[ See, Hijikata won't take the plum blossoms as an insult... because Mikazuki apparently likes his poetry? so he's not offended. good job, Mikazuki.

but once he unwraps the present to reveal the tea set - he's surprised! it's a very nice tea set too, he has to admit.

there's a tiny, appreciative smile on his face in response to the gift. ]

It's a very thoughtful gift. Thank you. [ of course, there's no way he could be grumpy when someone goes out of their way to give Hijikata a gift. ]

Next time we have tea then we'll have to brew some using this set, don't we now?