-Yamanami and Todo wait to be sentenced to seppuku (honor suicide) following the events at Rokkaku prison, where they witnessed the inhumane murdering of its prisoners, and insulted the officials. There is also a rumor going around that the Shinsengumi were the ones actually responsible for what occurred. Todo falls in love with a prostitute who witnessed them entering the establishment, and doesn't know what to do or how to handle caring for a girl who hates him so much for what he is.
-Soji's childhood is openly explored, from the minutes following his birth to his early days in the Shinsengumi.
Poor Soji had a very difficult childhood. I didn't think we'd actually get to have a "look" at it at some point, but it was a great addition to the book. It's so awesome that Sei and Soji met when they were kids, if only briefly, and they don't even realize it. And the little girl actually left an impression on Soji's mind! I grinned so wide after reading it. You also come to understand why Soji is so casual with a few people, and why he thinks of them so highly. There are still a few things about this series I try to overlook/ignore (like, ahem, the suggestive stuff), and I still can't get some of the names straight. But it's still a really good series that NEEDS more attention. Viz, you aren't marketing this very well.
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