Ryouma's joy was complete. The two people who meant most to him in the world were there in his arms. How much better could it get. "Of course we'll stay together forever." he whispered in N's ear. "And I'll protect you just as I did then. I'll protect you both. Now let's get something to eat. I'm sure we're all hungry."<br/><br/>He was trying to be practical, since he knew both he and Makoto, while elated to be together again, wouldn't be together long if they starved.