[ Nodding, Mikazuki is very pleased! This all went much better than he had hoped and he feels much more at ease than when he first arrived. Part of him thought it was all kind of silly but to hear Hijikata's encouragement(???) in a sense...it's all relieving.

He's practically sparkling now, happily snacking and sipping tea. ] I'll have to think on it! Ahaha, it's something to get used to, isn't it?

Hm hm hm. When...did you develop such a view towards swords, Hijikkun? It's not usual for me to meet humans who view swords as more than just a prize to be had.