with Horikita Suzune and Kiryuin Fuka, even going to places further away.

Such as Yokai Market and Kyoto Port.

Upon arriving at Kyoto Port, the group visited a uniquely decorated musical instrument shop. A female shop assistant with distinctive thick eyebrows enthusiastically introduced them to various musical instruments, including many modern ones.

Horikita Suzune and Kiryuin Fuka didn't seem surprised.

It seems that the presence of time travelers was not surprising to them at all.

It wasn't until they visited a shrine in Kyoto Port that a subtle change occurred in their expressions.

Kyosuke Kosaka was also surprised by the identity of the shrine maiden.

Isn't that a public figure in the modern world?

Is that younger brother, who was so badly criticized by the media, going to be the next one? Could he be coming too? If so, that would be interesting.

"That was a shrine specially built by the royal family to enshrine the Radiant God-King. The shrine maidens are usually women from the royal family, and the status of the shrine maiden's maternal family is closely related to the shrine's rank..."

Kyosuke Kosaka offered a casual explanation.

365. Royal Family Matters / Former Friends / Continued Busyness

Is this how ordinary princesses are treated?

Kiryuin Kaede asked a question.

Kousaka Kyosuke replied:

"Yes, that's almost always the case. The imperial court's finances were in dire straits, and the Ministry of Finance was trying every means to collect taxes from the manors. However, taxes are not something that can be resolved so easily."

"So the royal family had to take the lead in saving money. In the past few years, the royal family sent their distant or less favored children to become monks or priestesses. As a result, expenses were greatly reduced."

Horikita Suzune was stunned, feeling that these things were quite different from what she had learned from books.

After thinking about it, she decided to voice her doubts as well:

"I've heard rumors about those who were demoted to commoners and had to fend for themselves..."

Kousaka Kyosuke continued to answer:

“Even if a prince is demoted from his imperial status, he still needs to be given an official position, and it must be a position with a salary. This can guarantee wealth and status for two generations. As for princesses, they can voluntarily leave the imperial status upon marriage.”

"The problem is that it's definitely not feasible to not give the princess a dowry before her marriage. In short, both of these methods would be very costly, so the safest way is to send them all to become monks or priestesses, and that would be the end of it. Although it's a bit cruel, the royal family has its own considerations."

The so-called "considerations".

They were all assigned to shrines and temples, guaranteeing them a life free from want.

This is better than most people in the world, no matter how you look at it.

As for whether they are happy or not, if you ask them, they would probably all say they are very happy, right?