Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

He is now an official of the fifth rank.

According to Miku, this is already a very prestigious middle-class noble position, and based on her age, she will be promoted to an even higher rank in the future.

It is precisely because I know these things.

Nino realized even more how kind and generous Kousaka Kyosuke had been to them.

Kyosuke Kosaka himself is probably not a man who lacks women.

So, "Miku acted immediately?"

Nino quickly realized this possibility, which was close to the truth.

He was both gritting his teeth and unsure how to treat Miku.

"Go back home, and don't go out tonight."

"—No, I want to go with you...to see Miku."

When Kyosuke Kosaka advised her to go back, Nino reflexively retorted.

Realizing that his words were too rude, he immediately lowered his voice and explained his reasons.

Kyosuke Kosaka joked, "If I continue to receive your favor, I'll probably become obsessed."

Nino quickly chimed in, "Then let's get hooked!"

"You should talk to the others."

"……Um."

Realizing she had said something incredibly bold even by modern standards, Nino, her cheeks burning, nodded in agreement.

Nino then went to the mansion and told her other companions that she was going to see Miku.

Kyosuke Kosaka secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared to lies, many women also prefer "sincerity".

If I lied just now, it would have a bad ending in a game.

However, doesn't it seem a bit too fast?

Kyosuke Kosaka fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, a mooing sound rang out, and Kiyotaka Ayanokoji was driving an oxcart towards them.

"Go back and rest. We don't need you tonight," Kousaka Kyosuke said slowly, raising his eyes.

"Yes."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji agreed.

Seeing Nino running towards him from inside the mansion, he felt a strange sensation.

It's so late, they probably didn't go to the market to buy anything, right?

"Kyosuke-sama!" Nino came over panting.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled in response, then slowly walked forward.

The second one followed closely behind.

The two of them slowly disappeared from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's sight.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's strange emotions grew stronger and stronger.

"I dislike others kneeling before me, and I won't ride in an oxcart when accompanied by my maids..."

Having become a coachman, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji was already familiar with the rules for using oxcarts and the traffic rules on the roads of Kyoto.

An oxcart is more than just a vehicle.

It was also a set of elaborate aristocratic etiquette.

There are requirements for the host, and there are also requirements for the guests.

People of low status can only silently follow behind the oxcart, eating the dust.

It seems to have found a very good owner.

the other side.

Kyosuke Kousaka and Nino moved forward at a steady pace.

"Lord Kyosuke, are you really that confident?"

“If you are talking about exorcism, then I will have faith in you no matter what.”

"Yes, yes, having confidence is a good thing!"

Nino's eyes stung slightly, tears welling up in them, and she was at a loss for words as she parted her thin, cherry-red lips.

After a brief exchange, neither of them spoke again.

The entire journey was speechless.

Kyosuke Kousaka was in front, and Nino was behind.

Their social status prevented them from walking side by side.

However, Nino followed very closely.

Despite appearing calm, Kyosuke Kousaka's pupils contracted sharply as he inhaled and exhaled rapidly.

The similar softness and strength convinced him that the sisters were indeed similar and had a great understanding of each other.

Upon arriving at their destination, Nino also met with Miku.

Thanks to Kyosuke Kosaka's arrangement, the two sisters had some time alone.

Kirisu Mafuyu's eyes widened. "Sister... are the sisters coming too?"

A strong sense of immorality and the force of the era's rules constantly intertwined in Kirisu Mafuyu's mind.

How could this be??

“…I’m sorry.” In the quiet room, Miku spoke softly.

Nino snorted coldly and put her hands on her hips.

"Knowing full well that I like Kyosuke-sama, you still got it faster than me!"

"...Aren't you angry?"

"I'm angry! Of course I'm angry! Because you're faster than me!"

"I'm sorry." Miku lowered her head.

Nino pouted, "That's how it is. After all, we'll be following Kyosuke-sama from now on..."

Miku suddenly showed a look of astonishment.

Seeing this, Nino was speechless.

"You usually know a lot about history, so how come you don't know anything now?"

"...I didn't think about it."

Miku finally realized what was happening.

In this era, even relatively free and law-abiding citizens had to get married at a certain age!

Like the very common private slaves.

In general, the person in charge of the matter arranges for men and women to get married in pairs, which is a very perfunctory process.

“That May…” Miku immediately thought of her youngest sister.

Nino pursed her lips.

"Let's talk about it later, otherwise she'll blush whenever she sees Kyosuke-sama and we won't be able to communicate at all."

"Right."

Miku and Nino both understand May's personality very well.

Suddenly, she looked at Nino as if to confirm: "Tonight..."

“That’s right!” Nino looked directly at Miku, clenching her fists tightly. “I want to be with Kyosuke-sama too!”

No matter what the future holds, she absolutely cannot allow herself to live with regret right now!

Miku paused for a moment, then quickly broke into a beautiful smile.

"Go for it, Nino."

"Hmph! We'll see!"

Nino raised her fair chin, looking exceptionally proud.

After a while, she suddenly lowered her head and said in a voice as low as a mosquito's buzz, "What happened last night...?"

Miku's youthful and beautiful face flushed red, like peach blossoms in March, and she lowered her head without saying a word.