Which Saitou Hajime type are you?

1. As a young man…
I kept to my friends and family until I made one mistake and had to go out on my own
I was a bit of a hot head, rude but my sword was probably the strongest in that group
I took the road less traveled, in a time of uncertainty there is more to a man than just being himself
I was quiet. Minded my own business and only spoke up when absolutely necessary
I did everything out of my own volition, I'm confident like that. I will not be used.
I was quiet most of the time and aloof, however there were moments when I could not hold myself back.
I was a rather serious fellow back then. As soon as I was able, I took the rites of passage as a testament to my manhood.

2. In the Shinsengumi...
Although I had my own troops, I liked to investigate things on my own. I am a bit of a loner.
The higher ups thought I didn't stand out enough and that made me a good internal, albeit unofficial spy
I kept my men in shape. A no nonsense policy is the best policy aside from knowing your opponent's move.
I went out on my own, doing my own internal investigations and during the day I puzzle over the men we recruit. Are we performing all the necessary background checks?
As time went on I decided it was time to speak my mind. It didn't matter who I was speaking to, the Kyokuchou nor the Fukuchou. I became bold like that.
I killed like I was eating, that is the best way after all I've been through.
I reigned with terror. Cross me and you will cross my sword. Of course I can always test your mettle on a whim

3. In terms of women and love
Love? This subject bores me, maybe I'll go ahead and get that much needed sleep
There is no time for that! Only a fool would spend his time in such a ludicrous manner. Japan will always come first, women second!
I've had my fair share. I really can't decide on whom yet. I might go serious with that one in Shimabara… Maybe that older woman, I've heard she's alone... Or maybe the young girl who hangs out with the princess, I heard she was pretty.
It was confusing at first but I've decided to protect this person. May I ask, why are women so hard-headed?
Keeping mostly to myself, the only real interaction I've had with the opposite sex was telling this girl that naïve men can be lured by a wily woman
I've told her before she wasn't much to look at. Love is a waste of time, it's just like poor excuse of a samurai who keeps talking about his family.
Love will come in time, however at the moment I am a poor judge of women. I can't seem to see them for who they truly are.

4. After the Boshin wars…
I stayed with Aizu close to Matsudaira-sama but I will never forget my comrades. I had always kept to myself and still do but seeing what happened to my comrades I decided to move albeit a bit too late
I decided to uphold my comrades memories by continuing to practice our code by assimilating myself in the new government
I ended up in a barren wasteland, took an older wife, then left her and moved to Tokyo and married Tokio. I've had several job appointments after that
I wandered around for some time thinking how we lost and how in the end we were not in the wrong. I am convinced that since she joined us, it was worth fighting for the lives of the common man.
I am not sure what the future holds but I know what I am protecting now. I am stronger, more mature thanks to those who are already in the after life
I tried to move on with life, seeing it as no longer black nor white. Once in a while I think about my old comrades and one rather annoying samurai. I wonder what happened to him?
Although their souls have departed I kept seeing them. They turn in their graves and I pray for their peace and mine as well.

5. With regards to children
If I repeat the same mistakes, I'll never have children as the one attracted to me is unable to have children.
Since I've thrown away my hasty judgment and have found some sort of peace, I have decided to have children and they will have their own, whom I will in my old age take care of and maybe even tell those forgotten stories to
I have no plans on having children. Unlike the others, I have decided to continue life and meditate upon it with religion and my sword by my side.
I have one son. He is not mine but it is my duty to bring him up as a law-abiding citizen. I will instill in him the same sense of justice that I've learned in my lifetime although it will be difficult as sometimes I think he blames me for his brother's death.
Maybe I will since I've learned to stop being silent and held-back at least when it's important. I am after all still alive.
Definitely. I am with the woman I met back in my youth in Kyoto. She will make a fine mother and I will raise them with her as honorable individuals.
I had three boys. My favorite is the eldest whom I taught early on how to protect himself. My youngest however we gave up to be adopted by a powerful Aizu family.

6. Now that I am –older-
It doesn't make a difference. I am and always shall push myself to the ideals I have lived for. There is no better life to give than in the service of my country. Perhaps I am an old dog that cannot learn new tricks?  I am not the type to mellow. If I can die by my sword, that would be the best situation although I pity the woman who has devoted her time to me, she must understand what type of man I am
It's a quiet life for me. Occasionally I visit old friends, both dead and alive. I've kept in touch with the few Shinsengumi who are still alive but mostly I keep the company of the people of Aizu and keep in contact with Matsudaira-sama.
I think about an old comrade who changed my life. I laugh at myself at times at what a fool I sometimes were, but I look at my grandchildren and know that life went better for me than most.
I've settled in a monastery. I've finally found peace and have no further wish especially of the material kind
Once in a while I'll drink and regret the past, so many lives lost. But at least it's settled now, I can live a normal life with Tokio and occasionally visit friends, talking about the war, inspecting swords and looking at shunga. Life is more laid back, I visit the museum and teach at school."
My wife and I live life as normally as we can, we fought together in war and continue together in peace. When I look at her I remember the past, our friends, our challenges but most of all I see future as bright as that first morning we met. I have no doubt nor any regrets.
I manage and keep mostly to myself. The afternoons are slow and usually I find myself dozing off to sleep. My hair has grown back... How time flies.