Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Having Jimmy Hen, this well-behaved Shiba Inu, makes playing together seem like double the fun.

"It's a pity that Nine Lives Cat is gone again, otherwise I would have brought her to play with you."

"A nine-lives cat?"

"Oh, I forgot to mention, the pet here is a monster with two tails, and it makes a 'meow~' sound."

"Ah, I really want to see her."

"There'll be a chance, there'll be a chance~ I'll call you when I feed her and groom her~"

"Okay, okay!"

Goto Jiri was very happy.

She never expected that she would still be able to see the cat demon.

The place I used to live in was often said to be haunted by monsters, but they seemed to be defeated by the Onmyoji (yin-yang masters) very quickly.

So there's hardly any chance to see it.

Coming here, we actually have the opportunity to see it, and there's no danger at all.

That's great!

Not long after, Komachi asked Hinano about the fishing hall and, finding nothing wrong, took Goto Jiri to play by the pond.

"Komachi-neechan, what do you usually do with Kyosuke-sama?" Goto Natsumi asked again, still puzzled.

She feels that her older sister has a chance of becoming Kyosuke Kousaka's spouse, and she wants to try her best.

Goto Jiri needs to emphasize this.

She doesn't dislike her older sister or refuse to take care of her.

I just feel so sorry for my sister if she continues like that.

Going to school used to bring some life to me, but now that I stay indoors all day, I'm practically a ghost.

"Hmm—playing games, teaching me Chinese characters, drawing for me, and things like that..."

As Komachi spoke, her cheeks flushed, her expression a mixture of shyness and undeniable happiness.

Goto Jiri listened in surprise, discovering that the head of the family was actually a very proper husband.

Ultimately, I've only heard a lot of things secondhand.

Goto Jiri knew that in this world, all women needed to know was how to write waka poems.

Knowledge like Chinese characters, which was only required for male nobles and officials, was considered a violation of female virtues if women learned it, and would be subject to criticism.

"It's necessary for my sister to take the first step. Even if she makes a fool of herself, Kyosuke-sama won't care too much and will be very forgiving."

Goto Jiri thought to himself.

Her next goal is to find a good husband for her sister.

To avoid becoming a ghost-like existence in the future.

After playing with Komachi, Goto Jiri was taken home and briefly reported the situation to her mother.

A series of clattering sounds came from a room quite far away.

It was Goto Ichiri practicing the five-stringed biwa.

Without sheet music and having never learned to play the five-stringed pipa, she could only rely on her intuition.

"During the Heian period, I didn't go out, and I didn't get married."

"I absolutely won't do it outside! I'm scared! I'm scared of society!"

Da da da……

Goto Jiri, who was about to enter Goto Ichiri's room, was very upset after hearing the lyrics.

"Sister, the beautiful melody you played wasn't for you to fill in with random lines!"

"Because... there are no pieces for me to follow, so I can only play according to my mood."

Goto Ichiri stopped playing and looked at Goto Jiri with a mixture of wariness and fear.

For some reason, she always felt that her younger sister looked down on her.

How can she regain her sister's authority?

Could it be that one day I will become my sister's servant?

"Sister, you seem very happy these past few days. Is there something going on? As your younger sister, I should check on you."

"Huh...isn't this the opposite?"

"Your older sister has no right to say that. Who told you not to go out and to stay at home?" Goto Jiri said, hands on her hips.

I've heard people say that this era is incredibly cruel.

Goto Jiri didn't know how cruel it was, but he just thought that he had to be careful.

At the same time, you also need to build good relationships with the people around you.

The uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters around her are all very nice, and Goto Jiri really likes them.

Deep down, I'm certain that the head of the family is a good person.

If I'm not a good person, why are all the people around me good people?

"I'm sorry, it's my fault!"

After being scolded by her younger sister, Goto Ichiri reflexively performed a dogeza (a deep bow) to apologize.

Goto Jiri was helpless.

"Stop like that, sister, let's get down to business..."

"W-what's the matter?"

"Why are you so happy?"

"I've been having good dreams these past few days. I dreamt that my only friend was encouraging me."

"Sister, if this continues, you'll have to see a doctor... Hmm, there are no doctors in this world, you can only see an Onmyoji."

"—Onmyoji? I don't want to watch, I don't want to watch!" Goto Ichiri was so frightened that he couldn't speak coherently.

Goto Niri scratched her head, sensing that her sister's shyness had become much more severe.

He then offered a word of comfort, picked up the barking Jimmy Heng, and left.

Goto Ichiri was completely relieved to see his sister finally leave.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry... Erli, Mother, Father... I will do my best in everything except getting out."

Clearly aware of her own cowardice, Goto Ichiri desperately wanted to die.

She thought about it.

If she really has to go out someday, she definitely will.

For example, say something like "the lady's instructions" or "the head of the family's instructions," and don't say anything else. That's it!

Time flew by and it was already evening.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who used to come back at noon to spend time with his other partners, now has to drink with certain people again.

Fujiwara no Yukinari, who was invited, arrived; Fujiwara no Michitsuna, who came uninvited; Minamoto no Yorihira, who was invited briefly, also arrived; and several of the Taira brothers also came.

There are also fathers-in-law who are also family members, such as Shogo, Hiroto, and Maruo...

Almost everyone has some significant relationship with Kyosuke Kousaka.

Kyosuke Kosaka had to grit his teeth and deal with each of the visiting guests.

The marriage ceremony between him and Princess Jin-bi can actually be seen as a testament to their union.

Only when people of similar status see this can it be considered truly fulfilling.

"Do you have any more paper? How about we bring some over and take some pictures here?" Fujiwara Yukinari suggested, still very interested in taking photos.

Kyosuke Kosaka rolled his eyes, but still obediently took out the high-definition camera he had made.

"Anyone else?"

His gaze was fixed on the guests: Fujiwara no Michitsuna, Minamoto no Yorihira, and the Taira brothers.

"Let's film Master Xingcheng first," the group suggested.

Upon hearing this, Kyosuke Kousaka simply started filming.

Fujiwara Yukinari, who seemed to have dressed up specially, struck a pose that looked handsome no matter where the photo was taken.

In short, Kyosuke Kosaka quickly took a picture of it.

"how?"

"The food looks pretty good in your photos too..."

"Yes, don't you think it's great?"