[ Hijikata doesn't celebrate birthdays in his Shinsengumi either... so he's just, well. he's here. ]

I never really been to this park, didn't know they were here... A part of me thinks I shouldn't be surprised.

[ because this is Cerealia, and Hijikata has been here long enough to finally figure out this place is just weird as hell. BUT... ]

Ah, well... It's not today, [ technically Kashuu is like a week late but who's paying attention to the details? Hijikata could really care less, but he does appreciate the effort Kashuu went through with. also why is Saitou apologizing??? gosh, it's okay Saitou! ] but don't worry about it.

[ a pause. ] I don't really celebrate my birthday, so it's kind of weird, I suppose.