Hijikata: Alright, we’re going to vote whether to add [bad word] “those who don’t want their socks to get mixed up with everyone else’s should embroider their names on them” to the Shinsengumi regulations.
Kondo: Saito-kun and Yamazaki-kun are in favour of it, but Heisuke is against it, hmm? What do you think, Souji?
Okita: Embroidering my name onto my socks is too embarrassing for me to do. But I don’t wear socks, so I don’t mind being in favour of it.
Toudou: That’s not fair, Souji-kun!
Hijikata: I don’t wear socks either.
Kondo: I often wear socks, but I don’t really mind either way. Of course there’s no one here who’d accidentally wear the captain’s socks.
Toudou: Hey! You two should think about this more seriously, Hijikata-san and Kondo-san! You’ve got to say something too, Saito-kun and Yamazaki-kun! You two wear socks too, don’t you?!
Saito: I don’t think embroidering my name on my socks is embarrassing. So I’ve got no intention of changing my opinion.
Yamazaki: No one would notice if your socks were embroidered anyway. If someone might use your socks without permission, then wouldn’t it be better to prevent that by embroidering them?
Okita: Give up, Heisuke.
Toudou: It’s kind of annoying to have you tell me that!
Hijikata: So that’s five in favour and one against. I’ve made my decision. I’ll announce that it’s been added to the regulations during tomorrow morning’s training.
Toudou: Why was no one against it? Isn’t that strange?
Okita: Embroidery is fine, isn’t it? No one will make a mistake if you put “hey!” on yours.
Toudou: That just sounds ridiculous, like a cheerful greeting!
Okita: Ah. Kondo-san, Hijikata-san. Have you got a moment?
Toudou: Hey! You’re just leaving things like that?!
Okita: Someone gave me this. Please drink it if you’d like.
Kondo: Oh, is that wine?
Saito: Hmm. This scent… It seems to be quite good wine.
Yamazaki: Aren’t you going to drink it yourself, Okita-san?
Okita: I tried to turn down the gift because I don’t drink, but they insisted I take it…
Kondo: If you’re not going to drink it, then there’s no need for me to hesitate. I’ll take it.
Hijikata: But it’s no good if Kondo-san and I are the only ones drinking. Isn’t it better to enjoy good wine like this as a group?
Toudou: Then why don’t all of us here drink it?
Kondo: That’s a good [bad word] to think of it, it’s been a while since we had a drinking party. Do you mind if we drink this all together, Souji?
Okita: If that’s what you want to do, then go ahead.
Hijikata: So that’s decided then.
Toudou: Alright! Let’s drink!
Saito: What about some snacks? If you don’t mind dried squid, I’ve got some in my room.
Hijikata: That sounds good.
Saito: I’ll go and get it then,
Yamazaki: I’ll bring some wine cups for everyone.
Okita: I’m going to get something I can drink. It’d be no good if I was the only one who couldn’t drink.
Kondo: Alright, go on.
Toudou: Ah, so Saito-kun and Yamazaki-san both drink wine? I’ve never had drinks with them.
Hijikata: Kondo-san and I have had drinks with both of them. Actually, I’ve made them drink with me.
Toudou: Ah, I remember that happening to me too. You like making people do things.
Hijikata: Having someone ask you to drink is a good thing.
Toudou: Those people made to do it have a hard time.
Hijikata: Did you say something, Heisuke?
Toudou: No, I didn’t say anything.
Kondo: They drink, but they’re not strong drinkers. Well, I think it’ll be interesting.
Yamazaki: I’m back. Here you go. There weren’t any wine cups, so you’ll have to make do with teacups.
Saito: I’ve got the dried squid. Eat as much as you like.
Okita: I’ve brought some amazake.
[Note: Amazake is a sweet low alcohol / non-alcohol drink made from fermented rice.]
Saito: It looks like everyone has their drinks.
Kondo: Alright, Toshi. I’ll let you lead the toast.
Hijikata: toast to the future of the Shinsengumi!
Everyone: Cheers!
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