[The terrified paparazzo runs off, probably happy to have gotten away with limb and life, and, seeing Koro's expression turn back to normal, Hijikata quickly steps up to him.]

So much for "abuse", huh?

[He said it a bit smugly, but seeing the remorse on Koro's face, he regrets it. He reaches up to rub his shoulder.]

Come on, don't feel bad. It's as I said; scummy shitheads need to be put in their place. It's not like you hurt him or anything.