Chapter 1: Hanataro Goes to the Human World

Err...

Th-There are so many people. What am I supposed to do here?

Ow. Watch where you're going, kid!

Eep! I'm so sorry!!!

Ahh, Captain Unohana...the world of the living isn't as safe as you thought.

Seventh Seat Yamada, Captain Unohana has summoned you.

Huh? The Captain wants to see me?

I wonder what it could be about. D-Did I do something wrong?

You see, there are plans to place barriers in several locations within the Enriched Spirit Zone.

Therefore, we need to scout the area first. It was decided that one person from Squad 4 would be dispatched for this task.

I am told that the Enriched Spirit Zone is usually a safe place. May I ask you, Seventh Seat Yamada, to visit these locations?

I wonder why I was picked for this.

I don't even know what I'm supposed to do... No, no! I need to be strong!

It might put me a step closer to becoming Sixth Seat if I finish this mission successfully. I can do this!

Phew, I'm tired. I need to take a break.

No, did I lose sight of her? Where has my bouncy goddess gone?! Impossible!

Ichigo? Is that you?

Er? Who are you?!

Oh wow! I'm saved! You see, I'm actually here on this mission and-

Konnn!!!

Damn it! I told you to stay put!

Uh, Hanataro? Why are you here?

Wh-What? Why are there two Ichigos?!

Ah! I-I get it! You're a Hollow disguised as Ichigo! I know it!

Huh?!

I-I am a Soul Reaper after all. I can handle this!

Woah, wait. Hey, Hanataro?

Hr, rahhhhh!!!

Whaaaa?!

Hey, calm down! I am the real Ichigo!

Uh?

You know what Soul Candy is, right? That's what's inside my body right now!

Oh! So that's what this was about.

You said you're here on a mission?

That's right. But I have no idea how to navigate this place.

Hmhmhm. Well, this sounds like a job for me! Leave it to Master Kon!

Allow me to guide you to the best places in the world of the living!

Hey, don't just decide on your own. I can't go with you because I have plans with Keigo.

I never asked you to come with me.

You plan to walk around looking like that?

I'm not that stupid! I'll just sit in his bag and he can carry me around. You can do that, right?

Huh? Oh, yes!

Now, you still got a problem with it?

Well, I guess not, but I'm full of worries.

Alright! We've got Ichigo's permission, so it's time to head into town!

Yes, right! I'll be in your care!

I really hope this doesn't cause trouble.