[She is sensing that it might be better if she does not tell him about it.

Nobody needs to deal with a Hijikata scolding. Though the thought that he would be willing to scold someone over her is... both strange and warming, all at once.

She still looks a little alarmed.]

Oh... no, it's okay, Hijikata-san, truly...! Everyone has been really kind and understanding, um, so you don't have to...

[go all Hijikata on them.]