[ The way Hijikata talks about it all...is almost fascinating to Mikazuki. He's existed on the complete polar opposite end -- exactly as the vice-captain put it. A prize to be hung up on the wall and brag to others. "Hey, I have Mikazuki Munechika." He's heard it time and time again...ah, now he wishes he had a master such as Hijikata to have changed his world view before it was too late.

He hums at the thought, sipping his tea before nodding. The laugh he gives is an insightful one...as if he seems to Understand something now. ] I can see why Horikawa-kun and Izuminokami-kun spoke so fondly of you now.

I did always wonder why most of the Shinsengumi swords at the citadel were so...fond of their previous masters, you know? I could never quite understand it but having met you and speaking to you of such things... [ kind of makes him miss those shinsengumi swords!!! ] well, as I said. I understand the fondness of theirs more now.

I'm certain any sword would have been proud to call you their master.