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Collapsed on the floor, Kyosuke Kousaka, who was being held tightly in his arms, fell into deep thought.
He is thinking.
Who are some older pink-haired women who seem to have a knack for "falling flat on their face"? Well, here's one...
Day 44 of crossing
Kyosuke Kosaka left the mansion where he had rested overnight before dawn.
Last night, he finally slept in the same bed with a woman named Fujiwara Kaori, but nothing happened.
Fujiwara Kaori said she wanted him to understand her.
Kousaka Kyosuke said no, and Fujiwara Kaori didn't insist. She just leaned close to his ear and whispered softly, her pink lips slightly parted, and hugged him from behind as they slept through the night.
Little hands, so unruly.
“Om Chi Lin Om Bu Lin…”
Before leaving, Kyosuke Kousaka whispered a mantra and then departed.
A gentle breeze blew by, and the vines along the courtyard wall swayed gently, fluttering down like a dream on a spring night.
20. Lofty Ambitions / First Steps on Mount Oe / Kyoko and Mafuyu
After leaving Fujiwara Kaori's house, Kosaka Kyosuke went to a nearby manor.
Jun Sekiya had finally woken up and tried to bow when he saw Kyosuke Kousaka.
Kyosuke Kosaka raised his hand to stop him.
"Get some rest. The manor will be your responsibility in the future."
Without offering any words of comfort, Kyosuke Kosaka simply stated his request naturally.
Jun Sekiya gave a wry smile: "...Thank you, Kyosuke-sama."
Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head.
"Go outside more often and don't stay cooped up at home."
"Thank you for your concern... If I may ask, does Eru know about my situation?"
"She didn't know, because it wasn't a good thing, and it wasn't worth talking about."
"Thanks……"
Jun Sekiya thanked him many times.
Kyosuke Kosaka did not try to persuade him further.
Isn't it normal to say nice things when you can't repay a debt of gratitude?
After saying goodbye to Jun Sekiya, Kyosuke Kosaka went straight to the government office to report for duty.
After arranging the matters as in the previous few days, I returned to my residence.
The girls inside the mansion were no different from usual.
Nothing much happened that day, except for a guard named Aba from the Outer Guard who was wandering around outside.
That night, Kyosuke Kosaka felt he had missed something and thought he shouldn't be at the mansion.
Day 45 of crossing
Early in the morning, Kyosuke Kosaka led a group of fire soldiers to patrol and inspect Ukyo.
At 7:00 AM, they happened to run into Fujiwara Yasumasa on Rokujo Avenue, and Kousaka Kyosuke looked surprised.
Fujiwara Yasumasa sneered: "I saw a dog swaggering around first thing in the morning, huh?"
Kyosuke Kousaka was still very surprised.
He found that this person's style far surpassed that of people of this era.
Whether it's physical appearance or behavior.
After thinking for a moment, Kyosuke Kousaka still didn't try to match up with the old joke, so he just smiled and remained silent.
It is uncivilized for officials to engage in physical fights.
He wouldn't do something like that.
There's no benefit to it.
Fujiwara Yasumasa probably understood this principle as well, which is why he didn't take action.
He's clearly very good with words—
"As a man, it's a disgrace to have gone to such lengths!"
Kousaka Kyosuke asked out of curiosity, "Then what makes a man? I would appreciate it if Lord Yasumasa could teach me by example."
He was indeed curious.
How does Fujiwara Yasumasa prove he's a man?
Kyosuke Kosaka believes that perhaps his curiosity was influenced by Eru Chitanda, who gently wiped his face every day.
Fujiwara Yasumasa was determined not to lose face, even in defeat.
"A man should make achievements and fight on the battlefield!"
Kyosuke Kosaka said thoughtfully, "Lord Hosho certainly has lofty ambitions. So, what should you do?"
Fujiwara Yasumasa, who knew perfectly well that Kousaka Kyosuke was looking for trouble, didn't care at all and sneered again.
"Dajiangshan!"
Kyosuke Kosaka paused slightly, realizing that the plot of Mount Oe was finally about to begin.
Seeing that Kousaka Kyosuke hadn't said anything, Fujiwara Yasumasa's momentum grew even stronger.
"The time has come to prove my strength to everyone!"
"With Genji?"
“It seems you’ve received the news too.” Fujiwara Yasumasa narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Kosaka Kyosuke.
His friend Minamoto no Yorimitsu invited him to join him in conquering Mount Ōe.
This was a very secretive matter, and I never expected it to be discovered.
This person... is not to be underestimated.
Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and said, "I've heard some rumors."
Fujiwara Yasumasa stared at Kosaka Kyosuke for a long time without expression before turning and leaving.
I originally just wanted to have some fun with this person.
After all, this man stole the woman he had his eye on.
But now is not the time to dwell on it.
If this conflict were to affect the plans ahead, he would not only be letting down his friend, but also failing the expectations of the Nan family and everyone else.
A strange glint flashed in the depths of Kousaka Kyosuke's eyes as he calmly watched Fujiwara Yasumasa leave.
He had a vague feeling that this matter wouldn't end there.
After that, Kyosuke Kosaka also temporarily abandoned his idea of dealing with Yasumasa Fujiwara.
Compared to the person's insults and his own displeasure, he was more concerned about the impact of the retreat from Mount Ooe.
Prioritizing the overall situation is reasonable.
After all, I'm not alone. If I kill someone I don't like, can I then lead them on a life of exile?
"...Kyosuke-sama."
A faint sound.
As Kousaka Kyosuke turned his head, he saw a pink-haired woman not far away.
It's true winter.
To be precise, it is Kirisu Mafuyu.
Even in coarse linen clothes, her slender figure couldn't hide her long, delicate legs beneath her skirt.
"You can patrol yourselves."
Kyosuke Kosaka waved his hand, telling his subordinates to slack off.
These people, like me, enjoy slacking off.
It's not uncommon for men and women to be bullied and oppressed, but those who went too far were dealt with and became as docile as quails afterward.
"Yes, Lord Kyosuke." The group responded in unison and then left one after another.
Kousaka Kyosuke walked towards Kirisu Mafuyu.
Kirisu Mafuyu's cheeks flushed crimson, the blush spreading to her earlobes, and her petite, delicate body trembled slightly.