Event 1016 2

Long ago, I lived in solitude.

After I was adopted into the Kuchiki family, everyone treated me like a noble.

As someone who came from the Rukon District, it felt as if I were being cast out.

But then...

Hey, Rukia! Happy New Year!

Oh... Happy New Year.

Come on, it's New Year's. What's with the gloomy look?

The others went home to their families or are out partying and making a ruckus. You're not gonna join them?

No, I...

............

Alright, that's cool. Come with me, then.

Huh?

Come on, hurry up.

Y-Yes, sir.

Get this! I will now begin training with you.

Uh, what?

Get some exercise in so that you can make yourself hungry.

What are you talking about?

Just come at me. And don't hold back!

*Pant* *Pant*

That's it? That's all you got?

No, I can still-

............

Alright, alright. You're so assertive about your needs.

N-No, that's not it, Kaien, sir! It was-

Hold out for just a little longer, okay? We're almost ready.

Huh? Um, I'm not sure I understand what you're talking about, or why I need to be hungry.

We're prepping for New Year's.

Oh...kay?

Come on, just one more time!

We're still doing this?

Don't complain. Fight me!