Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Yes!"

"Poch-chan said quickly again."

Seeing Pochi-chan's obedient demeanor, Hiroi Kikuri really wanted to tease her.

But with her senior, Xingge, watching her intently from the side, she didn't dare to speak.

"Bochi-chan, how does your skill compare to Kyosuke-sama's?" Yamada Ryo asked without any hesitation.

"There's no comparison! Kyosuke-sama's guitar playing is like it has a life of its own! I can feel the emotion in every single note..."

As if a switch had been turned on, Pochi-chan started speaking loudly.

oh?

Everyone in the band was surprised.

Xingge said, "Kyosuke-sama has only been learning guitar for a short time, right?"

"He said he learned it by imitating a good guitarist from the manor, and then tried to surpass him..."

"—?!"

"puff!"

Hiroi Kikuri looked at Hoshika, who had suddenly fallen silent, and couldn't help but laugh.

"My senior was actually surpassed by Kyosuke-sama!"

Hiroi Kikuri, who didn't believe that Pochi-chan would lie or that Kousaka Kyosuke would brag, immediately realized that Hoshika had suddenly become "useless".

"I've only been learning for a short time..."

Xingge was indeed caught in a vortex of self-doubt.

At that moment, she was afraid to hear Kyosuke Kousaka playing.

Once she loses all her confidence, will she ever touch the guitar again?

"How good is Kyosuke-sama's bass playing ability?"

"Not really, not really sure."

Pochi-chan, who had become timid again, answered hesitantly.

Hiroi Kikuri laughed again: "I'm sure Kyosuke-sama will still be very good at it, after all, he has a strong sense of music and has studied musical instruments since he was a child~"

Xingge's face darkened: "There's nothing to be proud of about this!!"

"Kikuri-nee, please just think about not being surpassed by Kyosuke-sama too much. If you're too bad, you'll be looked down upon."

Hongxia also helplessly advised.

dislike?!

Hiroi Kikuri's smile froze, and she suddenly became frightened.

Kyosuke Kosaka said he would take care of them if they didn't find a home in a few years, but if he were to be fired because of his poor abilities, that would be bad.

"It seems like Lord Kyosuke wants to keep us as long-term laborers, so we can't be too bad at it."

"We can only judge by listening to Kyosuke-sama's playing."

Ryo Yamada said.

Kita Ikuyo blinked: "Ryo-senpai is so serious..."

Hiroi Kikuri said, "Is this what Ryo's devotion to Kyosuke-sama is like?"

"Yes, I'm taking it very seriously."

"...Hey, something feels off."

Hongxia was the first to suspect Yamada Ryo.

Yamada Ryo said, "I am sincere."

Kyosuke Kosaka does indeed meet her criteria for a spouse, so she naturally doesn't reject him.

In addition, Kyosuke Kousaka's previous emphasis on the band was indeed evident to all.

She also wanted to try to respond.

The main thing is, once we've built a better relationship, it'll be easier to ask Kyosuke Kousaka to help make more special basses.

Hmm, I'd also like to hear Kyosuke Kousaka's thoughts on music.

"...I think I have a guess."

Hongxia narrowed her eyes.

Yamada Ryo turned his head away, avoiding Nijika's gaze.

Boqi-chan, who couldn't quite understand what everyone was saying, looked completely bewildered.

Serious? Approach?

Sincere and genuine?

Is this about something?

Of course, the shy Pochi didn't ask.

When Su Chang excitedly brought over the wooden box, she hid inside and happily began to play...

It was evening.

Having already finished exchanging feelings with Princess Goldfish and Princess Kaguya, he had already returned to his residence with his other partners.

He didn't need to ask about Pochi-chan.

Because Su Chang started chattering away as soon as she returned to her bedchamber.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and agreed, his mind already preoccupied with the information Fujiwara no Michitsuna had conveyed earlier that day.

Unfortunately, what I'm about to do might not satisfy some of my relatives.

Day 351 of crossing

Kousaka Kyosuke went to see Fuji Shikibu alone early in the morning.

Slightly surprised that Kousaka Kyosuke hadn't brought Kagura or Sagiri along, Fuji Shikibu also felt something was off.

"Lord Kyosuke, have you eaten yet?"

"Uh, I don't know if I've eaten it..."

While still considering how to speak, Kousaka Kyosuke looked at Fuji Shikibu, who was wearing only a thin white undergarment and a pale purple outer garment, and his gaze was unconsciously drawn to something.

What exactly is it?

It should be justice.

Kousaka Kyosuke couldn't help but walk behind Fuji Shikibu and start massaging her early in the morning.

In short, start with the part that tires her out the most!

"..."

Fujishibu remained silent, his eyes slightly closed, quite curious about Kousaka Kyosuke's purpose in coming.

It's most likely related to family members.

It's clear that this isn't an urgent matter.

I don't know what it is.

It wasn't until 15 minutes later that Fujishikibu was able to have a proper conversation with Kousaka Kyosuke.

"I wanted to take you home."

"Lord Kyosuke, please speak frankly. I am willing to listen..."

"It's nothing. I just noticed that my father-in-law is usually quite free, so I'm taking you to see him."

"..."

Fujishikibu paused slightly, vaguely guessing what was going on.

Since Emperor Kazan abdicated, my father was dismissed by the Ministry of Ceremonies and had not accepted his fate for a long time.

This is why the family is becoming increasingly impoverished, forcing her to write waka poems for her current husband.

Let's get back to the main topic.

My husband probably wouldn't casually mention his father's leisurely lifestyle, so...

"Shall we get ready and leave?" Kousaka Kyosuke asked again.

Fujishikibu nodded slightly.

Her husband was urging her, so she shouldn't be too willful.

But she couldn't help but worry again. Hadn't she already made enough arrangements for her brother? And now...

Kyosuke Kousaka ignored all of that.

He thinks it's appropriate, so that's fine.