He had a good relationship with Kawashima (perhaps Katsuji KAWASHIMA of the Shinsengumi) and often visited Mibu Tonsho (the Shinsengumi post in Mibu, Kyoto City).
新選組の川島某（川島勝司(新撰組)か？）と仲が良く、よく壬生屯所に遊びに来ていたという。