Disclaimer: you know it, I know it, the owners of RK know, it. That all rights belong to them, not me. Just borrowing the character, nothing else.
Dear Kenshin,
I feel horrible. I moved out of the Kamiya compound. I moved into the space above the Akebeko. Its been a long time since you have been gone, and I have actually thought about moving for a while. I just hesitated because Kaoru needed someone to care for her after you left and needed a strong presence to fill your shoes. I guess I put that responsibility on my own shoulders.
But Kenji is grown now, and he has his own presence around the house. He's even started a little sword practice.
I'm still there a lot. With classes and everything I have to be. But I keep her company and so does Sano. Suzaame-chan and Ame-chan visit her often too. They are getting big. In their teens now. So I guess I am making excuses why it was ok that I left. But really I think maybe it wasn't. No matter how much I try to rationalize it.
Am I abandoning her? I just thought it was time and I didn't want Tsubame to be living here all by herself. I figure, eventually some rowdy customers will figure out she is living above the restaurant and will try something if they know she's alone. More excuses.
I just want to protect her. I guess that's why you first moved in with Kaoru right?
What's done is done. I don't think moving back in would really make her happy. Especially if she thought I was doing it for her. I hope she's okay though.