#I just like the idea of dad/big brother Takasugi

[hydrangeawrites]

I like the idea that Takasugi tries to give Matako as much of a “normal” life as he can, when he can. Like even though it was her choice to join the Kiheitai and he took her in because she had nowhere to go, part of him probably still feels responsible for taking away the rest of her life from her; he knows what it feels like to be a kid in a war and feels responsible for bringing her into the war he’s fighting, so he tries to make her feel like an ordinary girl when he can. 

He probably gifted her the pistols she carries everywhere (with Sakamoto’s help because he knows guns in a way Takasugi doesn't). He lets her pull him everywhere and take selfies with him even if he doesn’t understand the point (based on those two official arts). When she tells him space makes her feel uncomfortable, he orders the Kiheitai to dock on Earth as soon as possible under the excuse of needing to refuel the ship. He just...takes care of her, because she’s one of his people and he takes care of his own. 

#I just like the idea of dad/big brother Takasugi #but seriously he's so nice to her #he doesn't lead her on even when he definitely knows she has a thing for him #he never belittles her #or makes her feel unworthy of fighting by his side #he just accepts her #and takes care of her in spite of his baggage #gintama #takasugi shinsuke #kijima matako