You wanna tell me why I'm - again - with only another guy for company on New Year's Eve this year...

Ooooh boy...

I can't be stuck in singlesville for the rest of my life, right...?

You've gotta stay positive, Hijikata - it's one of your better traits...

... Are they putting moves on her?

That's one of Sakurai-san's friends!

Oi, Hijikata! Looks like someone over there could use some help...

Huh...?

If we save the day, Sakurai-san's bound to see us in a new light!!