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Vice Commander Hijikata sends Tetsu and Tatsu to pick up an important package, but their mission is complicated by a run-in with Tetsu’s arch rival and the appearance of a mysterious warrior.

Tetsu’s obsession with swords takes center stage when he attends a local festival with two adorable young ladies. He desire for his own weapon is dampened, however, when he sees how a real man handles trouble!

Tetsu’s hot-headed nature lands him in big trouble when he gets in a fight over a samurai sword, and Souji questions Hijikata concerning his reluctance to arm his new page.

The Shinsengumi hold a festival while Vice Commander Hijikata is away on business, but Tetsu is too depressed to participate. Could a sparring session with Souji lift his spirits?

Tetsu’s training is interrupted by the arrival of Vice Commander Yamanami, a far nicer man than his demonic counterpart. Later, while running errands in town, Tetsu runs into a familiar young girl.

A murderous pyromaniac keeps burning down vacant houses, and Tetsu is severely reprimanded for constantly neglecting his duties as a page.

Still dreaming of becoming a Watcher, Tetsu picks a fight with a gang of Ronin in defense of a young girl. His foolish actions land him in great danger and jeopardize a covert operation.

In the wake of an epic bloodletting, Tetsu dreams of his father, mourns the loss of a precious friendship, and makes a promise to the girl he loves.

Rival spies battle to a standstill in the dead of night, and young boy struggles to choose between bloodshed and peace. Meanwhile, a heartbroken page is left with nothing but the head of his master.

The bloodshed is great as the Shinsengumi cut down their enemies one by one. Even young Tetus joins the fight after a pep talk from Yamanami

As the Shinsengumi prepare for all-out war, Yamanami struggles with painful flashbacks to a night of violence, and a traumatized Tetsu locks himself in seclusion.

Souji and his men set out on a quest for vengeance after the murder of their comrade, and Tetsu’s next encounter with Suzu could be his last.

Tetsu’s determination finally earns him admission into the Shinsengumi, but he’s crushed to discover he’ll be serving as a page. Later, a mysterious visitor inspires him to pursue a new role.

Reports of a woman being brutally beaten by a group of samurai send the Shinsengumi flying into action, but will they arrive in time to prevent the death of one of their own?

Concern over Ayumu’s prolonged absence continues to grow at Shinsengumi headquarters, but Tetsu’s earnest attempt to speak with her brother ends in violence.

Hijikata and Souji pursue a murderous imposter, but their search leads them straight to the gates of death. Their future will surely be short-lived if they cannot escape a twisted realm of illusion!

Tatsu barely survives another chaotic encounter with the mysterious Sakamoto, and a man with a passion for murder poses as Souji!

Souji causes a commotion at headquarters when he steals Hijikata’s collection of haikus, and Suzu’s master commands him to carry out a chilling mission involving his new friend.

Tetsu arouses concern at Shinsengumi headquarters when he refuses to get out of bed. His friends want to know what’s bothering the young page, but Tatsu refuses to shed light on the mystery.

After their paths cross yet again, Tetsu and Suzu realize they have much in common, but the sudden arrival of Suzu’s master threatens to end their blossoming friendship.