Chapter 4

And that's how you made your escape from Squad 11?

Captain Zaraki doesn't know how to take it easy on anyone, and Ikkaku was all pumped up from sparring with Tetsuzaemon. Ow...

I thought I was going to die.

What a disaster that was.

Damn it! Can you think of anyone else who might join us for the party?

Someone who'll join us? Hm...

Well, neither Captain Kuchiki nor Captain Kurotsuchi would ever join in, that's for sure.

How about Shunsui? He loves drinking and parties, so I bet he'd be in.

You're right! I forgot about Captain Kyoraku! Let's go and invite him right away!

A Christmas party? Sure, that sounds like fun.

Really, you'll join us?!

Yeah, sure I will. And if you need drinks, I can make some arrangements.

Are you sure?!

Of course. Oh, but there is one problem.

What is it?

I'd hate to think how Nanao would react if I fell behind in my work here.

I bet you've been sneaking out and slinking around again, haven't you?

Yes, well, I'm sure I'd get things done in a flash if everyone helped me out juuust a tiny little bit. How about it?

We really shouldn't be helping other squads with their work, but it's for the sake of our party!

Let's all lend a hand here!

Thanks a bunch! I've got all my loose ends tidied up now, thanks to you guys. Now I'm free to help out with the Christmas party.

We're finally making some progress!

Yeah, and now that we have Captain Kyoraku on board, I'm sure others will want to come, too.

All right, our plans are finally starting to come together!