In the world of Type-Moon, it all begins with becoming Morgan's husband!

She was, after all, his wife.

Saying that will only provoke resentment.

"So what are you planning to do? Are you really going to this ghost island?"

“Hmm.” Ian nodded.

"If you're scared, Shuten-dōji, you don't have to go."

"I will cover your identity for you, and you won't have any problems staying here."

"Eh?"

Shuten-dōji hadn't expected Ian to leave her a way out—she had thought he would drag her along.

After hesitating for a moment, she spoke:

"That won't work."

"We promised to follow you and find out your identity... If we let you go alone now, wouldn't that be breaking our promise?"

"So you're coming along?" Ian asked.

"Correct!"

Shuten-dōji shouted out.

"We should go too—we are, after all, the Demon King of Mount Ooe. If the other side is really a demon, they'll definitely give us some face!"

"But... how do we explain this to Minamoto no Yorimitsu?"

"You don't have to worry about that."

Ian smiled.

"There will be a way."

You and Shuten-dōji made a promise to travel to Onigashima together.

However, before you set off, you need to make sure you're settled with Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

The room was quiet at night.

The moonlight streamed into the room, illuminating the bluish-gray tatami mats.

After taking a bath, Genji and his wife were snuggled together in the same bed.

"My husband, I really want to lie here with you forever."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu's voice is gentle and moving.

"In this way, there will surely be many wonderful moments that will remain in my mind."

"Madam's wish is very beautiful."

"but--"

Ian gently stroked Minamoto no Yorimitsu's hair, feeling its smoothness.

"The lady is now the pillar of the Genji clan."

"Although I also want to be with you, Madam, that would go against your original intention."

"My husband, of course I know."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu held onto Ian's arm tightly.

"So this is the only time I can say it."

"but--"

"There will definitely be opportunities in the future, right?"

“Hmm…” Ian nodded, “There will definitely be an opportunity.”

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Immediately following was the warm, wet contact of their lips.

On nights like this, only this kind of warmth can touch each other's hearts.

They suffocated, forcing them to separate.

"By the way, my husband."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at the man beside him, his eyes filled with tenderness.

"You just said you had something you wanted to tell me."

"What's going on?"

"Hmm..." Ian adjusted his breathing slightly, and his expression became a little more serious.

"Madam, I would like to go out for a while."

Ian didn't try to hide it much.

He knew that such a straightforward answer was the most effective way to deal with Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

as predicted.

After Ian finished speaking, Minamoto no Yorimitsu remained silent for a moment before nodding.

"How long are you going?"

"It's hard to say... He might be back soon, or he might be back much later."

"Then—" Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at the other person, "have you prepared everything?"

“Hmm.” Ian nodded.

"Already prepared."

“I understand.” Minamoto no Yorimitsu gently kissed Ian on the cheek.

"My husband, please return soon."

"Isn't Madam going to ask me where I'm going?"

"Nothing to ask."

"because--"

"My husband will definitely come back to me, won't he?"

Nothing can separate us.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at Ian beneath him.

"Never."

You and Minamoto no Yorimitsu spent a sweet evening together.

You and Shuten-dōji embarked on a journey to Onigashima.

This is a journey to a place known only to you and her.

But you still resolutely chose it.

A cold wind from the sea blew across Ian's face in gusts.

Shuten-dōji stood beside him.

This is the third day since they set off for Ghost Island, following the instructions in the letter.

If there are no errors.

The ship will arrive at its destination today.

Seemingly finding the silence a little boring, Shuten-dōji quickly spoke up:

"Speaking of which-"

"Minamoto no Yorimitsu really trusts you."

Even though I don't know where you're going, I'll still choose to give you as much help as possible.

"Isn't that natural?"

Ian smiled.

"Shouldn't couples trust each other like this?"

"Otherwise, we simply wouldn't be able to live together."

"..."

"That--"

Shuten-dōji's eyes darted around, and after a long while, he finally spoke hesitantly.

"And what about the time she was sitting on you and making noises?"

"Ok?"

Ian looked at Shuten-dōji beside him.

"Making noises while sitting on me?"

"Yes, yes!"

Shuten-dōji recalled the silhouette he had seen under the moonlight through the door.

Her hands involuntarily began to mimic that scene.

"Didn't Minamoto no Yorimitsu grab your hand and say a lot of things to you?!"

"I remember there were a lot of strange things!"

"Once you've done something, you have to honestly admit it!"

"Don't try to deny it!"

"..."

Ian looked at Shuten-dōji beside him, feeling both amused and angry.

"Are you genuinely unaware, or are you pretending not to know?"