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Since the Harvest Festival will be held this winter, the aristocrats have chosen the ladies who would perform the dance at the imperial court harvest ceremony. It wasn't held last year due to the death of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, so it looks like it will be a grand event this year. The ladies dedicating the dance often served the Imperial Palace, so many aristocrats recommended their daughters. Will more ladies serve the Emperor...? I was considerate of Reizei-san's burden, but
"I'll be fine."
he sat with a relaxed smile on his face.
"I can love anyone."
If the person wishes, he said.
"Oh, I see..."
I once again felt the difference between his greatness and his stature as an Emperor. Reizei-san, has his atmosphere changed a little...?
I hope he hasn't pushed himself too hard without realizing it. I was worried because I felt like he could become "a doll" much better than I could.
"What's Gosechi?"
"That means the ladies who perform the dance. They dance at the Harvest Festival, thanking the gods for the bountiful harvest of five grains."
My son Togu's question was answered kindly by his mom, Lady Shokyoden. He is now 7.
"I want to see their dance!"
He said that cheerfully, and Lady Shokyoden looked at me with a troubled look on her face.
"I will ask Mikado."
I asked Reizei-san timidly, but
"Of course it's okay."
he immediately granted permission. Am I too liberal to frequent the Imperial Palace even after my abdication? I felt that I had fulfilled my son's selfish wish, and I reflected on it.
"I apologize for saying so many selfish things."
"Don't worry, I'll give you permission."
He says with a smile. I thought his words were 100 times more persuasive than mine. Is it an abuse of power for me to show dancing ladies to the Crown Prince? I also consulted Hikaru, who was at the Imperial Palace on the day of the festival.
"It's only natural His Highness's wish will come true. Hi! Let's watch with me."
However, Hikaru seemed to be pampering Togu even more than Reizei-san, and made him sit next to him.
"Can I leave him to you?"
"You bet!"
Hikaru seemed to want to take the initiative, so I decided to leave my son in his care and leave. I don't like this event for some reason. I think it's a big deal for these noble ladies who don't usually appear in public to dance in front of everyone, so I feel like it's rude and I can't stare at them. Of course, this event is a divine ritual though.
After telling the court ladies that I had entrusted my son to Hikaru, I tried to leave the crowded Imperial Palace. However, my oxcart seems unable to get out against the crowd of people. I decided to give up on going home and wait until this event was over. Just then,
"Hi! Yugiri-kun."
I met Yugiri-kun, who was wearing an indigo blue outfit. The bruise at the corner of his mouth has also disappeared, and he has regained his handsome features. He stopped at my call, but he looked uncharacteristically dazed. It took me a moment to realize that it meant he was confused.
"What’s the matter?"
"Nothing. Thanks."
He appears to be holding a letter.
"Will you give it to someone?"
"No. I received."
He speaks with some confusion.
"Good for you."
I thought it could be a love letter. Yugiri-kun is cool, so I think he'll be popular right away.
"I was purposely staying away from her, so why did she give this to me...?"
He put the letter between his clothes, making a face that it wasn't what he expected.
"Is it from someone you know?"
"Sir Koremitsu's daughter."
Sir Koremitsu is Hikaru's nurse's son and his confidant's retainer who accompanied him to Suma bay.
"Ah, she is one of today's dancers."
Yugiri-kun looked serious considering he had received a love letter and was deep in thought. Then he sighs, bows to me, and leaves. What happened to him? I saw him off with a strange feeling.
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