Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"—That's amazing."

"Qinchui?" Qin Chui suddenly said, his expression becoming admiring.

She had heard of Kyosuke Kousaka's reputation a long time ago.

Only after gradually learning more about Kotobuki did I realize that her reputation was truly well-deserved!

"Amazing? Are you talking about Lord Kyosuke?"

"Yes, I suppose Kyosuke-sama is promoting these paper garments for the general public? Kyosuke-sama is truly magnanimous."

"Lord Kyosuke doesn't like being praised. He says he's just been fulfilling his duties all along and there's nothing to praise him for."

"Phew... thank goodness, otherwise I probably would have displeased Kyosuke-sama."

"That's not the case. Lord Kyosuke has a gentle personality and has always been kind to his subordinates..."

Hoshika couldn't help but softly mention Kousaka Kyosuke's good points.

Currently, she is indeed Kyosuke Kosaka's subordinate.

But if nothing unexpected happens in the future, she will also become Kyosuke Kousaka's woman.

Kyosuke Kosaka will be her husband.

Although she is indeed a little older, Kousaka Kyosuke doesn't mind, so there's no problem.

That's it!

"..."

Boqi's gaze wandered, and when she heard Xingge gradually becoming engrossed in praising Kousaka Kyosuke, she felt a little strange.

"Yes, Xingge, Hongxia, and... everyone, there's no need to worry about marriage right now."

"Kyosuke-sama said he would take responsibility for everyone's future."

Every time I think about this, Boqi-chan feels envious.

Even when she was very young, her mother was worried about her future and had already started preparing dowry money for her.

She probably thought that if her dowry was higher, her status after marriage would be higher.

In the modern world, Boqi-chan occasionally has that kind of extravagant wish.

Suddenly.

Boqi-chan froze.

She remembered that the dowry money in her piggy bank was no longer with her.

Her hope was completely gone...

What should she do?

In her mind, Kousaka Kyosuke's face flashed by for a moment, but she immediately berated herself for her wishful thinking.

She absolutely cannot rely on Kousaka Kyosuke, who has always taken good care of her, just because her future is uncertain!

Right, that is it!

Time flies, and it's almost noon.

Hoshika, who had been chatting with Kotobuki for a long time, was wondering why her sister and the other band members hadn't returned yet when she saw them coming over one by one, carrying wooden trays.

The tray held large and small bowls with lids.

Xingge didn't need to guess to know that there was food inside.

“Miss Nino came all the way from Kyoto and even cooked for us.” PA-san said with a smile, then looked at Kotobuki, “This must be Miss Kotobuki. We heard about you from Madam Susho and brought you some food as well.”

"You're too kind. Please call me whatever you want—I'm just an ordinary guest."

Kotobuki quickly bowed to PA-san, who was the first to speak, and then looked up at the others in a friendly manner after bowing.

Xingge said, "Let's talk while we eat. Let's all work together to tidy up the surroundings first. If you don't mind, you can help out too."

Kotobuki exclaimed happily, "I'd love to!"

Upon witnessing this scene, the others immediately realized that Kotobuki was likely a very kind girl, and they couldn't help but think of Kyosuke Kousaka.

Everyone thought that the girls Kyosuke Kosaka liked were all kind-hearted.

Or, to put it another way.

Kyosuke Kousaka likes all girls with kind personalities!

Well!

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was already playing cards with everyone, felt a slight itch in his nose.

Strange, why is it a member of the band this time?

Perhaps it has something to do with forming a band.

Hmm, it seems I should meet with them this afternoon and give them a boost.

"Once we start recruiting musicians who are good at playing instruments, everyone else might become inconspicuous..."

Kyosuke Kosaka never looks down on anyone.

Don't underestimate music just because it's not popular among the common people or the lower classes. Perhaps only time travelers understand it.

However, there will always be some geniuses in this world.

Especially with a large population, geniuses are not uncommon.

Who knows, maybe a few people will emerge with a great ear for music and some dexterity, making it as easy as playing a tune? It's not impossible.

Anyway, since I'm currently recuperating...

Then let's continue to contribute more to the logistical support for the preparations for war.

Logistics includes not only material resources such as food reserves and clothing, but also spiritual resources such as music and games that can easily benefit the public.

Now that material resources have been used up to a certain festival, it's time to turn to spiritual resources!

Thinking back on some of the things that Lai Ping said, he still felt he needed to be careful.

Such situations occurred from time to time during previous battles with Suzuka Mountain; in modern terms, they would be described as "camp riots" or "camp bombings."

If we're not careful, we could pay a heavy price.

"Lord Kyosuke, did you know that Kinnara has already selected quite a few musically talented individuals from the manor?"

Su Chang suddenly brought up something else, which was exactly what Kousaka Kyosuke was thinking about.

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed and said, "Could it be that Kinara is also planning to form a band?"

The band is considered a basic unit within the small group of entertainment performers at the manor.

It is generally performed in the form of a modern band.

Unfortunately, there is only one team in the manor right now, which is Xingge's team.

If we add Honoka's chorus, that would be the second team, but we'd have to wait until Renka grows up enough to leave the mansion freely.

Speaking of Renka, Kyosuke Kosaka regrets that the war broke out in the next few months, and he estimates that Renka will not have grown to another level.

Unless some extraordinary event occurs, but how could that be possible? It's better to be realistic.

"No, she just taught everyone how to use the instruments first. I think it's enough for one person to learn how to use an instrument and then play it for a group of people."

"Indeed."

Kousaka Kyosuke responded with a smile.

Miku said, "But Lady Sushang, wouldn't the music be more moving if several people played together? It's not impossible for one person, but that would require rare talent and potential."

Su Chang was taken aback, then slapped her forehead: "I almost forgot about that. San Jiu, you're right."

She almost forgot.

The musical talents of Kyosuke Kousaka, Kinnara, and others who played for her individually were astonishing.

A band?

Yukino, who was also playing cards with Kyosuke Kousaka, was secretly pondering.

She had done thorough research before Kyosuke Kosaka proposed expanding the band's size.

"Even the strongest army, after days of bloody fighting, seeing familiar comrades fall one by one, coupled with strict military discipline... all kinds of pressure will inevitably accumulate to a breaking point. Once triggered, it will cause a series of terrible chain reactions."

"There are also some mentally unstable warriors in the manor. They are fine most of the time, but they panic when the topic of war comes up, and some of them even suddenly become hysterical."

The investigation was quite shocking.

Yukino became increasingly aware of just how cruel this world truly was.

However, she found that she seemed unable to change anything.

What the husband suggested was probably the maximum that could be done.

The game of cards is over.

Kousaka Kyosuke went to visit Kinara with Kagura, Susa, Yukino, Yui Yuigahama, Honami Ichinose, and others.

After asking Su Chang, he learned that Kinnara was teaching music to others in a mansion in the outer area not far from the inner part of the manor.