Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Nino prefers rabbits to dogs.

And her husband seemed to know that she liked rabbits, as he had previously encouraged her to stroke the big tail of the moon god.

Actually, a long time ago, Nino vaguely realized that Kyosuke Kousaka had discovered her liking for rabbits a long time ago.

Anyway, ever since he finished the canned rabbit meat in the old house, Kyosuke Kosaka has almost exclusively made pork and venison, and there's still quite a bit left over.

Looking back, my husband really was a very thoughtful person.

He also loves handicrafts, such as carving, weaving, and pottery. He even made a camera. He is still better than Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who created the steel giant!

At the very least, that's what Niya thinks, and that's what she's always thought.

Saying that cameras are a minor skill while things like "Ghost Soldiers" and Iron Man are the real deal is clearly just jealousy.

A thousand thoughts flashed through my mind in an instant, but I didn't dwell on them.

Since we're in the inner quarters, we can just grumble in silence; there's no need to bother with those gossipy people outside.

"Erli-chan~ Are you the only one here?"

"No, there's also Sister Su Chang, and my sister. They walk slower."

"Hey, is there any more Pochi-chan?"

Ichika looked into the distance in surprise and, sure enough, saw two figures in the distance.

"Poch-chan is here too, that's rare." Nino was also surprised, but only for a moment, then she continued, "Could it be that Lady Sushang dragged her here?"

Goto Natsumi said, "That's part of the reason, isn't it? Kyosuke-sama made other musical instruments, and my sister can play them, so Susho-neechan dragged her over here."

"Oh, I see." Ichika realized.

She knows it.

Kyosuke Kosaka also created a guitar-like instrument based on a female singer who wandered to the Mizubuji Manor and seemed to be a modern person.

She was aware of this.

I never expected that Goto Ichiri would know how to play an instrument.

Does this mean that she, like everyone else, comes from the modern era?

It's nothing, really.

Ultimately, it's not a big deal.

"Ichika, Nino! Come listen to Pochi-chan play the guitar!"

As I walked into the bamboo grove, I saw Su Chang waving happily.

Goto Ichiri, who was following behind, was about to die on the spot.

"Why are there so many people? I really want to run away!"

Goto Ichiri was so frightened he almost screamed.

She gradually stopped being afraid of Su Chang, but the quintuplets were a real headache for her.

Because everyone looks exactly the same, I'm always afraid of making a mistake, which would be very embarrassing.

He should bow deeply and apologize.

I remember Ichika had short hair, while Nino had long hair, almost reaching her feet? I think it was around her waist. Anyway, Nino had the longest hair, and it felt like it was the same length as hers.

And it has the same hair color as her.

Unfortunately, Goto Ichiri did not feel any sense of familiarity; in fact, she was quite afraid.

Because Nino's aura is so intimidating.

She didn't dare to speak.

"Poch-chan, don't be afraid. Everyone living here is one of us." Su Chang noticed Goto Ichiri's fear and gently comforted her, her voice unusually soft.

Goto Jiri scratched her head: "Sister, just play it at home like you normally do..."

"N-nothing, it's nothing. I'm not scared. I really want to play, I really, really want to..."

Goto Ichiri said in a panic.

"Poch-chan, give it your all!" Ichika said with a smile.

"Go for it, Pochi-chan!"

Nino smiled as she spoke.

Not long after Kousaka Kyosuke left, Goto Ichiri started going out to play with his sister frequently, and Komachi joined them. Then, without realizing it, they began playing the biwa at some rest stops.

The sisters also went to see it.

It's the way Goto Ichiri always looks terrified whenever she sees other people.

However, Goto Ichiri felt somewhat better after being affectionately called by the nickname given to her by Komachi.

Yes, I've heard that's how it is.

This was also Ichika and Nino's first time trying it.

Then, the two sisters saw Goto Ichiri soften visibly...

"My sister is melting." Goto Jiri scratched her little face and watched Goto Ichiri's expression gradually turn happy, then looked helplessly at the others.

Su Chang tried her best to support Goto Ichiri to prevent her from falling, but she was also a little helpless.

Did she do something wrong?

Su Chang began to doubt whether her actions were correct, and, very unusually, began to examine herself.

Shen Shi.

Kyosuke Kosaka was invited to participate in setting up the barrier around the four gates and all directions.

He simply brought Kagura and Suyi with him.

Su Chang didn't bring it this time.

Since she doesn't know magic, bringing her along would feel like a picnic, which isn't ideal. It would be more appropriate to bring her along the plain clothes used for cultivating spiritual power.

"The spells have now been applied to the four city gates, which correspond to the four directions and four symbols: Azure Dragon Gate, White Tiger Gate, Vermilion Bird Gate, and Black Tortoise Gate. The Azure Dragon Gate is the east gate of the capital, and the arrangement of the four directions should begin from here..."

Seimei explained slowly.

Kousaka Kyosuke listened attentively, genuinely noticing the significant changes that had indeed occurred in Kyoto.

They didn't even care that the name "Vermilion Bird Gate," the main gate of the palace, was used casually.

So-called pride is readily abandoned in the face of life.

That's so real.

"Shall we begin?" Kousaka Kyosuke asked after Seimei finished explaining.

Seimei smiled and said, "Yes, please help me prepare to set up the formation."

"It's natural."

Kousaka Kyosuke responded with a smile.

She then joined forces with Kagura and Suyi to help Seimei establish a barrier at the Azure Dragon Gate.

Then they went to the southeastern corner of the mountains and established a barrier there as well.

Then, it got pretty dark.

Kousaka Kyosuke invited Seimei to dinner, but was politely declined. He could only regretfully take Kagura and Su-i home.

Get ready for the banquet!

Day 333 of crossing

Kousaka Kyosuke then took Kagura and Su-i to attend a meeting of the three major Onmyoji families.

He was basically just a background character the whole time, without saying a word.

The meeting mainly focused on establishing the four gates and eight directions of the barrier, and using the power of the divine artifact "Cloud Mirror" to deal with Ōtakemaru.

With the Yasakani no Magatama in his hand, Ōtakemaru truly acted with impunity.

The main concern is the possibility of mutual destruction.

A group of people had to come up with a more cautious plan, lest Ōtakemaru actually do it in the end.

End of the meeting.

Kyosuke Kosaka was ordered to investigate the situation around Kyoto.

Those who accompanied them naturally included Kagura and those dressed in plain clothes.

"The evil aura and miasma belonging to Mount Suzuka have been lingering and swirling around the outskirts of Kyoto..."

As soon as they left the city, Su Yi frowned and immediately realized that something was wrong.

Kagura said, "This situation is very similar to the miasma of the Great Serpent from before, and it has already been able to affect many yokai."

Kyosuke Kousaka understood the same point Kagura made and instinctively thought of the Yokai Market.