So—after returning to Shiwei Hall with Kondo and the others, Aoto, who hadn't paid any attention to Sakamoto Ryoma, had already pushed this person's name to the depths of his memory.
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Chiba Shigetarou was in a very good mood now.
He was in such a good mood that he started humming a little tune out of tune.
He turned his head, looked towards the direction where Shiwei Hall was located, and let out a peculiar laugh:
"Hahaha, Mr. Tachibana agreed to participate in the swordsmanship competition hosted by the Marquis of Aizu, hehehe~~"
Since their Little Chiba Sword Dojo was defeated by Shiwei Hall, led by Aoto at the "Red and White Battle" during the "Plum Blossom Festival," Chiba Shigetarou had resolved—to consider Tachibana Aoto as a "potential brother-in-law" seriously!
The first thing that Chiba Shigetarou considered was Aoto's character.
During these nearly two months, Chiba Shigetarou collected "information" about Aoto from all quarters.
