[If he remembers - and judging by the look on his face, he must remember - then his sacrifice can't have been in vain. And that makes the pain a little easier to deal with. Unfortunately it's not as though there's much he can say to Hijikata to make him feel any better. Most of the words are sticking in his throat, anyway.
... so instead he reaches out for Hijikata's hand, squeezing it gently. It's warm, and solid-- he's safe. That was all that Kondou had ever wanted to ensure, and now the proof was right here in front of him.
Despite himself, the smile brightens a little more.]
Don't tell me you've been going around frowning like that this whole time.
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... so instead he reaches out for Hijikata's hand, squeezing it gently. It's warm, and solid-- he's safe. That was all that Kondou had ever wanted to ensure, and now the proof was right here in front of him.
Despite himself, the smile brightens a little more.]
Don't tell me you've been going around frowning like that this whole time.