Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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And so, the ensemble music began again.

I do not know how long it has been……

The demon's body grew hideous scales.

The ensemble music abruptly stopped.

"...Onmyoji, here you go, I know you want this."

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had stopped playing, took the biwa thrown by the demon.

Abe no Seimei then walked up to the demon.

“You have a lot of miasma on you, I can try to remove it.”

"No need! I'm already more than satisfied with being able to play a piece to my heart's content!"

"..." Kosaka Kyousuke was silent.

Soon after, the demon's face contorted into a ferocious grin, and it vanished in a blur of light.

Kyosuke Kosaka frowned as he looked at the scattered, shimmering scales on the ground, a slight chill running through him.

"Recently, there have been quite a few similar cases happening at the Ghost Gate."

Abe no Seimei bent down and picked up the scales from the ground.

Kousaka Kyosuke was silent.

I remember there were indeed some snake demons in the script.

Could it be that creatures severely affected by miasma become snake demons?

"...There's still a wisp of remnant soul left? May I borrow Lord Kyosuke's mystical vision?"

"Please feel free to do so."

Kyosuke Kosaka handed the biwa to Seimei Abe.

Abe no Seimei then held a scale and began chanting incantations...

Fifteen minutes later, Abe no Seimei smiled and returned it to Kousaka Kyosuke.

"This Xuanxiang instrument will sound even better when played in the future."

"I think so too."

Kousaka Kyosuke took the pipa and lightly plucked the silk strings.

Even more melodious notes floated in the air than before...

Fujiwara Chika listened with her eyes closed, her face serene.

89. The Arrival of Chika / Meeting the Michinaga / Minamoto no Yorimitsu / Mission

Day 165 of crossing

A soft groan woke Kousaka Kyosuke.

The magnificent undulations that came into view brought him back to his senses.

"...It doesn't matter, Kyosuke-sama."

"No, I'm fine."

Seeing a mountain about to press down, Kousaka Kyosuke shifted his body upwards.

They met a pair of gentle eyes that seemed to be overflowing with tenderness.

His sky-blue pupils shone with a warm, almost melting light.

Fujiwara Chika was gazing at herself serenely.

Kyosuke Kosaka could clearly feel that the girl's gaze was completely focused on him.

And one could also vaguely sense that the girl's entire body seemed to radiate a maternal glow.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt a chill run down his spine!

After returning yesterday, he didn't go straight to work!

But Fujiwara Chika was very persistent.

He stammered that he couldn't hold it in, then hesitated before adding that he'd even use his hand if necessary...

Okay, then let's use our hands!

Then it still didn't come out, and its magnificent, enormous size was noticed again.

Fujiwara Chika finally agreed to the request, her cheeks burning.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't say anything at all.

Anyway, after some time, they both fell asleep.

When Kyosuke Kosaka woke up, he found himself in this situation.

As he slowly came to his senses, he realized that Fujiwara Chika had deliberately adjusted the height.

Just as suitable as last night...

"Anything is fine."

Fujiwara Chika's eyes and brows exuded a gentle charm that made Kousaka Kyosuke feel incongruous.

It's illogical that her innocent face could be filled with such mature charm!

Kousaka Kyousuke's heart felt cold.

Could it be that it's broken?!

He could clearly sense yesterday that Fujiwara Chika did not resist at all.

She was just too shy...

"Um, Kyosuke-sama."

"I am listening."

"Last night, seeing Kyosuke-sama acting like a child, I felt a strong urge to cherish him."

"..."

"I'm so sorry, I was so rude, I shouldn't have—"

"No, I'm glad you're willing to say that, Chika."

Seeing that Fujiwara Chika was starting to get anxious, Kosaka Kyosuke smiled and gently interrupted her.

Rather than a bizarre misunderstanding.

He absolutely cannot allow any distance between himself and his partner.

"That means you think of me as a child, Kyosuke-sama."

Fujiwara Chika's cheeks flushed with a distinctly cute blush.

His gaze kept darting away.

"Actually, Kyosuke-sama is quite cute even like that."

"Although it's a little itchy, Kyosuke-sama is really gentle and considerate of my feelings."

"And as I slowly looked at his face, my heart almost melted..."

"I feel very comfortable."

My mind is filled with all sorts of complex thoughts.

A moment later, Fujiwara Chika looked directly at Kosaka Kyosuke, her gaze becoming increasingly gentle.

Kyosuke Kosaka could only feign calmness.

At this point, he didn't know how to handle it.

Fujiwara Chika didn't think too much about it and happily hugged Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kousaka Kyosuke felt a little confused.

Because of the moment I came into contact with Fujiwara Chika.

The speed at which the body's spiritual energy circulated increased significantly in an instant.

"We can't exactly unlock a 'yandere route' or something like that..."

Mao Shi.

Kyosuke Kosaka bids farewell to Daichi Fujiwara, Masataka Fujiwara, Masakazu Fujiwara, and others.

Then he sat on the oxcart with Fujiwara Chika.

Fujiwara Chika held Kousaka Kyosuke without saying a word, just humming softly.