Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Prajna, who hadn't said much to begin with, finally spoke up.

"What that person just said was all true."

Hikigaya looked calm:

"That officer was originally from Kyoto Port and didn't know anyone there."

"As a result, the eldest son offended someone less than a day after arriving, so there is a considerable probability that he was indeed sincere."

Put yourself in their shoes.

Hachiman considers himself the head of the family, so he must show utmost sincerity.

“But didn’t you say the method was too much?” Ayanokouji asked again.

Hachiman: "The commotion was too small; nobody noticed."

Frankly speaking, the most certain thing is that a rank-and-file officer would never consider him a piece of cake.

We should view this reasonably in terms of differences in social status and position.

He was so proud of himself just because five high-ranking officials treated him like a nobody.

Therefore, the officer mainly wanted to show his attitude to people of higher status.

"...It was made for Kyosuke-sama and that Raihei-sama to see."

As Ayanokouji spoke, he felt quite puzzled.

At this point, he began to realize that Hikigaya was far more politically astute than he was.

The sequence of events is not complicated.

However, Ayanokoji probably didn't think of it as quickly as Hikigaya.

Judging from Hachiman's situation...

He had just heard that the officer had sent his son to apologize, and he had clearly analyzed the pros and cons of the matter.

And they immediately made the right decision.

In comparison, Ayanokouji was rather slow to think things through...

Is it a talent for politics?

"The problem is too complicated, let's not think about it anymore. Prajna, let's... go for a walk."

“Okay~” Prajna, who had been quiet and didn’t say a word, suddenly laughed.

The lovely smile on Hannya's delicate face sent a shiver down Hikigaya's spine.

I can completely understand what it feels like to "crack your chest" when you treat someone like that.

He was trembling slightly.

Homosexuality was permitted during the Heian period... Why is that?

Hikigaya is caught in a dilemma.

Sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off, Ayanokouji quickly said:

"Then I'll go and inspect the eight main roads and a few other main roads."

It seems that A-Ba is also interested in men.

But it doesn't quite seem like it.

In short, it's best not to join the fun now.

Ayanokouji, clearly sensing the atmosphere, immediately took his leave.

After Ayanokouji left nimbly, Hikigaya still gritted his teeth and led Hannya forward.

After all, he and Prajna were friends...

I can't just watch my friend be disappointed.

As Ayanokouji said, he was just saying goodbye to Hikigaya.

The destination was the area between the Eighth and Ninth Roads.

The further away from the central Suzaku Avenue, the more non-human wanderers there are.

Ayanokoji's vassals were all inhuman.

Even though most of the vassals became fire chiefs, they still maintained some connections with their former friends.

"...Lord Kiyotaka."

On the way, a girl with short brown hair greeted Ayanokouji in a low voice.

Just as she was about to reach the center of the inhuman settlement, Ayanokouji gave a soft "hmm" and continued walking without stopping.

A strange glint flashed deep within his pale golden eyes.

"Is her name Kaname, or is she a classmate...?"

Unwittingly, Ayanokouji was lost in memories.

That was probably not long after I became a fire chief.

When he came to this inhuman settlement and made contact with the leader Kenzaki, he discovered several of his classmates.

Of course, he paid no attention to it whatsoever.

Until Xuan Nai came to ask for help.

He quickly learned what had happened and discovered it was a bullying incident, so he mentioned it to Kenzaki.

That's the end of it.

Ultimately, this was nothing to Ayanokouji.

One emoji and one sentence can solve the problem.

So it's no big deal to lend a hand.

We were classmates after all, so let's just consider it humanitarian aid.

What if you want to be like Hikigaya-kun?

Ayanokouji could only chuckle.

To be honest, Ayanokouji thinks that Hikigaya must have a natural talent for causing trouble.

"Perhaps it's because she has an easy-going face?"

Ayanokoji made a rare, sarcastic remark.

"...Lord Kiyotaka."

"Lord Kiyotaka."

Several more female classmates who seemed somewhat familiar appeared.

Ayanokouji secretly observed his surroundings, thought for a moment, and then gave a soft "hmm".

He responded as he had to the previous female classmate, and then left.

"They might not be exactly good-looking, but that wouldn't matter to other non-human men, right?"

"So, is this a form of deterrence through me?"

Ayanokouji pondered to himself.

I couldn't help but feel emotional again.

Kyoto is indeed a wonderful place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery.

There is never a shortage of good-looking men and women.

Beautiful women seem to come out of nowhere.

The nobles' favorite pastime was exchanging waka poems with noblewomen, and then getting married.

On the contrary, nobles who are not overly picky, like their master Kousaka Kyosuke, and who don't even write waka poems, are rare.

Whenever Ayanokouji thinks about the fact that his younger sister is doted on by Kousaka Kyosuke, he feels a pang of sadness.

Each time, a very subtle emotion would flow through me.

"Although Shizuko is very capable, I think Kyosuke-sama might prefer Shizuko as a person."

"Lord Kyosuke places more emphasis on inner beauty when choosing a spouse..."

"Shizuko, hmm, I think she actually has a pretty fierce personality, right?"

"Or is Shizuko only this mean to me? Is this what they call older brother treatment?"

Thinking aimlessly.

Ayanokouji then remembered that he was the older brother.

I haven't seen my sister much lately.

So, he forgot that he had a younger sister.

"...Lord Kiyotaka."