[If Hijikata noticed anything amiss, he subconsciously explained it away as just an illusion caused by the fire's shine - but it's more likely that he didn't see anything strange.]

If you want, I can teach you, but it may be easier to start practising with other new summer magic users, or even on your own. It's important that you get a sense of what your magic feels like first of all.

[He may have been able to guide some kids to grasp the feelings associated with their magic, but ultimately they need to make that connection on their own. Once that's done, though, he'll gladly help them hone them.]