Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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That goes without saying.

However, Shizuko still has to give a shout-out to Kyosuke Kousaka.

After each time, Kyosuke Kosaka would gently comfort her, and she truly felt wonderful.

The satisfaction of body and mind is indescribable.

Upon closer reflection, it's hard to imagine that this was a high-quality man found in the Heian period.

"Aside from being a bit too ambitious, he really doesn't have any flaws... I heard from Mrs. Xiangzi that Lord Kyosuke used to be quite aloof, I can't even imagine what he was like."

Shizuko muttered to herself, then unconsciously shifted her gaze from Komachi, who was helping out, to Horikita Suzune.

Shizuko felt a sense of familiarity with the cool and aloof aura emanating from Horikita Suzune.

It's not something you can fake; it's innate.

Shizuko, who had known Yukino for a long time, certainly understood this.

Just then, Horikita Suzune also looked at Shizuko.

Their eyes met.

"Jingzi, if I may ask, what kind of crops do you usually research?"

"Uh... besides high-yield rice and rice with spiritual power, there are crops that are not picky about the land, drought-resistant and flood-resistant, and do not have high requirements for soil and water, like millet."

"It is indeed thanks to you that those women and children in the suburban villages have a chance to survive."

Horikita Suzune said earnestly to Shizuko.

The newly built village has very barren land; even a bean planted there will sprout very slowly, or sometimes it won't even grow at all.

But not with the seed pod. As soon as it was planted, Horikita Suzune watched it grow rapidly, like a weed, at a speed visible to the naked eye.

To the average person, the millet looks like weeds no matter how you look at it.

In short, it's food that grows and reproduces at a rapid pace like weeds.

Even if the taste is just so-so, it's good enough to have something to eat, so we shouldn't be too picky about the taste.

Of course, Horikita Suzune was also aware that what she was saying sounded more like sarcastic remarks.

In fact, she did approach things with an objective attitude.

"There's no need to praise me like that, I was just doing my job..."

Shizuko touched her head, looking embarrassed.

She just wanted to help her husband, and also try to improve the lives of the general public.

Ultimately, people in this world suffer too much.

She hopes that fewer and fewer people will suffer from hunger...

"It's admirable that you consider helping others your duty," Horikita Suzune said admiringly.

Shizuko's lips twitched: "I'm melting, Suzune."

"Huh? What does this mean?"

"Being praised to the point of being carried away, one becomes elated, even to the point of melting."

"I can't tell."

"You have such a twisted sense of humor..." Shizuko was speechless.

Seeing Horikita Suzune cover her mouth to hide her laughter, Shizuko realized that this newly joined companion was also someone with a hidden wicked sense of humor.

Yukino, too, gradually started joking around after getting to know them better.

Indeed, familiarity or unfamiliarity is the key to whether someone is aloof or not.

Quite far away.

Having finished their sparring match, Hikigaya, Ayanokoji, Horikita Manabu, and Shijo Tei were wiping their sweat and chatting with each other.

Horikita Manabu: "Mikado, please don't blame me for being blunt, but you haven't been in a good mood these past few days. If this continues, I suggest you switch to logistics."

Shijou Tei: "...Please don't! I'll handle this, trust me!"

Hachiman: "It must be something to do with marriage, right? I know, I know a lot, a little drink will fix it."

Ayanokouji: "Hachi, don't take this opportunity to complain... Didn't I tell you before about some ways to coax girls? Just follow those steps and you'll be fine."

"..."

Horikita was speechless.

"Aba handles personal problems very well, but he always likes to say self-destructive things. Kiyotaka's method is a good method, but it is too direct and utilitarian, which may not be a good thing. It may be noticed."

Because of his marriage, Horikita Manabu has a somewhat limited understanding of women.

Like a wife.

There are many things you can pretend not to know, but in reality, it's very difficult to fool people.

“Kiyotaka,” Shijou Tei looked at Ayanokouji with a complicated expression, “I did take some of your advice into consideration, but it only made my wife more clingy…”

"—?!"

Ayanokouji, who had been looking solemn, reflexively took a half step back, his face gradually revealing an expression of disbelief.

How can this be?

Why is this happening?

Oh no! I've made a huge mistake!!

Hikigaya rested his chin on his hand in thought: "I see. What you said before, Kiyotaka, does indeed make women fall into the honeymoon phase more quickly. They are the group that values ​​emotional worth the most."

Emotional value can be simply understood as spiritual satisfaction.

It cannot be seen or touched.

But it can indeed evoke positive emotional fluctuations, thereby generating a strong sense of pleasure.

It's absolutely addictive...

So it seems that his colleague, Shijou Tei, actually made his wife become love-obsessed.

Perhaps his wife is just naturally love-struck, and we shouldn't dwell on that too much. In short, it depends on how Shijou-tei handles it.

He's an outsider; at most, he can only offer some advice.

Actually, I shouldn't be interfering, but since this involves work, I have to offer advice.

Otherwise, if serious consequences occur, people could die.

"How about you take charge of logistics, Yumen? After all, you've only just joined and haven't been training for long, so you don't need to be too insistent on participating."

Horikita Manabu rarely showed a hesitant expression.

He didn't want to see the people around him die for trivial reasons.

It just so happens that Shijou Tei's background is not simple, and he has not been involved for long, so avoiding the war will not cause any objections.

Isn't this a good thing?

“That won’t do,” Shijou Tei immediately shook his head and refused. “I’m sorry, I really can’t back down. I’ll try my best to adjust myself.”

He also knew that this was wrong.

The problem is that backing down in this way can easily have a negative impact on public opinion, and the probability of it affecting relatives is not low.

"Then we'll have to resort to the last resort—"

Hikigaya said seriously.

Ayanokouji, already starting to question the meaning of life, said, "I advise you not to offer advice. You can't even handle your own emotional problems; offering advice might just cause Mikado even more trouble, just like I have..."

Ayanokouji truly understood.

If you don't have the skills, you shouldn't take on the job.

He feels really guilty and embarrassed about the situation.

"I never imagined that those tricks would turn women into love-struck fools... I really don't know anything."

"Hehe, why don't you just ask Kyosuke for help? Kyosuke is much more experienced than everyone else. Although this kind of thing is embarrassing, not asking for help could endanger your life. You have to get yourself in the right mindset."

Hachiman showed no frivolity whatsoever; in fact, he was more serious than ever.

Having experienced many battles and witnessed the deaths of many familiar people before his eyes, he understood all too well just how heavy the weight of life truly was.

Therefore, he absolutely would not allow a companion who couldn't even adjust their condition to fight alongside him.

That's going to your death!

"...Lord Kyosuke? Yes, if it's him, he certainly has a way."

Shijou Tei, who had been reminded by Hikigaya, suddenly realized what was happening.

In Shijou Tei's eyes, Kousaka Kyosuke's excellence in all aspects was beyond imagination.

As for the "romantic" rumors that are widely circulated outside?

Shijo Tei didn't think there was any problem.