Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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196. Itsumade / Attack on the Market / Conflict between Humans and Yokai / Fox Spirit

The beautiful scenery is spread out before your eyes.

Kyosuke Kousaka was completely dumbfounded.

He didn't do anything!

Kasumigaoka, who was slower to react, turned around and vaguely saw the light hem of her skirt falling down with gravity, but she could not see anything at all.

But she wasn't blind; how could she not see the subtle expressions that Kousaka Kyosuke was revealing?

"Snap out of it! If you want to see mine, wait until we're done shopping."

"It was just a bit sudden."

Kyosuke Kosaka explained something to Kasumigaoka.

Kasumigaoka blinked. Was this really going to be about her? She was a ghost.

Seeing that Kousaka Kyosuke might just be joking, she didn't take it too seriously.

The questioning gazes were mostly fixed on the girl who had fallen.

The girl had short black hair, a bird-head mask pinned to the side on her head, white feather cloaks on both sides of her clothes, a black coat with yellow trim, and a red short skirt tied high.

The overall outfit is quite distinctive.

But for those monsters whose forms are all crooked and twisted, this is just an ordinary member.

Even Kyosuke Kousaka didn't bother to pay attention.

Except now.

At that moment... the girl who quickly stood up suddenly revealed sharp bird claws through her long sleeves.

A pair of deep red eyes stared at Kyosuke Kousaka and Kasumigaoka.

"Let's go."

Kousaka Kyosuke turned around and casually said to Kasumigaoka.

With just one glance, he immediately realized that his casual remark had attracted serious attention.

At this point, it's best to pretend you know nothing.

"wait."

The girl suddenly spoke.

Kyosuke Kosaka muttered to himself, "Wouldn't it be better to just pretend nothing happened?"

He had no choice but to turn back to look at the girl.

"You can't do anything reckless here, I hope you'll be careful."

"Itsumade said coldly."

These two should both be spirits with lingering attachments, whose previous incarnations were humans.

She wasn't sure if these greedy beings would try to take advantage of her, but she wasn't afraid.

There are rules protecting this place!

If she encounters danger, she immediately reports it!

However, if possible, she didn't want to reveal her identity and cause trouble.

“Okay, I understand,” Kousaka Kyosuke replied.

This is a case of paranoia.

Upon closer reflection, considering that Itsumade was constantly being chased by humans because of her golden feathers, he began to understand.

The problem is, how can Itsumade guarantee that he won't do anything reckless?

Also, if you don't talk to him, you won't reveal your identity.

For a moment, Kyosuke Kosaka had a lot to say, but in the end he didn't say anything.

You can't just give a direct reminder, can you?

Based on his guess, whatever he said would provoke hostility.

Looking at those piercingly red eyes that seemed to drip blood, Kyosuke Kosaka thought his guess was correct.

"..."

After giving Kousaka Kyosuke a deep look, Itsumade left without hesitation.

His dashing and handsome appearance left a deep impression.

Once the woman had completely disappeared, a strange expression gradually appeared on Kasumigaoka's face.

"That's quite unexpected..."

"indeed."

"Don't be upset, I'll treat you to something to eat."

"I wouldn't be upset. I'm not so petty as to hold a grudge over something like that. Besides, do you have money?"

"No, you can pay me back later."

"This is the first time I've ever seen a way of hosting a dinner party."

"by……"

"There will be more in the future, right?"

Seeing that Kasumigaoka paused in his speech, Kyosuke Kousaka continued.

"Who knows, I might just make some money." Kasumigaoka paused for a moment, then continued.

"I don't think the God of Marriage can make much money; I feel like they'll lose money one day."

"I might report this to the Goddess of Fate."

"She'll forget about the support I'm about to offer quickly."

"That's undeniable..."

A subtle sigh arose.

Kasumigaoka feels that her employer is amazing.

Despite being a deity, she is difficult for people to perceive as such, and some even subconsciously believe that she cannot become wealthy.

It shouldn't be my imagination.

However, Kasumigaoka was more concerned about what Kousaka Kyosuke had said.

"Are you going to continue treating people to meals on credit?"

A strange light flickered deep within his wine-red eyes.

Kasumigaoka unconsciously recalled what the God of Marriage had said one day.

She wasn't overly attached to happiness.

But if it exists, then...

"I remember the place to eat was on the east side, which was a more lively area. It didn't seem to sell much meat there; it was mostly vegetables and grains."

Kousaka Kyosuke said again.

Upon hearing this, Kasumigaoka immediately sensed something amiss.

What Kousaka Kyosuke meant was that there was no meat.

Upon closer examination, this seems easy to understand.

There are various kinds of monsters that are transformed from animals. If you sell their flesh, it feels like you are insulting and trampling on their dignity.

That's quite true.

"Then I'll have to trouble you to observe the vegetarian diet, Lord Kyosuke."

"If fish doesn't count as meat..."

"Huh, there aren't any fish demons around here?"

"The water spirits live by the Arakawa River, not to mention the sea spirits, which are far from the sea here."

Kousaka Kyosuke explained.

Kasumigaoka nodded unconsciously.

When she arrived at the restaurant on the east side, she was immediately stunned.

The scene, almost more bustling than a modern student cafeteria, completely stunned Kasumigaoka.

A huge, densely packed horde of all sorts of monsters kept pushing, shouting, yelling, and cursing...

"It's like a Pandemonium teeming with starving madmen."

"I agree with that statement."