Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Then he met Su Yi in a private room.

Even with new people, we must not forget the old ones.

Kyosuke Kousaka knew he wouldn't be fickle.

But for young girls who are more naive...

It's better to actually do something.

Even a simple, in-depth conversation with them is better than ignoring them.

In short, one should not exhibit "fickle" behavior in daily life.

He's the kind of guy who's all about building up his popularity!

"Miss Su Yi..."

"Kyosuke-sama, call me something more intimate."

Su Chang, who was following along like a little tail, whispered a reminder.

Knowing that Su Chang was playing a supporting role, Kousaka Kyosuke didn't act coy.

"Plain clothes".

"Yes, Kyosuke-sama."

Su Yi responded softly.

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled.

"Since you say you won't talk about serious matters, then I'll tell you some personal things."

"That means I want to find some more stable people to come here and take on the role of family head, responsible for external communications."

"So do you have anyone you think is a suitable candidate?"

Su Yi felt a complex mix of emotions, but still responded in her usual calm and gentle tone.

"Lord Kyosuke, I have rarely been out since I was a child, and I only know people in my clan."

"Yes, I invited members of the Qin clan. I will recruit some people from other places later, but I want to let those close to me understand the situation first so that they can keep a close eye on me in the future."

"...Then I'll be impolite and go tell you."

"Please feel free to speak," Kousaka Kyosuke said with a smile.

The household office was the internal and external affairs agency of a noble family.

In the future, when officials of lower rank come to visit, the family can greet them on their behalf.

If other nobles later come to join them, they will become their vassals.

Therefore, acting as an agent for one's own family business is equally important.

In theory, a kaiji is a very important retainer.

for example.

The noble families all incorporated officials of the fifth rank into their household affairs.

Those officials then officially became retainers.

Even if one becomes a retainer, one may not be able to manage affairs, but it absolutely represents the inseparable relationship between one and one's master.

The same situation applies to the former Kanpaku Michitaka family.

Many of the retainers he recruited were officials of considerable status in or below the imperial court.

This effectively tied a group of people together.

Even after Michitaka's death, Ichishu was still able to seize the position of Kanpaku with the help of these retainers.

Although it's clear that it can't be carried away now.

"There's a 41-year-old man in the clan named Qin Maodong. He's not particularly skilled in martial arts, but..."

With a solemn expression, Su Yi recounted information about many people in the clan.

She is not worried about what would happen if her information were exposed.

Kyosuke Kosaka has now stated that he is selecting talent to join the family.

At this point, trying to hide it will only make people look down on you; Su Yi wouldn't be so clueless.

"You calmed down so quickly, sister."

Seeing that Su Yi's expression had hardly changed, Su Chang was filled with emotion.

She's still the older sister!

She believed that her older sister was indeed more outstanding than herself.

Of course!

In terms of being pampered, Su Chang believed that Su Yi could never compare to her own affection.

She's the only one who's happy to do things that most women would find disgusting.

Si hour.

After having a simple meal with Su Chang and Su Yi, Kousaka Kyosuke left.

Before leaving, Komachi privately asked her to pat her head, which made her very happy.

Once outside, Kyosuke Kosaka walked with a purpose.

He's going to Guanliao to check on the situation.

If a member of the Qin family lacks sufficient spiritual energy or is in poor condition and needs rest, he will take care of them.

At this time, Kyosuke Kosaka regarded these wives' relatives as his own power base.

Even if a hundred ordinary firemen died, it wouldn't be as good as losing one of them!

Suddenly, while passing by a small road running alongside the main road.

Kyosuke Kosaka noticed a familiar presence hidden in the alleyway.

He glanced in that direction without realizing it.

A casual gaze pierces through layers of barriers—

"I'm saying, compared to Penguin, you're a high-ranking official now, can't you lend me some money?"

"Yeah, I know you married the student council president and the best guy in the class, Sagami."

"I have no money left, no matter what you say, it won't make a difference."

Hikigaya calmly looked at the few slovenly, ragged-looking boys.

He could clearly sense that these people were all bark and no bite.

They probably also understood their own identity and status.

It can only be said that life forced him to borrow money.

But Hachiman didn't have any money.

The manor does not provide meals.

Xun, Nan, Jiazhi, and Caijia could only rely on his official salary to support themselves.

Including the basic necessities like clothes and bedding he already had, Hikigaya now owes Ayanokouji 2000 coins.

That was a huge sum of money.

Hikigaya found it hard to believe that Ayanokouji would lend him so much money.

Although at the beginning I hated Ayanokouji who was trying to seduce me.

Kokichi doesn't have the kind of malicious personality that leads him to curse or hate people after gaining benefits.

Although the people in front of me should be...

"Ahem, we don't want to be compared to penguins either."

"Classmate," said Tobe Sho, a blond-haired boy, pretending to be familiar with him.

Hikigaya watched speechlessly as Tobe Sho placed his slightly dirty hands on his white hunting robe.

He really wanted to punch this guy away.

These are clothes that Sister Xun painstakingly washed and cleaned for herself.

I'm not planning to wash it for days!

You got it all dirty in one go?

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Hikigaya looked at his classmate Hayato Hayama.

He is the most popular person in his class in the modern world, the ace of the sports club, and a candidate for the next president.