Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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When the word "oil" was mentioned, Hiyoribo's tone was filled with special anticipation.

In her opinion, cooking oil is a good thing.

The food ingredients, when stir-fried together, can easily fill your stomach.

This is very important to everyone.

At least many people say that they don't need to eat more food than before.

Although it's a bit pricey, you can still buy it by working hard in the manor.

Thanks to the efforts of Lady Shizuko and Lady Eru, the rapeseed oil they improved some time ago is now just enough to supply everyone.

"The oil from sunflower seeds... (divination)"

Longkui looked at the yellow flower in front of her with a strange and unsettling feeling. The dense black and yellow dots in the middle made her feel uneasy; they were just too dense.

From a distance, they looked quite beautiful, but once you get closer, some of your beautiful fantasies are shattered.

It's still pretty good-looking, though.

"There are also little flowers inside, and each little flower is very beautiful."

Kousaka Kyosuke noticed that Longkui's expression was off, and probably guessed what was going on. He then raised his hand and gently tapped Longkui's eyes so that she could see more of the small flowers among the sunflowers.

He carefully selected and transplanted these flowers, and he knew exactly what the small flowers in the center of the flowerpot looked like.

Given his circumstances, he is always able to see many different aspects of things, and naturally, he can immediately perceive the advantages and disadvantages of things, and accordingly, he is also picky when choosing things.

"It's still quite dense... but I did see its complex and intricate side."

With Kyosuke Kosaka's help, Longkui finally saw many neatly arranged ray florets, their tender petals swaying gently in the breeze. Upon closer inspection, they seemed quite acceptable.

"What's going on?"

"It means we can see it more clearly, but we need to pick a flower that's suitable for viewing first."

Seeing Yui Yuigahama's eyes sparkle, Kyosuke Kousaka temporarily enhanced her vision and also slightly adjusted the direction she was looking at the sunflowers.

He actually had a bit of trypophobia, but once he truly experienced the beauty of things, this symptom naturally disappeared.

"Thank you, Kyosuke-sama! Wow! So many little flowers—Yuki, come and see too!"

"Xiaoxue, Yui is calling you."

"..."

Yukino didn't say anything, but rolled her eyes at Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kousaka chuckled, raised his hand and waved to Yukino. Several seconds later, after she nodded, he cast a spell to enhance her eyesight.

The rest of Kagura is unnecessary.

With her mastery of magic, it would be easy for her to do this. Considering that this might give the impression of being ignored, she patted her head first.

Soon after, Hiyoribou also joined the ranks of those who enjoy flower viewing in a different way.

Uh.

Shizuko, who had come out to check on Hiyoribou after noticing he hadn't returned for a while, was utterly speechless.

Are the people standing in the doorway there to admire the flowers or to be punished?

"Is Shizuko coming? And let's invite Eru too~"

"So what exactly is it..."

Shizuko said helplessly.

After a while, she joined the flower-viewing group along with Chitanda, who had been brought along by Kousaka Kyosuke.

There are not only sunflowers at the entrance, but also many other beautiful flowers. By viewing them in different ways, you can often see a side of them that you never imagined.

“This little flower looks like a tube,” Hiyori-bo exclaimed in surprise.

Sunflowers were Hiyori-bo's favorite flower, but she never expected that the flower head in the middle would have such a unique shape.

Shizuko's body trembled slightly, and she began to explain as if by reflex.

"These tubular flowers attract butterflies and bees to promote pollination. They can get nectar by simply sticking their mouths inside, and at the same time, they get pollen on themselves. When they fly to another flower..."

An unexpected burst of science popularization.

Kyosuke Kosaka watched with amusement, thinking that Shizuko would be very suitable to be a teacher, and then shared his thoughts with Chitanda, who was standing next to him.

Chitanda and Shizuko were always in the research lab, and even when Kyosuke Kousaka had some free time, he didn't have much time to chat with them.

However, this does not mean that they became indifferent to each other. When Kousaka Kyosuke lived in the manor, they often ate, bathed, and were intimate together in the evenings. During that period, Kousaka Kyosuke still had a few good chats with them.

"Shizuko and I do want to train a few assistants."

Chitanda whispered something to Kousaka Kyosuke.

She and Shizuko had discussed this issue before: what would happen if only they knew about farming?

They also have times when they are busy, but some work cannot be stopped easily.

Therefore, at the very least, we need to train people who can replace them in their work.

When Kyosuke Kosaka brought this up, she just said it directly.

"That's easy, I'll help you recruit them later—well, if you think anyone is qualified, you can tell me privately."

Finally, Kyosuke Kousaka emphasized one more point.

Knowledge equals wealth.

This is absolutely correct in this era, especially when it comes to achievable wealth. What difference is there between that and a monopoly?

Although I know this is a very feudal behavior, the problem is that the times are limited. If there is no determination to reform in the short term, then why go against the trend?

Therefore, the result is that the assistants cultivated must be one of our own, or more precisely, someone who is related to so-and-so.

Logically speaking, it must be related to a relative of one of Kyosuke Kosaka's partners.

But the problem came again.

Some people may not be born to do research, so even if they acquire knowledge, the best they can do is hold onto it tightly.

This is something that Kyosuke Kousaka really dislikes.

What use are you if you don't explore or innovate? If that situation really arises, things will become even more difficult to handle. It's better to filter out those who lack talent from the beginning!

"Uh-huh!"

Chitanda understood and nodded quickly.

She thought so too. If someone had no interest in agriculture and was only there to acquire knowledge and then use it as a tool to make a profit for themselves, then she... didn't really like that kind of assistant.

Chitanda always believed that people who love agriculture are unlikely to be too concerned about personal gain.

"I didn't expect you and Shizuko to have such a positive outlook on the future. Looks like I need to step up my efforts too!"

"Kyosuke-sama, don't work too hard. You said you wanted to rest, but you can't just keep saying it."

"Yes, hearing that you're thinking so far ahead makes me feel even more determined to improve my own condition!"

"Long-term... Ah?!"

Upon hearing Kyosuke Kousaka's obviously impassioned words, Chitanda finally realized what was going on and her cheeks flushed slightly.

If training assistants is their way of thinking about the future, then it can't be said to be wrong.

Because in the future, they will inevitably have times when they have no free time.

This cannot be denied.

However, Chitanda couldn't admit it right away, so she could only shift her gaze and avoid looking at Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Alright! That's all~ Does anyone have any questions? I'll answer them patiently~"

Seeing Chitanda whispering to Kousaka Kyosuke, Shizuko didn't hesitate to help cover for them.

Whether it works or not is another question.

As long as everyone pretends not to see the two whispering, there won't be a problem.

In fact, Chitanda did not intend to take up everyone's time; she was just a beat slow to react after talking to Kousaka Kyosuke about serious matters and being teased.

No one else seemed to care.

For them, Kyosuke Kosaka's behavior was within normal expectations, because each of them had often been pulled aside by Kyosuke Kosaka to whisper secrets.

"Kyosuke-sama and Eru haven't spoken to each other in a long time, and neither has Shizuko..."

Yui Yuigahama's secret passage.

Seeing Chitanda being pulled aside by Kousaka Kyosuke to talk, she felt that Kousaka Kyosuke was quite considerate.

Chitanda is her senior, and like Shizuko, she has been Kousaka Kyosuke's maid for a long time. Now, both of them are busy with work, so it is only natural that Kousaka Kyosuke cares about them.

Yukino was used to this kind of thing and was no longer bothered by it.

She had overheard Chitanda and Shizuko talking about taking on assistants, and also heard Kousaka Kyosuke's reply, which left her feeling quite puzzled.

It's clear that Kyosuke Kosaka prioritized practical matters while also considering the feelings of those involved.

In this respect, Yukino noticed that Kyosuke Kousaka never showed any carelessness.