Ep 39. Kaoru, Ecstatic: Kenshin's Proposal?!

Kaoru, Ecstatic: Kenshin's Proposal?! is the 39th episode of the second season of the anime series Rurouni Kenshin. The episode begins with Kenshin and Kaoru spending time together in a beautiful garden. Kenshin seems to be nervous and a little uneasy, but Kaoru remains completely oblivious to his feelings.

As the two sit in a quiet corner of the garden, Kenshin decides to take a leap of faith and propose to Kaoru. However, things do not go as smoothly as he had hoped. Kaoru misunderstands Kenshin's intentions and jumps to the conclusion that he wants to leave her and return to his wandering lifestyle.

This misunderstanding leads to a tense exchange between Kenshin and Kaoru, with Kaoru feeling hurt and betrayed by Kenshin's seeming desire to leave her behind. Kenshin, on the other hand, is at a loss for words and struggles to express his true feelings.

As the two argue back and forth, it becomes clear that there is a deeper issue at play: Kaoru's fear of losing Kenshin. She has long been aware of his wanderlust and the fact that he may one day leave her behind, and now that he is proposing she feels even more vulnerable.

However, Kenshin is quick to reassure Kaoru that his proposal is not a sign that he is planning to leave her. In fact, quite the opposite is true: he wants to spend the rest of his life with her, and has no desire to return to his former way of life as a wandering samurai.

As the tension between the two begins to dissipate, Kenshin takes Kaoru's hand and begins to explain his feelings in more detail. He tells her that he has never met anyone like her before, and that she has changed his life in ways he never thought possible.

Kaoru, overwhelmed with emotion, begins to cry and clings tightly to Kenshin. The two embrace in a powerful and emotional moment, surrounded by the beauty of the garden.

The episode ends with Kenshin and Kaoru walking hand in hand through the garden, happy and content in each other's company. As they walk, Kenshin reflects on his newfound happiness and vows to do everything in his power to protect and cherish Kaoru for the rest of his life.