Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Around noon, Kousaka Kyosuke got up comfortably and was served lunch by everyone, but his mind was already on the party that night.

Today is Qixi Festival, which not only gives us a reason to have fun, but also a reason to use the Kusanagi sword. We can go crazy without any warning, which is a good thing.

Upon closer reflection, Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly realized that the Kusanagi Sword was actually a very good weapon!

No, we need to think of other places where we can use it.

382. Qixi Festival / Gathering / Situation / Volunteering

After lunch, Kyosuke Kosaka interacted with his partners who had been by his side all morning.

During the conversation, he mentioned that he was about to help the Snow Mountain tribe.

"Where are they moving to?" Su Chang, who hadn't accompanied her sister to the manor today, asked curiously.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "A suitable place would be around Mount Hachirai, which is next to Mount Shichikaku."

Balei Mountain is where the mountain wind used to live.

A while ago, Shanfeng went there with the ghost messengers from the underworld to find Xun and purified the fragments of the Cloud Mirror along the way.

Kyosuke Kousaka only learned about these things not long ago.

It was notified by Yaodao-hime, Shiro, and others.

They often walked along the edge of Seven Horns Mountain during their patrols, and thus encountered the mountain breeze and the fragrance that seemed to be waiting to convey their gratitude.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt pretty good about it.

At least I gained the favor of the Ghost King.

"Huh? Wasn't it uninhabitable over at Balei Mountain?"

"I'm talking about a place not far from the Balei Mountain. There's a place there that's colder all year round because of the earth's veins, especially in winter. But it's just right for the Snow Mountain people who live in the snowy region."

Kyosuke Kosaka explained to Su Chang.

Su Chang added, "But the land there is so-so, and even if it's cultivated, I doubt we can grow anything."

"Beans are cold-resistant, and so are millet. If we carry out the work in an orderly manner in the early stages, we can still have a basic guarantee."

"Right."

Su Chang nodded repeatedly, looking at Kousaka Kyosuke with admiration.

Kyosuke Kosaka was speechless, thinking to himself, "You wouldn't know something like this?"

However, he still patted Su Chang's head.

"I've heard that people from high-altitude areas may experience many discomforts when they move to the plains."

Mafuyu, no longer pretending to read, voiced her concerns.

This woman, who always appears serious but has a very creative mind, is actually very kind and considerate of others.

“Yesterday I invited two members of the Snow Mountain Clan to the manor to observe the situation.”

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled at Mafuyu.

“Oh, I see…” Mafuyu subconsciously looked away, and opened the book she had closed.

How long are you going to pretend to read a book?

"Lord Kyosuke, look, isn't this exactly the same as my sister?"

Miharu, who had just finished embroidering the clothes, snapped out of her daze and excitedly pulled out a doll from behind her back and handed it to Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka gently took the doll, then glanced amusedly at Mafuyu, whose mouth was slightly agape and who looked utterly astonished.

"Almost identical."

"One heart and one body~ You can treat this doll like an older sister and love it dearly~"

"Thank you for your trouble. I'm so glad you gave my sister to me."

Kyosuke Kousaka was indeed quite surprised.

The fact that Miharu, who is obsessed with her older sister, was willing to give her a doll representing her older sister definitely shows that her level of trust in her has reached a new level.

He was flattered and overwhelmed.

"That's amazing!" Su Chang couldn't help but praise, seemingly expressing her utmost admiration for Mei Chun's skills.

Kyosuke Kousaka felt the same way; after just one glance, he felt that the doll in his hand was absolutely perfect.

Miharu truly lives up to her reputation as a perfectionist.

"The craftsmanship is superb."

Miku nodded earnestly in praise.

"Thank you, thank you everyone for the compliments." Miharu was extremely happy, and at the end she looked at Mafuyu, as if she wanted to take credit.

Mafuyu tried her best to hide the shyness and anxiety on her face, and could only nod stammeringly.

“…Miharu, you worked very hard.”

"It's all thanks to your excellent teaching, sister!"

"I didn't teach you how to make dolls..." Mafuyu said softly, her face flushed red.

Sagiri, who was about to say something, keenly noticed this scene and picked up her paintbrush, quickly sketching on the paper.

The girl remains hopelessly engrossed in painting Se Se's pictures.

Everyone has gotten used to it now, and no one finds it strange anymore.

Soon after, Kyosuke Kosaka suggested playing cards.

This is everyday entertainment, providing opportunities for collaboration and interaction.

Although some people are now resorting to any means necessary to win.

Fortunately, Chika, who enjoys cheating, along with her younger sister Moeha and older sister Toyomi, have not yet returned home because they are visiting someone else.

Otherwise, this place would be a chaotic mess.

"Playing cards again?"

Sei Shonagon muttered to herself as she slowly moved behind Mafuyu.

Since marrying into the family, she has noticed that everyone prefers playing video games and has little interest in literature.

Although I feel a little disappointed, there's nothing wrong with having a lively atmosphere.

I just hope that all future Qixi Festivals can be this harmonious—wait, this card shouldn't have been played, Mafuyu! No! Not this one… Ah!

"..."

Sakayanagi Arisu, who happened to be playing cards here, was secretly observing everyone's expressions.

Then, when I saw Sei Shonagon's contorted expression, I almost burst out laughing.

Famous singers in history are actually quite adorable.

After a while, more and more people gathered around, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

This continued until evening, the most important moment of the Qixi Festival.

A red four-cornered table has been set up in front of the mother's room, with food such as peaches, pears, eggplants, cooked melons, soybeans, and dried fish on it.

An incense burner was placed to the side, nine table lamps were lit, and a catalpa leaf with seven silver needles inserted and five-colored threads threaded through its holes was also erected.

To Kyosuke Kosaka, it looked like a ritual, or something similar.

"If it rained, I'd have to hang the dolls inside, but luckily it's a nice day~"

Sei Shonagon spoke with great interest, even softly reciting a waka poem she had just composed.

Fujishikibu, who was standing next to her, had already been quietly playing slow, soothing music on her koto.

Xiangzi was praying with her hands clasped together under a tree.

At this moment.

After everyone had finished eating and taking a shower, they prepared to watch the magpie bridge across the vast Milky Way.

However, the preparation process seemed unexpectedly complicated.

Of course, this did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm.

Kousaka Kyosuke glanced at everyone writing their wishes on small slips of paper, then secretly moved behind the gentle-natured Su Yi.

May your family be healthy and safe, and may everything go smoothly...

A wish with an antique charm.

Kousaka Kyosuke quietly moved behind Su Chang, who was standing next to Su Yi.

[To live happily ever after with everyone...]

The wish is a bit like something a primary school student would make.

Even the handwriting looks like that of an elementary school student.