Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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It's not much trouble to just talk a little, so why not?

Kagura and Susho, who were traveling together, were very quiet and deliberately kept a distance from each other.

The two of them tacitly allowed Kousaka Kyosuke and Menreiki enough space to communicate.

Su Chang has a calm and unassuming personality. She told some rather scary stories in "Hyakumonogatari". She probably doesn't like the topic of being abandoned...

Su Chang was quite perceptive about certain taboos.

Seeing how much Kyosuke Kosaka cherished Menreiki, he already knew that Menreiki was likely very fragile.

Therefore, she also tried to treat Menreiki with the same attitude as Kousaka Kyosuke.

Fortunately, Menreiki does not reject these.

Whether it was Su Chang or anyone else, they all got along very well with Menreiki.

Kagura found Kousaka Kyosuke's current behavior more familiar.

"When I first woke up, Kyosuke treated me the same way."

Jealous?

does not exist.

Kagura's feelings towards Reiki are mostly sympathetic.

I sincerely hope that Menreiki can overcome the shadows of the past and embrace a bright future.

"Kyosuke, I'll change into something else when you get back."

Suddenly, Menreiki said this.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was waiting for Menreiki's response, was dumbfounded.

He felt only two natural gazes behind him, filled with a fierce lash against his integrity.

Fortunately, Kyosuke Kosaka reacted quickly.

"I'm just making a suggestion, nothing more. I believe that a person's fortune is closely related to their clothing, food, shelter, and transportation. If people dress simply, eat plainly, and live in a cold and quiet place, what would that be like?"

"As your close partner, I think it's important for you to live a happier life and be full of enthusiasm for the future, so, occasionally you should wear something cheerful..."

Previously, Kyosuke Kosaka made the suggestion because Menreiki's clothes had a slight Picasso-like style.

It doesn't mean anything else!

He was absolutely certain that this was indeed the case!

"But Kagura, Susou, and the others should have all changed, right?"

“I’ve changed my black silk robes, and I’ve also changed my brightly colored outer garments many times!” Su Chang responded positively to Mian Lingqi’s question.

Kagura said, "I've tried on many cute socks and underwear, and Kyosuke really likes them."

Menreiki nodded solemnly, looking completely at her.

"As expected, I still lack experience."

Upon arriving at the bedchamber, she listened quietly as everyone chatted about various topics.

Discovering experience is indeed a very important thing.

E.g.

Experienced farmers who have been growing crops for many years are very popular because of their extensive experience.

Widows who have already given birth are popular because of their experience in raising children.

Samurai and Onmyoji who had experienced war were popular because of their experience in facing brutal events, etc.

Because of hearing these conversations, Menreiki also wanted to become a very experienced and good child.

If I become such a good child, life will surely be even better, right?

"...Not much experience is needed in this area."

Kyosuke Kosaka said quietly.

What happened was a complete "social death" scene.

Fortunately, every girl present was very traditional.

Traditionally, it is considered normal to discuss such matters with close friends or family.

Would a little bit of inexperience make it more appealing?

Menreiki became thoughtful.

Su Chang suddenly realized, then immediately became regretful: "That's very difficult for me to do."

Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to retort, "You're such a seasoned driver."

Kagura replied, "There are still aspects I lack experience in."

Menreiki nodded: "Yes, I'm the same as you, Kagura."

"..."

Kousaka Kyosuke was silent.

I can't continue the conversation.

We really can't continue this conversation.

Everyone is discussing the issue very seriously, so as a member of the opposite sex, he shouldn't join in.

Soon, we arrived at our destination.

Kyosuke Kosaka placed Menreiki back on the bed in the mansion, covered her with a blanket, and then said goodbye and left.

Lying on the bed, watching Kyosuke Kousaka leave, Menreiki looked serene, feeling like a princess in a fairy tale.

All we need to do is wait quietly for the hero to arrive...

"Cute clothes?"

With a murmured echo, Menreiki closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Having just said goodbye to Kyosuke Kousaka, she didn't want to make herself even more upset, so she decided to go to sleep.

That way you won't be unhappy.

the other side.

Kousaka Kyosuke, along with Kagura and Susou, met up with Fujiwara Michitsuna.

However, Kyosuke Kosaka never expected to run into Minamoto no Yorimitsu again this time.

"Lord Raikou is a rare guest here with Daogang."

"Don't doubt it, Kyosuke, Lord Raikou is here to see you."

"I?"

Kousaka Kyosuke looked at Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who wore his usual confident smile, with a puzzled expression.

By the way.

Onikiri was still by Minamoto no Yorimitsu's side.

After the Battle of Suzuka Mountain, Onikiri gradually regained his strength, and his body no longer reverted to its childlike form.

"I heard you know the spider lily by the River Styx?" Minamoto no Yorimitsu asked bluntly.

After thinking for a moment, Kousaka Kyosuke asked, "Does Lord Raikou want to find a way to reach the land of the celestials from the underworld?"

Minamoto no Yorimitsu denied it with a smile:

"Someone has concealed the location of the celestial beings in the Ghost Realm with a giant barrier. To enter this barrier, one must pass through the gap between the Yin and Yang realms. And the gap between the Yin and Yang realms is not just in one fixed place; the River Styx is one of them."

"I happen to be leading a large number of people this time, so I don't plan to use this method to get through. But using this gap between the Yin and Yang realms as a backup plan is a prudent strategy."

Kousaka Kyosuke understood immediately.

"With such a large group of living beings crossing the River Styx, how could the underworld's messengers and judges not be mobilized?"

"It seems that Lord Raikou has found another way to reach the place where the celestial beings reside. I cannot help but offer my support. However, the nature of the spider lily is mysterious, and it follows the principle of equivalent exchange, so I can only do my best."

As he spoke, Kousaka Kyosuke handed a jade pendant imbued with his own aura to Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

I originally intended to give it to the red flower.

But then I suddenly realized that the essence of the red spider lily is a flower, so how could I give it to this?

I might as well use my own keepsake instead; the red spider lily should be lenient with me anyway.

Moreover, Kousaka Kyosuke was well aware that Minamoto no Yorimitsu only intended to use the path between the Yin and Yang realms as a backup plan.

It's likely that Minamoto no Yorimitsu considered the possibility of being hunted down by the Amanto, so he decided to play it safe.

There's a high probability that he won't need his keepsake.

In the original story, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, along with Seimei and others, safely left the Land of the Gods.

"Thank you very much."

"No need to be polite, this is also for Kyoto, for all mankind."