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Heisuke
New arrival, but a dear comrade; always an important part of their group though. One question that bites Hijikata's mind has been if Heisuke is truly happy. Maybe he make things right for once? He isn't sure.

Souji
Souji is like a brother to Hijikata ever since the Shiekan days. Always frets about his health ever since being told he was sick. A pain in his ass, but also a precious comrade no matter what.

Harada
Co-workers! Pleasantly surprised this Harada doesn't want to die 24/7? Seems like a trustworthy comrade that he can spend time with and maybe drink with. Not a familiar face, but one to look forward to when going to one of his many shifts. A Shinsengumi is a Shinsengumi, nonetheless.

Kiyomitsu
Hijikata will forever think of Kashuu as a comrade despite how he might say he isn't a part of the Shinsengumi anymore! A pain in the ass like Souji, but still a trusted comrade. Hijikata's always really annoyed about how Kashuu tries to drag him outside to have "fun", but ... Spending time with him isn't that bad? A friendship(?) he wouldn't throw out the window for whatever reason.

Mikazuki
Good friend(?), and drinking buddy. Mikazuki's cheerful air about him really calms Hijikata, so spending time with him is extremely pleasant. Whenever Mikazuki visits Hijikata would never deny his audience. He also likes Hijikata's poetry and doesn't make fun of it, that's always a plus too, right? A very fun sparring partner, after testing his skills Hijikata wouldn't mind to fight along side with him

Saitou-kun
Comrade from another world! Like always, a Shinsengumi is a Shinsengumi... Hijikata always wonders if Saitou calling him Vice-Commander bothers him though? Different from his own Saitou, but gives Hijikata pleasant company when he does visit Hijikata which he can appreciate.

Tsurumaru
They both connect on quite a few emotional levels. At first, Hijikata just thought he was a nuisance but grew to enjoy the company. At least managed to make Hijikata's lonely stay in his apartment a bit more bearable by spending more time with him; helping him cook meals, or make tea. He still really sucks at showing his appreciation but maybe he can do it someday!?

Brat
First met underground, Lili offered to help look for his comrades. He found it odd since they just met then, but he did appreciate that kind of reassurance when he felt like he couldn't handle being so alone! Lili reminds Hijikata of himself when he was still peddling for medicine; someone with a big goal in mind and will do anything to achieve it which is why he doesn't tell her to give up. Still thinks she's a brat sometimes tho, still a brat tho!!! One day he'll actually call her by her actual name? But maybe is someone he can actually talk to when struggling? Maybe.

Souji (#2)
How do you talk about This Souji... Naturally, Hijikata will treat him like another comrade because he is a Shinsengumi. He might low key worry about his TB? How bad is his? Does he need rest? Should he be walking around that much? The mystery! Also a pain in the ass like all Soujis. Still would fight beside him though.

Souji (#3)
Yes, no matter how nice this Souji is he is also a pain in the ass. How does this Suoji know how to get on his nerves, ESPECIALLY with a smile on his face!? Why does he have no sense of personal bubble!? Hijikata may high key worry about his TB though since it's obvious he's really sick. Definitely will pester this Souji to rest. Still a Shinsengumi comrade too!

Woman
WHY DID HEISUKE BRING THIS PERSON HOME. WHY DID SHE INSULT HIJIKATA'S POETRY. WHY DOES SHE SAY IT'S NOT FINISHED? IT'S A HAIKU?! Hijikata thinks she's annoying and dumb, sorry Nero. But he'll tolerate her presence for now because Heisuke's reasonings.