Himura Battousai
Copyright© 2007 by Trojan_85
Chapter 83: Hiko Seijuurou
(A little ways outside of the city, a man standing before a kiln also sees the flare.)
Hiko: A signal flare... that's unusual these days. (shrugging) Well, it has nothing to do with me.
(In the Shirobeko)
Kaoru & Misao (simultaneously): Um. (trying again) That is--
Misao: Go ahead.
Kaoru: No, you, please.
Misao (thinking): Well this is awkward...
Yahiko: Hey, what is this! You finally get a clue about Kenshin, and you're acting like you're on your first date! There's tons of stuff you want to ask her, so ask her! Go, Kaoru!
Kaoru: Um... Misao. Where is Kenshin now?
Misao: Um, unfortunately I'm not really sure... He was living with me up until three days ago.
Sae (scandalized): You were living together?
Misao: No! I mean, we were traveling together on the way to Kyoto, so he just stayed at my place for a while! We definitely weren't--
Sae (even more so): You were traveling together?
Yahiko: That idiot is still chasing women without even knowing it.
Misao (thinking): No--!! The one I love is Lord Aoshi! Himura and I are just friends!
(In the back yard of the Aoiya, Okina hands Kenshin a folded letter.)
Okina: Hiko Seijuurou's whereabouts. We never suspected that that was a secret name, so he was difficult to find.
Kenshin: I'm sorry... I just now realized it myself. I had to apologize to her, but in the end I'll have to leave the Miss Misao and Aoshi matter to you.
Okina: Don't worry about a thing. It's in good hands.
Kenshin (turning to go): Well then...
Okina: I'm sorry, Himura. I really wanted to help you till the bitter end, but my first responsibility is to protect Misao and the Aoiya. I said I understood your feelings to Mr. Seikuu, but while it was a cowardly thing to do, I lied. HMM However, I am your ally at heart. It's not just me. Misao and those at the Aoiya, Seikuu's family, and probably those you left in Tokyo--we all want you to be safe from harm. Do not forgot that.
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