Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"what?!"

One by one, people either exclaimed in surprise or were stunned speechless.

Hiroi Kikuri reacted the fastest, a happy look on her face: "Could it be that I'll soon be able to drink a lot of alcohol~"

"How could that be? You should just earn your own money to buy alcohol." Su Chang rolled her eyes. "What Lord Kyosuke actually said was that if you two are still unmarried in a few years, he'll take responsibility for you."

Kikuto Hiroi carefully held up her fingers.

"How many years? Is it possible to try? I want to give it a shot."

Xingge's veins bulged as he listened, and he delivered a karate chop to Hiroi Kiku's head.

"There's a limit to how much you can push your luck! Don't act like you've found a long-term meal ticket!"

"Woo-ga!"

Hiroi Kikuri covered her head, feeling dizzy as she leaned against the wooden railing.

Hongxia, hands on her hips, criticized, "Kuri-nee, this attitude won't do. Shouldn't you quit drinking?"

People used to say they quit drinking to escape social problems like poverty, pensions, and employment.

But now, to use that excuse again would be really cheating!

"I was thinking, maybe Kyosuke-sama just likes me when I drink?"

"Impossible!" Several people responded to Kikuto Hiroi in unison.

Su Chang was among them.

Hiroi Kikuri immediately shrank back: "I'll give it a try."

"In short, we can now be considered as Kyosuke's future spouse, so let's continue training in music and let him know our determination."

Ryo Yamada picked up his bass guitar and stood up, looking refreshed and energetic.

Kita Ikuyo, still blushing because of what Su Chang said, looked on with admiration: "Serious Ryo-senpai is so cool!"

"I don't think that's cool. Liang clearly looks like he's saying, 'The trouble is finally over!'"

Hongxia couldn't help but speak her mind.

Then, after thinking for a moment, he added, "At the very least, we should put our hearts into it and show some affection for Kyosuke-sama."

It is very wrong to only take without giving.

She felt that her friend Yamada Ryo's actions were completely wrong.

"Yes, I'm already planning to invest a lot of feelings in Kyosuke-sama. He has a good ear for music, and it would be wonderful to be able to play a duet with him in perfect harmony."

Ryo Yamada gave a reply that left the rest of the band feeling frustrated.

Xingge gritted her teeth: "Fine, so you're looking down on me? Don't be so arrogant, you bassist!"

Hongxia rubbed her temples: "It sounds very logical, but it's just that I find it hard to be happy."

"Like a lone wolf, Ryo-senpai is also wonderful~"

Kita Ikuyo cheered with joy.

Hongxia was exhausted: "Please, Liang's words also implied that he disliked your guitar skills. You should try harder!"

"Waaah! I've let everyone down—"

Kita Ikuyo covered her face, feeling utterly ashamed.

Su Chang found it quite interesting to watch the expressions and postures of each person change.

Suddenly, she thought of something.

"Lord Kyosuke is not only good at instruments like guitar and bass. He is most skilled at the qin, flute, and xiao. He is also quite good at the pipa. In fact, he has been learning the guitar and bass for about the same amount of time."

Yamada Ryo immediately agreed.

"I could tell from the beginning that Kyosuke-sama has a great ear for music, so he learns any instrument very quickly."

When Kyosuke Kosaka created musical instruments based on their descriptions, he demonstrated a very thorough approach.

Ryo Yamada can be said to have a very deep impression of Kyosuke Kousaka.

"He also tried thousands of tone calibrations, which shows that he is also very patient. After all, testing tone is a very boring job, and it is remarkable that he can persevere."

"Speaking of which, with such a strong musical sense, coupled with the ability to use creative techniques, this is definitely a craftsman and musician worthy of being remembered for eternity in music history. Don't underestimate music; it can attract many..."

So and so—

The series of rapid statements left Su Chang completely bewildered.

what happened?

where is this?

What was she trying to do?

"Ryo, have a sip of tea." Hongxia helplessly handed Yamada Ryo a cup of tea, hoping that Yamada Ryo would not let Su Chang be troubled like this for the time being.

She basically understood where Yamada Ryo's affection for Kousaka Kyosuke lay.

He is very knowledgeable about music and also knows a great deal about how to make musical instruments.

This was incredibly appealing to Yamada Ryo.

Looking at it objectively, it really does seem like a suitable option.

After all, having common interests means having topics to talk about, and the two of them will never be bored together.

What about her?

"I have feelings for Lord Kyosuke..."

Rainbow Summer's thoughts drifted.

My impression of Kyosuke Kosaka is that of a magical Onmyoji, a talented person with many skills, and a high-ranking official in charge of security in Kyoto... Any one of these labels would make him a remarkable figure.

The idea that she could become Kyosuke Kousaka's partner seemed like the most incredible thing imaginable.

After hearing Su Chang's words, Hong Xia understood even more clearly that this was probably Kousaka Kyosuke sympathizing with and pitying them.

The thought of all this made Hongxia feel very uneasy.

Even if she suspected it might be true, she could only silently admit it.

Ultimately, she just wanted to find a man who could give her a sense of security.

Since Kyosuke Kousaka can provide a sense of security and has a good personality, there's no reason not to approve.

Hongxia always felt that this was shameful.

The shameful aspects are self-evident and need no further explanation.

However, Nijika herself knew that she couldn't give up such a precious opportunity because of this relationship.

The problem is that this makes her not understand how to "love" Kyosuke Kousaka.

Yes, love.

A couple must love and cherish each other; otherwise, it just won't work.

But what should we do?

This is another problem that is causing Hongxia a lot of distress.

"So, Ryo means you really enjoy discussing music with Kyosuke-sama and you like the instruments he makes, right?"

After tilting her head and thinking for a long time, Su Chang finally summarized what Yamada Ryo had said.

Yamada Ryo gave a thumbs-up: "That's exactly what I mean!"

"Oh, I understand. I'll talk to Kyosuke-sama about it."

"If I could have a tool that could improve the bass sound, I would be very happy. No, I would let Kyosuke-sama appreciate the music that I have worked even harder to prepare for him and make him even happier."

Seeing that Su Chang immediately understood, Yamada Ryo quietly moved closer to Su Chang's ear to whisper something, carefully covering his mouth with his small hand.

Hongxia's face darkened: "Liang, don't go too far!"

"I want to dedicate my heart and soul to Kyosuke-sama, so I thought of expressing it through music."

"Your lying is absolutely outrageous!"

“I’m very serious. Expressing my emotions through music is just like conveying feelings through waka poems; both are very proper yet subtle ways of communicating emotions.”

"you……"

Nijika was speechless, feeling that Yamada Ryo's lying skills were becoming more and more outrageous.

She couldn't help but look at Kita Ikuyo, hoping she would say something.

Then, she noticed that Kita Ikuyo's facial expression was changing and that he was muttering something. Nijika leaned over to listen.

"So, Senior Ryo has decided to dedicate her body and soul to other men? Me too, ah, so embarrassing..."

Hopeless.