Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He remembered that Chitanda liked to eat all kinds of vegetables... Oh, they were usually stewed, so he thought of changing the way they were cooked and grilling them?

That's roughly how it is.

"Grilled dishes aren't very popular in the bedroom. Partly because they're too spicy, and partly because they're too easy to make smelly. Usually, only Sushou, Fumino, and May like them because they're more fragrant."

Hmm, so that means even the elegant Chitanda likes to eat fragrant food?

"...I'd like to try other flavors."

Chitanda became embarrassed for some reason and explained in a low voice.

Shizuko said, "Let's hurry up and go, but there'll probably be a long line at the barbecue place, there are a lot of people there."

She thought to herself, "It's all because of you, Kyosuke-sama, who always encourages us to be innovative and try new things... so even Eru, who has normal tastes, has decided to take on the challenge today."

Yes, Shizuko also thinks that Chitanda is more suited to eating traditional Japanese food.

But it's not good if things stay the same all the time.

There are many things to try in life, just like how she was unaware that Kousaka Kyosuke had tried many special things under various pretexts and reasons...

"Let's go!"

Kyosuke Kosaka walked ahead with a smile.

Shizuko and Chitanda exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

"Kyosuke-sama, please don't feed me later, it would be too embarrassing."

"No way, I'll feed Eru, you can only be envious."

"I...I don't need it, Kyosuke-sama."

My heart aches so much.

"Lord Kyosuke, um... in public..."

The three walked and chatted, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

As Kousaka Kyosuke experienced this atmosphere, he secretly affirmed that his decision to hold the festival was the right one.

Then I couldn't help but think of Seimei, Minamoto no Hiromasa, and Yaobikuni, hoping that they were cultivating a good relationship with Suzuka Gozen, their future ally, who would also be a key player in the upcoming great battle...

370. Individuality / Individual Encounters / End of the Celebration / New Progress

I went to the manor's commercial area for a barbecue with Shizuko and Chitanda.

Kyosuke Kosaka discovered that there were indeed no empty seats, so he had to wait in line.

The group sat and waited for about 15 minutes before they were seated and could start ordering.

"It's not even mealtime yet, but it's already packed with people. Thank goodness it wasn't mealtime earlier."

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but say something.

The celebration was much more lively than I had imagined.

The main group of people included not only the villagers with some assets in the manor, but also the aquatic monsters from Arakawa.

Relatively few monsters from outside the area enter because it is difficult to obtain approval for entry.

Otherwise, if they all come over one by one, it will put a lot of pressure on public security management.

If such excessive consumption occurs, it will no longer be a way for the people in the manor to relax.

Therefore, it's safe to say that almost 90% of the guests who are coming today are unlikely to cause any trouble.

It's even possible that they could help solve problems.

"It gives people a great feeling," Shizuko said with a sigh.

She thought of the familiar atmosphere of eating with classmates during mealtimes in the modern world.

Chitanda, who, like Shizuko, felt the modern atmosphere, nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Such a lively and harmonious scene is quite nice."

“It wouldn’t be like this on a normal day, because we didn’t plan to operate this as a commercial district,” said Kyosuke Kosaka.

Shizuko: "The location here is surrounded by small mountains, and even the port that has been built is rather poor, so it's impossible to do any business here."

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed: "Are you trying to steal business from Kyoto Port? I don't have such ambitions."

"Lord Kyosuke, I didn't say that..."

Shizuko was speechless. "It's just that you suddenly thought that way."

She knew that Kyosuke Kousaka was quite daring.

They didn't have much reverence for their superiors, Taoist priests, the Emperor, or the gods.

They just almost never show it.

That is, after enjoying each other's company, they inadvertently say things that outsiders would consider "outrageous".

Upon closer reflection, Shizuko realized that her husband, Kyosuke Kosaka, had a typical working-class mentality.

Although it doesn't fit the style of this era, it's quite suitable for Shizuko.

As a woman, all she wanted was a husband who loved her.

Everything else is fine, as long as it's not like those melodramatic TV dramas and movies where people kill their relatives and friends for the sake of some lord or something.

Things like the so-called "Bushido" seem to have been born ahead of schedule in this era. Fortunately, my husband doesn't have any of it, otherwise it would be really troublesome.

“By the way, Kyosuke-sama,” Chitanda said, “I noticed that food prices on the street are about half of what they usually are. Is that really okay?”

"Everyone didn't make much money this time, so we'll do a roundup of compensation for the losses later. Consider this an advance reward."

"I think it would be better for Lord Kyosuke to make some adjustments based on the circumstances of this celebration..."

"Haha, what Xiangzi and the others said is almost the same."

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled at Chitanda.

He hadn't expected Chitanda to have such a frugal side.

Especially since this frugality was carried out by the general public...

To be honest, Kyosuke Kousaka would often unconsciously develop a fixed perception of certain famous characters and partners he knew.

I've tried to change it several times, but it seems I can never quite manage it.

"Then you should seriously consider it, Lord Kyosuke, although it is very presumptuous of me to say this."

"I will seriously consider it."

"Um……"

Chitanda Eru naturally closed her slightly open mouth, revealing a faint smile, intentionally swallowing back the words of thanks.

She already knew exactly how to get along with Kyosuke Kousaka.

However, she still occasionally finds it difficult to break some of the manners she developed from childhood.

"Kyosuke-sama doesn't really like me thanking him or apologizing; he feels it makes our relationship seem distant..."

The perceptive Chitanda guessed what Kousaka Kyosuke was thinking, and therefore tried her best to satisfy him as well.

Ultimately, mutual understanding between partners is essential.

"...Shizuko, you must have something to say, right?" Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly noticed that Shizuko seemed to be holding back her吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical remarks), so he simply asked.

Shizuko had no intention of hiding her true feelings.

"I thought you, Kyosuke-sama, would say something like, 'Eru, your overstepping boundaries only excites me!'"

Is it "happy" or "excited"?

"Shizuko, don't joke like that!"

It's rare for Chitanda to express her slight dissatisfaction by pouting.

Kyosuke Kosaka almost took a picture of this scene.

Then Shizuko said, "Eru, don't you think there's still a high chance that Kyosuke-sama would say something like that?"

“That cannot be denied, because it is a kind of fun,” said Kyosuke Kousaka.

Then, it was Chitanda's turn to fall silent.

She looked at Kyosuke Kousaka, who didn't seem to be joking, speechless, but she knew in her heart that Kyosuke Kousaka was telling the truth.

In the end, all I could do was console myself by saying, "It's good for couples to have a little romance..."

Soon, all the barbecue ingredients arrived, and the group began to eat.

at the same time.

Renka, who misses Kousaka Kyosuke terribly, also learned about Kousaka Kyosuke's current situation from Menreiki.

"...So, Kyosuke-sama wasn't in a situation where no one was making plans with him just now?"

"Don't be too disappointed. You should be able to leave the area around the mansion soon. Then we can ask Kyosuke to take you out to play."