[ there’s a tight pang of emotion in his chest when hideyoshi says that. hanbei knows it, he really does, but just hearing it from hideyoshi himself is such a significant thing, he can’t help but be overwhelmed. it isn’t until hideyoshi speaks up again that he’s able to respond, and after a moment of gathering himself he gives a light laugh. ] That would be helpful. There are many things I still need to learn about this place, after all…

[ he thinks that this conclusion does well enough for now. as long as they both can move forward and discuss what they should be doing freely from now on… it’s enough. that little bit of hope will do. ] You don’t need to worry either, Hideyoshi… Please believe in me. [ he says, as harmlessly as he can. he doesn’t mean to accuse hideyoshi of anything, but really, he does feel much better now, emotionally and physically. ]