Chapter three:
Megumi couldn't wait any longer. She made her way to the dojo's entrance along with Ayame and Suzume to see who this man was. Kenshin, who was supposed to be doing laundry , stopped for a while, for he was quite curious as well.
Yahiko: "Isn't that freaky? It's like her wishes and prayers were granted in like what…two minutes of speech!"
While everybody was waiting inside, Megumi continued walking.
Megumi (thinking): " What if it is Aoshi?.." she paused for a while,
" Stupid Megumi! So what if it is? He'll probably just ask for a favor. After all, the incident of the opium making happened when Aoshi was not in his stable mind, it was really a long time ago. It's not like we're really close friends like Kenshin and the rest, but since he's one of Ken-san's friends too, if ever he had a favor to ask, as long as it isn't anything against my beliefs, I'd help him. So put yourself together Megumi, it's not like he's declaring love for you.. And even if he did, you know you'd say no. You don't really see and will never see Shinomori Aoshi in that particular way. Besides, you know who he really belongs to " Megumi smiled, feeling more confident now, she continued walking and finally saw the carriage which was waiting just in front of the dojo. The moment she stepped outside, a young man with brown short hair came down the carriage. He was indeed quite elegant and good looking.
Young Man: " You are miss Tanaki Megumi, I presume. My name is Hitsumiro Satoshi. It is indeed a pleasure to be able to meet you at last."
Megumi (thinking): Megumi you dumb! How could you have actually thought of Aoshi coming here! (giggles) Next time he and Misao come and visit Tokyo, I'll sure be treating them to a romantic date! ( Saying out loud) You stupid! "
Satoshi: "Excuse me?"
Megumi: " Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't referring to you, I just had a very stupid thought while walking here. It's also a pleasure to meet you, but if I'm not mistaken, I do not think we have met each other before, or have we?"
Satoshi: " Oh no..no..Most definitely not. It was my father who you have met, in fact saved. I do not know if you can still remember him, since I am sure that such a fine doctor has so many patients.", Megumi blushed. She often heard people giving her compliments, but since this guy was good-looking and charming, she couldn't really help but smile. Ayame and Suzume, saw Megumi's face, and both little girls just chuckled.
Satoshi: "My father was Hirotimo Tadashi, better known as Matsuura Mitsuhiro. He was seriously injured last year, due to some bandits that were in town.''
Megumi: "Mitsuura-dono..of course! such man like your father would not be easy to forget. I did not know that his last name was Hirotimo.
Satoshi: " That is because he had changed his name right after the Meiji restoration. He was a member of the Shinsengummi you see. Anyways, if you do not have much to do today, I would like to talk to you about my father's will."
Megumi: " Will? You mean he's…"
Satoshi nodded…
Satoshi: " Passed away..just a couple of months ago."
Megumi was saddened to hear this, although he was not actually close to Mister Matsuura, she has gotten to know this man's nobility during her stay at that town last year.
Satoshi: " He died at peace. So please do not be saddened by this." ..He looked at Megumi with concern. Megumi, noticing the young man, smiled.
Satoshi: " I dropped by Dr. Gensai's clinic earlier, and he told me that you were here. Maybe it isn't such a good timing for me to talk to you, so if you wish, we could just talk another time.".
Megumi: " Oh, No no no, today would actually be o.k. As a matter in fact, I just had my break today. So it's perfect timing.(thinking) This man seemed to have traveled far. I should at least offer him a cup of tea. Maybe Kaoru and Ken-san won't mind if he were to drank it here..I better go and ask first.( saying) Would you excuse me for a moment? I just have to ask something. I'll be right back.". She hurried into the dojo, where everyone was continuing to do what they were doing earlier, except for Sanosuke of course, who was now fast asleep. As he heard Megumi come in again, he suddenly woke up. He wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, Megumi started running fast towards the dojo's exit.
Sanosuke: " Why is she such in a hurry? What did she ask you KenshiN?"
Kenshin smiled.
Kenshin: " Looks like we are having a visitor for tea."
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Everyone at the Kamiya dojo were now once again sitting with cups of tea in front of them. The two little girls, Ayame and Suzume were playing outside, while Sanosuke, who was not much of a tea person, was just standing up, eager to hear what this person had to say.
Satoshi: " I thank you so much for welcoming me into your home."
Kaoru: " You don't really have to. It's a pleasure for all of us."
Sanosuke ( whispering): " Yeah yeah, a pleasure for all of us..beh.."
Megumi: " Did you say something Roosterhead?"
Sanosuke was startled.
Sanosuke: " No, no, of course not. I was just..umm. saying how welcome this guy over here is..what Jo-chan said..beh! "
Yahiko who was sitting near Sanosuke, knew what he had said though. He just smiled and continued to listen to what the man was telling.
After a couple of minutes, Satoshi was finished. He sipped some tea from his cup and put it down again, expecting to answer some questions they surely had.
Yahiko: " So let me get this straight. Your father…" Just as about he was to finish his sentence, Kaoru interrupted him.
Kaoru: " Former member of the Shinsengummi…"
Yahiko: " that's right. Former member of the Shinsengummi, passed away a couple of months ago, and.. appears to have included Megumi in his will? But wait, how do you know his father anyways Megumi?"
Megumi: " You see, last year, I had to travel to the outskirts of Tokyo because there was someone very ill by then. Since they didn't have any doctor, I was the one who had to treat the patient. One day, on my way back to the patient's house, a group of bandits came from a family's store and robbed everything. The father, who would probably be the owner, went outside with his sword to take back what they have stolen. It was easy to see who would win, the man was quite old already, and the bandits were about five or seven. When the bandits were about to attack, a man out of nowhere appeared. That was Mitsuura-dono. He stopped all swords with a blow. The bandits were knocked off their horses. However, not everyone was unconscious. There were still about 3 who were still willing to fight this man who just appeared. Two of them attacked him. But just like before, he stopped these two guys with just one blow. The other bandit who was just standing there, couldn't believe what he was seeing. He tried to fight the man as well, but as you can imagine, the man was too good for him too. The mysterious man gave the money that was stolen to the owner. When he was about to walk away, one of the bandits, drew something out of their pockets. Before anyone could warn the man, two shots were already done. The man who just defeated the group of bandits was shot through his stomach and leg. Just as about the bandits prepared themselves to leave, the police came."
Sanosuke: " Police…what do we expect, they always come in the wrong timing."
Megumi: " Yes, well. As for the man, he was unconscious for almost a week. After that period of time, he regained his consciousness again, but due to his shot on the leg, he had to rest for another week to be able to walk.That's about it.. That's the story how I met his father, how I met Mitsuura-dono. I do not really know him that much.I just treated him for two weeks, that's all. I'm sure everyone would have done the same, if they had seen him badly injured."
As Megumi finished the story, everyone seemed to have been listening attentively to her. After a moment of silence, it was then someone spoke again.
Satoshi: " As you can see, my father has been really grateful for your kindness during those past two weeks. Before he died, he had written 3 letters. One for my brother , one for me , and another one was for you. I had to travel back to the town thinking that you were living there. It's then someone told me that miss Megumi was currently residing in Tokyo. My father's letter is right here with me. It would be best if you just read it some other time..perhaps you are not ready to what he has written.." . Satoshi handed the letter to Megumi. His hand was sweaty, everybody noticed it.
Yahiko: " Aren't you gonna open it?"
Megumi nodded. She opened the letter and read it carefully. After she was done, she had a surprise look on her face. Everybody wanted to know what the reason was. Satoshi, who had his head down seemed to know why Megumi reacted like that.
Kaoru: " What does it say Megumi? Is there something wrong?"
Yahiko: " Yeah Megumi, speak up, what is it?"
While Kaoru and Yahiko asked her, Sanosuke still said nothing ,just like KEnshin. Both men were just looking at the young lady's reaction.
Satoshi: " I..I know..it's absurd..I had the same reaction when I read mine, b..but..i would never do anything to dishonor my father. Besides ..I..I..I am willing to try it, that is of course with your consent Miss Megumi.." Satoshi was still looking down when he said this. It seemed like only both of them knew what was going on. Megumi, who looked calmed already, just nodded. Yahiko, who didn't like the suspense just like Sanosuke, had but again to ask.
Yahiko: " So, what is it? What is it he has asked you to do?"
Megumi: " He..he..he has asked me to marry Satoshi-san.."
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