Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Tango no Kami Fujiwara no Yasumasa, right?

It seems we should take the initiative first.

Kyosuke Kosaka lowered his head and pondered for a long time, actually wanting to ask... "Your lady's appearance shouldn't be any worse than yours, right?"

Finally, he said, "I will go with you."

19. Pink-haired older woman falls flat on her face / A dream of spring night

Kirisu Mafuyu was very uneasy.

She had just told her friend Fujiwara Kaori about her predicament when she immediately received a response.

She was leading the way, with Kyosuke Kousaka following behind.

The thought of it made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

After all, she had never really been close to a man.

"Is Purple Above Afraid?"

"...Miss just wants to see you."

"I understand."

Kyosuke Kosaka responded solemnly.

Although it's interesting to play a dating game with an unknown noble lady and experience the atmosphere of the era.

However, if he is implicated because of his own affairs, he will definitely have to take responsibility.

This is perfectly reasonable, there's nothing to say about it.

After hearing Kousaka Kyosuke's earnest response, Kirisu Mafuyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She understood very well that women had a very low status in this era.

Even if she could refuse Tango no Kami's request to meet once, if this happened repeatedly, it wouldn't be up to Fujiwara no Kaori to decide.

Women who are not even considered nobles have little right to refuse.

The two arrived at the location.

Kyosuke Kosaka discovered that the noble lady's residence was on the edge of six avenues, very close to his own estates.

The mansion's courtyard walls revealed a magnificent pale purple hue.

The wisteria blossoms cluster together in groups, like jewels strung together, creating a misty, ethereal scene.

"this way please."

Kirisu Mafuyu continued to lead the way.

Upon seeing Kyosuke Kosaka, a servant hurriedly and respectfully bowed.

Kousaka Kyosuke followed Kirisu Mafuyu to a small courtyard, where spring flowers and grasses were in full bloom.

At the end of the outer corridor is a transparent screen, on which a beautiful figure can be vaguely seen.

As if hearing a sound, the figure in the light and shadow began to shift.

“Miss.” Kirisu Mafuyu walked over.

"Lord Kyosuke has arrived?"

A soft yet intellectual voice flowed into Kyosuke Kousaka's ears like musical notes.

Kyosuke Kosaka quickly responded: "I am—I'm sorry that I startled you because of me."

"It's alright, there must be a reason why Lord Kyosuke did it."

Kousaka Kyosuke was silent.

Her tact and eloquence put him in a difficult position.

"Speaking of which, when we first met, Kyosuke-sama wrote a very peculiar couplet for me to decipher," the female voice said again.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled apologetically: "It's my fault, it's the first time I've encountered something like this, I was just too happy."

A series of giggles came from the other side of the screen, as melodious as the sound of shattered jade.

Fujiwara Kaori chuckled softly.

Her gentle, watery eyes shone with a bright light; she must have found a very rare, extinct animal.

Not only is he strong, but he also has a good personality and few character flaws.

If it were a true treasure in modern times, it would be less popular in this elegant and extravagant era.

It's okay, she can teach her properly.

Thinking of this, Fujiwara Kaori glanced at her friend and deliberately raised her pink eyebrows.

Kirisu Mafuyu glared at him, annoyed.

Seeing this, Fujiwara Kaori became even more enthusiastic. If the situation weren't so awkward, she wouldn't mind saying something like, "Let you have a taste first."

There's nothing we can do about being born into this era.

If you don't find a reliable man right away, the consequences will be dire.

Because she herself is engaged in the study of Japanese classical literature, she has a deep understanding of the Heian period!

Even though this era, which incorporates elements of gods and demons, does indeed have many historical differences.

But basically, there haven't been many changes...

"I'm so happy too, I'm actually Kyosuke-sama's number one."

"……hehe."

As Fujiwara Kaori's voice became more lively and cheerful, Kousaka Kyosuke smiled along with her.

My feelings are a bit complicated.

The noble lady and her maid were chatting so well, and there was even a strange "tea fragrance" in their conversation. How could he not be speechless?

"You two aren't time travelers either, are you?" Kyosuke Kousaka really wanted to ask.

I wonder if there are many time travelers in this era.

Anyway, Kyosuke Kousaka encountered quite a few.

Especially after taking up an official post in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and coming into contact with civil affairs and public security.

"I've heard that Lord Kyosuke led the charge during the torrential rains that lasted for more than ten days."

"It's not that exaggerated. A few days ago, I was simply taking in disaster victims, arranging accommodation, and setting up quarantine areas with the support of the Daoist Master..."

"Wow, that's amazing. Could you tell me more about your heroic deeds?"

Fujiwara Kaori hurriedly said.

Communication is the best way to judge a man's character.

Since we can't go back, let's live well.

Kirisu Mafuyu was also stunned by what Kousaka Kyosuke said, "Are there really such advanced ideas in this era?"

Kyosuke Kosaka offered an explanation based on very mysterious and profound principles.

Corpses and filth can generate a lot of calamity, which in turn affects the surrounding environment.

Anyway, as long as it makes sense, that's fine.

It's afternoon.

The setting sun cast its slanting rays upon the earth.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was originally supposed to leave, stayed at Fujiwara Kaori's invitation.

The two talked for a long time, separated by a screen.

Kirisu Mafuyu listened quietly the whole time.

Until it was so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, a candle was lit on the table, and the conversation stopped at some point.

Suddenly realizing he was too late to leave, Kousaka Kyosuke fell silent.

He didn't know what to say.

"Lord Kyosuke, it's very late." Fujiwara Kaori, standing behind the screen, gave Kirisu Mafuyu a light kick.

Startled and at a loss, Kirisu Mafuyu quickly stepped back from behind the screen and walked towards Kousaka Kyosuke.

Perhaps because her whole body was trembling, Kirisu Mafuyu was unsteady on her feet and collapsed forward after only a few steps.

Kousaka Kyosuke, vaguely sensing the familiarity of the scene, froze for a moment.

Two magnificent, undulating mountains suddenly loomed over us!

“Eee-ee-ee—” A muffled, whimpering sound rang in Kousaka Kyosuke’s ears.

Ah, they're even more anxious than I am.

Fujiwara Kaori, standing on one side of the screen, fanned herself with a fan, chuckling softly without saying a word.