Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Kyosuke-sama!"

Hiroi Kikuri accepted it with great enthusiasm.

At the same time, my affection for Kousaka Kyosuke has exploded!

The thought of "should I quit drinking altogether?" flashed through my mind incredulously.

She used to drink to relieve her emotions and avoid stress, but later she simply used alcohol to drown her sorrows and escape reality.

After all, there are too many real-world problems—employment, low wages, pension issues, retirement, caregiving…

The sheer number of problems made my head feel like it was going to explode, so I started drinking!

Once I start drinking, I can't remember anything.

This cycle continued indefinitely until Kikuri Hiroi realized that she was eventually becoming inseparable from alcohol.

However, once the troubles are resolved, continuing to drink seems a bit inappropriate.

"I'll try to drink less!" Hiroi Kikuri couldn't help but say again.

Kousaka Kyosuke was stunned.

Not only Kyosuke Kousaka, but also Hoshika, Nijika, Kita Ikuyo, Kingyo-hime, Kaguya-hime and others showed very strong expressions of astonishment.

The only ones who didn't react much were Su Chang, Yamada Ryo, and Boqi Jiang.

Let's not even mention Su Chang; this wife's thoughts were often quite peculiar.

As for Yamada Ryo... Kousaka Kyosuke knows her a little bit; she seems a bit sleazy. If she were a man, he'd probably be considered a jerk.

Having secretly observed him, Kyosuke Kousaka gave Ryo Yamada another compliment: "handsome."

Kyosuke Kosaka was thinking of raising her in the future, and it would be fine for her to do her own thing. There was no need to force a romantic relationship between them.

He really likes girls like Yamada Ryo who live only for music.

In contrast.

Boqi-chan is quite funny.

How could Kyosuke Kousaka, who knows Pochi-chan so well, not know that Pochi-chan learns music in order to become more popular and make friends?

Unfortunately, given Pochi's personality, it's already difficult for them to have a normal conversation.

Let alone making friends.

"I was even thinking of arranging a meeting to help her out..."

Kyosuke Kosaka sighed as he recalled the past.

I'm too lazy to even think about why Boqi-chan isn't surprised.

Actually, Boqi-chan herself is quite confused at this moment.

"Kiku-san said she'd drink less... Is everyone so surprised? Is Kiku-san a heavy drinker? Is that why everyone's so surprised by her change?"

Pochi-chan, who is not stupid and has a uniquely delicate mind, immediately guessed the reason.

That's absolutely true!

Having been so familiar with Kikuto Hiroi, Seika's mind was completely blank.

I just felt like the world was about to be destroyed.

Such a terrible thing has happened.

"Kikuri really wants to get married... That kind of courage is terrifying—wait, am I also...?"

Suddenly feeling a bit of admiration for Hiroi Kikuri's Seika, I quickly snapped back to reality.

Ultimately, she might be one of Kyosuke Kousaka's partners, so shouldn't she try to make a good impression?

Unexpectedly, she was actually inferior to one of his juniors?

No!

She needs to work harder!

Xingge's younger sister, Hongxia, is just as disorganized as her older sister.

"Kiku-nee... she's serious? Eh! How could I underestimate her like that?"

Immediately, Hongxia reflected on whether she had underestimated people too much.

Kita Ikuyo was more simply shocked: "Kyosuke-sama's charm is actually making Kiku-san start to change for the better?"

Unlike Hoshika and Nijika, who had known Hiroi Kikuri for a long time, Kita Ikuyo's impact was somewhat less.

Those who know a little about Kikusato Hiroi, such as Princess Goldfish and Princess Kaguya, also hold similar thoughts...

Ignoring their own thoughts, the small woman continued.

As the only male present, Kyosuke Kosaka tried his best to remain silent, but when the conversation turned to things at sea, he inevitably became involved.

He had to speak.

"The sea is turbulent, and although it's a bit dangerous, it's even more exciting. I'll bring you some pretty little things when I see them, or at the very least, coral."

"Thank you, Kyosuke-sama."

"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Kyosuke..."

They all replied politely.

Princess Kaguya was still worried: "Is it very dangerous?"

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed and said, "Danger is always present. For example, even if I stay quietly in Kyoto, things still come my way."

"Sophistry: There is a difference between voluntarily stepping into danger and being passively drawn into danger, and the degree of danger is also different."

Princess Goldfish rolled her eyes and sabotaged the situation.

Kyosuke Kousaka sighed, "Then why don't you comfort Princess Kaguya?"

Seemingly able to discern what Kousaka Kyosuke was thinking, Princess Goldfish looked smugly at Princess Kaguya, whose face was filled with worry.

"Rest assured, Princess Kaguya! No matter what difficulties we face, I will sweep them away with a giant wave!"

"...Ah, I want to help too."

"You can go next time, when I take you out, because Kagura is more suitable to go with me."

Seeing that Su Chang practically had "I want to go" written all over her face, Kyosuke Kosaka skillfully offered words of comfort.

Su Chang immediately smiled and nodded repeatedly.

"It's settled then!"

"Ah."

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded in confirmation.

Upon hearing the confirmation, Su Chang became even happier and almost wanted to hug Kousaka Kyosuke.

The sweetness in her big, watery eyes is hard to hide.

The sweetness of the pastries and drinks in the air was partially masked.

Others were used to it.

Princess Goldfish rolled her eyes inwardly and muttered, "Weren't you here to comfort Princess Kaguya?"

Never mind, having her is enough.

Another hour passed.

When it was almost time, Kousaka Kyosuke led Su Chang and the band members back to the manor.

Princess Goldfish and Princess Kaguya remained in the bamboo forest, seemingly planning to whisper to each other, and Kyosuke Kousaka naturally didn't get in their way.

Upon arriving at the manor, Kyosuke Kosaka was surprised to find that the dowry procession from Izumi had just arrived.

Looking at the several carts full of various exquisite items, he sighed that Tachibana Michizane was truly generous.

Let's wait and see how to reciprocate.

Oh, and I almost forgot, Sagiri has to take one of her maids back with her.

And this maid was called Apa.

Xingge and Hongxia happened to notice it.

"PA-san?!"

253. Ayanokouji's Guess / Menreiki's Letter / Heading to the Sea

PA-san was the sound engineer for Xingge's previous music concert.

Xingge naturally recognized him.

Hongxia, who always helped out inside, naturally knew him as well.