[ well, he's not wrong. but he sort of takes offense to it, maybe? he furrows his eyebrows, and just looks at him. although, that doesn't last long, thinking about that stuff before seemed to have tired him out- it's been a long day. ]

I spent years becoming who I am for Kondou-san and the Shinsengumi. Of course, I'd be upset. It's not something I could let go as if it's nothing.

[ if you think his resolve about the Shinsengumi can be broken easily you Are Wrong. ]

But... [ his voice almost begins to shake but... no, no way. he takes a breath in, then out. he has to stay calm about this, doesn't he? ] There's no way I can die so easily, especially if it's not for the Shinsengumi.

[ he kicks another mirror shard for an extra measure- it seems like the reflection on the shards are changing again? he looks over at Tsurumaru, a bit curious. ]

Do you?