Soujirou sipped his tea as Kaoru poured some hot tea into Kenshin's cup. Yahiko and Sano nibbled on rice balls.
"Why are you here, Soujirou?" Sano asked, licking his fingers, "Aren't you going to go out and look for some girls like all guys do?"
Soujirou laughed and replied, "Well, I never thought about that."
"Hey, I don't go out looking for girls!" Yahiko shouted, bopping Sano on the head with his fist.
"This one does not," Kenshin answered, with an innocent chibi face.
Sano looked at Soujirou like he was an idiot and shouted, "You never even thought about it! What are you! Some girl!"
Everyone's mouth dropped open except Soujirou's and Kenshin's.
Katsumi looked over at Yahiko and sighed. She looked away as Yahiko looked at her, but turned away, too. Yahiko finished his 15th rice ball.
"Well, I'm always busy," Soujirou answered, placing his cup down.
"Busy with what, Soujirou?" Kaoru asked.
"Training to get better," Soujirou said, smiling, "Someday, I will beat you, Kenshin Himura," as he stood up and walked out of the dojo.
Kenshin smiled and sipped his tea. Akane stared at him and sighed. Then, she turned over at Katsumi and Yahiko. She gave a warm smile.
Outside of Dojo:
Katsumi was sitting on the deck of the wooden floor in front of the practice room.She sighed and smiled at the stars. She breathes the fresh air.
Sounds of the floor creaked. Katsumi sighed and said, "Yahiko, are you in love with me?" as she faced Yahiko, who stood speechlessly at her.
"Uh," Yahiko said, still speechless.
"Well?" Katsumi asked, innocently.
Yahiko shook his head a bit and slide on his knees towards Katsumi. He grabbed her shoulders and kissed her. Katsumi's eyes widen with surprised. Yahiko finally let go and ran away from her into the darkness. Katsumi stared as Yahiko ran. Her mouth closed and she smiled, with rosy cheeks.
"Yes, I did it!" Yahiko thought, "I kissed her!"
