Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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When I first saw the title, I felt something was off.

It seems like there's something wrong, but it's hard to pinpoint exactly what the problem is.

"It turns out that millet, which doesn't look like a grain at all and is often mistaken for a weed, is actually a very ancient grain crop with a long history in the ancient kingdom across the river..."

Aoandon read quietly and found that apart from the somewhat strange title, the whole article was quite serious.

Finally, a diagram showing how to make a simple stone mill was introduced.

"May I ask, what kind of food can be made by grinding millet into powder using this stone mill?"

"This part will require everyone's imagination."

Kyosuke Kosaka said vaguely.

What can be made from millet flour?

Kyosuke Kosaka had seen Nino use it to make various noodles and pastries, just like regular flour.

Overall, the texture is still somewhat rough.

However, in this era, one doesn't need to be too picky about food.

“Then I’ll use my imagination!” Aoandon said with a smile.

Looking at Aoandon's radiant smile, Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly had a bad feeling.

For some reason, he thought of... Miku.

"I'll leave the rest to you. I'll go deliver the newspapers," Kousaka Kyosuke said to Aoandon, putting aside his inner turmoil.

Aoandon nodded gently: "Leave this to me."

The newsletter hadn't been produced for a while, so she was very enthusiastic about it.

Suddenly, Kyosuke Kosaka remembered something and asked, "By the way, why don't you write some of the stories you've collected into the newspaper? Otherwise, the newspaper is always a bit boring."

Upon hearing this, Aoandon smiled again: "Alright."

After saying that, she sat down at the table, picked up a pen and began to write, talking as she wrote.

"I heard that your date with Itsumade was exposed by the Great Tengu."

"...Do you know who's been talking so much? I feel I have to warn them."

After a second or two of silence, Kyosuke Kosaka finally lost his temper.

To be honest, he wasn't sure if rumors of some illegitimate child would inexplicably surface when he came back next time.

He's had enough.

Those monsters who only know how to spread rumors must be punished.

"Don't take it too seriously. I don't pay much attention to rumors about you and me. Just let them pass by like smoke."

"...Well, since you're so magnanimous, I can't be too petty."

Seeing Aoandon say this, Kousaka Kyosuke could only try his best to suppress his urge to cause trouble for those monsters.

Then, Aoandon said, "Hey, Kyosuke-sama, you're not angry anymore now that you've heard the rumors about you and me?"

"Then, I'm angry?"

"You don't need to tell others about what makes you angry."

"Actually, I don't think it matters whether I'm angry or not, but I'd be very happy if you don't mind the rumors."

Seeing that Aoandon's speech was too "riddle-like," Kousaka Kyosuke directly praised her.

As someone with extensive experience interacting with women, he understands very well that women can sometimes be unreasonable.

While it's true that your partners won't be rude to you in this era, that doesn't mean you can't hold a grudge.

He would keep his anger bottled up for life without ever showing it.

In any case, it would be very difficult for Kousaka Kyosuke to notice.

However, discoveries were made gradually, so we had to devise countermeasures.

Finally, the best approach was determined to be "coaxing" and "praising".

Will it lick it?

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't care, because in his opinion, he couldn't let anyone occupy the main position all day long and have all the women fawn over him.

Is this not mind control?

That wouldn't be love.

Wait, something's not right? Why are we talking about love now?

"Really? I find the rumors quite interesting, though I'm not sure if I feel happy about them."

At this moment, Aoandon also spoke.

Upon hearing the response, Kyosuke Kosaka exclaimed "Oh!" and appeared to realize something.

If you're unsure of the situation, it's best to avoid saying or doing anything.

After Aoandon finished writing, Kousaka Kyosuke carefully read the contents and discovered that it was a story about a man and his ghost wife. In the end, the ghost messenger successfully took the ghost wife back to the underworld on the grounds that "it would bring misfortune if a monster and a human stayed together for a long time."

This formula feels overused and lacks originality.

"How about it?"

"If you're asking for my impressions after reading the book, then all I can say is that the guy wasn't strong enough."

"This is a really interesting reading response."

Aoandon chuckled, covered her mouth, and turned her head slightly away.

Kousaka Kyosuke could still see the dark blue lips that matched his eyes, glistening, and he wondered if they were lip rouge.

Although it seems very strange to outsiders, to Kyosuke Kosaka, it's just a little unusual.

So what if it's something you were born with?

"Kyosuke-sama, what are you curious about?" Suddenly, Aoandon accurately caught Kousaka Kyosuke's gaze.

Kousaka Kyosuke was surprised. Where did he get the speed to look up so quickly?

"I'm just curious about the color of your lips."

"That's how it is after you become a monster."

"Oh, I see. I thought I was wearing lip rouge."

I don't dress up much.

“Oh…” Kousaka Kyosuke looked thoughtful.

Actually, my mind was completely blank; I wasn't thinking about anything.

He has made his plans.

First, deliver a newsletter to the Spider Lily, then to the Goldfish Princess and Kaguya Princess, and then... oh right, Shiranui too.

Shiranui, like Aoandon, secretly approached him to ask if he needed help.

Kyosuke Kosaka politely declined.

With enough manpower available, he didn't want to trouble other people who were already doing well.

"How do you feel about your blue lips?" Aoandon asked again.

As he was about to take his leave, Kyosuke Kousaka replied, "It's very good. Some people might find it weird, but I just think it's good. Everyone has their own opinion."

Aoandon chuckled softly: "I knew you'd answer like that."

"That's the truth."

"Yeah, I believe it."

"If you believe me, then I'll be going—"

boo.

A cool, soft touch gently brushes across the face.

Kousaka Kyosuke, still waving goodbye, stared in astonishment at Aoandon, who was retreating slowly.

Aoandon touched her full, moist lips, which had a bluish-green sheen, and a smile that was hard to decipher appeared on her face.

"This kind of rumor can no longer be considered a rumor."

“…Ah.” Kousaka Kyosuke opened his mouth and made a strange sound, then just nodded blankly.

At that moment, he didn't know what to say.

You can't just cheer and shout, can you?

After a while.

Kyosuke Kosaka tried to conceal his unusual expression and bid farewell to Aoandon.

Just pretend it didn't happen.