Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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After setting up the barrier, Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura joined forces to cast earth and wood magic.

If Kagura wants to help, then let's help her.

"Kyosuke, please point out any mistakes."

"Everything is great."

Kousaka Kyosuke praised.

I've discovered that since I've been bound to Kagura, I no longer need to do many things myself.

Kagura has learned almost all the spells he knows, so he only needs to use his mouth to do so.

This is not good.

Is Kagura trying to turn him into a useless person?

This looks amazing... but I'll probably get killed by Minamoto no Hiromasa, right?

Having probably realized his own laziness, Minamoto no Hiromasa practically followed behind him, brandishing his sword to urge him to work harder.

Da da da da——

The sound of running footsteps came from afar, growing louder as they went.

Kyosuke Kousaka glanced around and, sure enough, spotted the Goddess of Fate running towards him, head bobbing.

The god of marriage makes knife-like gestures with his hands and waves them back and forth, while a small house hanging in front of him sways back and forth, creating a very comical scene.

As expected of the silly god!

"Hmph...They built it but didn't call me..."

"You can't help anyway."

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had stopped using earth magic, stood behind Kagura to support her.

Verbal support and emotional support.

"But...but isn't this my shrine? I was even going to tell you how to build it!"

"It's exactly the same as the Moon Chasing Shrine, so stop pointing fingers."

“…Phew…Alright.” Enmusubi gasped for breath, feeling utterly frustrated.

Kyosuke Kosaka added, "The house was built according to a plan. If you make any changes to the structure, it might collapse. You'll have to collect the wood, copper, and iron yourself then."

"That's fine, that's fine!"

The God of Fate hurriedly spoke, his face anxious, his cheeks flushed and sweating, and he looked very red.

Where did this "snobbish god" come from?

"Huh, your baggage is gone?" Kousaka Kyosuke suddenly realized that Enmusubi wasn't carrying that huge pile of miscellaneous items.

The God of Fate, hands on hips, said smugly, "I've put it away. I've paired up a couple these past two days, so they can use the same spatial magic as you!"

"awesome……"

"Please speak louder! Be more respectful!"

"I think we can let Kagura rest until tomorrow before she gets back to work..."

"Lord Kyosuke, are your shoulders sore?"

He heard flattering words in his ear as Kousaka Kyosuke's shoulder was being pounded.

The pressure is just right, very comfortable.

Why are you so skilled at it?

Kyousuke Kosaka was in a subtle mood.

how to say?

The integrity of the gods still needs to be replenished.

Half an hour later, Kagura finally finished building the Enmusubi Shrine.

Kyosuke Kosaka fed Kagura water and wiped her sweat, while Enmusubi was running around anxiously.

Many ornaments appeared on his body and were placed there.

"Let me give you a shoulder massage too." Kousaka Kyosuke watched with interest as Enmusubi jumped around, still serving Kagura.

"That's not necessary, Kyosuke..."

"There is no option to refuse."

"Oh."

Kagura responded softly, a charming and adorable smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

After that, Kyosuke Kosaka prepared to leave with Kagura, leaving Enmusubi to amuse herself alone.

Suddenly, he remembered Kasumigaoka.

Kasumigaoka reads books all day long, and Kyosuke Kousaka doesn't think she gets bored.

If we were to ask her to help the God of Marriage... but it would be strange for a dead person to help a god, and Kasumigaoka is not a suitable place to entertain people, is it?

Kyosuke Kosaka temporarily put aside this idea.

He didn't intend to interfere much with Kasumigaoka.

Kasumigaoka has her own independent thoughts, and at most I'll just take her for a walk occasionally.

If she has any requests, and if they are reasonable, Kyosuke Kousaka will help.

As for Kasumigaoka?

She usually takes action in the afternoon.

At this moment, the sky was bathed in the glow of the sunset, and the layers of small white clouds shimmered with colorful light like fish scales.

Standing quietly in a corner by the door, she gazed at the sky with unusual tranquility.

The sounds of children crying and chattering around me were nothing new.

She was more focused on the beautiful scenery in the sky.

"I'm not in the mood for such things while I'm in the palace. I wonder how the Shōnagon is doing?"

"After Ichiju is demoted and exiled, Lady Teishi will lose her last support, and Shonagon will be asked to leave the palace at that time."

"I'll ask Kyosuke-sama next time he comes over. What should I say to him then...?"

Kasumigaoka was deep in thought, pondering various matters.

Just as Kousaka Kyosuke was about to leave with Kagura, he saw Kasumigaoka standing in a corner.

The orange-red sunset bathed the area around the shrine in its glow.

The hilltop bathed in the setting sun seemed to be pierced through as if it didn't exist, as if it were nothingness.

Indeed, ordinary people cannot see her.

Kyosuke Kosaka was even more astonished that Kasumigaoka was truly remarkable, so nonchalantly ignoring the sunlight.

After a moment's consideration, he still did not greet Kasumigaoka.

When I took Kagura to talk to her, I always felt a strange sensation.

It would be better to talk to them alone.

Waiting for that agreed-upon day.

Day 288 of crossing

Kyosuke Kosaka went to the Nishiya area alone to meet with Makoto Irei.

Having already realized that this subordinate was reliable, he greatly favored establishing a marriage alliance with him.

But a scene of a girl silently shedding tears, looking pitiful yet making people want to laugh, flashed through my mind.

This is bad, very bad.

He's here to find a husband, not to have fun or be a source of amusement.

"Makoto, have you encountered any unpleasant problems at the Outer Guard Office?"

"Reporting to Lord Kyosuke, I often drink with my colleagues and subordinates in the Outer Guard Office, and there are no conflicts between us."

"That's good. If there's anything you need to say, feel free to speak your mind without any reservations."

"Lord Xie Jingjie's magnanimity..."

A conventional and standard response.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no way of saying much to Makoto, this middle-aged man.

Although he is actually older than Makoto, he considers himself to be 18 years old at heart, so naturally there isn't much common ground between them.

We'd talk about official business, then casually chat about court affairs, and that was it.

After quite a bit of fuss, Kyosuke Kousaka finally took his leave.

Before parting, he nodded to the girl who had been standing there pouring drinks.