Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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But that's just how social customs and rules are.

What else could he say?

The blue-green eyes of the girl listening intently were noticeably larger than usual.

Her pale blue lips pressed together tightly...

Similar to Chitanda's reaction when she heard some kind of explosive intelligence.

Before he knew it, Kyosuke Kousaka remembered the scene when he slept with Chitanda, and how Chitanda's expression kept switching back and forth between "I will try my best" and "I'm shy".

Another half hour passed.

Kyosuke Kosaka took his leave, and Aoandon smiled sheepishly.

"I don't have anything to give you, so perhaps..."

"No need, you can find some nice stories to tell us later."

"Take this first; it's a story I've recorded."

"Row."

When Aoandon forcefully handed him a book from her sleeve, Kyosuke Kosaka didn't refuse.

Reciprocity.

Giving things without taking anything in return? That's definitely not acceptable.

The story in his hand was inscribed with the words "Hyakumonogatari" (One Hundred Tales). When Kousaka Kyosuke saw it, he couldn't help but laugh.

"……how?"

"This is your most precious thing, isn't it? I'm a little sorry."

"That's an interesting thing to say."

Aoandon smiled slightly, and the paper lantern floating behind her flickered for a moment, causing her smile to falter slightly.

Kousaka Kyosuke pretended not to see, nodded, and tucked the still somewhat warm copy of "Hyakumonogatari" into his sleeve.

"Then I'll take my leave of Kagura."

Goodbye, Aoandon.

Goodbye, Kagura. Goodbye, Kyosuke-sama.

Aoandon waved to Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura with a smile.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave a soft "hmm," and Kagura waved her little hand in return.

"..."

Not long after the two left, the eerie blue flame on the paper lantern behind Qingxingdeng began to flicker.

"The 'Hyakumonogatari' I have isn't that valuable..."

Aoandon uttered a soft murmur, then closed her eyes and began to recall what Kousaka Kyosuke had explained earlier.

Back in the human era, her family was considered wealthy; they had some books to read and paper to write on...

However, they knew little about the affairs of the aristocratic class.

Now, she seems to have found a short-term goal.

That is, to supplement his understanding of the aristocratic class through the books "The Tale of Genji" and "The Pillow Book".

The storybook about Tang Dynasty that Kousaka Kyosuke had given her flashed through her mind again, and a helpless yet joyful smile appeared on Yanli's face.

The next step is to learn about the customs and culture, and understand the stories.

With a light touch of her fair toes, butterflies formed from cyan flames carried the blue lantern upwards.

She wants to read the book a few more times.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who went straight home, did not immediately open "Hyakumonogatari".

Spending time with your partner is more important than anything else.

As for Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji?

Since the two great demons left Kyoto quickly, it's no big deal.

We can't very well ignite the flames of war in peaceful Kyoto, can we? Doing so would only be a thankless and arduous task.

Furthermore, Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji will have plenty of work to do in the future.

I must not die.

"Lord Kyosuke, let's hold our conversation for a moment, let's go first..."

Before they had exchanged more than a few words, Miku pounced on Kyosuke Kousaka.

Kyosuke Kosaka was stunned. No need for any preparation? That's not a good idea.

Unconsciously, he was swallowing his saliva, while Miku was very tempted and brought her quiet face closer.

With a gentle touch, I began to sip.

The other four sisters, who were watching helplessly, felt resigned.

They all lost to Miku, so all they could do was watch helplessly for now.

"It's all your fault, Ichika! Didn't we agree to cooperate? You always think about winning!"

"I didn't do it on purpose, I just happened to have the opportunity..."

"Didn't you win once?"

Nino glared at Ichika through gritted teeth, her anger making no difference whether I admitted my mistake or not.

Ichika smiled sheepishly, "The order doesn't really matter, everyone's having a good time, aren't they?"

Nino laughed in exasperation!

You've already profited once and don't want to give others another chance, yet you still have the nerve to say this?

"I think it would be more suitable for someone with better physical fitness..."

"I think we should start by rotating the roles from the youngest to the oldest."

Yotsuba and Itsuki also offered their opinions, all of which were in their own best interest.

Ichika and Nino ignored it.

The two youngest sisters happen to be the worst at games, so they are ranked last, which is very advantageous for them.

Family ties begin to give way to romantic love...

Every time he realizes this problem, Kyosuke Kousaka says he'll solve it perfectly!

"Lord Kyosuke, look at me...please keep looking at me...look at only me right now..."

"Okay, now I'll only look at you."

Seeing Ichika's infatuated expression and her possessive words, Kousaka Kyosuke naturally chose to respond.

To be honest, Ichika's possessiveness is probably the strongest among them.

Neither of the sisters indicated they would give in.

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't care about such things.

Having too many partners, each with a different personality.

He is willing to accept everything as long as it does not disrupt harmony.

Hmm, Ichika did a really good job cooperating...

When it came to Nino, Kyosuke Kousaka was even more adept at it; gentleness was the way to go.

Treat it like a fine work of art, and you can't go wrong.

Nino, who prefers a slower pace, was quite happy, though she still maintained a somewhat stubborn demeanor.

"Weren't you in a hurry just now? Are you out of energy?"

"Yes, yes, I'm out of energy."

As Kousaka Kyosuke echoed, his gaze drew ever closer to Nino's pale pink lips.

Nino blushed and closed her eyes, her pink and glossy lips slightly parted.

Her lips just softened like that.

It's Yotsuba's and May's turn.

The two girls were very easy to please.

The former was too shy; once the initial courage faded, she became as limp as if she had no bones.

The latter is too weak in combat and is indeed the last person that Kousaka Kyosuke needs to carefully appease.

After everything is over.

Each of them was dressed in a beautiful coat of various colors, but May was still being gently held. Feeling that his other hand was too idle, Kousaka Kyosuke picked up Yotsuba next to him again.

The two youngest need to be taken good care of.