Chapter 1: A Freeloader's Fate

Seconds, please!

You sure do eat a lot. And it's only morning.

That's why I'm eating. Breakfast's the most important meal of the day.

He's right, you know. It's the body's first source of energy for the entire day.

Just because you're a freeloader, doesn't mean you should hold back.

Er...

Yeah. No one's stopping you from having seconds, even if you are a freeloader.

Go on, eat up, freeloader!

Please eat as much as you'd like, Mister Freeloader.

Urg...

Don't keep calling him a freeloader. It's gonna make it harder for him to have his seconds.

Isn't that right, Renj-...Mister Freeloader?

Why'd you have to say it too?!

Now, now. Would you like your seconds, Sir Freeloader?

No, it's fine. Thanks for the meal.

Aww. You're quite sensitive, I see. I didn't expect it from the way you look.

Now, that's taking it too far!

Oh, by the way, I was going to ask you if you can take care of something for me.

Like what?

You see, I was hoping you can make some deliveries for me.

Oh, sorry, but I'm about to go attend a lieutenants' meeting in the Soul Society today, so I-

A few of these are for people in the Soul Society too. You are really the only person I can ask.

Boy, I'm so glad you're freeloading at my place.

Gah! Fine, I'll do it! Happy?!

So? Who do I need to take these to?

Uh, this is for Rukia, that's for Yoruichi, and...this one's for the Women's Soul Reaper Association.

I'm fine with taking them to Rukia and the Women's Soul Reaper Association, but can't you give Yoruichi's package to her yourself?

That's the thing. I haven't seen her around these past few days.

I'm busy with work at the shop, so it's hard for me to go find her.

Alright, fine.

Thanks for taking care of this.

This is a really heavy package. What in the world did Rukia order from Urahara?

Anyway, at this time of day, Rukia should be at school.

What's this Spiritual Pressure?!

Roooaarrr!!

Dammit, a Hollow!

Renji!

Rukia?!

I appreciate the help. Say, you got here pretty fast.

I just happened to be nearby.

Let's take care of this thing before it gets out of hand.

Got it!

Rahhh!

*Screeeech*

That went well.

Hey, is Ichigo not with you?

He went to go help out his school's soccer team.

I don't think he'll be able to leave until they're done with their game.

And what are you doing with all that stuff? Did you go shopping or something?

Oh, these? They're not mine. They're packages that Urahara's making me deliver.

This one's actually for you.

Oh, it must be the item I asked for.

Thanks for bringing it.

Next stop, Soul Society. This might go faster than I thought.