Chapter 4: Smooth Operations

Captain Hitsugaya, I'm done taking care of these documents here.

Thanks. I'm about to finish up on my end as well.

What about the ones to the side there?

This is the draft agenda for your next meeting. You have until then to look through it.

Alright, got it.

Well, that's one load complete. Thanks to you, I was able to get it done smoothly.

Oh, it's no problem. It was nice being able to get through it without having to yell at anyone.

If only it was like this on a normal basis.

I couldn't agree more.

P-Pardon my intrusion! Captain Hitsugaya! Lieutenant Ise!

What is it? Is something wrong?

I must request your presence at the Squad 8 barracks!

Over here!

That's...

Oh wow, Captain Kyoraku! This wine is so tasty!

Isn't it? I'm glad you like it. I just got it the other day, but I knew it'd be good.

When Nanao told me there would be a lot of work for me today, I got so depressed.

But if I knew it was going to be like this, I would've come sooner!

Oh, Captain Kyoraku! Your glass is empty! Here, let me pour you some more.

Hey, thanks for that.

Mmm. Yeah, this really is some good stuff!

They began drinking shortly after Lieutenant Matsumoto arrived this morning.

But our squad members started passing out after drinking with them, and now, we're in no shape to do any work.

Oh, boy...

Caaaptaaaain...

N-Nanao?! Uh, well this, you see...

Crap, Nanao?! And Captain Hitsugaya?!

You too, Rangiku! What is the meaning of this?!

How could the two of you start drinking when the sun's still high up?! What were you thinking?!

Oww.

You didn't have to get that mad.

You must be out of your mind if you thought you wouldn't be in trouble for ditching work and having a party.

Ahem. Now, you two. Once you've cleaned up after yourselves here, you will return to your assigned tasks.

Do you understand?

Yeah...

Mmhm...

I noticed you're making them clean up after the mess you've caused as well.

Anyway, Captain Hitsugaya, we must return to the barracks and continue with our own work.