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[yetanotherpunishment]

Some notes I took when watching Saiyuki RELOAD burial.


- “Hakkai: I’ve always had a knack for these things. But even reading the flow of the game is nothing without a bit of luck.
Gojyo: Jack of all trades and a master of none?
Hakkai: I guess that’s me.
Gojyo: Then join the club.”
- Burial takes place several months after the flashback episode of Saiyuki
- Hakkai is totally the wife in this relationship
- Is wearing glasses and not a monocle immediately after attempting to pull his eye out
- Despite being in the village a few months, the merchants already know and like him
- Hakkai is definitely the wife in this relationship
- Gojyo tells Hakkai if he’ll be out late and Hakkai tells him he’ll take care of the house
- Made dinner for Gojyo and waited up for him while reading
- …Totally the wife.
- Sanzo has claimed responsibility for looking after Hakkai to the Sanbutsushin
- “Regardless of your personal certainty, the fact that Cho Hakkai is a sinner will not change. Do not forget that.” - Sanbutsushin
- Gojyo came in too late for Hakkai, so he turned in, but not before wrapping Gojyo’s dinner and leaving it on the table
- “…I can’t get used to it. The room all cleaned up, and food just for me… The feeling… That someone’s waiting for me.” – Gojyo
- Does the dishes and prepares coffee
- “Gojyo: Look, um… sorry. For not eating dinner yesterday.
Hakkai: It’s all right. The food was cooked, so it will keep. You know? I’m thinking of looking for a job soon. My injuries no longer bother me, and my artificial eye is working well. And, as a man, I can’t keep letting you take care of me like this. *chuckles*
Gojyo: Aren’t you the one taking care of me?
Hakkai: Nothing of the sort. I feel like…I’m making you uncomfortable.
Gojyo: Nnn, it’s not that… It’s just… I’m still getting used to all this. I’ve always lived a punk’s life, you know? This button-down stuff doesn’t really… fit.
Hakkai: I understand. We were different to begin with, right down to our habits. We haven’t talked much about ourselves. Have you always lived here by yourself?
Gojyo: Huh? Uh, no. I used to have another roommate.”
- “This is Hakkai. Shit happened and he’s here now.” - Gojyo
- …Even Gojyo’s former friend thinks they’re gay
- Visits Sanzo frequently
- Is teaching Goku math—and not too well
- “Hakkai: ‘Two oranges were fighting one-on-one, and each used the Ninja Cloning Technique to become three oranges. Now, how many oranges are there total? *lays out 6 oranges*
Goku: Mmmmm…. Zero!
Hakkai: …And why is that again?
Goku: ‘Cause I ate ‘em all!
Sanzo: Hakkai. Stop using food in your examples.
Hakkai: Well, people learn faster if they’re interested in the topic.
Sanzo: You’re working with a monkey for free—it’s not worth the effort.
Hakkai: Of course it is. It’s a nice change, seeing Goku. Besides, if I’m here, you have less to worry about, don’t you?
Sanzo: Forget it. Water under the bridge.
Hakkai: Please, you’re the reason I’m a free man. You were kind enough to ask the Sanbutsushin to let you keep an eye on me.
Sanzo: Heh. I knew you weren’t a threat whether I watched you or not.
Hakkai: Oh? But that’s not necessarily true, is it?
Sanzo: That’s something, coming from you. Did something happen?
Hakkai: Er, not really.
Goku: Hakkai! The orange’s sour!
Hakkai: I told you not to eat them.”
- “They’re afraid of us, so they make limiters and shit to control us.” – Banri to Hakkai
- “Hakkai: I wonder. It sounds to me like you’re blaming your foolishness on society.
Banri: What?
Hakkai: You may be right about the problem of discrimination. But I know there are humans who don’t buy into it. And there certainly are problematic youkai in the world.
Banri: What’s that? Whose side are you on?
Hakkai: I just understand how humans can feel. I think… I still hate youkai.
Banri: Uh, pal? Look in the mirror.
Hakkai: I know. Perhaps the hatred I feel for myself, a youkai… is yet another punishment I’ve been given.
Banri: Watch it. I don’t like all this “hate youkai” shit of yours.
Hakkai: Well, that’s not quite what I mean… You turn my stomach.
Banri: *grabs Hakkai by the shirt* What the hell do you take me for, puissant?!
*Hakkai slams Banri to the ground*
Banri: You bastard…!
Hakkai: *into Banri’s ear* Be careful. It’s unwise to anger me.
Gojyo: Oi, what are you two doing?
Hakkai: *grins* Oh, hello! We’re not doing anything*tosses him aside*”
- “I’ve done enough. I don’t… want to hurt anyone anymore.” - Hakkai
- Sanzo entrusted Gojyo and Hakkai to destroy the organization behind the treasury thefts and recover the stolen goods
- “Sanzo… I’m sorry about your problem. But I’m afraid I’d like to refuse as well. From now on, I hope to live a quiet life. You’re the one that gave me that opportunity, aren’t you?” – Hakkai
- “You’re all useless.” – Sanzo
- “It seems like it’s a little too late for two to wear white. Dirt rags do what dirt rags are good for, but… It’s not too late to change.” – Sanzo
- “Demon: Yo! You Sha Gojyo?
Hakkai: Do you honestly think I am?
Gojyo: You say it like it’s a bad thing, Hakkai.”
- Hakkai tried to warn Gojyo, but Gojyo got defensive, causing Hakkai to back down
- “*Hakkai makes his big, flashy entrance by beating the crap out of some demons with an umbrella*
Hakkai: Ah, sorry. I thought I’d bring him an umbrella.
Gojyo: H-Hey… What are you doing here?
Hakkai: *sighs* Really, I was aware of the stupidity, but not that it could go this far.
Gojyo: Hey!
Hakkai: I mean mine, of course *drops the umbrellas* And the fact that I’m getting involved in this.
Gojyo: Look, I said it at the house—This’s got nothing to do with you!
Hakkai: You also said that people don’t change easily. I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none.
Gojyo: …Just like me.”
- Took off his power limiters to save Gojyo
- “Hakkai: Look at that. It’s stopped already. Well, bringing you an umbrella was a waste.
Gojyo: Look, you. I didn’t ask you to come help me. Tch.
Hakkai: But isn’t it something? We ended up fulfilling Sanzo’s request after all.
Gojyo: …Which makes this all suck harder.
Hakkai: Hey, Gojyo. If you knew it was a trap, why did you take Banri’s place?
Gojyo: Eh, you know… He would’ve been screwed on the off chance he did come back.
Hakkai: Honestly. You make a terrible villain.
Gojyo: Shut up.”
- “Hakkai: Let’s see… The cost of treating Gojyo’s wounds… Payment for two broken umbrellas… Repairs on our door, and the clothes that were torn. This should do it. Should I put ‘Bill to Employer’ on the receipt?
Gojyo: *thinks* The door?
Sanzo: Wait a minute. Gojyo deserved the wounds!
Gojyo: What kind of crappy priest are you?
Sanzo: Well? What changed your minds?
Hakkai: Hm? I thought you knew. The two of us… bear a striking similarity to dirty rags.
Goku: Hey, Hakkai! About my homework.
Hakkai: Oh, did you finish it?
Goku: Six minus two, right? It’s gotta be zero!
Hakkai: And your reasoning?
*Goku tosses the four remaining oranges to everyone else*
Goku: ‘Cause we’re all gonna eat!
*Hakkai seems happily stunned*
Gojyo: Heh heh, sweet and sour, baby.”