Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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There's also Yamada Ryo, who often hangs out at music shows, and Hiroi Kikuri, who occasionally goes there to mooch drinks... They all know PA-san.

Of course, in this situation, everyone knew it wasn't the time to greet each other.

However, because the group's expressions changed quite noticeably, Kyosuke Kosaka noticed it.

Naturally, one would pay attention.

"So we all know each other... What a small world."

Kosaka Kyo said heartily.

Considering that Kagura will be going to sea with him and Princess Goldfish, Sagiri, who will be left in the bedroom, will be rather lonely.

He decided to first summon Sagiri's maid to serve him in the bedroom.

Let's wait until he returns from the Sea of ​​Immortality.

Perhaps we don't need to go to the Sea of ​​Immortality.

Perhaps they'll be lucky enough to find the treasure that can revive the Lord of Arakawa halfway there.

It's not impossible.

After all, there are many treasures in the ocean that exist in this world.

That's why the Goldfish Princess in the original Onmyoji story went out to sea to search for treasures and try her luck.

In fact, they actually found the Goldfish Princess.

Speaking of which, according to the setting, Princess Goldfish's luck stat is probably quite high.

Thinking about it this way, Kyosuke Kosaka felt that he might be able to return in just a few days.

Whatever, let him slack off occasionally anyway.

"So many people in the imperial court are too lazy to even clock in for work, they just make up some excuse that even a child wouldn't believe to avoid going to work, and now it's finally my turn."

Thinking about it this way, Kyosuke Kousaka felt a little better.

Get ready to go!

Day 356 of crossing

Tomorrow morning I'm going on an adventure to the sea with Kagura and Princess Goldfish. Who knows, the first Pirate King of this world might be born. So Kyosuke Kousaka decides to rest and recuperate for a day first.

That's right, of course I'll continue to stay with my partner in the bedroom.

These days have been pretty much the same monotonous yet fulfilling routine, and Kyosuke Kosaka is quite happy about it, really wanting it to continue like this forever.

Unfortunately, such a wonderful thing doesn't happen in reality.

In short, let's enjoy ourselves for now.

In contrast, Hikigaya is quite frustrated today.

Because another person had arrived at the Outer Guard Office where he worked—it was the uncle of the head of the family's wife, Fujiwara Masakazu.

The arrival of this person actually made Hachiman quite embarrassed.

He had already inquired about the news from his colleagues and knew that Fujiwara Masakazu had taken up the post of Junior Secretary in the Outer Guard Office.

His official rank was the lowest of the eighth rank.

Hikigaya himself had just been promoted to second lieutenant, a rank of seventh grader, several ranks higher than Fujiwara Masakazu.

In addition, Hikigaya is relatively young, so he really doesn't know how to get along with Fujiwara Masakazu.

"Just say hello, try to avoid each other."

Hikigaya secretly said.

Hikigaya noticed that Kyosuke Kousaka hadn't specifically asked Komachi to tell him this, and he felt that Kyosuke Kousaka probably didn't care much about Masakazu Fujiwara.

They even speculated that he "didn't like it very much".

"Kyosuke usually discusses many official matters with me through Komachi, but not this time? Does he mean I don't need to care so much?"

The probability is high, which gave Hachiman a general idea.

Make it clear that the palace is the best place to work.

The fact that they ended up in this seemingly busy place is clearly due to their own reasons.

Perhaps he caused some trouble in the palace, or perhaps he simply didn't want to stay any longer, or perhaps there were other reasons; it's all uncertain.

Compared to Qigu, this is something to stay away from.

Anyway, he was just a commoner, so it was perfectly normal for him to avoid nobles with bloodlines.

"Ah Ba, let's go."

Ayanokouji, who usually accompanies Hikigaya on patrol, walks in from outside.

"Okay." Hachiman responded and went to greet them, and the two walked together.

Upon reaching the gate of the Outer Guard Commandery, the two unexpectedly encountered a middle-aged man, around forty years old, who had been led there by the commander of the Outer Guard Commandery.

Indeed, the middle-aged man following behind the lieutenant was none other than Fujiwara Masakazu.

"Master Eight, Lord Kiyotaka."

The lieutenant greeted him with a smile.

Hikigaya and Ayanokoji also smiled knowingly.

"Lord Qingyuan."

The two greeted each other in unison.

The lieutenant, unfazed, gave a strange smile: "You're traveling together again?"

“We train our martial arts together, so of course we often travel together.” Hachiman looked helpless.

He could only respond to his colleagues' teasing as usual.

Ayanokouji smiled as before: "I only like women, so please stop saying things that are ambiguous."

“I didn’t say anything, but it’s certainly a lovely sight to see you two always walking together in the streets and alleys of Kyoto.”

"This is getting more and more outrageous. Let's have a drink sometime."

"Then remember to prepare some snacks to go with the drinks. The slug I had last time was quite good."

"They have quite an appetite. I'll go ask them."

Ayanokouji readily agreed to the officer's obvious request.

He knew the reason: this lieutenant, an official of the same rank as his friend Hikigaya, liked to eat seafood.

Coincidentally, because of his sister Shizuko, he would occasionally receive some seafood products, mainly pickled products.

This includes octopuses, all of which are very small.

Because very large octopuses could be considered tribute items, some coastal states would catch them, dry them into dried fish, and offer them to the imperial court.

Therefore, things that are too big cannot be eaten openly.

Even so, the small one is still very delicious, especially when fresh.

All I can say is that my sister's pickling skills are truly impressive, and perhaps her cooking skills are also quite good.

Unfortunately, Ayanokouji never got to eat any of his sister's cooking.

Pickled foods are in high demand.

Even so, he should still be grateful.

"I feel like in Shizuko's heart, I'm at the bottom of the relationship pyramid, probably not even as good as her non-blood-related companions..."

Ayanokouji's feelings were quite complicated; he still didn't know exactly what he had done wrong.

I used to treat him quite well.

"Haha, I'll be waiting for your good news. I'll head out first then." The lieutenant smiled at Hikigaya and Ayanokouji.

"Walk slowly."

Hikigaya and Ayanokoji responded with a smile, their words perfectly in unison.

The officer almost burst out laughing again, feeling that the two were more like half-brothers. He managed to hold back his laughter and nodded goodbye.

Fujiwara Masakazu, who was following behind the lieutenant, also continued to follow silently.

Hikigaya and Ayanokoji silently nodded to Fujiwara Masakazu as a greeting, and Fujiwara Masakazu smiled and nodded in response.

And so the matter was left unresolved.

Both Hikigaya and Ayanokoji, who continued on their way, felt very strange.

It wasn't until the patrol reached a secluded spot that Ayanokouji finally spoke up.

"Lord Changhe... do you know what's going on over there?"

Both of them lived in the mansion, so they had naturally seen Fujiwara Masakazu who occasionally visited, and sometimes they would help entertain him.

They naturally got to know each other.

But we only knew each other; we didn't talk much.