What Does it Matter?
The next morning seemed to follow regular routine. Yahiko insulted Kaoru's attempts to cook breakfast which landed him 500 practice swings and cleaning the dojo. Kenshin observed their usual antics with a smile on his face while he quietly over took the preparations for breakfast.
"You know you ought to let 'Jou-chan fix us breakfast. When is she ever going to learn if you always do it for her?"
Kenshin had felt Sano come up behind him, but his words shocked Kenshin. "I do not think it is too bad. It is the least I can do for Kaoru-dono. Did you need anything in particular Sano?"
"Naw, just came by for breakfast and to take 'Jou-chan for a walk afterwards." With that Sano walked off towards the living room.
'What does he mean by all that? And is he…no he couldn't…not…well, is he taking Kaoru out on a date?' Kenshin distracted by his thoughts almost burnt breakfast, but lucky for him, and lucky for Yahiko too, his extraordinary senses picked up and he smelt the smoke and was able to save breakfast.
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"Kenshin could you pass the pickles? Hag give me some more rice. Ow! What was that for?!?" asked the slightly pissed off boy named Yahiko clutching his head.
Sano who had been just half a millisecond faster than Kaoru to smack Yahiko simply stated," Have you no respect for your teacher? Provider? Sister?"
Upon hearing the words that described a few of the roles Kaoru played in his life, Yahiko did the unexpected… he bowed down and apologized. "Kaoru, I am very sorry. What Sano said has made me realize how much I take for granted. Thank you for being apart of my life."
Kaoru looked like she was going to cry, but her smile held back the tears. Kenshin and Sano just stared at Yahiko unbelievably.
"But may I still have some more rice, Ugly?"