[ why is... this guy so difficult. Hijikata asks this everyday? he can only dream having the upper hand.

of course, at the defeat of Tsurumaru not agreeing, he lets go. except, a quick flick is delivered to Tsurumaru's forehead. Hijikata only huffs in response. ]

I don't think I want to die like that.

[ dying while holding someone's hands... sounds like something Harada would say, honestly. ] I'll reiterate though. Don't do that ever again - or I'll just tie your hands together instead.

[ which means he won't have to do the holding! perfect... ]