Relationship Symbol Color Guide
♥	Those who are closest to Okita; ones he would lay his life down for and who he trusts with just about everything.
♥	Those he trusts, but not with everything. He's close to them, but still keeps a certain distance.
♥	Friends and allies.
♥	Casual acquaintances and contacts: those he keeps in contact with, but doesn't necessarily trust or tell his true name to.
♥	Those with information that he wants and who he stays close to for that reason.
♥	Those he dislikes, but doesn't necessarily hate (although they may hate him).
♥	His enemies. He's likely to shank you if he gets a chance.

♥ Hijikata Toshizou His vice commander at home and still the most important person in his life, Hijikata Toshizou is the one responsible for making Okita Souji into who he is today. Okita will willingly kill or die by Hijikata's command. The vice commander is the one person Okita has centered his life on and, without him, he tends to fall apart. That doesn't mean he follows blindly though and often drops hints that Hijikata needs to rest or is on the wrong path in subtle ways. Hijikata was twice at Landel's and twice he left, leaving Okita's world in shambles. The second time, however, he was graced with a visit and thus believes Hijikata is capable of being saved from the world outside. This has given Okita a purpose again, and it is one of the reasons why he follows Homura.

♥ Homura Met at the Institute, Homura serves as his current commander in the History Club. He is intrigued by Homura's difference and his power, but also by the subdued innocence of his love for Rinrei and how it comes through in affection for anything that reminds him of her. During Hijikata's absense, Okita focused singularly on Homura for direction and still relies heavily on him for guidance. He feels a strange sort of kinship with Homura and besides Hijikata, the demi-god is the one Okita is closest with having known him the longest. Following the events of NS40, Okita is going to be trying to stick closer to Homura, so he knows he's not to blame for what happened the night of his pseudo-SC.

♥ Yamazaki Ayumu The only other person from his world and a colleague from the Shinsengumi, Ayumu holds a special place in Okita's book. She was the cook for the Mibu ronin, their surrogate mother and the one to really hold them together. She was also a ninja, Inspector Yamazaki Susumu's older sister. In their own world, she went to finish the mission Susumu failed and met an untimely and rather brutal death for her efforts. Her death shook the Shinsengumi, but also helped bring about the arrest of Shunsuke Furudaka, a Loyalist sympathizer. Okita attended her funeral and led the raid that captured Furudaka, but he has never really been able to accept her death. With Ayumu being back and alive at Landel's, he wants to do everything in his power to ensure that she gets the life she deserves, while simultaneously wanting to uphold appearances as Ayumu's de facto commanding officer and hide the fact that she is dead. He trusts her with just about everything, but still refuses to tell her about his illness or her future.

♥ Hattori Heiji The Kansai area detective reminds Okita of Tetsu in many ways, but originally they met just to spar and have fun. Okita recognized the boy's talent and looks to keep him near for that, but also just because he enjoys his company. The fact that Heiji is constantly thinking, always working things out and reading into people's actions is appealing to the swordsman. It also helps that Heiji knows about the future and Okita is still trying to uncover details that will help him prevent the demise of the Shinsengumi. Okita feels particularly protective of Heiji, and because of that he keeps him at a certain distance. He doesn't want Heiji to realize that he has contracted his disease again because he doesn't wish for the boy to suffer.

♥ Kenren Another god from Homura's world and the once defacto leader of the History Club when Homura lost his memories. Okita has a great deal of respect for Kenren and likes him quite a lot, but he has a more hands-off approach to leading that reminds him of a mixture of Yamanami and Hijikata, which unnerves him a little.


♥ Kaito Kuroba Heiji's friend and also a specific point of interest for Okita. While Kaito and Heiji both dislike Homura, Okita feels a bit of paternal instinct for both boys. Kaito dislikes killing and for that he reminds him a little of Kenshin, but Kaito is also hiding his identity from Heiji and Shinichi and so Okita wants to help him in order to maintain harmony within the group. Originally, he took Kaito in as a favor to Heiji, but now he is doing it for personal reasons. Unlike the others, Kaito seems a bit more mature, if only because he has had to stand on his own for so long. He's well aware of the group dynamic and Okita worries that it puts a strain on him.

♥ Guy Guy is very close to moving up to the next level. Okita deems him a friend and someone he cares about, but he can't afford to be entirely honest with him since they live together. He has to keep his disease under wraps near him, but otherwise he enjoys talking with Guy and hopes they can get closer. He is also careful to remember Guy's problem with women, thanks to their first meeting where Guy mistook him for one and freaked out. Okita wants to know why, but he's smart enough not to ask.

♥ Hinasaki Miku A haiku buddy who turned into a real ally when she offered to tell him about his past. He likes her, even if she's a little shy and has a strange hero worship of him. He initially wanted to stay near her in order to gain information from her, but since she is also a poetry friend, he does genuinely like her.



♥ Hijikata Toshirou Now here is an interesting case. Hijikata Toshirou is the Alternate Universe version of Hijikata Toshizou, and as such, he is the highest ranking Shinsengumi officer in Landel's. Unfortunately, being AU, he wants nothing to do with Okita or his 'angst' version of events. They have a common enemy in Takasugi Shinsuke and Martin Landel, but they still haven't come to terms with each other. Okita is uncertain how Hijikata's appearance disrupts his alliance to Homura, but for now, he is willing and content to stay with his current commander.

He and Hijikata had an argument over the board because Okita could not control his animosity toward Takasugi, but later met Hijikata in the showers thanks to his anonymity. They had a pleasant conversation up until Hijikata realized who he was. While it seems that Hijikata doesn't hate Okita's presence, they are still wary of each other.

♥ Sai Sai is a ninja, but not the same type as Okita is used to. He is also a boy trying very hard to learn how to wield his emotions; something Okita feels particular empathy with. He's only met Sai a few times, but he has realized that for all the things Sai has done, he is still a very pure person - and very uncertain. Okita has given the ninja advice when he needed it, and makes sure to be the listening ear also. He has a drawing Sai made on the bus to Doyleton tucked away, and admires the boy's skill a great deal. He draws from the imagination, which is something Okita doesn't often see - and the creatures he comes up with are beautiful, at least in his eyes.

Recently, Sai came to Okita with a new problem - that of his deceased (from illness) teammate having come back to life as a visitor. Okita knows the pain this causes, and wants to help Sai learn to deal with this, even if his methods are a little harsh.

♥ Kadaj Kadaj is an interesting case in that Okita never told him his real name, and yet he still felt close to him. Not close enough to call him a friend, but close enough that Okita kept an eye on him. He knew that Kadaj was dangerous, but the boy didn't begrudge him his own bloodthirsty side and actually preferred it to Okita's happy-go-lucky self. The fact that he could drop all pretenses around him was both reassuring and scary at the same time. Now that Kadaj is gone, Okita misses him, but hopes he was reunited with his family.

Recently Kadaj returned, but seems to have no memories of their prior meeting. Okita is uncertain how to progress now, after seeing him attack Yuffie.

♥ Peter Petrelli Peter Petrelli has powers which makes him of interest to the History Club, but the first time Okita met the boy was in the showers, looking rather uncomfortable. After some slight teasing (after all, this is Okita we're talking about), he ended up having rather pleasant conversation with Peter and in the process discovered that everyone was speaking different languages, but hearing only their native tongue. Okita liked the boy, but didn't think much of him until Homura started taking an interest in him. Okita continues to use the name 'Soujirou' around Peter, but is now watching him a little closer to monitor the decisions he makes regarding Sylar.

♥ Adelheid "Adel" Bernstein Okita can't help but tease his "Weaver" about his
awkwardness. He does respect Adel for his skills, but he wishes he'd open up a little more in the emotional department. He hasn't seen Adel in awhile, and because of that he worries about the man's allegiance to their group sometimes. Since he is their only route to weaponry, he finds him extremely valuable. Okita is more than happy to do what he can in order to keep Adel around.


♥ Yuffie Kisaragi They first met when he attacked Sanosuke and Kenshin the night that Hijikata disappeared (NS34) - using the word 'met' lightly. Okita noticed her using magic to cure Sanosuke and beyond that paid her no attention. However, after meeting her during the day and playing with her on the bulletin, he has realized that she is an interesting person and worth further interactions. However, since she is Kenshin's ally and not his, he is wary of her. Since speaking with her on the bulletin and receiving medical treatment at her hands (NS 42), his opinion of her has changed for the better.

♥ Shinichi Kudou Okita has yet to really talk to Kudou for any length of time, but since he is Heiji's friend and another 'puppy' for him to take care of, that automatically raises him above the others. However, because of his relationship to the Kaito Kid, Okita wishes to keep him from Kuroba as much as possible. He is also particularly interested in Kudou's learning ability, which he found is more through mimicry than straight drills. He hopes to train with him again, in order to see what else the boy can do, given a good model.

♥ Yamada Hanatarou A new addition to the History Club and a healer. Okita finds Hanatarou's nervous nature cute, kind of like a spastic puppy. As a healer, he is invaluable, but as a person, he's good for a tease and reminds Okita a great deal of Hotaru in her clumsiness and her genuinely good heart. Okita realizes that being nice to Hanatarou is possibly the best way to keep him around, and so will be going out of his way a little to ensure that the healer stays and feels that he is being put to good use. Hanatarou also taught Okita about the juice boxes and straws, which led to Okita shooting a straw paper at Homura during DS 42.

♥ Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin Although he has a hard time telling Hikaru and Kaoru apart by appearance, he can easily separate them by personality. Hikaru is eager and willing to tell him about the past, whereas Kaoru is more reluctant to believe that he really is Okita Souji.



♥ Honey Honey is both a fighter and a 'child,' so Okita feels like staying close to him in particular. He is also willing to tell Okita about the past, so that makes him useful.




♥ Fai D. Fluorite Homura wanted to know about Fai and thus asked for Okita's opinion on him. Okita has since lost sight of Fai, but he still wishes to know exactly what it is the man is hiding. As someone who also hides so much, Okita could tell that Fai had a secret (or secrets) that he didn't want to reveal to anyone, especially to Homura and Okita (who was technically a stranger). That said, Fai was enlisted to do a few tasks for the History Club, so Okita assumes the matter is settled and is willing to leave well enough alone.

♥ Loz Although they have yet to meet, Okita recognized the name "Yazoo" on the bulletin from his knowledge of Kadaj and has anonymously met his other brother, Loz. Okita doesn't know what Loz looks like, but he'll be keeping an eye out for him. After discussing weapons and where to obtain them, Okita gave Loz a fake name, Kane, in order to contact him. While he knows this will likely damage his relationship with Yuffie, he has a soft spot for Kadaj and his brothers, and likes their ruthlessness in a way. He finds himself inexplicably drawn to helping them, even though he knows it's a bad idea.

♥ Aidou Although Aidou likely doesn't remember, Okita does. There is something decidedly inhuman about Aidou that sets off Okita's alarms. He's been wary of him ever since accidentally flicking a spork at him during a mealtime meeting and getting attacked for his mistake. That doesn't mean Okita is going to leave him entirely alone though, and given the chance, he'll still push Aidou's buttons.

♥ Jaime Reyes Jaime seems like a good boy, with his questions and his willingness to listen. However, after Jaime accidentally used Scarab's scanning ability and realized that Okita has tuberculosis, Jaime has become someone to be avoided. If he can get his talent into the History Club, it is another thing, but for now, Okita is wary of being around him at all for fear that whatever ability the boy has will let others know that he is ill.

♥ Himura Kenshin The former Hitokiri Battousai turned repentent rurouni has a tenuous and odd relationship with Okita. They are allies under the History Club, but the first time they met, Okita attempted to stab him in the face with a spork. Kenshin embodies the failure of the Shinsengumi to Okita and, therefore, he hates him with an undying passion. At the same time, he recognizes begrudgingly that the war is over for Kenshin and that he should let it go. He has a peace tready with him at the moment thanks to Hijikata (as a way of ensuring weapons get into Shinsengumi hands), but that only holds so long as Kenshin doesn't provoke any sort of battle. Okita feels that he and Kenshin are a lot alike in many ways and that bothers him to no end.

♥ Takasugi Shinsuke As the leader of the Kiheitai, Takasugi Shinsaku was the most dangerous man in the Choushu province. His alternate universe counterpart, Takasugi Shinsuke, is no different. As someone who comes from a world that Okita doesn't understand, he has a slight advantage in that Okita won't kill him on sight, but he is still dangerous and because of that, he is being kept under close watch. Homura's decision to allow Takasugi to join the History Club drove a wedge between Okita and his leader temporarily. Okita is hoping that Takasugi will show his true colors soon, before he is armed, so Okita can take him out - or capture him and bring him to Hijikata Toshirou in an attempt to get in the other man's good graces.