[When Makoto started his training, he couldn't even believe that he was learning how to fight. He's never been in an altercation that's needed physical force.

But here, defenselessness will get him and Haru killed. And then there are the ayakashi that he has to face.

He nods at the question of disbelief.]

If I don't learn, then Haru could get hurt... I would rather learn how to fight in order to defend him than do nothing at all.

[He can't help but smile before he answers the next question.]

Hijikata Toshizou! You know, the vice-commander of the shinsengumi?

He's been really kind to teach me how to fight all the way from just stances. I'm sure you'd be able to take lessons with me.