Chapter 5: Special Edition

Now that my wounds from the Karuta competition have healed, it's time to write up the special New Year's issue of the Seireitei Bulletin!

*Sigh*

It'll show the Soul Reapers conquering their squads' differences to welcome the new year!

Sure, I guess that sounds good.

And I want to put you in charge of handling the event!

Sure... Wait, what? Why choose me for that?

I still need to write up the other articles, and I think you'd be perfect for something like this!

Uh, you really think so?

Damn right, I think so! I leave it to you!

Thanks for trusting me, I guess.

He only compliments me to make me do stuff for him.

I wonder what made him think I could do this.

I think you're a perfect fit too. You're diligent and hard working.

And it's a wonderful thing to help our squads come together as one.

Shuhei has given you this important task because he trusts you. That must make you feel like you're pretty important, doesn't it?

Well, I don't think that's why he picked-

Hey, now! Don't be shy! You can do it!

You... You think so?

Of course! Oh, sorry. Gotta go now.

Good luck with everything!

Alright, then. I'll do it!

Hmm, this is quite relaxing. It's not bad watching everyone fly kites like this.

Yeah, this is nice.

Hey, Captain! You have to fly it higher!

Why don't you do it yourself then?

This is going peacefully. Gotta say, the kite flying event was a great idea!

Hey! Why are you flying kites too?

You should be helping me coordinate!

My role here is to make the event fun! If anything goes wrong, then leave it to me!

What's that supposed to mean?

Look at that! I'm pretty good at flying kites, aren't I?

What the?! Hey, Shuhei! What the hell are you doing?

Your kite ran into mine and my string just broke!

Sorry about that. But how did it snap so easily? It barely hit your kite. Maybe your string was too weak.

What? Are you saying my kite was weak?!

I won't stand for that either.

You think you're better than us?!

Hey, calm down! This is just a friendly gathering for New Year's.

Dammit. I'm not gonna let this down.

Just you watch! I'll be back with a new kite!

Ikkaku, let's hurry back to our barracks!

Yeah!

Uh, this is just for fun. There's no need to get so serious about it.