Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Upon hearing this, Princess Goldfish subtly pursed her lips: "Then don't complain about being tired."

"It's okay, Kaguya-hime is here to cheer me and Kagura on."

"I can too!"

"Then you two cheer us on."

"Okay, Mr. Kyousuke."

"As for me, it depends on the time..."

Princess Goldfish spoke with some difficulty, but you could still tell she was very happy; her eyebrows were practically popping out.

Kyosuke Kosaka found it interesting and quietly enjoyed it.

Noticing Kyosuke's "mischievous sense of humor," Princess Kaguya sighed inwardly, "Kyosuke-san, you really are..."

Time flies.

Before we knew it, it was almost evening—

Kousaka Kyosuke, Kaguya-hime, Kagura, and the others stayed in Arakawa for a meal, chatting as they ate.

"Would Princess Kaguya like to live here? She won't be lonely with me~"

"Staying here for a day or two is fine, but I still want to go back to the bamboo forest afterward; it suits me better there."

"Isn't this great? When you feel bored, you can come and stay at the manor or Arakawa. Life will become more interesting."

When Kousaka Kyosuke heard Kaguya mention returning to the bamboo forest, he immediately understood that she wanted to say goodbye, and he wholeheartedly agreed.

The bamboo forest isn't far from the manor, and I've set up a barrier there myself, so let Kaguya stay if she likes it.

"Yes, I'll go back occasionally..."

Princess Kaguya smiled at Kyosuke Kousaka, feeling a warmth in her heart.

She was also worried that Kyosuke Kosaka might not let her stay in the bamboo forest because of safety concerns.

"I'll send you the letter even if I have to go to a different place," Kousaka Kyosuke said again.

Princess Kaguya blushed and said, "I know."

Princess Goldfish puffs out her cheeks, making people think she's a pufferfish.

When Kousaka Kyosuke saw it, he said, "I wrote one for you too, Princess Goldfish."

Princess Goldfish tilted her head: "I received it..."

Is this jealous?

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

But you're jealous of Kaguya-hime?

This gave Kyosuke Kousaka a strong sense of déjà vu.

I remember Su Yi did the same thing to Su Chang.

Speaking of Su Chang, the reason she didn't come with Kosaka Kyosuke this time was because she was helping with something else.

Since Suzuka Mountain has surrendered, the people of Kyoto Port who are still living in the manor will definitely have to be sent away as well.

Why not send them away?

It's a waste of space and food.

For this reason, Su Chang led a group of women to protect the female relatives, since male guards were sometimes quite inconvenient.

"By the way, I plan to go to the Sea of ​​Immortality in a while to learn about the resurrection of the Lord of Arakawa. After all, it's the end of the sea, and there must be all sorts of rare treasures there. It's definitely more likely that I'll find a treasure that can replace a body."

"This..."

"Are you planning to come with me?"

"Yes! I am a fish swimming in this river, and I have also dreamed of returning to the sea. I want to see a wider world like him..."

"No problem! We'll take a boat trip together and see the vast world."

"At that time... I will definitely not be a burden!"

"What are you saying? I'm not happy. Aren't you the cutest goldfish princess in the world? Is this all the courage you have?"

"Ugh... don't say 'the cutest person in the world'!"

Princess Goldfish covered her cheeks with her hands, feeling an overwhelming sense of shame.

Even knowing that Princess Kaguya and Kagura are best friends, and having often heard her say some "arrogant" things before... thinking back on it now, I still feel like I want to die!

"It's nothing. In my opinion, Princess Kaguya and Kagura are the cutest in the world."

"Kyosuke-san's words are getting sweeter and sweeter."

"Being praised like that still feels a bit strange..."

"Aaaaaah—Kagura! Are you saying I'm weird?!"

Princess Goldfish screamed and lunged at Kagura.

Kagura, who was making sarcastic remarks, was tackled to the ground, looking completely bewildered.

Kyosuke Kosaka watched with an air of detached amusement and did not intervene.

Princess Kaguya seemed to see Kousaka Kyosuke's "true colors," but she didn't dislike him at all.

To be honest, she always harbored feelings of "liking" for Kousaka Kyosuke.

"It's because of Kyosuke-san that Princess Goldfish can continue to act so cute. Shouldn't I sometimes...?"

Princess Kaguya fell into deep thought.

She's not good at acting cute or coquettish.

I just feel so good to be held by Kyosuke Kousaka.

As Kagura said, Princess Kaguya loved the warm, comforting warmth that seemed to melt everything.

The perspective shifts to the other side.

Su Yi and the others returned to their residence at the usual time, without waiting for Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura to arrive.

Su Chang felt quite regretful.

She was even more exhausted today than during the previous battles. The people in Kyoto Port were so difficult to please, complaining about the bumpy ride and how tired she was.

Ugh! Sitting in an oxcart must be tiring!

Su Chang had many opinions and wanted to complain.

Even so, she didn't say a word more. She just wanted to talk to Kyosuke Kosaka and let him pat her head to comfort her. He could pat her anywhere else if he wanted.

"I'm going to find Boqi-chan and Erli-chan to play—"

As they passed the east wing, Su Chang nimbly broke away from the group.

Su Yi didn't bother with it much.

She rarely paid attention to her younger sister's affairs anymore.

Besides, she's been very busy these days. After finishing her work in the village, she has to contact people in the clan and find out the specific conditions of the wounded... she has absolutely no free time.

However, Su Yi was not annoyed by these things at all, and even enjoyed them.

It wasn't that she had any need for power, but rather that she was thrilled to have done something meaningful.

Helping her husband, helping other companions, helping people in her clan... no matter how tedious or troublesome the tasks were, she could do them actively because she felt they were meaningful.

The demon sword princess and the white wolf, who were traveling with Suzuka Gozen, were exchanging information about her.

"Her swordsmanship is definitely not bad!"

"I think her archery skills are also very good."

"She is a formidable opponent. I heard from the conversations among the sirens that she seems to be an even more powerful demon than Ōtakemaru."

"But Kyosuke-sama said that her heart is as vast as the ocean, so in some ways she might be a good help."

"A heart as vast as the ocean... I see, I understand now." Yaodaoji immediately realized.

She had been somewhat wary before.

Upon hearing White Wolf mention what Kousaka Kyosuke had said, she immediately believed him and relaxed.

Because Yoto Hime thought that Kousaka Kyosuke's judgment was very accurate.

This is a fact that has never been wrong.

"A heart as vast as the ocean..." Shizuko thought to herself, silently observing from the sidelines.

For some reason, Shizuko had already equated Kousaka Kyosuke with desire.

Although it sounds like she's trying to hurt someone, she's absolutely certain she has no malicious intent.

"I'm sorry, Kyosuke-sama, but you have too many tricks up your sleeve, which has made me completely distrust you when it comes to matters of sexual desire."

While apologizing, Shizuko thought about the current situation.

From what she had heard, the situation seemed to be very good.