Two years later, he retires as a Shinsengumi Commander and marries Otae.

Why does Kondo like OTAE?

Kondo cares for Otae and Shinpachi because, aside from the fact that he's in love with her and he considers Pachi as his bro-in-law, he cares for them as simpy as how they are as a person/friend/part of the Edo that they protect.

Who does OTAE love in gintama?

6 Gin x Otae

Otae really is quite the popular girl. Beyond her curious relationship with Kyubei, Otae has consistently been seen as a possible match and, to many, the definitive ship for the silver-haired hero himself, Gin.