Yeah. I hear that a lot.

[A sigh. For the third time, Koro takes Hijikata into his arms.]

You're going to get too carried away one day. And when you're on the chopping block for my colleagues, they won't see you as a fellow demon.

[Despite his protests, Koro purrs, with soft, demonic growls vibrating in his chest and against the officer. His breathing becomes normal again, and he's no longer holding onto his chest. The pain has subsided.]

...We should get out of here before I pounce on you.