Part 2

Thank you for being around, Ichigo! Nel can finally meet up with Pesche and Dondochakka!

Those two better not be wandering the streets. They'll get arrested for public indecency.

Why?! Pesche and Dondochakka would never do anything wrong!

That's not the problem.

Why did you come to the world of the living to have a party anyway?

You could've just done it in Hueco Mundo.

Lord Aizen said that's the way it has to be. Circumstances due to grown-up reasons, or something.

He could have considered circumstances for the world of the living too.

Hey, is that Ichigo I see? Where are you going in your school uniform?

Uh, just some things going on.

Should I ask you why you're dressed in a yukata?

Oh, you don't know? There's a festival going on today.

A festival?

Anyway, I need to get going.

Wait up, tell me more about...

He was quick to leave.

Dammit. What is this party thing?

You were having a party too? That's like Nel!

I'm not even sure if it's a party, actually.

This world of the living is really interesting. Nel's never seen all of this.

Hey, don't wander off too much. I don't want you getting lost again.

Ichigo! There's a really sexy lady over there!

Wait, what? Sexy?

What are you staring at?

Stop looking at us with those perverted eyes, idiot Ichigo.

Let me guess. Looking at your completely random outfits, you're all going to the party, aren't you?

I'm surprised you knew.

By the way, have you seen Shinji around? We're trying to find him.

I just saw him a moment ago.

What?! Which way did he go?

Over in that direction.

Alright, let's get him, Lisa!

Just leave him. Who cares about Shinji?

He has all the invitations! We won't be able to get in without them!

I was able to get in without an invitation. Not that you guys are listening anymore.

People in the world of the living are always in such a rush.

More like they're just always doing something crazy.

Oh, well. Let's go.

The venue over here is excessively luxurious.

Pesche! Dondochakka! Where are you?!

Hey, don't just run off!

Well, what do we have here? An uninvited guest.

Sorry about that. Only those who were invited are allowed to come in.

You shouldn't be here.

I didn't come because I wanted to. I wouldn't have come even if I was invited.

What are you all doing in the world of the living anyway?

Quit rambling. Hey, you know what? We should finish our fight while you're here. Right now.

Watch what you say, Grimmjow. This is a party to have fun. You shouldn't talk about fighting.

Why aren't you guys in suits? Is this some sort of costume party too?

Ichigo, you shouldn't say bad things about how other people dress.

I came in here to find you.

So, were you able to find the other two? Where are they?

They're dancing around naked over there. You should come too! Dance naked with us!

Hell no, I won't! I'm gonna leave now.

You better get back home to Hueco Mundo safely.

Ooh, this is delicious.

These drinks in the world of the living are superb.

Just because we're at a party doesn't mean you should be drinking too much.

Oh, don't be such a buzzkill. We're supposed to be celebrating.

Here, I brought more beer.

Hey, thanks for that.

Renji, can you bring us some too?

The food over there looks so good.

Soi Fon, we need to discuss how to take all the tuna on that platter.

You can leave it to me, Lady Yoruichi!

There's people with umbrellas when it's not even raining, and then there's people wearing swimsuits.

I really can't figure out what this party is about.

Hey, there he is! Rukia, I found Ichigo!

Ichigo! Where have you been? We were looking all over for you.

Before I answer that, can you tell me what the deal is with Orihime's outfit?

I was playing hide-n-seek with Yachiru until just a moment ago.

Were you even able to hide like that?

Stop wondering about such minor details. They were both having a lot of fun.

Oh, okay. I guess it's fine if you were having fun.

So, can you tell me what's going on? I'm really confused as to what this gathering's about.

Actually, Lieutenant Hinamori just brought us some homemade cookies.

You should have some too.

Please, take as many as you like.

Uh, what are these shapes?

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

Ow!

Thanks for your patronage! Delivery from Urahara's Shop.

And to finally see someone dressed normally.

Well, well, Ichigo.

What are you doing in the corner? You're the main guest of this party, aren't you?

What? Wait a second. Can someone tell me what this party's about?

You fool!

How could you not know?!

It's our one year anniversary party, Ichigo!

You're always behind when it comes to news like this.

Perhaps you forgot to realize that you're the main character.

That must be why you're not making as many appearances in the story lately.

I guess I can't help it, then. Starting tomorrow, I'll be the main character instead of Ichigo!

Why was I the only one who didn't know about this?!