Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Communication is the best way to understand each other.

Seeing that Hiroi Kikuri was exceptionally cheerful and frank in her speech, Su Yi thought that even if she sang poorly, it wouldn't be a problem.

Not long after, the woman in white arrived.

She said that Princess Kaguya would welcome the arrival of a group of people.

So, the places where Hiroi Kikuri sang began to move...

Hiroi Kikuri, who was being carried on the back of the white wolf, is still somewhat in a daze.

Why are things happening to me so strange today?

"I don't care anymore, I'm clinging to Kyosuke-sama's leg! I want to eat, eat meat, drink alcohol! I want bass, guitar, and pipa! I want to seize the future..."

Hiroi Kikuchi kept muttering to herself, trying to hypnotize herself.

The pressure is a bit high.

But she knew she absolutely could not fail.

This is a gamble with her entire life!

Arrived at the bamboo forest.

Kyosuke Kosaka was stunned. All the members of Kaguya's group were there—Goldfish Princess, Aoandon, and Enenra were all there, and not only those three, but Shiranui was also there.

Noticing the gaze directed at her by Kyosuke Kousaka, Shiranui nodded silently with a slight embarrassment.

"Shall we start singing then?"

Feeling the pressure from the crowd, Kyosuke Kousaka looked at Kikuri Hiroi, trying his best to keep a natural expression.

Hiroi Kikuri forced a smile.

Feeling immense pressure, she finally managed to utter a single sentence.

"...Could I have a drink first?"

208. Views on Alcohol / Meeting / Yukino's Consultation / Judge

Glug~ Glug~~

Hiroi Kikuri then put the entire pot of sake into her mouth.

In just a few seconds, her face turned completely flushed.

His expression was filled with happiness and joy.

The others, who were sitting in a semi-circle around Hiroi Kikuri, whispered among themselves.

"Is the wine that good?"

Princess Kaguya asked cautiously.

Princess Goldfish frowned and muttered, "Everyone seems to really like drinking. I tried a tiny bit, and it was so spicy!"

Yan Yanlu smiled and said, "You'll only be able to truly appreciate its unique aroma and flavor when you grow up."

Princess Goldfish looked displeased.

"I've grown up now! Actually, alcohol isn't so bad anymore..."

The further she talked, the more Goldfish Princess avoided eye contact and the more hesitant she became in her speech.

"Actually, drinking sweet and sour fruit juice is fine. Drinking too much alcohol makes you dizzy, your mouth gets numb, and you're not in good condition."

Su Chang expressed her opinion.

To be objective, she readily finished a glass of juice on the low table in front of her and then poured more.

Aoandon: "Drinking can make you feel lightheaded and dizzy, and some troubles just disappear, but that kind of state can be described as escaping reality."

Chitanda hurriedly said, "That's not all. Drinking alcohol can ward off the cold and can also be used to remove some of the fishy smell from dishes."

Shizuko didn't speak, but muttered to herself.

"Most of the wines in this era were made from fermented grains, without being desugared, and were mostly sweet wines. They also underwent special filtration, so they were all very pure."

Sweetness is a luxury in itself, and drinking sweet wine made from grains is an even greater luxury.

This goes without saying.

Throughout history, countless great figures who were addicted to alcohol lost their lives because of their lack of self-control.

For example, Daolong, who was as famous as Daozhang, was Yizhou's father.

Not long after he transmigrated, Daolong fell ill and died.

"Actually, it can also boost courage and increase bravery," the white wolf said, gently swaying its bushy tail.

Kyosuke Kosaka tried hard to hide his unusual behavior.

Unconsciously, the image of occasionally feeding wine to the white wolf flashed through his mind.

The white wolf, who wasn't easily drunk, became much bolder after drinking, and once even pinned him down...

"You should drink less; it's unavoidable at banquets sometimes."

Yaodao-hime then said.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt a slight stirring in his heart, and almost showed a strange expression again.

Banquets were perfectly normal for him.

It's not natural to hold a banquet whenever there's a good thing or a happy occasion, or to hold a banquet and drink whenever you're happy.

"It's best to avoid drinking if possible," Su Yi also expressed her opinion.

She thought drinking alcohol was a luxury.

Therefore, I don't really approve of drinking alcohol.

"Indeed, alcohol can cloud judgment, so it's best to avoid drinking and keep a clear head most of the time."

The seemingly serene Shiranui echoed Su Yi's words.

Kyosuke Kosaka listened to the women's comments one by one, and then noticed their attitudes toward alcohol.

In short, it is—

Princess Kaguya is in awe of the new drink, alcohol; Enenra considers alcohol an adult beverage; Princess Kingyo believes that drinking alcohol makes her grow up; Sushou treats alcohol as a special drink; Aoandon says, "A good drink can cure all sorrows"; Chitanda focuses on the practicality of alcohol; Shizuko is probably making sarcastic remarks; Hakuro uses alcohol as a means of entertainment; Yoto Hime is thinking about throwing a party; Sushou wants to save money; and Shiranui takes a rational view...

Based on this analysis, Kyosuke Kosaka believes that these women's views are quite consistent with his understanding of these women's personalities.

hiccup~

A burp once again drew the attention of the group.

Despite having drunk alcohol, Hiroi Kikuri still looked happy, and her naivety was beginning to show.

After putting down the wine pot, she placed her hands in front of her chest, as if adjusting her posture. The group waited attentively.

"what……"

A low, sorrowful voice sounded softly, and in an instant, the surroundings seemed to be filled with the desolate atmosphere of a lonely deep winter.

"Finding the mistakes in my late-night lifestyle... Ah~ it's so satisfying~"

"A lost child waves to me~ Take me to the land of dreams~~"

The melancholy singing voice conveyed sadness and loneliness.

The other listeners gradually showed sad expressions, as if they had witnessed something disheartening.

Kyosuke Kosaka was almost stunned as he watched Kikuri Hiroi sing and display her exceptional stage presence with such passion.

"Isn't this level of dedication extraordinary?"

When it comes to singing, if it sounds good, it sounds good; if it doesn't, it doesn't.

It's obvious that Kikuri Hiroi sings very well.

Even because of her intense focus, she conveyed her emotions through her singing, which in turn affected the emotions of others.

—Where did this protagonist come from?

Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to say that.

Come to think of it, he suddenly remembered the merfolk of the Sea of ​​Immortality.

Each of them was a skilled singer, and it was through their beautiful voices that they lured humanity into the sea of ​​immortality.

Nanako sang for everyone before, but her singing was slightly inferior to that of Kikuri Hiroi.

Humans are truly terrifying.

With that in mind, Kyosuke Kosaka decided to temporarily ignore Kikuri Hiroi's drunkenness.

She is indeed a singing genius.

If it were played with musical instruments, it would surely be even more captivating.

In this way, the couples in the bedchamber won't be so lonely.