Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Kyosuke, is it inconvenient today?" Menreiki asked.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "You always have to make some preparations before moving to another place."

"Then you don't need to worry, because Lianhua has already said that we should be able to leave our residences freely in the next few days, so I notified everyone in advance to prepare to leave."

"Okay, then let's move the time forward to 1-3 PM."

Shenshi refers to the time from 3 pm to 5 pm. There is enough time after lunch.

"Lord Kyosuke," Renka said, "before I leave, I'd like to take some dolls with me."

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "Are you worried about moisture? If so, I can set up a better protective barrier for you."

"No, I'm worried they're lonely, even though they've completely lost their spirit..."

"I don't think it matters whether the dolls have a spirit or not, as long as the owner is willing to cherish them."

Guessing that Renka might feel guilty that her birth had caused the dolls to lose their former spirit, Kousaka Kyosuke immediately went to comfort her.

Upon hearing this, Lianhua raised her small face and looked at Kousaka Kyosuke seriously.

"Then you must cherish me, Kyosuke-sama."

"Yes... After that, I'll have to correct your improper way of speaking."

Kyosuke Kosaka's expression also became very serious.

He didn't want his stepsister Honoka to think he was a lolicon.

People like Kagura and Menreiki were just minor accidents, but he had to let Honoka know! The same goes for everyone else!

"Irregular?"

Lianhua tilted her head, perhaps trying to look cute.

Kyosuke Kosaka, however, just wanted to tap her on the head to see what strange thing was inside.

"Don't forget me when you're flirting," Menreiki suddenly reminded him.

"..."

Kousaka Kyosuke looked tired.

Menreiki has become mischievous too; she must have learned bad habits from Renka. Kagura is still the best.

Without realizing it, Kyosuke Kosaka glanced at the others out of the corner of his eye and noticed that, apart from the songstresses pretending to know nothing and the four fledglings munching on bread with their heads down, Kagura and Zashiki seemed to be looking at him expectantly...

Sigh, how could one person possibly flirt with so many people at once?

Besides, there were people watching, including his sworn sister.

Wow!

Wow~!

The rain poured down, and the world seemed to be shrouded in a hazy curtain of rain.

After lunch, the songstresses returned to their lodgings nearby.

It was called packing and preparing luggage, but it was actually just a thorough cleaning before leaving. After all, as Menreiki had said before, they were already prepared.

"Phew, I'm so full. Kyosuke-sama made sure to give me plenty of food and rice. He's such a kind person!"

Touching her bulging belly, Honoka couldn't help but sing praises of Kyosuke Kousaka's kindness.

She has a carefree personality, but she still knows very well that Kyosuke Kousaka will always give them something delicious to eat at the right time.

“Yes, Lord Kyosuke is a good man,” Sonoda Umi said solemnly, as if stating a profound truth. “I only recently learned that the people under Lord Kyosuke’s command receive more humane treatment than their counterparts elsewhere…”

In this era, not to mention money, food alone can be considered a very precious form of wealth.

The ordinary villagers under Kyosuke Kousaka's command were able to fill their stomachs after their labor, which was far better than many other manors.

It's not just about compensation; it also involves certain attitudes.

In Sonoda Umi's opinion, Kousaka Kyosuke possessed noble qualities that even ordinary nobles did not have.

“I’ve learned a little about it,” Nishikino Maki said, her eyes glazed over, her slender fingers unconsciously twirling her hair. “The rules in the manor are very strict, like military management, and in return, your treatment will be guaranteed.”

"Most of these benefits are related to food, which is often a more secure and valuable commodity than money. Even though this is also related to the manor's excellent farming techniques, it doesn't mean that Lord Kyosuke has to spend money on it. If he acted like an ordinary manor owner, then no one would have any complaints..."

Eh? Eh?

Rin Hoshizora's eyes were spinning, and her head was spinning.

She muttered under her breath, "What is Maki talking about?"

Koizumi Hanayo's eyes darted around: "I don't know either..."

"She's praising Kyosuke-sama in a unique way," Tojo Nozomi explained with a light laugh, addressing their confusion.

She understands, she understands very well.

The only men people usually come into contact with are Kousaka Kyosuke, and Kousaka Kyosuke happens to be an extremely outstanding man, so isn't it normal to be attracted to him?

Nico Yazawa rested her chin on her hand, looking at Maki Nishikino, who was still lecturing and giving examples, and Umi Sonoda, who kept agreeing with her. She looked completely bewildered.

"I really want to record all of this and show them what they're actually doing now..."

Yes, Nico Yazawa agrees with all the praise that Maki Nishikino, Umi Sonoda, and others have given to Kyosuke Kousaka.

The problem is that we also need to be mindful of the occasion.

"Now that we're openly listing all of Kyosuke-sama's good qualities, what's the difference between this and a confession? The only difference is that Kyosuke-sama isn't here."

Nico Yazawa almost felt ashamed for Maki Nishikino and Umi Sonoda. She'll probably hide in her room and be too ashamed to face anyone when she comes to her senses.

Unfortunately, not only does he have to go out, but he also has to face the man who recently confessed his feelings to him.

This is a really scary thing no matter how you look at it.

"Maki, Umi..."

Like Nozomi Tojo and Nico Yazawa, Eli Ayase, who was much more mature than her other companions, also noticed this problem.

She opened her mouth to offer a word of advice, but found that it seemed to only make the person feel more ashamed... What should she do?

“Hey, Eli,” Tojo Nozomi said with a smile, placing her hand on Ayase Eli’s shoulder, “Don’t you think this is interesting? Being honest is an important condition for being a songstress.”

"You need to understand that when you go to the manor, you'll encounter many more talented singers and musicians. If we come in last, it will be very bad. So you must have some special qualities, like frankness."

In the end, even Nozomi Tojo herself thought it made a lot of sense.

Yazawa Nei, who heard everything clearly, had a look on her face that said, "What nonsense are you talking about?" Ayase Eli had a similar look, but she vaguely felt that there was some truth to it.

What if—no, not what if!—then if their group is significantly worse than other groups, then they might have no value in existing!

Thinking about it this way, Eli Ayase couldn't help but feel nervous.

Their group is not just a group, but also a place for each individual to belong. Ayase Eli does not want to one day need to rely on Kousaka Kyosuke's tolerance to exist.

If that's the case, it would be better to just disband!

"It's true that special qualities are necessary. If our songs can't touch people's hearts, then is it really necessary for us to exist...?"

"Hey, don't make it sound so serious."

The teasing look on Tojo Nozomi's face had vanished, replaced by a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

My best friend, Eli Ayase, is a very responsible person, and also very proud.

For example, right now, Ayase Eli probably can't tolerate the group relying on Kousaka Kyosuke's kindness to survive.

"This is terrible! The training ahead is bound to be even more hellish. I hope everyone can hang in there. But after eating so much of Kyosuke-sama's food, we have to work even harder..."

Nozomi Tojo did not object in the slightest to what Eli Ayase might be doing.

The treatment they receive now is far better than before, something that most people in the world would rather not have. If they don't work harder to do their jobs well, good luck will surely stay away from them.

Shen Shi.

Kyosuke Kosaka went to the manor with Kagura, Menreiki, Renka, Zashiki, her four chicks, and a group of songstresses.

The rain had lessened considerably by then, but the howling wind was extremely fierce, relentlessly lashing at people's faces as if whips were being lashed out.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who used his spiritual power to create a dome, could only see a blurry, indistinct world with the naked eye.

Others were in the same situation, but there was no unease about it.

"It feels like riding a subway through a tunnel," Honoka thought to herself.

At this moment, they were as if they were standing on flat ground, with a living space the size of an ordinary room, which was quite magical.

"You're talking about other bands? Well, I have to mention a group called 'Naru-Hina,' and the lead singer, 'Tokyo,' really left a deep impression."

Kagura, Menreiki, Renka, and the other songstresses introduced the band members in the manor.

Kagura introduced not only the "K-On!" team, which included Kotobuki and was led by Ritsu Tainaka, but also the "Naru-Hina" team, led by Shoko Toyokawa, with Akari Takamatsu as the lead vocalist, and their respective partners.

As the driver listened silently, Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't help but think of Akari Takamatsu, that formidable "succubus."

"If Pochi-chan had the same decisiveness and determination as Takamatsu Akari in tense moments, that would be really cool..."

In the end, Kyosuke Kousaka thought of his friend Pochi-chan first.

The problem with his stepsister has been resolved properly, but the problem with the friend he encountered first remains unresolved. It's truly comical that Kousaka Kyosuke is like this.

However, Pochi seems quite happy right now, so there doesn't seem to be any problem.