Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Kagura hesitated for a moment when asked this question, but finally said, "You'll have to ask Kyosuke. Love is a two-way street; one-sided love won't bring happiness."

"..."

Sagiri lowered her head, pursed her lips, and said nothing more.

After her mother had an accident a year ago, she was sent to live with relatives. Instead of going to school, she continued to hone the drawing skills her mother had taught her, living a sedentary life at home.

I never really communicate with anyone.

Even if they suddenly arrive in this world, they will continue to live a life much the same as before.

The unfamiliar father had only met her once, and left when he saw that she didn't speak. Life went on as usual.

I am often troubled by not being able to find suitable professional drawing tools, and I have to muster up the greatest courage of my life to go out and look for them every time.

The same applies to today.

But Sagiri never expected that she would cause the deaths of the others who were with her... Guilt and fear mixed together overwhelmed her!

Between life and death, Sagiri thought of her mother's death again, and completely broke down. At one point, she even felt that she might as well just die.

She only felt completely at ease when her anxiety reached its peak and she acted out of a conditioned reflex.

A warm hug and gentle words of comfort, like those from a family member, gradually eased Sagiri's tension.

She really wanted to continue.

But just as Kagura said, she felt she couldn't be willful...

Just like today's willfulness.

That was what caused the deaths of the other maids who served her, as well as the guards. The thought of it almost caused her to collapse again.

She never imagined that going out would have such serious consequences!

She never dared to do it again!

"Sagiri."

Two soft, white hands grasped Sagiri's hands.

Sagiri subconsciously looked at the owner of the hand—Kagura.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Kagura spoke softly, looking warmly at Sagiri.

As if seeing her past self, Kagura understood Sagiri's psychology to some extent, and couldn't help but do the same thing her husband did when comforting her.

"But, Kagura, you'll still leave me..."

Sagiri's emotions, which had initially calmed down, completely crumbled again after meeting Kagura's gaze!

Her small shoulders trembled violently, and her innocent little face was covered with glistening tears on her long eyelashes.

Sagiri couldn't help but cry.

She has no relatives in this world!

It has also killed many people!

What should she do?

"I'll figure something out, and Kyosuke won't just stand by and do nothing about it."

"……Really?"

Sagiri struggled to hold back her sobs, looking at Kagura with hopeful eyes.

Kagura nodded earnestly.

"Don't worry, Kyosuke will have a way."

she knows.

Once her husband learns about Sagiri's situation, he won't ignore it, because...

late at night.

Finally, Kyosuke Kousaka, who had drunk down most of the nobles and local tyrants at the banquet, could relax.

"These people are indeed very enthusiastic. After all, I don't have any conflict of interest with them. The problem is that they're affecting my sleep and my time with Kagura."

Kyosuke Kosaka muttered to himself.

Say so.

He still gave them all face.

Whether it's drinking, reciting poems, or boasting and flattering each other, he does it all.

The host of the banquet, Izumi no Kami and the most powerful official in the country, Tachibana no Michisada, was very eager for Kousaka Kyosuke to rest in his daughter's room.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't refuse.

How to refuse?

He immediately recalled the noble lady's expression, which was similar to Kagura's back then. After thinking for a moment, he decided to take her home and raise her.

Otherwise, Kagura might become more withdrawn.

"It feels like ignoring that girl is the same as ignoring Kagura. Let's just take her back and raise her first."

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

Judging from Tachibana Michisada's actions, he understood that Tachibana Michisada was also a very serious political figure.

Political creatures never have any feelings.

I imagine the noble lady he treated will suffer a terrible fate in the future. Then I thought of Kagura... Sigh, I really hope I can encounter fewer girls like that in the future.

Let's skip over these details.

What troubled Kousaka Kyosuke even more was how to explain things to his other partners in the bedroom.

Now, he really is just as bad as Emperor Ichijo!

Arrived at the location.

Kyosuke Kosaka traveled along the route led by a maid.

Soon, he met Kagura first.

"Kyosuke, there's something I want to apologize to you for..."

"Don't apologize! Just stay by my side!"

Ignoring everyone else, Kousaka Kyosuke hugged Kagura and comforted her first.

Anyway, it's normal to suddenly experience "alcohol side effects" after drinking alcohol.

Upon seeing this, the maid who had brought Kousaka Kyosuke quickly retreated and went to the young lady's room to explain the situation.

"...There are still people here."

"Isn't he already gone? And all I did was hug you?"

Kyosuke Kousaka smiled and said to the shy Kagura.

As soon as Kagura opened her mouth, he knew what she wanted to say.

So she wasn't given a chance to speak.

He should be the one to say it.

"That girl..."

"Her name is Sagiri."

"Sagiri?" Kousaka Kyosuke repeated Kagura's name, his mind completely blank.

Which gauze?

Sagiri, the one who likes Sesser's illustrations?

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but search his mind for information about the transmigrator.

Generally speaking, he never pays attention if he doesn't intend to invade other people's privacy, otherwise he would be a voyeur.

Sagiri... mother, illustrator... adopted by relatives...

Kyosuke Kousaka was completely bewildered.

Where did the older brother go?

Is it a parallel world?

No, the original storyline has been completely altered!

do not care!

Taking it home to raise is definitely the right thing to do!

"Is the name strange?" Kagura asked, puzzled.

"It sounds beautiful. Anyway, I'll take Sagiri home. But she seems a bit shy, so you'll have to work with everyone to protect her, okay?"

"Will do."