Hah. Silly.

The guilt is over me terrifying a human, not because of protecting you.

[Koro's subtle yet sorrowful expression returns again.]

I never want to see such an expression on someone because of me. I left Hell for that reason. I'm tired of it. Tired of being a monster.

[Koro clings onto one of Hijikata's wrist with a trembling hand, the other to preoccupied with holding onto his chest.

But... Hijikata's words do make the pain subside a little.]