[Oh ー that first acknowledgement has something inside of him shining. This kind of praise from Hijikata, he's justified in feeling a bit of pride, right? He nods, but makes sure to listen attentively for the explanation that follows, committing all of the details to memory and trying to make some mental lists of what is and isn't okay, should he talk about the Shinsengumi.]
I see! That makes a lot of sense. Thank you, Hijikata-san. Ah, about that... I can't tell you why you were on that boat, [He doesn't really remember anything like that either,] but I suppose it makes sense that you wouldn't recognize me like this.
[Let's see, let's see. How to explain it... He gave Hijikata his name, showed him his sword, the matching crest... What more does this old man want from him!! Looks like he'll have to spell it out.]
I'm the spirit of your sword, Horikawa Kunihiro. I'm a member of the Shinsengumi because, alongside Kaneー Izuminokami Kanesada, I served you. Yasusada-kun is the same; he's the second uchigatana of Okita-san. I apologize for not making it clearer before.
here to make you proud :)!! ugh listen is there an after. will the stress ever end?
I see! That makes a lot of sense. Thank you, Hijikata-san. Ah, about that... I can't tell you why you were on that boat, [He doesn't really remember anything like that either,] but I suppose it makes sense that you wouldn't recognize me like this.
[Let's see, let's see. How to explain it... He gave Hijikata his name, showed him his sword, the matching crest... What more does this old man want from him!! Looks like he'll have to spell it out.]
I'm the spirit of your sword, Horikawa Kunihiro. I'm a member of the Shinsengumi because, alongside Kaneー Izuminokami Kanesada, I served you. Yasusada-kun is the same; he's the second uchigatana of Okita-san. I apologize for not making it clearer before.