[He doesn't let it play for long, closing the book soon after seeing Hijikata's face. He knew it would be hard on him. It was always hard on him and nothing would ever ease the guilt of what had happened - what was going to happen. Souji walks forward and puts a hand on Hijikata's arm.]

It wasn't your fault, Hijikata-san, and now she's very happy here. It's like it was before and as long as she's here, it always will be.