Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Pochi-chan——"

"Wow!"

The shouts outside had barely begun when Pochi-chan collapsed as if she had exploded.

Goto Jiri was speechless.

"Sister, I just praised you once."

After saying that, she went outside to call for her mother, asking her to take her older sister out.

Goto Jiri wanted to carry her herself, but unfortunately, she didn't have the strength.

Soon.

Su Chang excitedly took the unconscious Pochi-chan from Michiyo's arms, carried her on her back, and said enthusiastically, "Pochi-chan, let's go! Goodbye, Niri-chan! Goodbye, Aunt Michiyo!"

After saying that, she moved and jumped very quickly, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Michiyo and Goto, who were still trying to say goodbye, looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Lady Su Chang is truly a woman of great spirit."

"Yes, Sister Su Chang is really bold and cool!"

Goto Niri looked in the direction Su Chang had left with an expression of admiration.

Michiyo smiled.

She actually felt that the head of the family who was able to marry Su Chang was quite capable.

At least in Michiyo's opinion, Su Chang was not a girl who could be easily subdued.

She thought to herself, even if her husband were to fall on hard times one day, Su Chang would still happily hunt and cook for him, right?

It is even more precious to have a husband who can treat such a good woman well.

the other side.

Su Chang was enthusiastically explaining Boqi Jiang's condition to the others.

"Poch-chan was so nervous she fainted, so she probably won't be able to say hello to everyone~"

"This feels like something I expected."

Kousaka Kyousuke's mouth twitched.

Although it sounds exaggerated, some things really do happen.

Meanwhile, Chitanda, Shizuko, Yotohime, and Hakuro, who were traveling with them, all had their mouths slightly open, clearly feeling a little shocked.

Chitanda said, "Can Pochi-chan keep going like this...?"

Shizuko: "I'm even more surprised that Pochi-chan hasn't had any seizures yet. I remember she used to have hysterical episodes."

Yaodao-hime: "This shows a lack of courage; I need to train harder."

White Wolf: "How about letting Pochi-chan practice archery with me? It'll definitely make your mind stronger!"

"Let her adjust slowly. She's just an overly shy girl. There's no need to pay too much attention to her, lest it make her even more nervous. So, for now, let's just pretend that Pochi-chan isn't here."

Kousaka Kyousuke shook his head and laughed.

To be honest, he just wanted Boqi to get back to normal.

It just so happens that everyone in the band has a slightly quirky personality, which might complement Boqi Jiang's personality.

Having this intuition subconsciously, Kyosuke Kousaka decided to do as instructed.

As for Pokemon's troubles?

Skip.

"I've really gone to great lengths to deal with your social anxiety. If this still doesn't work, I'll have to take matters into my own hands."

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

Given the high sunk costs associated with Pochi Sauce, he decided to take full responsibility and get it ashore no matter what.

I don't expect you to become a social butterfly; just communicate normally with people and don't overthink things.

"Alright! Anyway, I'll keep a close eye on Pochi-chan~"

Su Chang remained as enthusiastic as ever.

Looking at the lovely smile on Su Chang's beautiful face, Kousaka Kyosuke couldn't help but smile as well: "Then I'll leave Pochi-chan to you."

"Yes!"

"Set off."

After making the announcement, Kyosuke Kosaka officially began his journey.

Two quarters of an hour later.

The group, who had been traveling quickly, arrived at their destination.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave Susou 100 mon as a social fee, and then went with Kagura to visit Princess Goldfish in the Arakawa area.

Su Chang herself, along with the gradually waking Boqi Jiang, hurried towards the band's gathering place.

Wearing plain clothes is for handling official business.

Chitanda and Shizuko went to study, while Yoto Hime and Hakuro trained their skills around them.

Everyone is so busy...

It was midday.

Kyosuke Kosaka, with the shrunken Goldfish Princess in tow, was planning to visit Princess Kaguya in the bamboo forest with her and Kagura.

But then he noticed a paper crane flying towards him from the direction of Kyoto.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna's?

Kyosuke Kosaka felt a chill run down his spine, quickly took the paper crane, opened it, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

So it was a reward from the Taoist priest.

The material rewards this time can't be too much, otherwise it would be too conspicuous; the main focus is on the political aspects.

"Who should I give it to? My brother-in-law and his wife are out of the question, they're too young. Makoto? No, she was just promoted. We need someone with some experience and connections to maximize the benefits..."

247. Commendation / Pochi Sauce and the Manor Band / Preparing to Go to Wife's Home

In an instant, my mind came up with a highly qualified candidate who was absolutely right for the job.

Kyosuke Kosaka immediately stopped thinking about it.

"What's wrong?" Princess Goldfish finally asked, unable to contain her curiosity.

Looking at Princess Goldfish's innocent and childlike face, Kousaka Kyosuke felt a subtle unease, but still answered simply, "It's about matters in the Kyoto court. They asked me what reward I wanted."

"Stop. I don't want to listen anymore, this kind of thing is so boring."

"Alright, it is indeed a bit boring, but I still want to ask if you need any reward? You were very brave in the last battle, and I think you deserve to be rewarded."

"No need for any reward~ Isn't this what I should do?" said Princess Goldfish.

Although Princess Goldfish deliberately reverted to her previous form—a tiny creature—to make things easier.

Princess Goldfish's thinking hasn't degenerated; she's just unwilling to think more actively.

Even so, her behavior and way of handling things are more mature than before.

Kyosuke Kousaka felt very sorry for him.

Finally, he couldn't help but raise his hand and gently stroke the goldfish princess's head.

"...Hey! What are you doing?"

"Since you don't want the reward, I'll give it to you myself."

"I've never heard of a reward being a pat on the head!"

"Didn't I hear about it today? Should I pick you up again?"

Kousaka Kyosuke crouched down, already imagining himself lifting Princess Goldfish high in the air.

da~

"...Idiot! Don't treat me like a child!"

The paper folding fan lightly tapped Kousaka Kyosuke on the head, making a crisp sound.

Princess Goldfish puffs out her cheeks, looking slightly angry.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had been hit, didn't seem to mind at all, and simply said, "This reward would be an incredibly generous one for anyone else."

"I think you're just making up an excuse to hug me."

"Not necessarily. Maybe I hugged Kagura without thinking after I knew I would be rejected... Hmm, so light."

"...I feel a little embarrassed being carried by Kyosuke to see Princess Kaguya."

Kagura, who was suddenly embraced and suspended as if hanging in front of Kyosuke Kosaka, said this.