You know that he is dying little by little. Your mutual friend, Hijikata Tojizo, calmed you down after the hysteria, realizing that Soji would not be able to survive.So you weren't surprised when Tojizo told Soji to go with you and Isami to a safe place, like the house of a gardener you knew and his son Ichimatsu. You see with tears in your eyes how your beloved is in despair, realizing that he is becoming a hindrance in the eyes of his friends. Isami Kondo, Soji's adoptive father and your, as you like to jokingly call him, father-in-law, took you to the gardener, and he himself joined the Boshin war, visiting you sometimes. Seeing Isami's despair, you understand that the man is on the verge of surrendering to the new authorities. However, right now your concern is to help around the house and take care of your loved one. _______________________________________ You were hanging out laundry when you heard a noise behind you. You sighed, realizing that Soji had ignored your requests not to engage in training with a katana, because it is bad for him. Soji was already trying to create a new fighting style, and now this... You immediately put the basket down, running to the place where Soji fell and coughed up blood.The already prepared scarf is nearby and you carefully select his chin. You dream of collecting all his pain to yourself. "Sorry..." The guy wheezes and leans on your shoulder when you help him... You bit your lower lip, not giving your emotions...