Ando ran a few hundred meters in the rain before she realized that she was a bit impulsive.

Even if her brother had betrayed them, he was still alive.

If he was alive, then her father, who had participated in the war with him, might also be alive.

If she ran away like this, wouldn't she miss the opportunity to reunite with them?

She wiped the rain off her face and turned around to run back.

When she ran back to the pavilion, she saw the leopard-headed Celestial in the distance being surrounded by people, while her brother bowed and held a large umbrella for him.

The group of figures in the hazy mist were like unmelted ink dots, gradually becoming smaller and smaller until they disappeared.

She opened her eyes wide and stared at them.

The water droplets on her forehead flowed down into her eyes due to gravity. Her eyelashes trembled, but she didn't blink.

Her brother was one of the few talented swordsmen in Ando's family. She had set her brother as her goal since she was young.

Ando's family motto was "Use your sword to protect the country and the family". Her brother had patiently taught her to write this sentence, taught her to read it, and told her that Ando's ancestors were famous generals who had helped the Emperor win many battles.

She had always insisted that when she had the strength, she would protect this country that was riddled with holes.

She hadn't changed, but the person who gave her dreams had.

It was easy to dream in the countryside.

She smiled bitterly and retracted her gaze that could no longer see anything. She turned around and stepped into the rain again.

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, showing no signs of slowing down.

She raised her head, hoping that the ruthless and cold rain could clear her confused and confused heart.

The country had fallen, but the people were still living as if nothing had happened. They looked no different from before, still working, studying, and having fun.

The war was over, and peace was coming. Was it really coming?

She didn't know how long she had been thinking in the rain, but when she couldn't feel the rain falling on her face, she opened her eyes in confusion.

A large green-gray umbrella covered her head. She lowered her head and saw a pair of crystal clear red eyes.

Tears finally flowed out of her eyes, and she threw herself into Okita's arms.

Seven years ago, her father and brother left home. Five years ago, after the end of the Barbarian War, her mother passed away. Ever since then, she had been lost.

She didn't know what she was pursuing. She practiced her sword every day in a daze and didn't improve at all.

She made up her mind to come to Edo. She wanted to find her pursuit here.

She had gotten her wish to join Shinsengumi, but she was still confused.

Only when he fought side by side with Okita in the underground casino did he find some light.

She hugged him tightly around the waist, like a drowning person clinging to the straw by the shore.

The moist feeling on his chest made Okita's eyes soften. He raised his hand and stroked her head.

The ambition he had when he left Wuzhou came back to him. After he arrived in Edo, he hit a wall everywhere, but the fire in his heart never went out.

Now, even though he had Shinsengumi, most of the time, he felt powerless as if he was hitting cotton.

But what did it matter? As long as he adhered to the warrior's path in his heart, even if the road ahead was pitch-black, he would still be able to forge ahead.

"Ando."

He said her name softly with a rare gentleness in his voice.

"Okita -senpai, can the colorful world of Edo really make people lose themselves?" Ando raised her head from his arms and asked.

"No." Okita didn't hesitate and gave a very certain answer.

"Didn't you say that the vice commander …"

"Hijikata, that bastard, even less." Okita's tone had a trace of complaint, but it was more of trust and determination.

Ando didn't understand what kind of relationship he had with Hijikata. Was it because he was spoiled and arrogant, or was it because they trusted each other and walked side by side?

But now she didn't have the energy to think about their relationship. She was more focused on her brother.

"Everyone has a different way of realizing their dreams, and the path they choose will be very different.

Sometimes what you see may not be the truth. "

"Okita -senpai …"

Ando looked at him in astonishment. Could it be that he had seen everything that had happened just now?

She was running around like a fool. Thinking about it, she was really embarrassed.

"Masahiro Ando is a famous businessman in Edo who specializes in doing business with the celestial beings. Shinsengumi still hasn't caught him."

"Senpai knows him?"

"I just know."

"Then, then …"

"There will be a chance to meet him."

Okita smiled and rubbed her head, walking forward with the umbrella.

She followed him closely and didn't ask any more questions.

Her whole body was completely wet. In fact, there was no need for her to hide under the umbrella with him.

His clothes were a little wet, caused by her hug just now.

Feeling apologetic, she paused her steps and left his umbrella.

He reached out and pulled her into his range.

A feeling of being touched flowed into her heart.

Although he didn't know how to say anything nice, she could tell from his actions that he was careful and gentle.

"Sometimes what you see may not be the truth. Brother, maybe you have some difficulties in your heart.

When I become stronger and more mature, you will tell me, right? "

"Okita -senpai, thank you!" Ando said sincerely.

If he hadn't come back, she didn't know how long she would have been in the rain.

"No need to thank me.

I have a great way to make fun of Mr. Hijikata. Cooperate with me. "Okita's eyes were shining with a devilish light.

Ando shivered inexplicably. She suddenly felt some sympathy for Hijikata.

If there was a person like Okita who spent most of his time scheming against her except for sleeping, then she would definitely be restless and unable to sleep.

"By the way, is there any legendary ancient witchcraft in your village that can curse people?"

"No, no."

Ando looked at Okita's evil smile. The person who comforted her just now seemed to be an illusion.

What kind of feelings did he have for Mr. Hijikata? What happened between them?

She wasn't a person who liked to gossip, but she was inexplicably interested in his past.