Chapter 3: Mysteries of the Human World

Yo, yo! How's the part-time job going? Tired to the bones yet?

I-Is there no appreciation for what I did?

Now, what should we do next?

He ignored me.

It's not often I get to stay out and relax like this. Maybe we can go for a walk.

If anything piques your interest, make sure to ask me. I need to do something or else Ichigo's gonna get pissed at me later.

Oh, really? There are so many questions I've wanted to ask.

Yeah, go on! Ask me anything! Come on, let's take a look around.

Thanks!

...and that's how that works.

I see. That's a very useful function.

Hm?

What? Is something wrong?

I thought I saw that same store back a few streets down. Why are there so many of them?

Oh, you mean convenience stores?

Those stores are all owned by the same company, which is why they look the same.

Hmm, I'm not sure I understand... Oh!

I get it. Those must be the barriers that Captain Unohana was talking about!

Huh?

Roaaaarr!

L-Look, Kon! Over there!

There's a Hollow at that store!

Crap, you can't be serious!

Oh no, oh no. The Hollow's gonna destroy the place if we don't do anything.

Then the barrier will be ruined!

I-I have to do something!

Er, ahhhhhhhhh!!! Here I come!

Hey, nice job. Gave me a few scares, but it looks like you were able to handle it.

I was able to protect the store!

It would have been terrible if they destroyed this place, right?

Damn right! It would've been awful!

I'm so glad I was able to help.

Oh, it's almost time for me to go. Thank you for everything, Kon!

I learned so much about the world of the living today, thanks to you. I'm very grateful.

Yeah, not a problem!

I need to head back to the Soul Society for now, but please let me repay you next time.

See you again!

He seemed really happy for some reason. I wonder why.

That was so much fun! And I got to learn a lot about the world of the living.

I protected the barrier, and the world of the living is a really great place. I need to let Captain Unohana know all about it!