Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He acted impulsively only when he was aware that no one was around.

Now, he's performing in front of other women, and the embarrassment is so intense it could make him dig a hole in the ground with his toes.

Run! We have to run!

“If any unidentified entities appear in Kyoto, I feel we cannot let it go unchecked.”

Kagura seemed to realize that Kousaka Kyosuke wanted to leave, and skillfully grabbed the hem of Kousaka Kyosuke's clothes.

"Kyosuke always tries to avoid trouble, which isn't wrong, but considering that this is happening within Kyoto, it falls under the jurisdiction of his position and cannot be ignored..."

As Kagura spent more and more time with Kyosuke Kousaka, she began to take the initiative to carefully consider the pros and cons of things for him.

She was still somewhat worried about Kyosuke Kousaka.

I always felt that Kyosuke Kousaka wasn't doing some things well enough, so I had to keep an eye on him while she was around.

"Then go ask."

Once grabbed by Kagura's "ruthless iron hand," Kyosuke Kousaka was helpless.

There was practically no secret about his relationship with Kagura.

He didn't think it would matter if Kagura found out about his transmigrator identity one day.

After all, Kagura's mouth is very well sealed.

Kagura didn't care about any of this, as long as he didn't abandon her.

In essence, it's the same attitude as Qingji: "As long as there is love, nothing is a problem."

Love makes even water taste sweet.

That's their attitude.

If we're being serious, this is exactly the kind of woman Kousaka Kyosuke likes.

Like those in the sleeping quarters.

Sharing wealth and prosperity, as well as joy and sorrow, is all acceptable.

Ignoring the many distracting thoughts in his mind, Kyosuke Kosaka led Kagura to the front of a mansion, where the timid girl looking at them was standing.

"Hello..." Kagura took the initiative to walk over and greet her.

Hello, what brings you here?

The girl asked in a low voice.

She wore a white dress with a unique floral pattern, her hair was styled in a bun with wispy bangs, and her hair ornament was a pink flower. Her headdress was a very eye-catching sun wheel.

Kyosuke Kosaka looked vaguely familiar.

"Could it be a shikigami from Onmyoji?"

After thinking it over carefully, he immediately remembered a yokai that matched his memory—Menreiki!

According to the plot, Menreiki was jealous of her father's obsession with Qin Chuansheng's mask, so she wanted to take it away, but ended up killing her father by mistake.

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't want to deal with this kind of plot, which seemed to be full of ethical issues no matter how you looked at it.

trouble.

The saying goes, "Even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes," let alone when the person is dead.

Kyosuke Kosaka doesn't believe he's capable of persuading his daughter, who killed her father, to completely let go of her resentment.

It's better to let her continue to feel guilty and blame herself, until one day she comes to terms with it herself.

"...A monster has appeared here that steals souls. Can you help me find it and make it hand over everyone's souls?"

Suddenly, the girl who had become familiar with Kagura, who was indeed a youkai named Menreiki, made a request.

Kagura unconsciously looked at Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka politely declined, saying, "Since yokai can steal souls, it means they are very powerful. It's difficult for us to make a decision immediately when faced with something so dangerous."

"Besides, we still have to deal with the monsters that are preparing to invade Kyoto, so we must conserve our energy and avoid getting injured, lest we become a burden to our comrades on the battlefield..."

Menreiki bowed apologetically, saying, "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous."

Kyosuke Kousaka shook his head: "It's alright."

Kagura, who had vaguely sensed something amiss, gradually shut her mouth.

"Do you live alone?" Kyosuke Kousaka asked.

Menreiki seemed flustered: "Yes..."

Kyosuke Kosaka guessed that his tone was too harsh, which frightened Menreiki.

"I didn't mean anything by it. You have to be careful if you live alone. Kagura and I are going to check out the area, so we won't disturb you any longer. Oh, here's some food. Please don't be shy."

After decisively taking his leave, Kousaka Kyosuke took out a box of small snacks from his spatial storage and handed it to Menreiki.

Menreiki reflexively took the food box handed to her.

Kyosuke Kousaka then left with Kagura.

"Goodbye, Menreiki." Kagura waved goodbye.

Menreiki, looking reluctant, also raised her other free hand and waved.

"goodbye……"

And so, Menreiki watched Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura leave.

She only became dejected after seeing the two people completely disappear.

She was all alone again.

She looked at the exquisite and ornate food box in her hand, but felt no appetite whatsoever.

Da Da Da~

There was something approaching from the direction that Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura left earlier.

Menreiki glanced at it and immediately realized it was just an ordinary tengu, so he didn't pay it any mind.

This place was already quite deserted, and monsters often roamed around here.

Just as Menreiki was about to turn around and return to her residence, the demon sent her some interesting news—

"That man just now was the famous Kyosuke."

"Yes, I heard that she often targets beautiful female monsters. People in the market, such as Aori, the cat shopkeeper, Itsumade, and even the famous Aoandon, have not escaped her clutches."

"Humans are truly terrifying."

"Yes, yes, it's really scary."

Menreiki, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation between the Amanojaku, widened her eyes and suddenly remembered the behavior between Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura earlier.

Could it be that Kyosuke deliberately came here just to feed her and kiss her?!

"Cough cough!" On the other side, Kyosuke Kousaka, who was continuing his patrol with Kagura, couldn't help but cough.

I was completely speechless.

Who was talking badly about him? This time, he could clearly sense it!

They must be those gossipy monsters from the outskirts of town!

Is he getting cocky, or does he think he can't lift a knife anymore?

"...Kyosuke?" Kagura looked over with concern.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and shook his head: "It's nothing. I've heard of that spirit before. She's quite pitiful. As long as we don't go into her house, everything will be fine."

"oh, I understand now."

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka didn't seem inclined to explain further, Kagura simply responded without asking any further questions.

She firmly believed that Kyosuke Kousaka had his reasons for not explaining.

Then there's no need to investigate further.

After the two finished patrolling the interior of Kyoto, Kousaka Kyosuke began patrolling the outskirts.

It turned out that they encountered a familiar monster.

It should be said that it's a monster that's somewhat familiar.

The monster had two sharp little horns on its head, looked like a child, and was dressed in a finely made garment. It also held a samurai sword that matched its size.

Who is it? It's obvious.

"Onikiri?"

"It's me."

The child-like monster acknowledged Kousaka Kyosuke's identity.

Yes, the monster is none other than Onikiri!