Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"I feel like this rich meaty flavor in my mouth will last a long time," Ichika said with a satisfied expression.

Similar to Kyosuke Kosaka, she ate a lot of food intermittently today.

I just always felt an inexplicable regret because I couldn't eat meat.

Now that the goal has finally been achieved, I feel that today has been particularly fulfilling.

So it turns out, cooking really can make people happier.

"I really want to exercise!"

Yotsuba clenched her fists, striking a pose of energetic readiness to charge forward.

Despite having a similar figure to Ichika and Satsuki, she always gives the impression of being more voluptuous.

At least that's what Kyosuke Kousaka thinks.

"I'll exercise with you later."

Kyosuke Kosaka said quietly.

He started packing up, preparing to go home for dinner, and then take a bath, chat, and go to sleep as usual.

This is a wonderful life.

"When is the next time we're having barbecue?" Longkui asked again.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "How about tomorrow night? I'll invite the band members who have been busy all day performing on stage."

"Oh...right! There's a celebration tomorrow!" Longkui suddenly remembered.

Ichika then remembered, "I almost forgot, I need to get up early tomorrow to help!"

Yotsuba said, "You can call me if you need anything."

May said, "I'm sorry, I can only offer verbal support. It's my turn to take care of Mom tomorrow."

"I'll record the entire concert, and I'll also prepare some barbecue for you if you don't have time to eat it, so don't worry!"

Kyosuke Kosaka stopped tidying up and patted May on the head to comfort her.

May was a little embarrassed: "...Kyosuke-sama, I'm not that disappointed by this."

"Uh-huh."

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded in response, without saying anything more.

It's always a bit disheartening to attend a lively gathering if everyone else is there but you're not.

Perhaps May is really strong, who knows?

However, Kyosuke Kosaka did not intend to consider this point.

Another period of time passed.

After tidying up the surroundings, the group prepared to go back for dinner, but unexpectedly, they ran into an acquaintance as soon as they stepped out.

Yes, definitely someone I know!

——Ao Hiroto, Kushida Kikyo, Horikita Suzune, Ichinose Honami, Sakayanagi Arisu...

These are people I know so well, we couldn't be more familiar with them.

"What a coincidence, have you eaten yet?"

Feeling that this chance encounter was too sudden, Kyosuke Kousaka took the initiative to ask.

Aoandon, who was walking in front, said with a smile, "Not yet, we're just about to eat and join everyone for a barbecue party."

"That's even more of a coincidence. There should be a barbecue party after tomorrow's celebration."

Looks like I'll have to eat less tonight.

"There's no need to go to such lengths; we'll have special ingredients tomorrow."

"You mean farmed chickens and pigs?"

"It's no fun if you just say it directly..." Kousaka Kyosuke's lips twitched.

In order to eat meat, Kyosuke Kosaka specifically asked Shizuko and Chitanda to do a lot of research, and he even spent some time doing it himself.

Finally, a suitable forage for common modern poultry and livestock such as pigs, chickens, and ducks has been developed.

Therefore, Kyosuke Kosaka was able to eat meat with his other partners with a more at ease.

"Have someone send some over; I'd like to share some with everyone tonight."

"Sure, someone will deliver it soon."

Kousaka Kyosuke agreed.

Aoandon often helps me, so why shouldn't I have some meat to eat?

If it weren't for the fact that it seemed unbelievable to conjure up prepared ingredients in front of outsiders, I would have done it by now.

Yes, there are other people traveling with Aoandon and the others at the moment.

Based on Kyosuke Kosaka's vague recollection, I think he was a student at the modern Shuchiin Academy.

"Goodbye then."

"Goodbye."

Aoandon took the initiative to end the conversation, and Kousaka Kyosuke naturally said goodbye and left as well.

But the strange atmosphere lingered even after the group left.

"We're having extra dishes tonight, so everyone should feel free to speak their minds," Aoandon said with a smile to her newspaper subordinate, Shizuku.

Shizuku, a refined woman wearing wooden glasses, said:

“Speaking freely… in the past it would have been inappropriate. But today there are still many women who are unwilling to speak out for various reasons, so I and others are willing to speak out for them.”

Today, at Kikyo Kushida's request, the efficient-minded Kikyo took advantage of her work to learn about the experiences of some women.

It was discovered that many people face domestic violence but are unwilling to ask for help, or even try to cover it up.

Many men treat women as their possessions, which they do well in concealing.

There are indeed some capable women holding important positions in the manor, and if news of bullying women were to spread, they would inevitably face difficulties at work.

"Please try to restrain yourself," Kikyo Kushida quickly added.

It was only then that she realized the tasks she had been given were gradually becoming more demanding.

Because the issue of divorce is gradually affecting women's rights.

If this kind of thing gets out of hand and causes terrible public opinion, you won't know what to do then...

"Don't worry," Aoandon said with a smile, reassuring Kushida Kikyo. "The yokai are also involved. If any trouble arises, we can just shift the blame to the yokai and everything will be fine."

"Eh?!"

Kikyo Kushida was stunned.

Sakayanagi Arisu looked thoughtful: "Does Lady Aoandon think that since yokai are easily misunderstood anyway, she might as well take all the bad influences upon herself?"

Aoandon: "Probably."

"Lady Aoandon! Please don't think about such dangerous things!" Ichinose Honami hurriedly advised.

Horikita Suzune said, "If possible, everyone should try to consider all possible issues that could have a negative impact beforehand."

"Yes! There will definitely be no problem! It's only just begun, there's no need to think the worst."

Shizuku's companion, Tsubame, said something during a moment of silence.

Aoandon gave a soft "hmm".

"Don't linger at the entrance, everyone go inside."

Despite saying that, Aoandon was increasingly looking forward to how the issue between men and women would develop.

If things go wrong, I might have to hide behind the scenes.

That's really interesting.

Day 519 of crossing

Early in the morning, Kyosuke Kosaka had already compiled a list of basic dietary taboos for the general public.

Immediately afterwards, he took Kagura and Longkui, who were bound to him, as well as the newly joined members Yamausagi and Yingcao, and went to patrol the area around the manor.

With the food problem solved, I can now wander around again.

Today is a day to celebrate another successful escape from the calamity caused by the Yamata no Orochi, so the surrounding area is quite lively. At least many shops are offering discounts on their goods thanks to Kyosuke Kousaka's subsidies.

Some restaurants and food stalls have started selling rare meat dishes.

Since it's a celebration, it naturally has to be something special.

In this respect, apart from daily necessities like food, clothing, and other necessities, there's really nothing that can easily attract others.

"The flavors of various dishes are mixed together, which can make you feel dizzy."

The mountain hare has a very keen sense of smell, so it was already showing signs of a headache.

Kyosuke Kosaka silently noted this characteristic and then asked, "Would you like me to cast a spell to get rid of the smell around you?"