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

"Lord Abe has only just gone in a little bit."

"what?!"

Shuten-dōji realized he had underestimated his opponent.

But it all seemed too late.

On the back of the little female demon, a strange mark had appeared.

"what--!"

You kept your promise.

Shuten-dōji completed her first experience—though it was a little stimulating for her.

You have completely conquered the Demon King of Mount Oe.

This was the first time she had begged for mercy.

However, you didn't intend to torment her.

Once she's experienced the sensation of food reaching her stomach, you end it all by leaving her a warm meal.

[Shuten-dōji was exhausted, while Ibaraki-dōji cleaned up the marks on the magical artifact for you.]

You carried them back to the room.

They lay down on either side of you.

"What, still scared, huh?"

Ian looked at Shuten-dōji beside him.

"I already said you don't necessarily have to try it."

"Who said we're scared!"

Shuten-dōji, trembling from the waist down, clung to Ian's left hand, his face flushed as he stubbornly maintained his composure.

"We're the ones who conquered the uncle, how can you say we were afraid!"

"But Shuten-dōji—"

Ibaraki-dōji, who was holding Ian's right hand, peeked out.

“You were just shouting ‘Please let us go, Lord Abe,’ and ‘We know we were wrong.’”

“I heard it very clearly.”

"Ibaraki!" Shuten-dōji exclaimed, filled with shame. "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

"You two really know each other well, so you won't be lonely."

Ian felt the two kids' body temperature and said this.

“That’s great—I was worried you wouldn’t be comfortable staying here.”

"..."

Shuten-dōji buried his head in Ian's arms and muttered softly.

"I'm not that kind of careless person."

"Uncle, we know whether you've been good to us or not."

"But uncle—"

Shuten-dōji looked up at the man beside him.

Can I ask you a small question?

"what is the problem?"

"that is--"

Shuten-dōji held Ian's hand tightly, just like a spoiled little child.

"If we change our appearance in the future, you won't pretend you don't recognize us, will you?"

"...Why would you ask such a strange question?"

"You have to agree to our request first!"

"Okay, I understand."

Ian looked at Shuten-dōji beside him as if he were coaxing a child.

"I assure you, I will never pretend not to know you."

"That's good!"

Shuten-dōji was not joking.

She does indeed have another identity.

That was his nickname, "Ibuki-dōji".

However, after spending so much time in the environment of Mount Ooe, she gradually forgot the name.

Now, as "Shuten-dōji," she wanted to do something for you, and that's when she remembered this name.

【only--】

Things don't seem to be as easy as Shuten-dōji had imagined.

I can't remember.

The side of him as "Ibuki-dōji".

The Demon King of Mount Ooe sat in the corner of the room, tightly covering his head, looking quite uncomfortable.

How could I not remember?

That was all done by myself...

"Shuten, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing her friend's pained expression, Ibaraki-dōji went to her side and sat down.

"You look like you're in a lot of pain."

"..."

Shuten-dōji looked around to make sure no one other than Ibaraki-dōji was present before continuing:

"Ibaraki, it seems like we've forgotten something."

"Have you forgotten something?"

"Hmm." Shuten-dōji nodded. "We've forgotten how to transform back into our powerful selves."

"this--"

Ibaraki-dōji pondered for a moment, pursing his chin, and then replied:

"Should we go find Lord Abe...? If it's him, he'll definitely know what to do, right?"

"Don't!"

Shuten-dōji grabbed Ibaraki-dōji.

"How can we go to see that old man at this time? It would only cause him trouble!"

"Let's figure out what to do ourselves..."

Seeing his friend's troubled expression, Ibaraki-dōji frowned.

She examined the problem itself again and then came to an answer.

"Could it be that Shuten-dōji's prolonged drinking has caused this to happen?"

"alcoholism?"

"Hmm." Ibaraki-dōji looked at Shuten-dōji.

"Ever since I met Shuten-dōji, you haven't gone a single day without drinking, have you?"

"I think that might be the root of the problem."

"This……"

Shuten-dōji recalled for a moment and realized that Ibaraki-dōji was right.

I do really enjoy drinking.

Especially after arriving in Heian-kyo, thanks to the special care of the great Onmyoji, I came into contact with countless fine wines.

And he doesn't really care about himself.

He would bring as much as you wanted to drink for as long as you wanted.

"So that's how it is..."

Having finally reached a conclusion, Shuten-dōji lowered his head.

Her throat was moving slightly, as if she was contemplating some difficult decision.

Finally, she spoke:

"I understand."

"Starting today, we're not drinking anymore!"

This is not an easy task for Shuten-dōji.

After all, this is a habit formed over many years.

Changing this isn't something that can be done in just a few words.

But for you, she's willing to go through all this trouble.

one day;

Two days;

Three days;

A month has passed.