......Ah. Is that so? Ho strange that we came from a different time, but we are both still here. But, I am glad to see you too. even if you are still silly.

[Megumi drops her eyes to her tabi socks. This territory is extremely painful for her, but she prefers not to show any weaknesses in front of Kaoru. Kaoru is very naive and a bit immature, and Megumi knows very well how she speaks without thinking of others' feelings first-- like she did when she was lying in bed feeling sorry for herself over Kenshin.]

[In Megumi's book, medicine is her new path, to show Kenshin and the others her gratitude. And if she doesn't want to let them down by being weak, any feelings she has about herself, about love, about anything other than medicine need to be denied.]

[Doesn't make it easy though. At the same time, she's happy for her two close friends. Happy that for someone, love happens.]

No, not a lecture. I...

I wanted you to be careful, because Ken-san's body is not invincible, nor superhuman. He can't keep fighting the way he does. The stress on his bones and muscles is far too great, especially on the heart. He needs to be living a peaceful, happy life. And only you can help him have that life.