Chapter 60: Megumi's Feelings, Kaoru's Feelings

I couldn't follow him. I don't know why. But when he said one word, "farewell," it was like I was chained from head to foot. I still am. Kenshin... ! (Tae is kneeling besides Kaoru, who refuses to look at her.)

Tae: I understand your feelings, but Kaoru, brooding forever won't solve anything. Cheer up. Oh, I know! I'll give these to you. (holding up two nishiki-e) Mr. Tsunan's Ibahachi. And the real Nakajina Nobori's Hijikata Toshizou, my treasure!

Kaoru: No thanks.

(Tae turns to stone.)

Tae (thinking): No thanks. My treasures, no thanks.

(Yahiko is running home.)

Megumi: Yahiko?! Didn't you go to Kyoto? Or did they leave you home alone?

Yahiko: What are you talking about? Kaoru's still at the dojo.

Megumi: What...

(Tsubame places a tray of food before Kaoru.)

Tsubame: I know it's not very good, but it's not good for you not to eat.

Kaoru: No thanks.

Tae: How can you say that? Tsubame worked hard to make that for you.

Kaoru: I said, no thanks.

Tae: Kaoru!

Kaoru: You don't have to look after me!! Please, just leave me alone!!

Megumi (appearing at the door): I'm disgusted. You're still here.

Kaoru: What do you want.

Megumi: Isn't it obvious? I came to laugh at the tanuki-girl Ken-san rejected.

(Kaoru: Why you... )

Tae: Miss Takani!