[There's a satisfaction from seeing that thing fly off into the distance that quells his fiery temper, enough that he can snort at the pun that Hijikata's just made. He looks over to him, letting out a sigh that seems to let some of the stress go with it, before turning to follow him back to the boat. It seems like their work is done here and they'll be able to continue forward, which he's all the more excited for once he starts thinking about it.]

Hah, you flatter me. To be honest, I've never really played.

[Baseball isn't exactly big in Snezhnaya.]

I've seen it on television here, though. Seems like an interesting game. I wouldn't mind trying it sometime.