[ what guts, kondou could get away with a free pass on that display of courage alone.
but, if he's going to take his time, then hijikata will return the gesture, although it's a bit timid especially considering he's instigated this thing himself before in a role reversal situation. funny thing is, it's really so much different when on the receiving end of both being teased and how that teasing is being played out. he's still really embarrassed, but now he does seem to have it under control. kind of. he's not sure how much control being unable to get his cheeks to stop burning really signifies here. ]
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but, if he's going to take his time, then hijikata will return the gesture, although it's a bit timid especially considering he's instigated this thing himself before in a role reversal situation. funny thing is, it's really so much different when on the receiving end of both being teased and how that teasing is being played out. he's still really embarrassed, but now he does seem to have it under control. kind of. he's not sure how much control being unable to get his cheeks to stop burning really signifies here. ]