A little bonus ending…


"Good." Aoshi's smile was devastating, and it took Kaoru a moment to realize that his face was now a hair's breadth away from her own. "May I kiss you?"

"Oh, yes."


Later that evening, Aoshi and Kaoru were sitting behind the Aoiya, looking up at the stars.

"So, why set up introductions with some of those eligible candidates if you already knew you wanted to court me?" Kaoru asked.

"Just thought I'd let you see how the competition pales in comparison." Aoshi shrugged.

"Aoshi!"