Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Kousaka Kyosuke was secretly pleased.

Compared to this house, which is still a bit small, it doesn't feel quite enough.

In the future, it will be replaced with the aristocratic standard architectural style of "bedroom building".

Back then, you could freely open the door and go into other people's rooms; it would be very convenient no matter how you looked at it.

While gazing quietly at his own piece of land in a daze.

Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly noticed that oxcarts were gradually stopping in front of the houses that should have been abandoned on that land.

The beautiful black bird pattern, resembling the small seal script, comes into view.

One by one, smart men dressed in black short robes stepped out of the carriage and entered the abandoned house, carrying things back and forth.

"..." Kosaka Kyousuke was silent.

That's a bit unfair of you, Taoist priest.

So this is like seizing someone else's land for him to use?

Moreover, tracing back to the source, it seems to have something to do with him.

He couldn't help but recall a saying.

When fellow villagers meet...

Kyosuke Kosaka lowered his head and pondered.

Suddenly I felt a slightly burning gaze.

He looked up and met a pair of clear, bright brown eyes.

Take a closer look.

He immediately noticed the clothing, which was different from that of this country.

Wearing a sleek outfit of an ochre-yellow outer garment paired with a white inner garment, and an ochre-yellow silk headband tied around her brown hair at the back—a familiar look.

Kyosuke Kosaka tried hard not to look at the tight black stockings behind the knee pads.

That design, resembling modern elastic sports leggings, is too incongruous.

Although I wanted to take a closer look at the clothing characteristics of this era, I refrained from looking at anything improper.

But the image of semi-transparent black stockings and the stark contrast of soft, smooth, and fair thighs involuntarily flashed through my mind...

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51. Black stockings from the Heian period / the Hata sisters / hand

At this moment!

Kyosuke Kosaka fell into deep thought.

So black stockings existed in this era?

So, could we take this opportunity to get everyone to wear such warm clothing?

Although the weather has been a bit hot lately, it is already early summer.

However, women are naturally prone to feeling cold and are easily chilled.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt that no matter what, it was essential to protect the health of these women!

be honest.

He treated everyone living in the mansion as his closest confidant.

Naturally, he had to treat everyone seriously.

We should try our best to meet the needs of people's basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

Physical and mental health must be taken into account at all times.

Getting off topic... Where can I buy black stockings that are colorfast and elastic?

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but look up, wanting to ask.

A pair of bright, sparkling brown eyes were already just a few steps away from him.

Beneath her bangs, her face was delicate and charming, and her lively and spirited eyes revealed undisguised courage and fearlessness.

"Are you the Chief Prosecutor Kyosuke?"

"Exactly..."

Kousaka Kyosuke, who immediately came to his senses, nodded, while looking at the girl who had suddenly appeared with a surprised expression.

It wasn't the girl's nimble and swift steps that startled him.

Instead... this woman just spoke to him so casually?

The noblewoman who struck up a conversation with him a few days ago, who seemed to be a time traveler, was quite bold.

The one in front of me is utterly audacious!

For a fleeting moment, these were the only thoughts that came to Kousaka Kyosuke's mind.

In this era, noblewomen had virtually no freedom.

If you don't ride in a sedan chair when you go out, and there are no police guards around, you can't even leave the house!

Because that's how the rules are.

That's just how the world is.

Since the girl in front of me was dressed in silk and brocade, she must be a noblewoman.

Now, she doesn't even wear a straw hat like a city maid, or any other accessory to cover her face...

Did I scare you?

"Kind of."

"I heard that Eru is in your possession."

"Yes."

"You're so boring."

"..." Kousaka Kyosuke fell silent.

It seems he still has to get used to it.

This era is ultimately a rather magical one.

No matter who you encounter or what happens, you must remain calm and composed.

So, is it better to ignore this woman now?

But doing so would be unladylike.

And coincidentally, she also knew Chitanda.

"Wearing plain clothes, one must not be rude."

A gentle and refined voice sounded behind the girl in the athletic outfit.

Kyosuke Kosaka looked up.

A woman dressed in a plain blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and wearing a city woman's hat walked gracefully towards them.

The woman's figure is graceful and her movements are natural. Her proud figure appears full and rounded under the high belt of her slender waist.

After walking in front of the girl in the tight-fitting clothes, she first gave Kousaka Kyosuke a graceful and standard curtsy.

"My younger sister is unruly, please forgive her."

Kyosuke Kousaka immediately replied.

"That's not true. This young lady is straightforward and easygoing; she seems like a broad-minded person."

"...You flatter me, sir."

“These are my heartfelt words. But it seems you two have important business to attend to, so I won’t disturb you any longer. Please excuse me for taking my leave.”

Seeing that the older sister of the girl in the tight-fitting clothes seemed slightly bewildered by the compliment, Kousaka Kyosuke took the opportunity to say goodbye.

After all, he still doesn't understand what's going on.

The main problem was that a young girl in a tight-fitting outfit, known as "Su Chang," suddenly approached them and started chatting.

This left Kyosuke Kousaka unsure of what to do.

Under normal circumstances, he outwardly respects the rules of this era.

"Sister, he praised me!"

"..."

After saying that, Kousaka Kyosuke turned and left, suppressing the urge to retort.