[Once more Hijikata is grateful for Xingchen's presence. Who could ask for better emotional support? When the car eventually stops near their apartment complex he offers him a hand to help him out of his seat. As they stand there for a moment he rubs the back of his own head, suddenly at a loss for words to express his feelings.]

Thanks, Xingchen... for waiting for me, bringing food and water, and... well! For everything. I have no idea how long I'll be kept up telling everyone else that I'm back from the dead, but can I come over for a meal when I'm done at some point tomorrow? I'll give you a heads-up!

[He really just wants to spend some more time with him, just sit together, enjoy even the pauses in their conversation. Everything feels so serene with Xingchen, it never fails to put him at ease.]