[Oh, this is cute! Even Hijikata, who's been a bit more sullen that usual lately, can't help but smile at the tiny spectacle.]

Hah... my summer magic can't measure up to this, I'll give you that.

[Sure, he can cause a lot of damage, but he can't make something endearing like this! Somehow, it feels like it got even hotter in here... whether it's only his imagination or not, he wipes his forehead.]

Are you sure you can still hold out? I wouldn't want you to faint on me!