Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Collecting sunlight is arguably a good way to properly address the impact of unpredictable weather on crops.

Textbooks clearly state that plant growth and development cannot be separated from water, sunlight, and air.

Similarly, the same principle applies to this world with gods and monsters.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no idea how long the overcast weather would last if something unexpected happened in the future.

Therefore, they simply collected free sunlight as a backup.

That's perfectly normal!

"We've found several types of flames; let's try comparing them to see if we can find a better way to improve sunlight collection."

"...There are a lot."

Shizuko looked at Kousaka Kyosuke with a puzzled expression, and immediately had a guess in her mind.

Kyosuke Kosaka calmly replied, "I just have a lot of friends."

Shizuko thought to herself, "Are all these friends women?"

"This fire is Ibaraki-dōji's will-o'-the-wisp, which is quite special and has a strong aggressive nature, so we need to be careful."

Kyosuke Kosaka pointed to the dark flames within and said.

"Ibaraki-dōji?" Kagura asked in surprise.

Kyosuke Kosaka remained expressionless: "A lot happened during this time, but I won't go into details."

"Oh."

Kagura wasn't too curious.

Kyosuke Kosaka secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought to himself that he had finally gotten rid of the slanderous rumors that "the only monsters he knew were female monsters".

To be honest, we've been married for a long time.

How could Kyosuke Kosaka not know what Shizuko, who was always internally criticizing him, was thinking right now?

Therefore, he wanted to let Shizuko know what kind of man he was!

By the way.

Ibaraki-dōji's will-o'-the-wisp originated from the false god summoned by the Kamo clan's onmyoji.

At that time, the monsters that created the illusion were almost indistinguishable from the original body, and even had a trace of the original body's will.

Kyosuke Kousaka obtained the will-o'-the-wisp from Ibaraki-dōji in that illusion.

I kept it as a collectible before, but now that I need it, I naturally take it out.

"Kyosuke-sama is so kind, finding so many helpers all at once."

Chitanda looked at Kousaka Kyosuke with great admiration.

Kyosuke Kosaka tried his best not to show any embarrassment, but continued to maintain his composure and smile.

"It's related to Eru. Because you're always able to communicate and connect with others in a pleasant way, I can't give up."

"...You're joking."

Chitanda absentmindedly stroked her beautiful, raven-feather-like black hair.

Her body swayed slightly, as if out of embarrassment, and her long, black hair cascaded down her back, its color shimmering even more brilliantly.

"This is no joke. In some aspects, the husband needs to be a little better than the wife for the wife to feel more secure," Kyosuke Kosaka explained with a smile.

Shizuko asked doubtfully, "Would being better at socializing make Eru feel more secure?"

Kyosuke Kosaka said solemnly, "Like now, don't I have many people helping me? That should give people a great sense of security, right?"

"That's not necessarily wrong..."

"If you say you can't make a mistake, then tell me you're right."

slap~

Kousaka Kyosuke patted Shizuko directly.

Shizuko covered the spot where she had been slapped and quickly hid behind Chitanda.

"Lord Kyosuke, let's get down to business. You've been making a ruckus all night, we can't let this continue during the day!"

"Lord Kyosuke... please give it your all!"

Chitanda also clenched her fist to encourage Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Okay, I'll try my best!" Kousaka Kyosuke said to Chitanda with a smile.

Then he looked at Kagura, about to speak, but paused for a moment.

—The Kagura face that came into view had…an expectant look on it?

"Kagura, give it your all!"

Kousaka Kyosuke hesitated for less than half a second before walking over and gently patting Kagura.

Feeling the warmth of the large hand, Kagura swayed happily, her heart filled with satisfaction: "Okay~"

"Eru too."

Kyosuke Kousaka also gently patted Chitanda.

"Okay." Chitanda's cheeks flushed slightly as she nodded gently.

She understood Kousaka Kyosuke's meaning perfectly.

I know that Kyosuke Kousaka wants a fair distribution.

Just like usual.

The group then continued their research.

By noon, the group had finally achieved their goal—

"This blue flame is..."

Chitanda looked with delight at the streaks of golden light flowing around the blue flames, her large, amethyst-like eyes shining brightly.

Kyosuke Kousaka looked thoughtful: "The flames of Aoandon."

"Does Lord Kyosuke know what's going on?" Shizuko asked immediately.

Kyosuke Kosaka explained succinctly, "Her flames actually come from a yokai called 'Phoenix Fire.' The name Phoenix Fire itself signifies the same thing."

Shizuko looked as if she had just realized something.

“A phoenix! So it’s a phoenix… Legend has it that the phoenix is ​​a divine bird associated with the sun, so it’s not surprising that it has a close connection with sunlight.”

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "I can try to simulate this flame; I should be able to do at least seven or eight tenths of it."

Upon hearing this, Shizuko immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great, Kyosuke-sama is amazing!"

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled, wanting to say, "There are many more things I'm good at, want to see?"

Given that both Chitanda and Kagura were looking at him with admiration, he certainly couldn't afford to ruin his image.

Admittedly, his image is probably not much left...

"It's almost time, let's have lunch."

Kousaka Kyosuke said.

Shizuko stretched and said, "Let's go back and eat then~"

“Let’s eat here. Going back will only make Nino more rushed,” Kyosuke Kousaka suggested again.

The group was in the quiet north room.

The area is sunny and suitable for research, so we came here together.

"Then I'll cook!"

Chitanda rolled up her sleeves with great enthusiasm, becoming exceptionally eager to participate.

She knew very well that Kyosuke Kousaka had hidden many things in the mysterious space, so taking out the ingredients and cooking tools directly wouldn't seem abrupt at all.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "I'll show you what I can do too."

"Lord Kyosuke, please let me prepare the dish!"

Chitanda insisted.

She knew that Kyosuke Kosaka occasionally cooked some dishes and made soups.

But cooking is something Chitanda simply cannot give up.

Regardless of anything else, this is purely the wife's responsibility.

"……Row."

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled helplessly.

At this moment, Chitanda pursed her lips tightly, gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, and cast a stern gaze at him as if she were glaring at someone.

His imposing presence was simply irresistible to Kyosuke Kousaka.