Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Even though Miku was a maid, Kaori treated her very gently.

"Sometimes identity is a real constraint. If only I could go shopping with Kyosuke-sama like Miku does."

Upon hearing that Kyosuke Kosaka had taken Miku shopping, Kaori Fujiwara looked at Miku with envy.

Miku looked flustered.

Kyosuke Kosaka leaned back, his body just touching the corner of Miku's body.

"Status has its advantages and disadvantages, but a higher status is always better. Don't talk nonsense."

"Hehe, yeah, although I'm still quite envious~"

Fujiwara Kaori chuckled softly.

At nightfall.

Miku grew increasingly uneasy as she went to clean herself with Kirisu Mafuyu.

"...Are you going to serve Lord Kyosuke tonight?" Kirisu Mafuyu couldn't help but ask.

Miku nodded cautiously.

Kirisu Mafuyu was speechless.

After a long pause, Miku explained in a voice as low as a mosquito's buzz, "...I want to do this."

Kirisu Mafuyu, who had been feeling somewhat conflicted, suddenly realized, "Oh! So that's how it is..."

Knowing that their master was going to exorcise the monster, they were willing to offer up their most precious possession.

At this thought, Kirisuma's bright blue eyes filled with tears, which quickly burst forth.

"...Touching. What an enviable bond between master and servant!"

As Kirisu Mafuyu spoke, she wiped away her tears.

Kousaka Kyosuke is already a fifth-rank official in the palace.

To still be willing to grant the maid's wishes and to marry her is an act of great enlightenment and compassion.

From the perspective of this era, it is incredibly heartwarming!

"I'll help you!"

Kirisu Mafuyu suppressed her intense shame and spoke earnestly.

“…Th-thank you.” Miku looked flustered. Mafuyu-nee must be a good person.

27. Miku: Mafuyu-nee is a good person / soldier, manager / this time it really won't work!

Day 50 of crossing

The sky was still hazy, just as dawn was breaking.

Kyosuke Kosaka quietly got up.

A quick glance revealed nothing but decadent and sensual sights.

95 ㈨０⑨

A hidden wildness within him awakens once more.

He sensed something was wrong with himself again.

My spiritual power is no longer as restricted as before?

"I'll come to pick you up at noon, Miku."

"I can't figure out what's going on," Kousaka Kyosuke said softly.

He knows it all.

As soon as I moved slightly, all three people around me woke up.

Now everyone is completely still.

Perhaps it was embarrassment, or perhaps she didn't want to be seen in her awkward situation.

Whatever the reason, it's not good for him to expose it.

Miku peeked out from among the mess of several gorgeous clothes.

Her face was flushed.

Her deep blue eyes, brimming with moisture, held a hint of bewilderment, yet also a touch of shyness and evasiveness.

"……OK."

Fujiwara Kaori, who was still pretending to be asleep, spoke up at this moment.

"Let's stay another day. I want to have a good talk with Miku."

"Then Miku, you stay here, I'll come see you tonight?"

"……it is good."

Miku agreed again.

She didn't know how to explain it to her two sisters.

I impulsively suggested we get together yesterday, but now that I think about it... it's so embarrassing!

I don't even know how to explain this to everyone.

It's better to stay now.

Last night, Lady Xiangzi was gentle, and Sister Mafuyu was also very gentle.

Her unease was quickly soothed—she had a wonderful night.

"have a good rest."

Kousaka Kyosuke said something softly again and then left.

He felt it was necessary to quickly take Fujiwara Kaori over.

Whether it's for future safety and security, or for the uncontrollable desires that arise now, like a flood bursting its banks.

As Kyosuke Kousaka left.

Fujiwara Kaori smiled kindly at Miku, who was delicate and frail, like a tiny hedgehog.

Then, amusedly, he turned his gaze to a coat that was barely visible, revealing only a vague human figure.

"Time to wake up, Zhen Dong!"

"...as you command."

On her overcoat, Kirisu Mafuyu tilted her head back slightly and slowly peeked out.

Her fair and delicate face was flushed.

Her pure and elegant temperament also exudes a captivating charm, like that of a vibrant rose.

Kirisu Mafuyu slowly got up, still holding a piece of clean white silk in her hand, and walked towards Miku.

Miku, who had already stood up to help Xiangzi get dressed, suddenly froze.

"Miku, cherish these most important memories."

Kirisu Mafuyu said earnestly.

As she spoke, she handed the silk cloth, stained with a few traces of poignant plum blossoms, to Miku.

Miku gratefully accepted it: "Thank you, Mafuyu-nee."

"it's nothing."

Kirisu Mafuyu casually brushed the hair off her shoulder.

Her long, bright pink hair floated lightly, as if sparkling with starlight.

Fujiwara Kaori tried hard to suppress her laughter, refraining from pointing out her friend's disheveled state.

Miku felt grateful, thinking, "Mafuyu-nee is such a kind person. Although it looks a little strange that she's standing here with hardly any clothes on, smoothing her hair."

The perspective shifts to the other side.

Kyosuke Kosaka stopped indulging in romantic escapades.

Instead, he quickly went to discuss the deployment of personnel with his captains and lieutenants.

By the way.

The so-called captains and second lieutenants are management ranks at the level of "judges".

The official system of this era was a four-rank system—that is, members of each official department were divided into four ranks.

For example, the Prosecutor's Office.

The highest-ranking "officer" was Fujiwara no Michikane, the Minister of the Right, who held the rank of Junior Second Rank.

Of course, "Daojian" is the highest honorary position held by a department head.

He is currently busy with political struggles against his dying but not quite dead elder brother, Michitaka, and Michitaka's eldest son, Ichiju.