Fic: Keep Walking Forward Until You Never Look Back
Inside, Tetsunosuke was terrified. He was stronger than before, but whether he was strong enough to survive the forthcoming war, he didn’t know yet. The only certainty he had was following in the footsteps of a man he held absolute trust in. No matter where they went, to victory or to death, Tetsunosuke vowed to keep his eyes focused on Hijikata Toushirou, fighting with and dying by the side of someone who had given Tetsunosuke new purpose in life.
Hijikata-san…I will assist you for as long as I can until the day you no longer need me.
And, Isaburou, my brother…
Watch me.
Summary: Moments in the life of Sasaki Tetsunosuke, as he finds his place in the Shinsengumi and at the side of Hijikata Toushirou.
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As the summary states, this is a fic that explores Tetsu’s life in between the Baragaki and Silver Soul arcs, and fleshes him out more as a character. Other characters feature in this fic with Hijikata sharing the spotlight. Tetsu admires and learns much from him while wrestling with fear and doubt, including a complicated relationship with Isaburo.
If you’re interested in reading, please find the AO3 link in the title where you will also find character tags and other pertinent details.
