Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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It's also much less safe than Kyoto, and there are frequent incidents of monsters eating people even during the day.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to comfort Ichika.

“Yes, of course I’m relieved.” Ichika smiled at Miku.

She did see it.

Above the courtyard planted with flowers, grass, fruits and vegetables is a semi-transparent dome that glows with a faint blue light.

Even the wind was blocked.

The flowers, fruits, and vegetables planted in the courtyard all stayed quietly.

It was as if it were asleep and had not been affected at all.

It makes me feel so safe.

For some reason, Ichika thought of the scene a few days ago when Kousaka Kyosuke quickly and calmly led a group of people away.

At that time, all the villains, monsters, and dangers encountered on the road seemed like illusions.

She seemed to be carried away by a gust of wind.

All that could be seen was that all the vicious and filthy things turned into bubbles and shattered into nothingness.

These days in Kyoto feel like a dream.

Several times, Yotsuba, who was sleeping next to him, would suddenly sit up in fright and look around in fear.

Ichika knew that Yotsuba was worried that what she was experiencing now was just a dream.

I'm afraid that if I suddenly wake up, everything will go back to the way it was.

Back to Heijō-kyō.

Returning to that city where death seemed to linger at all times.

To be honest, Ichika was also very scared, afraid that she was dreaming.

But as the eldest daughter, Ichika didn't want to reveal her cowardly side.

If that were the case, Yotsuba would be even more anxious.

“Ichika,” Miku suddenly said.

Ichika smiled and said, "What's wrong? Why do you look so serious?"

Miku simply stared directly at Ichika.

"The people who come to this bedchamber are actually all candidates to become concubines."

"..."

Ichika blinked.

A blush spread across her cheeks in just a few seconds.

She couldn't help but look around.

I noticed that others were practicing calligraphy, reading books, or even sleeping.

Even Yotsuba lay on a soft straw mat just like May, the two of them sleeping together under the same brocade cloth.

Nino, standing to the side, was examining an unfinished undergarment with a serious expression.

Everything was so peaceful and leisurely.

Ichika looked at Miku again with a strange expression.

"...What are you talking about?"

“That way we can stay together forever,” Miku simply said.

Seeing Ichika's reaction, Miku knew what was going on.

She had given it careful consideration.

Lady Suyi had also spoken to her and Ernai about it.

Miku thinks there's no problem.

After all, this would allow older sister Ichika and younger sister Yotsuba to live better and more comfortably.

If both parents agree, the father and mother will not object, and others will also approve.

This is good.

"...Kyosuke-sama is very cold towards me."

Seeing Miku's matter-of-fact expression, Ichika could only shift her gaze and look outside.

Outside, it was daytime, yet it felt like night.

Outside the barrier, a fierce wind was stirring up the dark clouds.

The large courtyard, planted with flowers, grass, fruits and vegetables, remains completely unaffected.

Upon closer inspection, the translucent dome above the courtyard, radiating a spiritual light, remained unmoved.

"Lord Kyosuke is concerned that an ambiguous attitude might bother you. If you really want to have something interesting, just smile gently."

"...I don't see that in you at all."

“This might not be necessary for me,” Miku said, a hint of pride in her voice.

Kyosuke Kousaka once said that there's no need to force yourself.

Laugh when you want to laugh, and don't laugh when you don't want to laugh.

That's what she did too.

Kyosuke Kousaka really likes it...

The flower remained silent.

She didn't know what to say.

Whether it was Miku persuading herself to "seduce" Kyosuke Kousaka.

Even when she was only halfway through her sentence, Miku started to smugly and irresponsibly.

That way of showing off toys when I was a kid is so familiar.

Ichika really wanted to say, "Have you forgotten how someone took away your toys when you were showing them off as a child?"

"It's so dark, let's go inside." Miku, having regained her senses, glanced outside and said to Ichika.

Ichika hesitated, but couldn't help asking another question.

"Lord Kyosuke should be outside, right? Aren't you worried about him?"

The mere sight of the protective barrier, which was called a barrier, opening up on its own made it clear that something was wrong outside.

It could be a natural disaster, or it could be a monster invasion.

Kyoto was safer than Heijō-kyō.

But Ichika knew that it was merely a comparison between good and bad.

Therefore, she had no doubt that Kousaka Kyosuke had gone out to eliminate monsters.

"Lord Kyosuke is very powerful, and worrying won't help, so we might as well... prepare properly."

"what to prepare?"

"You'll find out later."

Miku said calmly, her gaze deep and unfathomable.

Yihua swallowed hard without realizing it.

I always feel that there are some things I shouldn't know.

A single room in a house located in the northeast.

The candlelight flickered, dispelling the darkness.

The two people, bathed in the glow of candlelight, remained silent in each other's presence.

The two are Hikigaya and Ayanokoji.

I was invited by Kyosuke Kousaka to visit my sister today.

But the two of them haven't seen a single person yet.

However, it was Hikigaya's four wives who met with Komachi.

“There’s demonic energy outside,” Ayanokouji finally spoke up.

Hachiman nodded: "Yes."

"You should be prepared, you'll be very busy afterward."

"……Um."

"I hope you can have some energy; you still owe me two thousand yuan."

"Yes!"