[There's a part of him that's secretly pleased to hear that - because it's nice to know that he has a whole part of Souji's life to himself, even if that may also be selfish. He had seen many battles and practices and had spent that time together with Souji, and in the same way that he can't erase what happened at Ikedaya, he can't erase those better days, either. It's reassuring.
But Kashuu, always attentive to wording, has one question first and foremost:]
Can we still be important?
["Can I still be important?" Even if this isn't the Okita Souji he knew all those years ago, he's still Okita Souji.
Somewhat hesitantly, he adds:]
I can fight again, so... [He starts a little, like he's remembering something, and moves to reach for the blade at his side. He probably shouldn't be unsheathing a sword at a party but?! HERE HE GOES ANYWAY.]
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But Kashuu, always attentive to wording, has one question first and foremost:]
Can we still be important?
["Can I still be important?" Even if this isn't the Okita Souji he knew all those years ago, he's still Okita Souji.
Somewhat hesitantly, he adds:]
I can fight again, so... [He starts a little, like he's remembering something, and moves to reach for the blade at his side. He probably shouldn't be unsheathing a sword at a party but?! HERE HE GOES ANYWAY.]
Look— See?