...I see. It was not a very widely practiced custom. Japanese do not normally celebrate this in such a way. At least...I have never seen my masters celebrate anything like it.

[ He frowns and then shakes his head. ] I think in not doing so...you might offend people, Hijikata-san. But it is not for me to tell you what is right or not in this case.

[ Do whatever makes you comfortable. ]