[ You would think the Vice-Captain of the Shinsengumi would be more sensitive to impending danger. Hijikata doesn't stir, though, even with the shadow slowly looming over him. No, he looks more peaceful than you'll ever see him when awake, almost like he's fallen into a world where the clouds rain mayo and his life isn't in constant peril because of certain sadistic brats. A perfect world indeed.

Right before the cloth can touch his nose, Hijikata jolts into a sitting position once more, slamming into Gintoki in the process. ] KETCHUPSUKI! YOUR TIME TO DIE IS --

[ This isn't the Ketchupsuki though. ] Hah?

[ No, it's some sweet-toothed bastard with a pillow in his bed. The implications of the 'in his bed' part will come later. ]

Oi. That pillow you're holding -- the hell were you trying to do with it...? [ 'cuz you know

this sure looks like attempted murder. ]