Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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There's absolutely no need for these two to get involved.

If I hadn't slept at my usual place last night, I would have already left with Su Yi and the others.

“Kyosuke-sama,” Sakayanagi Arisu said, “don’t underestimate me because of my appearance.”

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "I hadn't realized you were such a delicate girl until you mentioned it."

Sakayanagi Arisu tilted her head and looked down at the ground.

"I'm not that fragile; at least for now, I'm maintaining an outward appearance of strength."

"Kyosuke." Kagura looked at Kousaka Kyosuke reproachfully.

Others also secretly glanced at Kyosuke Kousaka with various looks.

"It's my arrogance; you're strong both on the surface and inside!"

Kyosuke Kosaka patted Arisu Sakayanagi's head.

Sakayanagi Arisu looked up, silently gazing at Kousaka Kyosuke: "I should be very happy that you said that..."

I don't see any happiness in him.

After thinking for a moment, Kousaka Kyosuke said, "Once we get to the manor, show me the great charm of your petite body and give me a real surprise!"

"Okay, Master Kyousuke~"

Sakayanagi Arisu recovered her energy at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that she was just pretending.

Kyosuke Kousaka quite likes this kind of antics; after all, someone always needs to lighten the mood.

"Lord Kyosuke, I am more than willing to go and help. I feel extremely honored to be needed."

When it was Kikyo Kushida's turn, this is what she said.

Kyosuke Kosaka replied, "What you said is getting me all fired up, but I just hope you won't be easily fooled. Knowing your personality—you're happy to be needed—I can't help but fool you a little more."

Those were just polite words.

Kyosuke Kosaka could still hear the deep joy in Kikyo Kushida's voice.

Indeed, she is a girl who craves recognition and has a strong sense of vanity.

It is undeniable that Kikyo Kushida is indeed exceptionally popular.

Kyosuke Kosaka has no reason not to acknowledge such efforts.

“I think I would only fall for a lie if Kyosuke-sama were to deceive me.” Kikyo Kushida’s gaze drifted elsewhere.

Kyosuke Kosaka chuckled: "Next, Honami, what are you thinking?"

When her name was called, Ichinose Honami shrank back as if startled, and blushed as if ashamed of her lapse in composure.

"I...I'm willing to be fooled too, Lord Kyosuke!"

"There are too many lovely flowers in the manor that require careful attention."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked at the sky with a sigh.

Given Ichinose Honami's personality, it would be strange if she didn't get completely fooled.

That's exactly how the plot of "Real Education" unfolded.

They've turned a perfectly good girl into a villain.

All I can say is that the rules of those public schools are quite something; they're practically designed to train politicians.

"And Yui, how are you?"

"I want to help... though I don't know if I can be of any help..."

Yui Yuigahama hesitated before speaking.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded: "Don't underestimate yourself. Your communication skills are better than most people's. Make the most of that, and if you're interested in learning more, that will be a great asset."

Kushida Kikyo is a shrine cow.

Honami Ichinose is also a corporate employee.

Yui Yuigahama isn't much worse than them.

It's just that Yui Yuigahama's current lack of confidence makes her seem like nothing special.

"This person needs to be confident."

Kyosuke Kosaka silently commented.

"I can't compare to you, Yui, in terms of approachability."

Yukino, being a very considerate and kind girl, immediately encouraged Yui.

Yui Yuigahama was moved to tears when she heard this.

Kousaka Kyosuke sensed something was off and said, "Yukino, you're quite self-aware."

Yukino: "I've always had this problem, but there are many issues I'm unwilling to change."

"Speechless... but that's just Yukino's charm."

Kyosuke Kosaka took out a portrait of Yukino drawn by Sagiri from his spatial storage and admired it with a smile.

Yukino's slightly pouting lips in the portrait are super cute!

If Yukino could show him an even more tsundere side, his happiness level would be even higher.

"Kyosuke-sama, please be a little fairer."

Kiryuin Fuka walked behind Kousaka Kyosuke and started massaging his back.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "I have all of Maple Flower, Rinne... and everyone else's paintings. I sometimes secretly take them out to look at them when I'm alone."

"what?!"

Screams were heard.

The owner of the voice is Yui Yuigahama, who is most prone to making a fuss.

Her face showed obvious panic.

"Suddenly I feel that this kind of fairness is unnecessary." Kiryuin Fuka's lips twitched.

Horikita Suzune, who hadn't said much until now, murmured, "It's a bit heavy..."

When did you become a tsukkomi (straight man)?

Kousaka Kyosuke was surprised.

“I’m sorry,” Yukino brushed a strand of hair from her shoulder and said in a regretful tone as if she were delivering bad news, “I may not be able to show the same attitude to you, Kyosuke-sama.”

Kagura asked curiously, "Doesn't Yukino seem happy?"

Yukino's body stiffened, and her movements of brushing her hair slowed down.

"Happy, I'm happy... that's it..."

That's just being arrogant, right?

Kyosuke Kosaka almost burst out laughing.

I also wanted to hug Kagura tightly and spin her around happily.

"Then everyone, get ready to set off. The manor needs you. As for why it needs you? It's because you are absolutely the most suitable, so go ahead with confidence."

Kousaka Kyousuke suddenly said.

absolute?

The most suitable?

Sakayanagi Arisu, who enjoys nitpicking over words, immediately grasped some key points.

Before she could think any further, her vision blurred, and the sky became the backdrop...

Day 464 of crossing

Kyosuke Kousaka, who got up early, took Kagura to the Criminal Investigation Department to continue to learn about the latest situation.

There's no need to pay much attention to the Ullambana Festival.

What we need to think about more effectively is how to ensure security within Kyoto.

"As the days go by, the trial will become shorter and shorter, and the apocalyptic phenomena will become more and more exaggerated. Eventually, everyone will flock to Kyoto for refuge, and I might end up playing the 'villain'..."

At his desk, Kyosuke Kosaka rubbed his temples in frustration.

Television often depicts scenes of city gates being closed to block disaster victims, let alone in this even more cruel and realistic ancient world.

It's not that we don't want to manage it, but that we lack the ability to manage it.

This is the biggest problem that those in positions of power often face.

What will Kyosuke Kousaka face?