Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Red bean rice, she understood from the name that it was rice made with red beans.

I just don't know the origin of this food.

Generally speaking, newly emerging foods all have some special little stories behind them.

Therefore, Kinnara was very curious!

“No origin,” Kyosuke Kosaka explained, “it’s just a case of turning red bean porridge into rice.”

Kagura added, "Miku wanted to make it in the form of a meal, so this situation arose."

"Oh I got it."

Kinnara gave an "oh," immediately understanding, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

She knew about red bean porridge.

In the past, she had also eaten red bean porridge with her family during the first month of the lunar calendar.

"Actually, red beans have such a festive color, so adding them should make it clear that the food carries a 'celebration' meaning..."

As he spoke, Kyosuke Kosaka took out ingredients from his storage space and began preparing to cook.

It's not particularly complicated to make.

And if you're willing to put in a little effort, it can be done in just a few minutes.

"Kyosuke still loves cooking so much."

Kinnara rested his chin on his hand and watched.

The small, decorative wings on its head fluttered leisurely.

"It's because I enjoy cooking for you," Kyosuke Kousaka casually corrected.

The others felt a warmth in their hearts upon hearing the answer.

Kagura: "Sometimes I really want to make sweets for Kyosuke, but in the end I'm happiest eating Kyosuke's sweets myself."

Princess Goldfish: "Idiot, the red bean rice is a hint that you should take our relationship to the next level!"

Princess Kaguya: "Princess Goldfish seems to be hinting at Kyosuke-san... but Kyosuke-san hasn't noticed."

Kinnara thought, "I should be able to keep eating Kyosuke's cooking, right...?"

The matter of the Moon Palace will be omitted.

The perspective then shifts to the suburbs—

The mountain rabbit, having bid farewell to Meng Po and temporarily separated from the frog demon, is currently in a dilemma.

"I don't want to keep running like that anymore."

"Adventures are much more interesting when you're with Mr. Kyosuke."

“But the shikigami that Kyosuke-sensei collects are either gods or powerful yokai, which I cannot compare to…”

The mountain rabbit, clearly grown up, has not only matured physically, but its mind has also become quite mature.

That's why he's so distressed.

"Oh my, that little rabbit looks so familiar."

A soft, magnetic female voice rang out.

The mountain rabbit couldn't help but look up.

A flurry of vibrant, turquoise butterflies fluttered and danced in the air.

In mid-air, a slender, silver-haired beauty sat on a paper lantern, gazing at the mountain rabbit with a smile.

"It's Sister Aoandon."

"It's me! I can't believe how big the little rabbit has grown since I last saw her."

"...It's alright."

"That's not necessarily true. I can see the trouble on your face is almost overflowing."

The blue lantern slowly descended, its face beaming with smiles.

The mountain rabbit's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the pair of straight, slender, and fair legs beneath the blue lantern skirt.

"I remember Mr. Kyosuke kindly reminded me not to catch a cold. He was such a kind person."

"Why don't you tell me about your troubles? I've successfully guided many people and monsters."

"I can prove that."

Another calm female voice continued what Aoandon had said.

The mountain rabbit was stunned.

She had a strong impression of the person who suddenly appeared.

"Is that a Menreiki? Why doesn't it look as big as it did in the dream?"

“Menreiki, you’re going out more often than before.”

Aoandon looked at Menreiki with a hint of teasing in her eyes.

She knew it quite well.

Just how fulfilling must Menreiki's life be at this moment?

"Yes, the outside world is very interesting, so I travel around a lot now."

He stated the facts with a natural and expressive face.

At first, Kyosuke Kosaka wanted her to go outside and see the world, but she refused.

However, as Kyosuke Kosaka introduced her to many new and interesting things, she gradually became filled with curiosity.

I want to see everything and understand everything.

She came out for a walk again because she was bored at home.

He even secretly considered spending the night at the manor.

After all, the manor was also a kind of home for her.

"Kyosuke once said that his home is my home, and my home is his home."

Then, without realizing it, the thought of Kyosuke Kousaka's Menreiki made her heart flutter with a little excitement.

"See that? Little rabbit. Menreiki is in such good spirits, is it all thanks to me?"

Aoandon once again advised Yamausagi.

Just as there was a hint of mockery in her gaze when she looked at Menreiki, there was a similar look in her gaze when she looked at Yamausagi.

In fact, Aoandon really liked the simple-minded Yamausagi.

They genuinely wanted to help this newly grown-up monster.

"Girls who have just grown up are hard to understand, and they have more worries as a result. Is this what they call 'youth'? Hehe."

Menreiki is very direct: "Tell me your troubles, and I will try my best to find a solution."

Her marriage to Kyosuke Kousaka was due to Aoandon.

Therefore, she really wanted to help Aoandon.

I also hope to help monsters who have had similar experiences to mine.

After hesitating for a moment, the mountain rabbit mustered its courage and finally voiced its concern:

“I…I want to become Kyosuke’s shikigami.”

Finished.

The air suddenly became quiet.

Aoandon and Menreiki looked at each other with a tacit understanding.

They can see each other's strange emotions...

337. Fathers-in-law / The gentle charm of a woman / A pat on the head

Night fell.

Upon his return, Kyosuke Kousaka formally held his wedding with Sei Shonagon.

Compared to previous weddings.

This time, there were fewer witnesses.

However, there are still standard configurations like Fujiwara no Yukinari, Fujiwara no Michitsuna, and Minamoto no Yorihira.

Therefore, the spouse was not embarrassed.

Otherwise, there would be many rumors about Sei Shonagon the next day.

Of course, there are also many rumors circulating at this time.

The rumor that "Sei Shonagon is a spy planted by the Grand Master in the presence of Lord Teishi" is quite popular.