[There couldn't be anyone Hijikata would be happier to see right now than Clavell. Who else would be able to answer all his questions (and patiently to boot)?]

Hey! It's great that you're here too! You must've come as soon as you heard that they're vending pokémon, huh? So this little guy is a Tepig? It's so easy-going!

[He eyes the cat-like creature riding the (already familiar) Houndoom...]

Is this the one the vending machine gave you?