I'm not saying it just to say it, you know.

[ Hijikata is a truthful man! sure, he might say things just to simply woo people but you know, this is different! he doens't like to lie.

but lord... he knows that kind of laugh. so time to regain some of that self control, despite how touchy he wants to get... ah, that's so weird. so, what's a better way to keep hands off is to just... nonchalantly rub the back of your head with your hand? yeah, that's what he's doing - that, or running his hand through his hair every now and then. he lets out a sigh.]

Okay. Don't play dumb, are you hiding something?

[ straight and to the point! ] I told you, if something bothers you don't make sour faces and hide it.