[ look he knows that??? but maybe whatever world Tsuru is from is weird as hell... who knows! because obviously, Hijikata doesn't live in a world where sword spirits exist... ugh this is weird to think about!

and yes... this is the kind of reaction he wanted. this is what he gets for leading Hijikata on first because you know, Hijikata is the master of teasing. especially like this. making anyone blush by saying one simple sentence - easy. ]

Don't look at me like that, I just wanted to tease a little.

[ and he gets just a bit closer... ah, once again! not what Tsurumaru expects! he goes right to his ear to say one more thing in a whisper. ]

Hmm... I can't hear you. I don't know what to do if you don't tell me -- right? Or what... Are you embarrassed?

[ and... pulling back. a smug expression on his face. oh, he knows he won this battle. ]

Well? [ hmm!!! Hijikata extends a hand to take a hold of Tsurumaru's chin, and lifts his head just a bit. ] You're blushing - it's almost too easy. But it's not a bad expression.

[ is he going overboard... maybe. how does your medicine taste, Tsuru. ]