[ what an altruistic mindset, shylock muses. even if he'd gotten hate for it from all sides, he'd still push on anyway, albeit in a very stubborn way. a very hizen-like trait, but shylock wonders if it's just an attribute that everyone who lived in tosa possesses.

shylock doesn't mind peace, for the record. but he does thrive in utter chaos, so he'll see how ryouma's plans will come into fruition in the coming months. as the modern kids would say, popcorn dot gif. ]

Not if it's love. You can never have too much of it, and certain people would need it more than others.

[ like hizen, for instance. ]

Have you told them you loved them lately? It might be their only saving grace in this chaotic realm.