[Yukimura listens to every word intently, though at first all he can manage is a small, sad smile.]

To think that, even after all this time, men such as yourselves have such trouble finding a place in the world… It is disappointing to hear of such things. I would have thought that, with Tokugawa Ieyasu claiming power, perhaps such quarrels would be put to rest.

I cannot even imagine how difficult it must have been. And yet you persisted despite that, and did not give in to pressure to change. That is rather admirable of you, Hajime-dono. I am glad that you found people who could accept you as you were, as well.