Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Is there something you need?"

After inviting Kousaka Kyosuke inside and closing the door, Menreiki, who was walking behind him, asked curiously.

"Find a Zashiki-warashi (a type of spirit) and warn this yokai not to wander around and to reveal its true form."

"Are you worried that someone will capture the Zashiki-warashi?"

"Yes, there's a rumor that 'Zashiki-warashi can bring good fortune to people.' This can certainly tempt some people who want to take shortcuts to do things recklessly."

"Yes, that's true. However, as the saying goes, 'fortune and misfortune are intertwined,' good fortune gained through opportunism usually comes at a heavy price."

"I think so too."

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled.

He briefly ended the conversation and then sat down in the hall with Menreiki.

Menreiki started eating breakfast, and Kousaka Kyosuke, as he had just mentioned, watched her eat.

A while passed.

When Menreiki had eaten about half of her food, she suddenly looked up at Kousaka Kyosuke.

"I'm a little full."

"Then I'll have some too?"

"it is good."

So the two of them slowly finished the rest of the food.

Kyosuke Kosaka ate while trying to suppress his laughter.

"What kind of relationship test is this?"

He clearly instructed Nino to prepare Menreiki's food according to Menreiki's dietary standards.

Try to ignore these funny moments.

Kyosuke Kousaka quickly finished his food with Menreiki.

When the last dessert landed on Menreiki, Kousaka Kyosuke continued to admire her eating.

Full, glistening lips parted, and a small, delicate tongue twirled the pastry, dispelling hunger with gentle chewing.

Kyosuke Kousaka was full.

A dual satisfaction of body and mind.

Is there still time?

"How about we go find a Zashiki-warashi together after we've sat for a while?"

"Isn't it troublesome?"

"Don't say that, I don't like hearing it."

With a whoosh, Kousaka Kyosuke hugged Menreiki to his chest.

Menreiki was so light that Kyosuke Kousaka could hardly feel its weight.

My body felt a little cool.

However, Kyosuke Kosaka planned to warm it up with his own body heat.

"..."

Menreiki, nestled quietly in Kousaka Kyosuke's arms, had a serene expression on her face.

She felt a comfortable warmth behind her and a reassuringly reassuring heartbeat, and she was very content.

"If things continue like this, you'll die of happiness."

The spirit of the face passed through a secret passage.

Even though she couldn't meet with Kyosuke Kousaka every day, Kyosuke Kousaka's existence was omnipresent in Menreiki's eyes.

She probably couldn't imagine losing Kyosuke Kousaka.

If that situation really happens... well, it's best to find ways to prevent it.

Unfortunately, she wasn't powerful enough to be of much help.

"I have heard that Zashiki-warashi bring good fortune, but in reality they only absorb the surrounding bad luck."

Suddenly, Menreiki remembered the rumors she had heard before.

Kousaka Kyosuke let out a soft "Eh":

"That's a novel idea. If that's the case, then we really need to protect the Zashiki-warashi, since absorbing too much calamity might turn it into calamity itself."

In fact, this was the point that Kyosuke Kousaka was initially focusing on.

As for why he pretended to realize something?

That's a matter of emotional intelligence.

"I should remind Zashiki-warashi to be careful as soon as possible."

Menreiki couldn't help but stand up.

But perhaps because the degree of adjustment of his body posture before standing up was a little subtle, Kousaka Kyosuke felt a particular difference.

And then that was it...

"I'll take care of it right away," Menreiki said crisply, her expression confident.

Does she seem to want to project an image of competence?

Kyosuke Kosaka, however, was a little embarrassed: "This is a natural reaction."

"That……"

"it does not matter."

Kyosuke Kosaka gently stamped Menreiki's seal, calming her inexplicably surging fighting spirit.

Menreiki gave a soft, obedient "hmm" and didn't insist any further.

She wasn't overly interested in matters of the heart.

What I like most is the thrill of being with Kyosuke Kousaka.

Of course.

If possible, she still hopes to completely merge with Kyosuke Kousaka.

"In a few years, Kagura should grow a little bit too."

Considering that Kagura might feel disappointed that characters like Kingyo-hime, Kaguya-hime, and Yama-usagi have grown up in front of her, Menreiki ultimately decided to wait until she grew up a little later.

Kagura has helped her a lot, so she also needs to take good care of Kagura's feelings.

However, Menreiki probably didn't expect that Kousaka Kyosuke already knew.

Kyosuke Kousaka had a rough idea of ​​why Menreiki was being kept secret.

Therefore, I can't help but praise Menreiki's thoughtfulness in my heart.

"Shall we set off then?"

"it is good."

Menreiki followed closely behind Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kousaka began to sense things, focusing on Menreiki's mansion.

He quickly noticed something unusual not far away.

Click~

Kousaka Kyosuke and Menreiki walked out of the mansion together as the door opened.

Then he pointed in a certain direction.

Do you know anything about that house?

"The previous owner was similar to my father; he came from a prominent family, but he was obsessed with collecting dolls."

"..."

Kyosuke Kousaka remained silent. Was this considered stepping on a landmine?

“It’s alright,” Menreiki said, seemingly noticing Kyosuke’s thoughts. “The past is the past, and I am very different now.”

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled apologetically: "It was my fault. I underestimated you."

Perhaps his worries are unnecessary.

Even so, he still couldn't help but marvel at the changes in Menreiki.

"You can continue to underestimate me, I don't mind." Menreiki smiled faintly.

Her face, which rarely showed emotion, revealed a charming side, making her exceptionally captivating.

"I understand."

Kousaka Kyosuke responded with a smile.