[ AAAA WHY IS HIJIKATA LIKE THIS... so he's just going to slowly bury his face in his hands and make this tiny, whining noise until hijikata's done being mean!!!!

but he uncovers his face soon enough — if only to continue with the task at hand, working towards the middle of his back as he speaks. ]

Then, I'll stay with you whenever you're doing paperwork. And if you start slouching, I'll...

[ . . . ]

— push your tea over onto your papers without warning.

[ AH YES, BRILLIANT. ]